Submitted by Isabelle Lieber on the 2024 Winter BUAD/FINC program in Thailand and Australia…
Today, we explored Bangkok, visiting two unique markets: the train market and the floating market. Each showed a creative approach to market setups and taught us valuable negotiation skills.
Our adventure began with an hour and a half bus ride through Bangkok, offering glimpses of its diverse areas, from urban to agricultural landscapes. At the train market, we saw one of the two trains that pass through the market daily. It was an incredible experience, with the train coming extremely close, and passengers waving as it passed by. Our next stop was a sugar factory, where we observed the sugar-making process. Following the factory visit, we proceeded to the floating market—a surreal experience shopping in a market set on a river. Here, I learned how to negotiate while engaging with numerous people.
Exploring these markets not only enhanced my negotiation abilities but also exposed me to creative market concepts. My time in Bangkok has provided profound insights into Thai culture, allowing me to partake in experiences I never imagined possible. (Submitted on January 8, 2024)
