Modern moralists like to tell us that we’ve lost our way: that we value objects over actual values; we seek solace in shopping rather than spirituality and consumerism that comes before compassion for others. Are they right? When you hear of people queuing for days to get their hands on the next “must-have” phone, or spending unspeakable sums on brand-name handbags, you do ask yourself if we wouldn’t be happier looking for fulfilment beyond the malls and markets. - See more at: http://www.tatnews.org/eat-shop-love-pray-tour-ratchaprasong%e2%80%99s-shrines-bangkok/#sthash.ZSMbsaUq.dpuf