But for Thailand, floating markets were the theme: colourful photos showed widely-smiling ladies under broad-brimmed hats, paddling boats in packed canals, and selling exotic foods and fruit. A lovely image of course, but even the most nostalgic travellers know that the residents of Bangkok rather visit the nearest supermarket than the local canal when shopping for dinner in 2014 - See more at: http://www.tatnews.org/messing-about-in-boats-a-day-at-amphawa-floating-market/#sthash.KGiJIuoO.dpuf