A stranger : Excuse me. Can you tell me the way to the National Museum?
A student : Yes, sir. Go straight to the intersection over there and then
turn right. The National Museum is a few blocks from the
intersection.
A stranger : Thank you very much.
A student : You are welcome. Excuse me, I am afraid that the National
Museum is already closed. This is because the office hours are
from 8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Now it is 4.45 p.m.
A stranger : Oh…really? That’s a pity! How about the Golden Mountain?
It is around here, isn’t it?
A student : Yes, just one kilometer from here. I think this place is also
closed at about 5.30 p.m. You would not have enough time to
walk up to the top of the mountain neither. Most tourist places
are opened from 8.30 a.m. till 4.30 p.m.
A stranger : That’s so sad. Is there anything else to see around here?
A student : There is a night market at Sanam Luang, on the other side
of this huge field. There are many things displayed on the
ground for selling at cheap prices. Anyhow, this night market
starts from 7 p.m. Besides, there is an interesting night flower
market that sells various kinds of local and imported flowers.
A stranger : Is the night flower market very close?
What time is it open?
A student : Yes, very close. It is about 5 minute’s
walk from the Emerald Buddha
Temple. It is open the whole day
and night. Most flowers arrive at this
market around 7 p.m. It is quite
interesting.