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Photo of the day - Broom lady in Thailand
The nice lady in the photo above is selling brooms in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The photographer, Flickr user LadyExpat, explains that most broom sellers ride bikes, but this lady seemed to prefer to walk. Here in Istanbul, all manner of products are sold on the street, from carts and off the backs of men hawking fruit, corn, and brooms as well. I've yet to buy a broom on the street and wonder who would, but I love having the option. While international megastores are becoming more ubiquitous, it's nice to see an old-fashioned sales method on the street.
What have you seen sold on the street? Upload your favorite travel pictures to the Gadling Flickr pool and we may use one for a Photo of the Day.
Filed under: Photos, Asia, Thailand, Photo of the Day
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
michudsen cat Aug 13th 2011 2:52AM
Thai culture does not "fully accept" ladyboys, kathoey or transvestites, they enjoy just a "little more acceptance" than in most other places.
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Ryan Aug 13th 2011 8:02AM
Nice to see her smiling and enjoying her work, I couldn't possibly mention some of the stuff I've seen being sold on the streets here!!!
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Nancie Aug 20th 2011 7:33PM
Thank you so much for publishing my photo in Gadling's PTD!