The lampshades were made with rattan in the food court

Lampshades in JJ Mall
Lampshades in JJ Mall

The bustle of the JJ Mall food court was overwhelming, though I couldn't quite pin down the cause. Perhaps it was simply the lunchtime rush, or perhaps, like me, a multitude of souls had drifted inside to escape the sudden, torrential downpour. Whatever the reason, the place was packed to the gills; finding a vacant seat felt like a small triumph.

The hall offered an impressive sprawl of culinary diversity—clean, comfortable, and humming with energy. Yet, for all its modern convenience, the system remained stubbornly opaque. To eat here, one must first navigate the ritual of purchasing a pre-paid card or voucher, a crucial step mentioned nowhere in plain sight. For a traveler, locating the correct counter is a puzzle in itself.

It may well be that this is the standard rhythm of a Thai food court, a local logic understood by everyone but the uninitiated. Still, in a nation that prides itself on world-class hospitality, the barrier for an outsider felt unexpectedly high. It takes time for a stranger to learn the unspoken rules of the table.

Eventually, I managed to secure a spot and settled in, letting the chaos fade into the background. Gazing upward, my eyes caught a series of elegant lampshades suspended from the ceiling. They were crafted from rattan—delicate, woven silhouettes that cast a soft, sophisticated glow over the midday crowd.

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Feb 2020 IN THE CITY THAILAND

PHOTO DATA

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11391

Shooting Date

Sep 2019

Posted On

February 7, 2020

Modified On

May 12, 2026

Place

Bangkok, Thailand

Genre

Street Photography

Camera

RICOH GR III

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