It’s been a while since I last updated my blog or snapped any street shop signs around Bangkok. My bad, work caught up with me. And honestly, juggling a full-time job with a hobby can be really tough. But recently, I gained my freedom again back to strolling mode and finally have time to wander the city – again!.

Which brings me to this beautiful sign I stumbled upon near Thewet Pier in the Old Town. (Yes, Thewet—“the wet,” not “the dry.” I swear, some place names in Bangkok are so much more exotic than where I come from. If you know, you know: People Road, People Square… People this, People that almost everywhere.)

This sign belongs to a pawn shop, an old one, from the look of it. I can’t read Thai, but the Chinese name beside it caught my eye. The calligraphy style is so unique; it reads “Asian Business Pawn Shop.” What’s fascinating is how the Chinese characters blend seamlessly with the Thai script.

That’s exactly why I had to stop, admire it, and snap a photo to share with you. Vintage pieces like this are getting rare, and every one feels like uncovering a little piece of history.