An early morning scene at Market Place, Thailand

Postcard ID: TH-172477
Country: Thailand

I like postcards with market's view. They are usually colourful, bright and shows typical people at certain country. Once I'll visit any from Asian country, I'll definitely go to any market place :) 

Markets of Thailand are legendary, not simply because they are places to find cheap gifts for people back home, but because they are also a slice of the real Thailand. Markets are not just there for the tourists, they are focal points for the various communities that make up the kingdom. You will see the ‘real deal’ in a market – real people going about their daily lives rather than some contrived scene created for the tourists! If you enjoy pottering around markets and hunting bargains, Thailand's markets are ideal for you. 

Here is a Thai post stamp:

Grand Bazaar, Istanbul, Turkey

Postcard ID: TR-151534
Country: Turkey

The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with 61 covered streets and over 3,000 shops which attract between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily. The Grand Bazaar is located inside the walled city of Istanbul, in the district of Fatih. 

Today the Grand Bazaar is a thriving complex, employing 26,000 people, and one of the major landmarks of Istanbul. It must fight the competition of the giant malls built everywhere in Istanbul, but its beauty and fascination represent a formidable advantage for it. According to the head of the Grand Bazaar Artisans Association, the complex has been in 2011 - the year of its 550th birthday - the most visited monument in the world. A restoration project starting in 2012 should renew its infrastructure, heating and lighting systems. Moreover, the Hans inside the Market will be renovated and later additions will be demolished.

The Grand Bazaar is opened each day except Sundays and bank holidays from 9:00 until 19:00.