Thanks!

thx
booked pr living place , hope its good
hw abt thai power plug?
same as ours?

If your one is the 2 pin small rounded type(typical handphone charger), then you are fine but if it has 3 pins, rectangle type(typical high powered electrical item, eg. iron), it won't fit. Their 3 pin is the flat type.

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Added on September 4, 2012, 7:50 pmYou can get an adaptor for cheap at a Thai roadside stall or even locally.

This post has been edited by justanothername: Sep 4 2012, 07:50 PM

Most hotel provide multiplugs or whatever ppl call it le..

It's free but need deposit like rm10 like dat.

nope.. not same.. they provide power socket by deposite 100 baht.

Hi Guys,

I am actually traveling to BKK end of this month, my budget for a hotel is around RM100~150-ish (2200 baht/night or cheaper if possible).

my main purpose of going BKK was to celebrate my cousin's stag party, until the group decided to ditch me, and now i'm traveling solo. So my criteria for the hotel has to be comfortable and with a swimming pool.

and this will be my 1st time going to BKK...any warnings/recommendations? as i went thru some past posts, seems like BKK is pretty crazy with all the scams and such

how much per night?

need booking or just walk in?

Where is the must go place for excellent Thai food in Bangkok? Going next week.

Just don't simply get on to tuk tuk, they might detour to other places, then only bring you to your destination.

Always don't believe some fella telling you that today its Buddha day and there is a ritual going on which can bring good fortune etc etc

The usual thai girl/ping pong shows.. Do not simply go in. U might get alot of hidden charges after you call for bill.

Famous restaurants might have alot of fake "clones" around. Even taxi driver will try to bring u to the fakes and claim commissions from them.
So make sure the address is right.

So pretty much stick to taxi's then, i do read that we should stick to the meters? are the airport limos ok?

i'll be there for around 4 days 3 nights, i just booked my hotel yesterday as well.

thru out my 5days there, i used the BTS most of the time. Taxi only for late night or trying to save time.

not sure about limos.

Same like msia, driver will say XX amount.. just say dont want. Get another cab

Also, if wanna take cab.. u can ask hotel staff to write the destination in thai then show to the driver.

90% i encounter problem with this.

This post has been edited by mugenz: Sep 6 2012, 12:24 PM

cool! if only i have time to research where to go thru the BTS....work is currently piling up...i even have to sneak a lil bit time to come on lowyat..haha...xD

Is the floating market at Chao Phraya at Thonburi worth visiting? I dont feel like going to the actual one as it is quite far.

Also, where is the place where I can get some some football jersey replica?

Pattaya ok for family of 4 or not? Just day time stuff, no clubbing all that. Since some is Bangkok + Pattaya.

This post has been edited by danielcmugen: Sep 8 2012, 02:50 PM

I read this info at website on grand palace. Is it true we must leave our passport or credit card with them? Feel so insecure lah!

NOTE: There is a strict dress code for visiting the Grand Palace. The Temple of the Emerald Buddha is Thailand's most sacred site. Visitors must be properly dressed before being allowed entry to the temple. Men must wear long pants and shirts with sleeves -- no tank tops. If you're wearing sandals or flip-flops you must wear socks (in other words, no bare feet.) Women must be similarly modestly dressed. No see-through clothes, bare shoulders, etc. If you show up at the front gate improperly dressed, there is a booth near the entry that can provide clothes to cover you up properly. You must leave your passport or credit card as security.

FYI , u can pay 200 baht as deposit to rent the pants ther(if u're forgotten abt the dress code).....it will be refunded back once u return to them

most of the time i bring a photostat passport around with me.....for me they din check my passport/cc.....as long as u wear proper attire u can walk in freely

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Added on September 9, 2012, 4:05 pmi stayed in Siam Swana Hotel (its a new hotel around Rm120 per night) and its just beside Asia Hotel .....very near to Ratchatewi BTS station

the booking for the hotel fees can be cheaper im nt sure but u can enquire 1st

the reason why i recommend it's bcoz its near BTS and most importantly its NEW.....u can even walk to siam paragon from there (abt 10-15 mins only)



This post has been edited by ryanliew87: Sep 9 2012, 04:05 PM

Standard Twin Private Ensuite RM34.64
Standard Dbl Bed Private Ensuite RM34.64
Standard 3 Bed Mixed Dorm Ensuite RM31.98
Basic 5 Bed Mixed Dorm Ensuite RM21.32

I stayed in the 3 bed mixed dorm when I was there.

It is best to book before hand. It can be done via websites like Hostels.com or Hostelworld.com.

If you do not want to incur the service charge via those websites, you can also contact Joy directly on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ubaan

hi guys, i'll be wanting to go to bangkok 1 week from now. Any hotels recommendation from you guy with easy access to the market/malls?

going there this Thur for 1 week, but weather forecast doesn't look favourable
all week scattered thunderstorm with 60% chance of rain

very thank you!
plan to go on this oct.