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post Jul 9 2012, 08:08 PM, updated 12y ago

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Continue from Existing Bangkok thread here:
V1: http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/360898
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V2 https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1328251


More Tourist Info compiled from various postings in V1:

1) Transportations:

QUOTE(sunbeams @ Nov 29 2006, 07:31 PM)
THB1,000 is outrageously expensive. My guess is that you took the airport taxi rather than the normal public taxi.

Alright here's the situation. When you arrive at the airport, you have a few choices to get to your hotel:

1 - Hotel Transfer

If you arrange with the hotel via bookings, they could send someone to pick you up from the airport using the hotel limo. Might be free, but if it isn't, you can expect a heavy bill. Pros: No need to wait for queues

2 - Airport Taxi

When you exit the airport and about to head outside, you're most likely to be approached by well dressed men / women in blazers asking if you like a "taxi". This ain't any normal taxi, but your high class airport limo. Depending on your destination, it would cost anywhere between THB600 - THB1,000. Pros: You get to sit in real comfortable Toyota Camrys

3 - Public Taxi

The cheapest form of taxi to get to your hotel. Head downstairs to the ground floor (not the arrival floor) and head outside. The new Suvarnabhumi airport hasn't properly prepared proper booths for public taxis, so you'll see a bunch of tables by the sidewalk. Walk to anyone of them and tell them your destination. They will give you a receipt and show you to your public taxi. The journey shouldn't cost more than THB400 if you want to get to town center.

There is an extra surcharge of THB50 if you take the public taxi from the airport, in addition to the metered fare. Also, if you decide to take the tollways, you have to pay the toll fare yourself.

Pros: Cheap. Cons: You might end up sitting in a 1990 Toyota Corolla or an old junk rusted relic of Bangkok transportation antiques
Some Tips:

Most public taxi drivers will take the Bang-Na route to get to the city. It's further, which allows them to earn slightly more milleage from you. So, if you are daring enough, tell the taxi driver to take the "Motorway" route. This route is shorter distance, and more direct to the city. "Motorway" is the name the Thai's use for that particular stretch of highway, which leads you to the Rama 9 Rd, and from there you can get to the city with ease.

The Bang-Na route shares the same trunk to and from the port. With this, you will have to bear slow traffic from hundreds of container trailers. If you're unlucky, you might experience some traffic congestion, and that can be really frustrating.
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Aditional Taxi Info:
QUOTE(tatsuyachiba @ Mar 27 2010, 03:45 AM)

I'll clarify if it helps. You don't pay 50B to the "airport authority" - you pay it to the cab driver at the end of the journey, above-and-over what the meter shows. e.g. if meter shows 230B, you pay 280B at the end. If you "curi" a taxi on the departures level as taxis drop off bonafide departing pax, then you don't pay this.
Also it is very common to round up to the next 10B if you and the driver have no change.

Tolls, as you pass them or not depending on where you go, can be 25, 45, 15 etc as to tollway/expressway circles Bangkok. The 25B and 45B tolls refer to 2 common tolls if you are going to Sukumvit/Silom/River areas. You hand cash to the driver, who hands it to the tollbooth clerk who hands the change/receipt back to the driver, who hands it back to you. Great way for you to break your 1000B notes into small change so you can pay the taxi fare at the end. You also have the option of not taking tollways, and a lot of people do this if they are traveling very early in the morning (4-5am) or very late at night - it doesn't slow you down too much to  take surface streets.

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BTS Train route/map: http://www.bts.co.th/en/map.asp
Banmgkok subway map: http://www.bangkoksite.com/MRTA/Route1A.htm

2) Suggested Itineraries & tourist attractions:

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=22964095

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=10617587

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=11301830

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=11962044

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=12038326

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=13499490

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=16359862

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=19392288

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=24284236

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=24397243

3) Accomodations - Choose those near to MRT/ BTS lines:

http://directrooms.com/thailand/hotels/ban...tels/price1.htm

http://www.sawadee.com/hotels/bangkok.html

http://www.agoda.com/asia/thailand/bangkok.html

http://www.asiarooms.com/thailand/bangkok.html

4) Shopping district reviews :

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=18423472
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=23751082

5) Famous Scams in bangkok (BEWARE)

http://www.bangkokscams.com/undercover/top...n-thailand.html
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=24120548
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/8154497.stm
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post Jul 11 2012, 01:00 AM

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can anybody tell me which is the best way to go to udon thani ?

cheap but not too long in journey.

Is it better to go by bus, train or airplane ?

What are the cost and time taken for the three modes from bangkok ?
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anyone can advise which area to stay is the best in bangkok?
and usually 3 star or 4 star hotel is ok in bangkok?

Added on July 12, 2012, 9:53 amanyone can advise which area to stay is the best in bangkok?
and usually 3 star or 4 star hotel is ok in bangkok?

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QUOTE(SFerrari @ Jul 12 2012, 09:53 AM)
anyone can advise which area to stay is the best in bangkok?
and usually 3 star or 4 star hotel is ok in bangkok?

Added on July 12, 2012, 9:53 amanyone can advise which area to stay is the best in bangkok?
and usually 3 star or 4 star hotel is ok in bangkok?
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bangkok hotels are not bad.

depends on what kinda area you want to be in really.

silom? pratunam? siam? or even places out of the main city area like khao san
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post Jul 12 2012, 08:40 PM

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I stay b4 a 2 star boutique hotel. Only rm60++ include breakfast for 2... Everything was ok.. Clean, huge bathroom..

Tango vibrant living, location pratunam..
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i had no idea, this is my 1st trip, good public transport near mrt station,

and want can walk distance for walking around
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post Jul 12 2012, 10:52 PM

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Transportation in bkk is very convenient. Easily can find cabs around. It's cheap also but one thing is the traffic jam. Avoid rush hours to take cab.

The hotel I mention is just located in the heart of shopping heaven. It's just 5mins walk to airport railway which u need to take 1 station to Siam to change to bts.
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post Jul 13 2012, 07:59 AM

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Anyone been to Pattaya from Bangkok? How do I get there and how much is it? Or do they offer tour package?
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For staying in bangkok 6d5n or 5d4n is better?

Please advise, I plan to stay in Silom area , is it ok?

Thanks
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post Jul 13 2012, 04:43 PM

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QUOTE(SFerrari @ Jul 13 2012, 01:15 PM)
For staying in bangkok 6d5n or 5d4n is better?

Please advise, I plan to stay in Silom area , is it ok?

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Silom is a good place to stay. High class financial district.

Have some high class nightlife.

However must find near to BTS coz that area during business hours quite jam.

5d 4n will be enough unless u planning to go shopping spree then 6d 5n will be less rush.
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Just want to clarify. The lower the exchange rate, the better right? What's the best rate at the moment?

Added on July 13, 2012, 10:38 pmIf you are looking for a super affordable hostel in a relaxed area of town, I would recommend U-Baan Guesthouse located near the Wong Wian Yai station in Thonburi.

http://www.hostels.com/hostels/bangkok/u-b...uesthouse/53668

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At Bangkok right now typing this and getting a leg massage near patpong market. Haha
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QUOTE(Balanar @ Jul 14 2012, 01:45 AM)
At Bangkok right now typing this and getting a leg massage near patpong market. Haha
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How much? Big muscular lady massaging?
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200 baht. LOL the girl has no strength so I got this dude to massage. and yes.. quite a muscular ladyboy
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QUOTE(benl40 @ Jul 13 2012, 07:59 AM)
Anyone been to Pattaya from Bangkok? How do I get there and how much is it? Or do they offer tour package?
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u can use this service : http://www.belltravelservice.com/
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Went to BKK on 28 June for 5 days and stayed at Grand Diamond Plaza Suites hotel. For the location and the fact that every room is a suite (bedroom + sitting room + 2 TVs), it is good value. The breakfast buffet is very good - I had fresh coconut and fruit juices every morning! plus bacon, kway teow tng, dim sum etc..

Just next to the hotel, on the right is the Platinum Mall and across the overhead bridge is the Pratunam shopping area. Foodstalls and restaurants are everywhere around. When we wanted to go further, there are so many taxis passing by Petchburi Rd in front of the hotel.

For RM220+ a night, I was very satisfied with my stay.
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Guys, is this hotel good ?

http://www.booking.com/hotel/th/nasa-vegas...h-blockdisplay1
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guys, need some update of good and affordable hotel in bangkok, preferably near BTS and near sukhumvit/platinum mall area for ease of shopping smile.gif

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post Jul 16 2012, 01:27 PM

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QUOTE(adam_lss @ Jul 16 2012, 11:39 AM)
guys, need some update of good and affordable hotel in bangkok, preferably near BTS and near sukhumvit/platinum mall area for ease of shopping smile.gif
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if sukhumvit = on8 hotel, BTS just outside of the hotel.

if pratunam = There is Tango vibrant living place, PR place & Baiyoke Sky.


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Don't know what "affordable" means to you, but I enjoyed staying at Grand Diamond Plaza suites Hotel which is just on the left of Platinum Mall. Then to the right of Platinum Mall (in fact linked to the Mall) is the new Novotel. For a much cheaper option, around 300 metres across the overhead bridge from Platinum Mall is the First House Hotel. I stayed there twice and it is a very decent place for around RM100/room night. Once you step out of First House, it is already the Pratunam street market!
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QUOTE(adam_lss @ Jul 16 2012, 11:39 AM)
guys, need some update of good and affordable hotel in bangkok, preferably near BTS and near sukhumvit/platinum mall area for ease of shopping smile.gif
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Please defined affordable, I had stayed at Khao San at only RM35 per night with twin bed, the tradeoff is the distance to BTS and BED BUG!!!
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QUOTE(cheefai7 @ Jul 16 2012, 11:06 PM)
Please defined affordable, I had stayed at Khao San at only RM35 per night with twin bed, the tradeoff is the distance to BTS and BED BUG!!!
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there are alot of better places with similar prices near BTS stations
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i went back to Bangkok for the third time and i stayed in - Budacco The Living Place‏. Its walking distance to Platinum mall.
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Currently the best exchange rate I've seen is 10.12 at Best Rate, Sungai Wang. I saw one with 10.10 but they ran out of THB. Has anyone seen any better rate?
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I got screwed by the gem scam before in BKK cry.gif
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The tuk-tuk guy took you to the place?
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I can say its unavoidable if u take tuk tuk. Unless its nearby. If long way sure detour to collect petrol vouchers or money hahhaa
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QUOTE(justanothername @ Jul 17 2012, 04:40 PM)
Currently the best exchange rate I've seen is 10.12 at Best Rate, Sungai Wang. I saw one with 10.10 but they ran out of THB. Has anyone seen any better rate?
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Hi was wondering if the said rate is for RM1= Baht 10.12 or RM10.12 = baht 100 ?
I got mine in BKK for Rm1 = baht 9.92

Added on July 17, 2012, 11:02 pm
QUOTE(funnybone @ Jul 17 2012, 04:43 PM)
I got screwed by the gem scam before in BKK cry.gif
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Were you going to MBK? I encountered the same. Tuktuk offered 20baht to go MBK, so friendly and all then half way he stopped at roadside and begged me to go to the gem store coz he will have petrol/voucher given, begging me to 'help' him. I read so much of the gem store scam online so I stood firmly I said no a thousand times and ignored him. Then he started scolding in Thai and threw us out. Almost every cab we flagged had eyes lit up when I said MBK (all wanted to make that stupid gem store stop). In the end I offered a cab 100baht and made him promise no stupid stop.

Do share your story with us!

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QUOTE(Celestee @ Jul 17 2012, 10:53 PM)
Hi was wondering if the said rate is for RM1= Baht 10.12 or RM10.12 = baht 100 ?
I got mine in BKK for Rm1 = baht 9.92

Added on July 17, 2012, 11:02 pm

Were you going to MBK? I encountered the same. Tuktuk offered 20baht to go MBK, so friendly and all then half way he stopped at roadside and begged me to go to the gem store coz he will have petrol/voucher given, begging me to 'help' him. I read so much of the gem store scam online so I stood firmly I said no a thousand times and ignored him. Then he started scolding in Thai and threw us out. Almost every cab we flagged had eyes lit up when I said MBK (all wanted to make that stupid gem store stop). In the end I offered a cab 100baht and made him promise no stupid stop.

Do share your story with us!
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RM10.12 =THB100

it's probably the similar rate you got in BKK
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Hi,i will go to bangkok on next year~ hv to start do some research and planning everything...any nice place must go to visit? this is my 1st time travel to bangkok...i heard my fren said that there ppl treat u unfriendly if u dont know thai language..izzit? they dont know english so how to communicate with them? must follow tour cant walk myself? thanks~

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I'm wondering what is everyone budget for Thailand? RM4000? Mind sharing? As I need to start saving for my next trip. laugh.gif
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QUOTE(sallywei @ Jul 18 2012, 10:33 AM)
Hi,i will go to bangkok on next year~ hv to start do some research and planning everything...any nice place must go to visit? this is my 1st time travel to bangkok...i heard my fren said that there ppl treat u unfriendly if u dont know thai language..izzit? they dont know english so how to communicate with them? must follow tour cant walk myself? thanks~
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They should know some English, they too study English in school.
With BTS/Subway and their ultra cheap taxi, getting around Bangkok is never a problem, most important is that you know where you want to go.
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I'm wondering what is everyone budget for Thailand? RM4000? Mind sharing? As I need to start saving for my next trip.  laugh.gif
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i already paid for my room and flight tix for my trip coming soon

flight tix cost me RM1676 (2 person)
room cost me RM1274.3 ( 5 nights )

most likely will spend RM3k there include food, drinks, tour and some shopping



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QUOTE(samlee860407 @ Jul 18 2012, 01:28 PM)
i already paid for my room and flight tix for my trip coming soon

flight tix cost me RM1676 (2 person)
room cost me RM1274.3 ( 5 nights )

most likely will spend RM3k there include food, drinks, tour and some shopping
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wahhhh.. ah Sam kor.. thats really alot for BKK!
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QUOTE(mugenz @ Jul 18 2012, 01:31 PM)
wahhhh.. ah Sam kor.. thats really alot for BKK!
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Just came back from bangkok.. the biggest problem i found..
why their food no spicy...
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QUOTE(sallywei @ Jul 18 2012, 10:33 AM)
Hi,i will go to bangkok on next year~ hv to start do some research and planning everything...any nice place must go to visit? this is my 1st time travel to bangkok...i heard my fren said that there ppl treat u unfriendly if u dont know thai language..izzit? they dont know english so how to communicate with them? must follow tour cant walk myself? thanks~
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Thai people are very friendly/smiley and most of them at least know some basic english. Minority who don't will use calculator to show you price. As for going around it shouldn't be a problem too, just print a BTS/MRT map. The officers at the BTS/MRT can speak english well. I think most importantly perhaps do a lot of research before going? E.g find out which station to stop, what time the place opens/closes. And buy a data plan. GPS helps alot! Also, I get asked a lot if this is my first in BKK, normally I tell them I've been here many times (though it's my first), just in case they have bad intentions.

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I'm wondering what is everyone budget for Thailand? RM4000? Mind sharing? As I need to start saving for my next trip.  laugh.gif
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I brought RM1.5k for purely shopping/eating and got two full luggages back. Bf brought RM500 tongue.gif

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Just came back from bangkok.. the biggest problem i found..
why their food no spicy...
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oh noes...why? but sedap?

Added on July 18, 2012, 1:59 pmany sifus can see see my itinerary? biggrin.gif

6 days 5 nights.

Day 1:

9.00AM - Arrived at Bangkok airport
11.00AM - Arrived and checked in at hotel (also search for tour)
2.00PM - Chatucak market ( i arrived on sunday...so well, this is the only day i can go)
7.30PM - Dinner
9.00PM - Baiyoke Observation Tower & The Roof Top Bar & Music on 83rd floor
10.00PM - Back to hotel

Day 2

6.30AM - Head to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Maeklong Railway Market, grand palace
and temples.
6.00PM - Back to Hotel
8.00PM - Sukhumvit Soi 11/ Patpong Night Market (mayb Thai girl show here? But seems a lot
of scam)

Day 3

11.00AM - Boat Noodles @ Victory Monument
12.30PM - Rangnam
6.30PM - Watch Muay Thai at Lumpini Stadium (known in Thai as Sanam Muay Lumpini)
9.00PM - Find some bar and chill before back to hotel

Day 4

10.30AM - Shopping at Siam Paragon
1.30PM - Shopping at MBK center
7.30PM - Dinner at Somboon


Day 5

10.30AM - Shopping at Terminal21.
4.30PM - Yaowarat (Bangkok Chinatown)

Day 6

Simple shopping then back

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I did not buy anything there, just spend all my money in food.. can post photos if you are interested.. haha
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I did not buy anything there, just spend all my money in food.. can post photos if you are interested.. haha
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pls do biggrin.gif
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anyone has had any experiences taking along dslr around the street/night market in bangkok? is it safe?
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SGD1k is it enough for a person? excluding air ticket..... hmm.gif
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anyone has had any experiences taking along dslr around the street/night market in bangkok? is it safe?
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i done that.. no problem at all.. using BTS around 11pm.

For me, BKK streets is really safe.


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QUOTE(adam_lss @ Jul 18 2012, 02:20 PM)
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Trust me..... Bangkok is so much safer than in Malaysia....

I am a frequent Bangkok/Thailand traveller.... due to my business nature... i found that Thai ppl are friendly and they meant no harm to others...

Hope u have a good trip to the Land of Smile... thumbup.gif
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Bangkok is safe, saw some ladies leave their bags and go order food and a guy just leave a Blackberry on the table and he go to toilet.

Airport to City RM40 min
City to floating market then to elephant village and then to the ZOO RM150.

Most expensive motorboat for 2 persons RM200.00 for floating market.

Elephant ride RM60.00 per person value for money
Biggest crocodile zoo RM60.00 per person should be RM 30.00 not
much to see.

I should have to tiger temple but not enough time.
Go for ping pong show RM70 1 free beer. Ask Danny if not sure If other place sure get cheated kaw kaw.

Call Danny Deng +66839132781 for the above services.

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I'm going to Bangkok for 10D9N.My itinerary as below:


Day 1: 16/8/2012 (Thursday)
6pm-Arrived Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport.
7pm-Upon arrival at the airport, buy ticket at “Pattaya” counter located on Level 1 in front of Gate 8. (Roong Reuang Coach)
8pm-Depart to Pattaya.
10pm-Check in Hotel Selection Pattaya (Formerly The Pattaya Beach Resort)
11pm-Walk around the walking street.
12am-Back to hotel and sleep

Day 2: 17/8/2012 (Friday)
9am-Breakfast
11am-Royal Garden Plaza
218 Moo 10 Beach Road, Nongprue
Ripley’s Infinity Maze
Ripley’s Haunted Adventure
2pm-Lunch at Royal Garden Plaza
3:30pm-Mike shopping mall, Big C,Central Festival
7pm-Dinner
8:30pm-Alcazar Show
10pm-Walking street
11pm-Back to hotel

Day 3: 18/8/2012 (Saturday)
6.30am-Wake up
8:30am- Bell Service pick up to Bkk
12pm- Put luggage at Pr Place Boutique Apartment, walk around Pr Place
2pm- Check in @ Pr Place Boutique Apartment
4pm- Siam Discovery, Madame Tussauds Bangkok
8pm- Dinner at Baiyoke Sky Hotel @82th floor, Crystal Grill

Day 4: 19/8/2012 (Sunday)
8am-Wake up and breakfast
10am-Chatuchak Weekend Market (MRT Kamphaeng Phet Station 2 EXIT)
5pm-Talad Rot Fai Night Market (MRT Kamphaend Phet Station 3 EXIT)
Any suggestions for dinner?

Day 5:20/8/2012 (Monday)
8am-Wake up and breakfast
10am-Platinum Market
1pm-Platinum Fashion Mall
3pm-Lunch @ 6th floor food court, Platinum Fashion Mall
8pm- Terminal 21,dinner at Yum Saap
10pm- Back to hotel

Day 6: 21/8/2012 (Tuesday)
9am-Wake up and breakfast
11am-Chaopaya, Wat Pho, Wat Arun,Emmerald Buddha Temple
Back to N8, take boat to N13 Phra Arthit.
5pm- Khaosan road find mama tour.
6pm- Find Mont http://www.mont-nomsod.com/home.php
160/1-3 Dinsor Rd,Sao Chingcha, Khao San
8pm- Khaosan Road, Tom yum gong
10pm- Walking around khaosan road

Day 7: 22/8/2012 (Wednesday)
7am- Full day trip to Damnoen Saduak floating market and The River Kwai Bridge
6.30pm- Arrive at Khaosan road,take taxi to Chinatown,dinner at T&K Seafood
9pm- Walking around Chinatown
11pm- Back to hotel

Day 8: 23/8/2012 (Thursday)
10am- Wake up and breakfast
12pm- Siam square, Central world, Siam Centre, Big C, MBK, Siam Paragon(Siam paragon closed for renovation?)
8pm-BTS Siam night market
10pm-Massage (Any massage shop to intro?)
12am-Back to hotel

Day 9: 24/8/2012 (Friday)
No idea where to go~

Day 10: 25/8/2012 (Saturday)
7.30am-Wake up and breakfast.
9am-Depart from hotel to airport
10am-Walk around the airport
12pm-Lunch at the airport
1.30pm-Bye bye Bangkok!


*I wanted to go for the River Cruise Chao Phraya, should put on which day ya?

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I'm going to Bangkok for 10D9N.My itinerary as below:
Day 1: 16/8/2012 (Thursday)
6pm-Arrived Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport.
7pm-Upon arrival at the airport, buy ticket at “Pattaya” counter located on Level 1 in front of Gate 8. (Roong Reuang Coach)
8pm-Depart to Pattaya.
10pm-Check in Hotel Selection Pattaya (Formerly The Pattaya Beach Resort)
11pm-Walk around the walking street.
12am-Back to hotel and sleep

Day 2: 17/8/2012 (Friday)
9am-Breakfast
11am-Royal Garden Plaza
  218 Moo 10 Beach Road, Nongprue
  Ripley’s Infinity Maze
  Ripley’s Haunted Adventure
2pm-Lunch at Royal Garden Plaza
3:30pm-Mike shopping mall, Big C,Central Festival
7pm-Dinner
8:30pm-Alcazar Show
10pm-Walking street
11pm-Back to hotel

Day 3: 18/8/2012 (Saturday)
6.30am-Wake up
8:30am- Bell Service pick up to Bkk
12pm- Put luggage at Pr Place Boutique Apartment, walk around Pr Place
2pm- Check in @ Pr Place Boutique Apartment
4pm- Siam Discovery, Madame Tussauds Bangkok
8pm- Dinner at Baiyoke Sky Hotel @82th floor, Crystal Grill

Day 4: 19/8/2012 (Sunday)
8am-Wake up and breakfast
10am-Chatuchak Weekend Market (MRT Kamphaeng Phet Station 2 EXIT)
5pm-Talad Rot Fai Night Market (MRT Kamphaend Phet Station 3 EXIT)
Any suggestions for dinner?

Day 5:20/8/2012 (Monday)
8am-Wake up and breakfast
10am-Platinum Market
1pm-Platinum Fashion Mall
3pm-Lunch @ 6th floor food court, Platinum Fashion Mall
8pm- Terminal 21,dinner at Yum Saap
10pm- Back to hotel

Day 6: 21/8/2012 (Tuesday)
9am-Wake up and breakfast
11am-Chaopaya, Wat Pho, Wat Arun,Emmerald Buddha Temple
          Back to N8, take boat to N13 Phra Arthit.
5pm- Khaosan road find mama tour.
6pm- Find Mont http://www.mont-nomsod.com/home.php
        160/1-3 Dinsor Rd,Sao Chingcha, Khao San
8pm- Khaosan Road, Tom yum gong
10pm- Walking around khaosan road

Day 7: 22/8/2012 (Wednesday)
7am- Full day trip to Damnoen Saduak floating market and The River Kwai Bridge
6.30pm- Arrive at Khaosan road,take taxi to Chinatown,dinner at T&K Seafood
9pm- Walking around Chinatown
11pm- Back to hotel

Day 8: 23/8/2012 (Thursday)
10am- Wake up and breakfast
12pm- Siam square, Central world, Siam Centre, Big C, MBK, Siam Paragon(Siam paragon closed for renovation?)
8pm-BTS Siam night market
10pm-Massage (Any massage shop to intro?)
12am-Back to hotel

Day 9: 24/8/2012 (Friday)
No idea where to go~

Day 10: 25/8/2012 (Saturday)
7.30am-Wake up and breakfast.
9am-Depart from hotel to airport
10am-Walk around the airport
12pm-Lunch at the airport
1.30pm-Bye bye Bangkok!
*I wanted to go for the River Cruise Chao Phraya, should put on which day ya?
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Can go during day 4 around 6pm for sunset or Makan dinner 1st go around 8 for the night cruise smile.gif
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Can go during day 4 around 6pm for sunset or Makan dinner 1st go around 8 for the night cruise smile.gif
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Anyone try the night cruise before?
Is it worth the price? Groupon having offer RM 120 per person.
Thinking if i take the night cruise with dinner, i can juz skip the morning temple visit.



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QUOTE(cindy86 @ Jul 21 2012, 09:41 AM)
Anyone try the night cruise before?
Is it worth the price?  Groupon having offer RM 120 per person. 
Thinking if i take the night cruise with dinner, i can juz skip the morning temple visit.
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U can try book here for the night cruise,is cheaper. http://www.hotels2thailand.com/bangkok-day...cess-Cruise.asp

I think the night view is different from the morning temple visit~ smile.gif

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Miss anything but not this. Free admission.
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Wat Ratchanadda

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U can try book here for the night cruise,is cheaper. http://www.hotels2thailand.com/bangkok-day...cess-Cruise.asp

I think the night view is different from the morning temple visit~  smile.gif
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Less than 300, with check in luggage and insurance =) good price eh?
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Less than 300, with check in luggage and insurance =) good price eh?
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From night cruise, u can see all the temples and palace with lights smile.gif

But if u say paying it with the dinner maybe if u have extra to spend.

For me I rather just take a normal cruise down the river then go eat else where.
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is it enough for 4 days 3 nights in bkk??
I plan to go their famous shopping malls, day/night market, maybe night cruise/floating market and the temples...
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is it enough for 4 days 3 nights in bkk??
I plan to go their famous shopping malls, day/night market, maybe night cruise/floating market and the temples...
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I think it was a bit rush for 4 days 3 night,if u have more time.Why not choose to stay for 6 days 5 night. biggrin.gif
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Less than 300, with check in luggage and insurance =) good price eh?
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From Lcct tongue.gif thanks to this forum, I could do lots of research before going but aikss...6 more months to go sweat.gif

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From Lcct  tongue.gif thanks to this forum, I could do lots of research before going but aikss...6 more months to go  sweat.gif
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Can do research first before going~ biggrin.gif  biggrin.gif  biggrin.gif
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Yup, alots to do...but it's majorly a shopping trip for us. Would thinking stay in pratunam hmm.gif
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Yup, alots to do...but it's majorly a shopping trip for us. Would thinking stay in pratunam  hmm.gif
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I'll be going to Bkk and Pattaya next month for 10 days and 9 night,i book Pr Place Boutique apartment and Bangkok City Hotel. tongue.gif
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I'll be going to Bkk and Pattaya next month for 10 days and 9 night,i book Pr Place Boutique apartment and Bangkok City Hotel. tongue.gif
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Which one is closer to the mall? Do share us the experience of your stay after come back tongue.gif There's a problem for us tho when look for hotel, we are 3 person a group but don't wish to get 2 rooms sweat.gif
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Which one is closer to the mall? Do share us the experience of your stay after come back  tongue.gif There's a problem for us tho when look for hotel, we are 3 person a group but don't wish to get 2 rooms  sweat.gif
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Sure!Bangkok City Hotel got Family room that can accomodate for 3 people as well.U can visit their website,http://www.bangkokcityhotel.com. biggrin.gif
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I would like to have a one day tour to ourskirt from Bangkok and would like to hired a driver to bring me n bf thr.

Any good, reputable and reliable English speaking driver to recommend?

Thanks in advance.
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My friends and I (8 Pax in a Group) are travelling to Bangkok for the first time for 7D6N. I would like to keep our options open such as land tour for a few days/destination.

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Yay finally booked my flight and hotel 4N5D for bkk next month.
Which night cruise+dinner is recommended? The one I currently looking is chaos prays river cruise, rm120 per head. OK?
And is it worth dine at baiyoke sky hotel? Rm80 per head, buffet dinner + sky walk roof deck.
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Hi Xp3rt,

Which hotel you've booked? I've just done with my flight but hotel duno which is reasonable and good.

Mind to share?

QUOTE(Xp3rT @ Jul 26 2012, 02:04 PM)
Yay finally booked my flight and hotel 4N5D for bkk next month.
Which night cruise+dinner is recommended? The one I currently looking is chaos prays river cruise, rm120 per head. OK?
And is it worth dine at baiyoke sky hotel? Rm80 per head, buffet dinner + sky walk roof deck.
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Hi Xp3rt,

Which hotel you've booked? I've just done with my flight but hotel duno which is reasonable and good.

Mind to share?
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Grand president Bangkok, 5mins to Nana bst. Not sure its good or not cuz this is my first time to bkk.
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QUOTE(Xp3rT @ Jul 26 2012, 02:04 PM)
Yay finally booked my flight and hotel 4N5D for bkk next month.
Which night cruise+dinner is recommended? The one I currently looking is chaos prays river cruise, rm120 per head. OK?
And is it worth dine at baiyoke sky hotel? Rm80 per head, buffet dinner + sky walk roof deck.
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I'll be going to Bkk next month.I will be going to Baiyoke sky hotel for buffet dinner..My friend say not bad.. tongue.gif When u go Bkk ya?

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Hi Xp3rt,

Which hotel you've booked? I've just done with my flight but hotel duno which is reasonable and good.

Mind to share?
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U can book Bangkok City Hotel.Many people oso recommend this hotel. tongue.gif

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Hi Xp3rt,

Which hotel you've booked? I've just done with my flight but hotel duno which is reasonable and good.

Mind to share?
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Hv been to baiyoke buffet dinner in y2009. Spread quite good and food quite ok. Worth spending 2-3hours for meal n also photo taking

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anyone has had any experiences taking along dslr around the street/night market in bangkok? is it safe?
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I did. No issue so far

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QUOTE(calveno @ Jul 21 2012, 12:55 AM)
I'm going to Bangkok for 10D9N.My itinerary as below:
Day 1: 16/8/2012 (Thursday)
6pm-Arrived Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport.
7pm-Upon arrival at the airport, buy ticket at “Pattaya” counter located on Level 1 in front of Gate 8. (Roong Reuang Coach)
8pm-Depart to Pattaya.
10pm-Check in Hotel Selection Pattaya (Formerly The Pattaya Beach Resort)
11pm-Walk around the walking street.
12am-Back to hotel and sleep

Day 2: 17/8/2012 (Friday)
9am-Breakfast
11am-Royal Garden Plaza
  218 Moo 10 Beach Road, Nongprue
  Ripley’s Infinity Maze
  Ripley’s Haunted Adventure
2pm-Lunch at Royal Garden Plaza
3:30pm-Mike shopping mall, Big C,Central Festival
7pm-Dinner
8:30pm-Alcazar Show
10pm-Walking street
11pm-Back to hotel

Day 3: 18/8/2012 (Saturday)
6.30am-Wake up
8:30am- Bell Service pick up to Bkk
12pm- Put luggage at Pr Place Boutique Apartment, walk around Pr Place
2pm- Check in @ Pr Place Boutique Apartment
4pm- Siam Discovery, Madame Tussauds Bangkok
8pm- Dinner at Baiyoke Sky Hotel @82th floor, Crystal Grill

Day 4: 19/8/2012 (Sunday)
8am-Wake up and breakfast
10am-Chatuchak Weekend Market (MRT Kamphaeng Phet Station 2 EXIT)
5pm-Talad Rot Fai Night Market (MRT Kamphaend Phet Station 3 EXIT)
Any suggestions for dinner?

Day 5:20/8/2012 (Monday)
8am-Wake up and breakfast
10am-Platinum Market
1pm-Platinum Fashion Mall
3pm-Lunch @ 6th floor food court, Platinum Fashion Mall
8pm- Terminal 21,dinner at Yum Saap
10pm- Back to hotel

Day 6: 21/8/2012 (Tuesday)
9am-Wake up and breakfast
11am-Chaopaya, Wat Pho, Wat Arun,Emmerald Buddha Temple
          Back to N8, take boat to N13 Phra Arthit.
5pm- Khaosan road find mama tour.
6pm- Find Mont http://www.mont-nomsod.com/home.php
        160/1-3 Dinsor Rd,Sao Chingcha, Khao San
8pm- Khaosan Road, Tom yum gong
10pm- Walking around khaosan road

Day 7: 22/8/2012 (Wednesday)
7am- Full day trip to Damnoen Saduak floating market and The River Kwai Bridge
6.30pm- Arrive at Khaosan road,take taxi to Chinatown,dinner at T&K Seafood
9pm- Walking around Chinatown
11pm- Back to hotel

Day 8: 23/8/2012 (Thursday)
10am- Wake up and breakfast
12pm- Siam square, Central world, Siam Centre, Big C, MBK, Siam Paragon(Siam paragon closed for renovation?)
8pm-BTS Siam night market
10pm-Massage (Any massage shop to intro?)
12am-Back to hotel

Day 9: 24/8/2012 (Friday)
No idea where to go~

Day 10: 25/8/2012 (Saturday)
7.30am-Wake up and breakfast.
9am-Depart from hotel to airport
10am-Walk around the airport
12pm-Lunch at the airport
1.30pm-Bye bye Bangkok!
*I wanted to go for the River Cruise Chao Phraya, should put on which day ya?
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For massage, i recommend health land. They hv few branches. I tried the one at saton road, 400+ baht for hours plus, clean and nice environment


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Hi,i will go to bangkok on next year~ hv to start do some research and planning everything...any nice place must go to visit? this is my 1st time travel to bangkok...i heard my fren said that there ppl treat u unfriendly if u dont know thai language..izzit? they dont know english so how to communicate with them? must follow tour cant walk myself? thanks~
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why their food no spicy...
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Hi justanothername, do you mind to share where? I have only constraint myself on Agoda, please shed some light.
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You can try U Baan Guesthouse. Rooms start from RM21. Very clean and near the BTS station. Away from all the tourist.

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I'm going to Bangkok for 10D9N.My itinerary as below:

*I wanted to go for the River Cruise Chao Phraya, should put on which day ya?
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You should also try the Taling Chan floating market. Less tourist, more locals. As for the river tour, you can just pay about RM1.50 for the public boat and do the same thing cheaper, probably minus the tour guide.

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Wat Ratchanadda

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Miss anything but not this. Free admission.
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Near the Democracy Monument?

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I'll be going to Bkk next month.I will be going to Baiyoke sky hotel for buffet dinner..My friend say not bad.. tongue.gif When u go Bkk ya?

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Hv been to baiyoke buffet dinner in y2009. Spread quite good and food quite ok. Worth spending 2-3hours for meal n also photo taking

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Thats sound good, should try then. I going on 24 aug.

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Venice and Vanich at Maharaj Pier also offers a buffet at only THB250

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Crocodile Farm si better or Rose Garden is better? Intend to go after floating market.

Pls inputs. TIA.
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any1 here need thai bath? today 30/07/12 rate rm10.08 for 100 bath.
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any1 here need thai bath? today 30/07/12 rate rm10.08 for 100 bath.
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Where did you get that rate? Looks good. I got mine previously for 10.12

Added on July 30, 2012, 9:45 pmDoes anyone know if the food below can be found in Bangkok? I intend to buy something(food) that is unique to Malaysia and post it to a friend there.

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If you know any other food, please suggest, thank you!

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Hi guys. I might be dropping by bangkok for two days. Will take an over night train from hat yai and reach bkk in the morning. Any suggestions what to do in day 1? Was thinking to go to a famous landmark and shopping mall and maybe china town in late afternoon. Not sure what to do at night though.

Next day will take a tour to the floating market and back to Malaysia.

Thanks!
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Hi guys. I might be dropping by bangkok for two days. Will take an over night train from hat yai and reach bkk in the morning. Any suggestions what to do in day 1? Was thinking to go to a famous landmark and shopping mall and maybe china town in late afternoon. Not sure what to do at night though.

Next day will take a tour to the floating market and back to Malaysia.

Thanks!
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grand palace and all those temples? biggrin.gif
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QUOTE(zstan @ Aug 1 2012, 09:13 AM)
Hi guys. I might be dropping by bangkok for two days. Will take an over night train from hat yai and reach bkk in the morning. Any suggestions what to do in day 1? Was thinking to go to a famous landmark and shopping mall and maybe china town in late afternoon. Not sure what to do at night though.

Next day will take a tour to the floating market and back to Malaysia.

Thanks!
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Been to bkk b4? If weekend and never been b4, most go place is chatuchak market...

At nite of course go clubbing or visit red light district if not go massage lo...

Added on August 1, 2012, 6:10 pm
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Where did you get that rate? Looks good. I got mine previously for 10.12

Added on July 30, 2012, 9:45 pmDoes anyone know if the food below can be found in Bangkok? I intend to buy something(food) that is unique to Malaysia and post it to a friend there.

user posted image

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If you know any other food, please suggest, thank you!
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Thai sausages lol.. Can get frm their 7 eleven..

One thing I like is their instant noodle hahgahaa

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Can recommend some hotel around Siam area? Budget >rm200.
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Hi all,I will be going to BKK this week,I wanna buy a prepaid sim card, May I know which telco has a cheapest and better coverage?
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I would rec AIS. There's an AIS counter at the airport. I paid 100baht for 300mb valid for 7 days. Constant instagram/gps/fb only used 80mb after 4 days. I have no problem with the coverage but I stayed in the city mostly. I think alot would rec Happy but the last time I checked the cheapest data for Happy is 199baht. I don't know about phone calls though. Hope that helps.
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I would rec AIS. There's an AIS counter at the airport. I paid 100baht for 300mb valid for 7 days. Constant instagram/gps/fb only used 80mb after 4 days. I have no problem with the coverage but I stayed in the city mostly. I think alot would rec Happy but the last time I checked the cheapest data for Happy is 199baht. I don't know about phone calls though. Hope that helps.
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Where did you get that rate? Looks good. I got mine previously for 10.12

Added on July 30, 2012, 9:45 pmDoes anyone know if the food below can be found in Bangkok? I intend to buy something(food) that is unique to Malaysia and post it to a friend there.

user posted image

user posted image

If you know any other food, please suggest, thank you!
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Ipoh white coffee
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got me tix for next month, a last minute impromptu trip doh.gif
now hunting for accommodation, anyone stayed at Heritage Hotel b4?
how's the experience?

or anyone can recommend me one?
this is my criteria:
Budget per night: less than RM150 w/ bf per night
very near to BTS
Must have free wifi/internet in room
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Heritage Hotel kinda fits my criteria, but there's mixed review of it on tripadvisor hmm.gif
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grand palace and all those temples? biggrin.gif
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Been to bkk b4? If weekend and never been b4, most go place is chatuchak market...

At nite of course go clubbing or visit red light district if not go massage lo...

Added on August 1, 2012, 6:10 pm

Thai sausages lol.. Can get frm their 7 eleven..

One thing I like is their instant noodle hahgahaa
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hmmm good idea. how much does it cost for a decent club a?
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Flight to Bangkok, Thailand. Which is good & nice? From KLIA or Senai.

I think KLIA for Firefly, Airasia, jetstar, thaiairway ETC? Which i left out?
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QUOTE(greyshadow @ Aug 7 2012, 05:02 PM)
got me tix for next month, a last minute impromptu trip doh.gif
now hunting for accommodation, anyone stayed at Heritage Hotel b4?
how's the experience?

or anyone can recommend me one?
this is my criteria:
Budget per night: less than RM150 w/ bf per night
very near to BTS
Must have free wifi/internet in room
hmm.gif

Heritage Hotel kinda fits my criteria, but there's mixed review of it on tripadvisor hmm.gif
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With that criteria, you can get a decent hostel for less than RM50/night unless if you other criterias like breakfast, swimming pool and etc

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Hi,any famous night club to recommend in Bangkok?
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Depends on what you're looking for haha

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will be going to Bangkok for 5 days on this coming December, any idea on how much pocket money should i bring over?
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RM700 was more than enough for me, unless if you do alot of shopping
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I recommend you guys get AIS better.TRUE mobile is not working for me at all..only can use for regulars call,3G is not working... waste my 180thb for register the 3g service and still not working.
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I have been doing some research online for the Bangkok Chao Praya River Cruise but most of them are just based on their own website or other commercial ones. I was wondering if anyone here that could give advice on the cruises available there? Thank you biggrin.gif
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Hi all ! smile.gif

I have been doing some research online for the Bangkok Chao Praya River Cruise but most of them are just based on their own website or other commercial ones. I was wondering if anyone here that could give advice on the cruises available there? Thank you biggrin.gif
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The best cruise for me is joining the locals taking their river taxis biggrin.gif

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hi guys, so here is my itinerary for bkk trip next week(my very first time). help me to take a look and give me suggestions, notworthy.gif especially those with question mark, still have no ideal where to eat and massage. icon_question.gif

Day 1
-Arrive airport @ 11am
-hotel check-in
-MCD for lunch (it's behind erawan shrine n want to try their pork burger)
-Pray pray at Erawan Shrine - famous four faces buddha
-Terminal 21 - walk and shop
-Chao Phraya River Cruise with buffet dinner 6pm
-back to hotel 9pm

Day 2
-Damnoen Saduak floating market (found a online tour which cost rm50/pax only but the worst thing is need to stop by coconut factory and handicraft village, back to hotel at 2.30pm) (what u guys had for breakfast and lunch here?)
-Grand palace and Wat Phra Kaew - take taxi ourselves to there?
-Maybe take river taxi to Wat Arun - is this troublesome?
-6pm Baiyoke Sky observation deck, watch sunset and nightview
-where to dinner?
-massage?

Day 3
-Morning Chatuchak weekend market
-where to lunch? any nice place for tomyamkung?
-Siam Paragon - walk and SEE
-Mango Tango for dessert - opposite siam paragon
-Any night market? with nice foods?

Day 4 (gf requested this)
-Central world
-Platinum mall
-MBK

Day 5
-Breakfast at hotel
-dono where to go yet, suggestion?
-Leave hotel at 3pm
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MRT or Skytrain is nearer to chatuchak market?
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anyone going to Bangkok from 22th to 25th?? I'm going there alone. smile.gif
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I'll be in Bkk from 16 till 24 aug~ biggrin.gif
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I'll b there 20 - 26 aug notworthy.gif

Anybody been to dreamland? They say its like universal studio singapore
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MRT or Skytrain is nearer to chatuchak market?
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Bts skytrain. Mo chit station exit then take a fly over then walk 3 mins reach d. Suhkumvit line.
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Will be going to Bangkok on Sept 12! biggrin.gif

So far my only itinerary mostly involves temples and markets, oh and also the wax museum there! Massage is a must also as i heard it's very cheap.

As for the tiger/thai girl show which a lot of people ask me to go and see, i just only found out that they're actually in a pub/club instead of like... a 'show' in a hall or something haha. So not sure if wanna try cos might not be safe i feel?
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anyone tired watching movie at the 1200seats siam pavalai theater @ siam paragon? is it nice and worth?
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hi guys anyone can recommend me hotel arnd 100 per night to stay??
hope the hotel is arnd city or near mrt
really need some help here , im going this sept ~~
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What is the best way to get to town area (ie. Pratunam) from Don Muang Airport? Is it accessible via Airport Rail Link?
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What is the best way to get to town area (ie. Pratunam) from Don Muang Airport? Is it accessible via Airport Rail Link?
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it seems only transport will be taxi.
If wanna budget, it will be take taxi to mochit station, its 14km away from don muang.
Then switch to BTS to Pratunam.

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it seems only transport will be taxi.
If wanna budget, it will be take taxi to mochit station, its 14km away from don muang.
Then switch to BTS to Pratunam.
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Sigh. I miss Suvarnabhumi sad.gif
Any idea how much it costs then?

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Would you guys recommend taking a train to Hua Lamphong > Metro to Phetchaburi (intercharge) > Ratchapraprop?

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Can actually cab to Mochit then phayathai change into airport rail to ratchaprapop.

But why wanna carry your luggage around and change lines.

Taxi in bkk is really cheap. Can consider spending more for convenient sake. Able to arrive hotel earlier and less tiring biggrin.gif
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Hi all ! smile.gif

I have been doing some research online for the Bangkok Chao Praya River Cruise but most of them are just based on their own website or other commercial ones. I was wondering if anyone here that could give advice on the cruises available there? Thank you biggrin.gif
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QUOTE(stimix @ Aug 17 2012, 08:45 PM)
The best cruise for me is joining the locals taking their river taxis  biggrin.gif
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You mean the Chao Phraya express boat? The cheapest way to tour the river is by taking the public express boat. You also get to mingle with the locals!

QUOTE(camelian @ Aug 19 2012, 08:54 AM)
MRT or Skytrain is nearer to chatuchak market?
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QUOTE(mugenz @ Aug 19 2012, 10:43 AM)
Bts skytrain. Mo chit  station exit then take a fly over then walk 3 mins reach d. Suhkumvit line.
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BTS Skytrain (Mochit Station) is about 3 mins away but MRT (Kamphaeng Phet) stops right INSIDE the market.

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anyone tired watching movie at the 1200seats siam pavalai theater @ siam paragon? is it nice and worth?
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Overpriced for me...

QUOTE(Irishcoffee @ Aug 21 2012, 11:21 PM)
hi guys anyone can recommend me hotel arnd 100 per night to stay??
hope the hotel is arnd city or near mrt
really need some help here , im going this sept ~~
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What kind of criteria? Just a place to sleep or do you need stuff like swimming pool, etc?
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For the fastest mode to chatuchak market,

depends you are nearer to which line. Sukhumvit BTS line is more common areas of normally tourist stay.


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What kind of criteria? Just a place to sleep or do you need stuff like swimming pool, etc?
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juz a place to sleep
but must be clean , not too old
must nearby mrt or bts station
now ecotel hotel caught my eyes , just nearby makkasan station , walking distant to platinum mall
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juz a place to sleep
but must be clean , not too old
must nearby mrt or bts station
now ecotel hotel caught my eyes , just nearby makkasan station , walking distant to platinum mall
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Do consider Tango vibrant Living Place?

This is a budget boutique hotel situated in Pratunam area.
3 mins walk to pratunam wholesale market, 6 mins to Platinum Mall.

4 mins walk to Rachaprapop Airport link station, you just take one station to Phaya thai then switch to BTS (Sukhumvit Line)

I stayed here during March 2012, its around RM75++ include breakkie.

Another one is just opposite which is PR Living Place.

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juz a place to sleep
but must be clean , not too old
must nearby mrt or bts station
now ecotel hotel caught my eyes , just nearby makkasan station , walking distant to platinum mall
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You can try U Baan Guesthouse. Very cheap and basic but very clean hostel. 5 mins walk to Wong Wian Yai BTS station. Away from all the busyness and tourist. 3 7-Eleven nearby and lots of food nearby. I've stayed there and I loved it.

http://www.hostels.com/hostels/bangkok/u-b...uesthouse/53668

You can contact Joy: https://www.facebook.com/ubaan

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Hi there,

Anyone stayed at the below hotel before? How is it?

1) All Seasons Bangkok Siam
2) Ecotel
3) First House Hotel
4) Pratunam Pavilion

Im looking for a Triple Room (without the need of adding extra bed) coz we will each have 1 big & 1 small luggage..Dont want the room to be too packed....

Appreciate your help as my previous trip were all staying at normal Double Bed hotel room biggrin.gif

Thanksss!!!

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Don't know what "affordable" means to you, but I enjoyed staying at Grand Diamond Plaza suites Hotel which is just on the left of Platinum Mall. Then to the right of Platinum Mall (in fact linked to the Mall) is the new Novotel. For a much cheaper option, around 300 metres across the overhead bridge from Platinum Mall is the First House Hotel. I stayed there twice and it is a very decent place for around RM100/room night. Once you step out of First House, it is already the Pratunam street market!
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I am trying to book my stay at Shangri-la Bangkok. May I know what is the best way to get cheaper room rates? Is it the cheapest if we book through their website online?

Thanks a lot
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I am trying to book my stay at Shangri-la Bangkok. May I know what is the best way to get cheaper room rates? Is it the cheapest if we book through their website online?

Thanks a lot
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You never heard of discounted booking websites such as agoda, asiarooms and even Thai booking site - sawaddee? biggrin.gif Google them.. all also very reliable smile.gif
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You never heard of discounted booking websites such as agoda, asiarooms and even Thai booking site - sawaddee?  biggrin.gif  Google them.. all also very reliable  smile.gif
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Seriously no cos I do not travel much. Thanks. Appreciate your personal take on which is best. Do they offer substantial discount?
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Just compare pricing-lah.. Which one the best depending on further discount & sales on each sites.. just like u shop for Te4sco, Giant & Carrefour... Discount normally from 50-70% from rack rate
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I'm going to BKK with a friend in 20-25 oct 2012 via AA. Main purpose is shopping & sight seeing. I know AA will land in Don Muang. I think Don Muang is at Sukhumvit area right? I'm looking for hotel nearby that area & near BTS. Short listed 2 hotels:
- On8 Sukhimvit
- legacy express Bangkok

As long as the hotels are near BTS then should be fine right? Are these 2 hotels ok? Any feedback?

Also, the JJ market only open in morning till afternoon on weekend? If I go around 5pm onwards, still open or not? Cos I'm scared very hot.

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Anyone can recommend authentic Thai foods restaurants in bangkok?

Preferably accessible by BTS/MRT or within walking distance from train stations.

Reasonably priced too.
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Hi all. I have a question. How do you take a taxi in BKK? Tell driver your destination first or just hop on the taxi THEN tell him your destination? I always tell my destination first then they will give me a price, without using the meter. Maybe I got all the expensive taxi because of the way I approached? Advices?

Thanks in advance.
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QUOTE(sugarbaby @ Sep 2 2012, 06:36 PM)
Hello all,
I'm going to BKK with a friend in 20-25 oct 2012 via AA. Main purpose is shopping & sight seeing. I know AA will land in Don Muang. I think Don Muang is at Sukhumvit area right? I'm looking for hotel nearby that area & near BTS. Short listed 2 hotels:
- On8 Sukhimvit
- legacy express Bangkok

As long as the hotels are near BTS then should be fine right? Are these 2 hotels ok? Any feedback?

Also, the JJ market only open in morning till afternoon on weekend? If I go around 5pm onwards, still open or not? Cos I'm scared very hot.
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the new airport is located north side.. if i m not mistaken.

i think 5pm, JJ market almost to closing d. Better go earlier, coz u need atleast 4hours to complete the whole area.

Added on September 3, 2012, 10:13 am
QUOTE(Amatiel @ Sep 3 2012, 09:25 AM)
Hi all. I have a question. How do you take a taxi in BKK? Tell driver your destination first or just hop on the taxi THEN tell him your destination? I always tell my destination first then they will give me a price, without using the meter. Maybe I got all the expensive taxi because of the way I approached? Advices?

Thanks in advance.
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Flag the cab, tell destination. If he take, i will say by meter.. if he refuse then no go.

So far didnt encounter got scammed by taxi.

a few times, i try not to take a cab but in BKK taxi is cheap. Furthermore its convenient if in hurry or trying to save time.

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QUOTE(mugenz @ Sep 3 2012, 10:11 AM)
the new airport is located north side.. if i m not mistaken.

i think 5pm, JJ market almost to closing d. Better go earlier, coz u need atleast 4hours to complete the whole area.

Added on September 3, 2012, 10:13 am

Flag the cab, tell destination. If he take, i will say by meter.. if he refuse then no go.

So far didnt encounter got scammed by taxi.

a few times, i try not to take a cab but in BKK taxi is cheap. Furthermore its convenient if in hurry or trying to save time.
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Do consider Tango vibrant Living Place?

This is a budget boutique hotel situated in Pratunam area.
3 mins walk to pratunam wholesale market, 6 mins to Platinum Mall.

4 mins walk to Rachaprapop Airport link station, you just take one station to Phaya thai then switch to BTS (Sukhumvit Line)

I stayed here during March 2012, its around RM75++ include breakkie.

Another one is just opposite which is PR Living Place.
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thx
booked pr living place , hope its good
hw abt thai power plug?
same as ours?
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QUOTE(Irishcoffee @ Sep 4 2012, 05:10 PM)
thx
booked pr living place , hope its good
hw abt thai power plug?
same as ours?
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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.

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

It's free but need deposit like rm10 like dat.
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booked pr living place , hope its good
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nope.. not same.. they provide power socket by deposite 100 baht.
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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
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QUOTE(justanothername @ Aug 25 2012, 03:49 AM)
You can try U Baan Guesthouse. Very cheap and basic but very clean hostel. 5 mins walk to Wong Wian Yai BTS station. Away from all the busyness and tourist. 3 7-Eleven nearby and lots of food nearby. I've stayed there and I loved it.

http://www.hostels.com/hostels/bangkok/u-b...uesthouse/53668

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how much per night?

need booking or just walk in?
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Where is the must go place for excellent Thai food in Bangkok? Going next week.
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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
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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.

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QUOTE(mugenz @ Sep 6 2012, 10:04 AM)
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.

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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.
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QUOTE(Rowan23 @ Sep 6 2012, 10:50 AM)
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.
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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 biggrin.gif

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.

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QUOTE(mugenz @ Sep 6 2012, 12:23 PM)
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 biggrin.gif

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

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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.
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QUOTE(sugarbaby @ Sep 9 2012, 01:56 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.
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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

Added on September 9, 2012, 4:05 pm
QUOTE(sugarbaby @ Sep 2 2012, 06:36 PM)
Hello all,
I'm going to BKK with a friend in 20-25 oct 2012 via AA. Main purpose is shopping & sight seeing. I know AA will land in Don Muang. I think Don Muang is at Sukhumvit area right? I'm looking for hotel nearby that area & near BTS. Short listed 2 hotels:
- On8 Sukhimvit
- legacy express Bangkok

As long as the hotels are near BTS then should be fine right? Are these 2 hotels ok? Any feedback?

Also, the JJ market only open in morning till afternoon on weekend? If I go around 5pm onwards, still open or not? Cos I'm scared very hot.
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i 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)



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how much per night?

need booking or just walk in?
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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
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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?
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going there this Thur for 1 week, but weather forecast doesn't look favourable
all week scattered thunderstorm with 60% chance of rain doh.gif cry.gif
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QUOTE(justanothername @ Sep 10 2012, 12:59 AM)
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
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very thank you!
plan to go on this oct.
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QUOTE(eikhwan4 @ Sep 11 2012, 10:11 AM)
very thank you!
plan to go on this oct.
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You're welcome! Joy is very friendly, just feel free to ask anything regarding the place smile.gif
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Good day all. I'm traveling solo to BKK on 29/9 to 02/10, hope to find travel companions or some1 just to hang out for drinks or dinner here.
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QUOTE(ryanliew87 @ Sep 9 2012, 03:58 PM)
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

Added on September 9, 2012, 4:05 pm
i 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)
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Thanks for the recommendation. I already booked legacy express at rm110 nett include bfast. Will check out your hotel next time i go smile.gif
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hello im going there end of this month...anyone tried buffet at baiyoke? nice?

anyone know what time does pratunam market open? how bout jj market?

thanks!
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Hi all. Any specific Restaurants, Hawkers, Coffee shops that serves great food in Bangkok? biggrin.gif
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anyone like to share about asia hotel bangkok?
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hello im going there end of this month...anyone tried buffet at baiyoke? nice?

anyone know what time does pratunam market open? how bout jj market?

thanks!
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Pratunam market open very early. Last time the hotel staff told me around 7am can go d. But I went ther around 8:30 like that. They close around 11am. Then later outside the market will open another market frm late afternoon till late evening.

Not sure about jj market but I was told also open early morning around 8 to 9.


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Im going bangkok on 7th October, thought of booking I Residence or Glow Trinity. Both of which seems good for BTS, malls and street food.
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anyone check in Asoke Bangkok Tune hotel? How is it?
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QUOTE(GloryKnight @ Sep 16 2012, 10:08 AM)
Im going bangkok on 7th October, thought of booking I Residence or Glow Trinity. Both of which seems good for BTS, malls and street food.
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which airline u taking?
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which airline u taking?
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AA, how bout u man?
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AA, how bout u man?
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AA morning flight from LCCT? if so then 4 of my friends will be on the same flight as you biggrin.gif

i am taking thai airways from penang...haha
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AA morning flight from LCCT? if so then 4 of my friends will be on the same flight as you biggrin.gif

i am taking thai airways from penang...haha
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haha i see! but mine is late morning. see u in bangkok my fren!
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QUOTE(mugenz @ Sep 15 2012, 05:43 PM)
Pratunam market open very early. Last time the hotel staff told me around 7am can go d. But I went ther around 8:30 like that. They close around 11am. Then later outside the market will open another market frm late afternoon till late evening.

Not sure about jj market but I was told also open early morning around 8 to 9.
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Thanks. But Pratunam opens on weekdays right? only Chatuchak open on weekends, is it ?

The another market outside Pratunam, is it selling clothes too?

THanks man! biggrin.gif
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QUOTE(cynnz @ Sep 17 2012, 04:22 PM)
Thanks. But Pratunam opens on weekdays right? only Chatuchak open on weekends, is it ?

The another market outside  Pratunam, is it selling clothes too?

THanks man! biggrin.gif
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Oposite Pratunam is Platinum Fashion House and is a heaven for women clothes
Make sure you bring a bag along
Happy shopping!


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Oposite Pratunam is Platinum Fashion House and is a heaven for women clothes
Make sure you bring a bag along
Happy shopping!
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ya i have been to platinum mall but i havent been to pratunam hehehe biggrin.gif i brought my luggage bag along when i was there last 2 years doh.gif

whats the different with pratunam? pratunam market is it something like chatuchak? thanks biggrin.gif
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QUOTE(cynnz @ Sep 17 2012, 06:21 PM)
ya i have been to platinum mall but i havent been to pratunam hehehe biggrin.gif i brought my luggage bag along when i was there last 2 years doh.gif

whats the different with pratunam? pratunam market is it something like chatuchak? thanks biggrin.gif
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Pratunam wholesale market is more for retailers or small shop owners to get their stocks. Not really for normal consumers.

Some shops there will only give u discount of I buy more than 3 pieces from them. Else no...

Some even allow u to buy any clothing from them. Some require to buy 3 same design in order to get discount.

Jj market normal market like our pasar Malam. Normally jj market vendor might get their stock frm Pratunam wholesale market smile.gif
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QUOTE(mugenz @ Sep 17 2012, 07:21 PM)
Pratunam wholesale market is more for retailers or small shop owners to get their stocks. Not really for normal consumers.

Some shops there will only give u discount of I buy more than 3 pieces from them. Else no...

Some even allow u to buy any clothing from them. Some require to buy 3 same design in order to get discount.

Jj market normal market like our pasar Malam. Normally jj market vendor might get their stock frm Pratunam wholesale market smile.gif
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Oh i see. thanks for ur info. Then I think platinum mall may be more suitable instead of Pratunam right? but as what i remember, some shops in platinum mall will also give wholesale price as long as we buy 2-3 pieces & above... biggrin.gif


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QUOTE(cynnz @ Sep 12 2012, 05:56 PM)
hello im going there end of this month...anyone tried buffet at baiyoke? nice?

anyone know what time does pratunam market open? how bout jj market?

thanks!
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baiyoke buffet is nice. great view. nice tomyam
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baiyoke buffet is nice. great view. nice tomyam
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which restaurant buffet in baiyoke that u went ya? there are a few biggrin.gif
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QUOTE(cynnz @ Sep 17 2012, 06:21 PM)
ya i have been to platinum mall but i havent been to pratunam hehehe biggrin.gif i brought my luggage bag along when i was there last 2 years doh.gif

whats the different with pratunam? pratunam market is it something like chatuchak? thanks biggrin.gif
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Is a far cry from Platinum, but if you have not been there no harm to check it out, to me is about the same as Platinum but much smaller scale than

Chatuchak aka JJ is great. After a good walk around and sweat you may want to try cool yourself at JJ Mall (aircond) and a cup of coffee at coffee mood and got free wifi
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QUOTE(cynnz @ Sep 17 2012, 09:50 PM)
Oh i see. thanks for ur info. Then I think platinum mall may be more suitable instead of Pratunam right? but as what i remember, some shops in platinum mall will also give wholesale price as long as we buy 2-3 pieces & above... biggrin.gif
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Ya. Some shops in the mall operate such way. They got notice there. Well for the market it's also good to visit as some allow u to mix then get really good discount / price...

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which restaurant buffet in baiyoke that u went ya? there are a few biggrin.gif
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If not mistake he/she referring to the buffet at the baiyoke tower, below the skydeck got one buffet. Can enjoy the view while Makan smile.gif

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QUOTE(Kitharafender @ Sep 17 2012, 10:36 PM)
Is a far cry from Platinum, but if you have not been there no harm to check it out, to me is about the same as Platinum but much smaller scale than

Chatuchak aka JJ is great. After a good walk around and sweat you may want to try cool yourself at JJ Mall (aircond) and a cup of coffee at coffee mood and got free wifi
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hmm yea since pratunam is just opposite of platinum right? is it walking distance? JJ and Chatuchak is the same or different? I have been to Chatuchak...is JJ the same?


QUOTE(mugenz @ Sep 17 2012, 10:37 PM)
Ya. Some shops in the mall operate such way. They got notice there. Well for the market it's also good to visit as some allow u to mix then get really good discount / price...

Added on September 17, 2012, 10:39 pm

If not mistake he/she referring to the buffet at the baiyoke tower, below the skydeck got one buffet. Can enjoy the view while Makan smile.gif
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hmm the buffet at baiyoke hotel or baiyoke tower? I have search a few buffet restaurant in baiyoke hotel which we can also enjoy the view while eating..is it all the restaurant the same? biggrin.gif
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QUOTE(cynnz @ Sep 17 2012, 11:27 PM)
hmm yea since pratunam is just opposite of platinum right? is it walking distance? JJ and Chatuchak is the same or different? I have been to Chatuchak...is JJ the same?
hmm  the buffet at baiyoke hotel or baiyoke tower? I have search a few buffet restaurant in baiyoke hotel which we can also enjoy the view while eating..is it all the restaurant the same? biggrin.gif
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its the same right, the hotel is down there and the revolving deck is top floors mah biggrin.gif

Dont waste stomach space for buffet! always try their street food!

Beef Noodle there is superb! any street stall selling padthai will never go wrong!

As well as their clear soup with coconut milk tomyam! superb! ahahaha

If you going for the view and willing to pay, i recommend Skybar @ LEbua Hotel

http://www.lebua.com/en/the-dome-dining/sky-bar-bangkok/

Just grab some cheap food then head to the bar to get a few drinks biggrin.gif

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QUOTE(mugenz @ Sep 17 2012, 11:42 PM)
its the same right, the hotel is down there and the revolving deck is top floors mah biggrin.gif

Dont waste stomach space for buffet! always try their street food!

Beef Noodle there is superb! any street stall selling padthai will never go wrong!

As well as their clear soup with coconut milk tomyam! superb! ahahaha
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haha oh baiyoke tower and baiyoke hotel same building? LOL sorry i dont know mah tongue.gif

yea i will surely try their street foods! but many people told me that baiyoke's buffet is good too...thinking now...or perhaps will just go to the rooftop bar for a drink while enjoying the night view...

i dont take beef hence beef noodle i wont try hehehe...but padthai for sure i will try..!! hehehe...

the tomyam clear base type? haha ok thanks for recommending..

i will be there for 5 days 4 nights..hope is enough for shopping!! whole trip gonna be shopping & visit temple only...river cruise etc already went before during previous trip hence save the time....

oh you been to Lebua's Skybar? nice??

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QUOTE(cynnz @ Sep 17 2012, 11:46 PM)
haha oh baiyoke tower and baiyoke hotel same building? LOL sorry i dont know mah tongue.gif

yea i will surely try their street foods! but many people told me that baiyoke's buffet is good too...thinking now...or perhaps will just go to the rooftop bar for a drink while enjoying the night view...

i dont take beef hence beef noodle i wont try hehehe...but padthai for sure i will try..!! hehehe...

the tomyam clear base type? haha ok thanks for recommending..

i will be there for 5 days 4 nights..hope is enough for shopping!! whole trip gonna be shopping & visit temple only...river cruise etc already went before during previous trip hence save the time....
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Go Skybar @ lebua hotel. Location is silom area.

Can take BTS to Silom then get a cab there.

http://www.lebua.com/en/the-dome-dining/sky-bar-bangkok/

Very nice view. Even i m afraid of height but i still find it nice ROFL!
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QUOTE(mugenz @ Sep 17 2012, 11:47 PM)
Go Skybar @ lebua hotel. Location is silom area.

Can take BTS to Silom then get a cab there.

http://www.lebua.com/en/the-dome-dining/sky-bar-bangkok/

Very nice view. Even i m afraid of height but i still find it nice ROFL!
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Wow, went to their website, really nice!! will definitely pay a visit!! thanks for recommending...didnt know bout this place before this hehehe...
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Wow, went to their website, really nice!! will definitely pay a visit!! thanks for recommending...didnt know bout this place before this hehehe...
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not sure whether the bar is higher or baiyoke tower. But the bar sort of came out from the building, you can stand there only a low glass so can really feel the breeze biggrin.gif

Warning, drinks is not cheap but worth it biggrin.gif

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QUOTE(mugenz @ Sep 17 2012, 11:56 PM)
not sure whether the bar is higher or baiyoke tower. But the bar sort of came out from the building, you can stand there only a low glass so can really feel the breeze biggrin.gif

Warning, drinks is not cheap but worth it biggrin.gif
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haha yea definitely wont be cheap due to the environment & scenic view...its already in my list..hahaha
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QUOTE(cynnz @ Sep 17 2012, 11:27 PM)
hmm yea since pratunam is just opposite of platinum right? is it walking distance? JJ and Chatuchak is the same or different? I have been to Chatuchak...is JJ the same?
hmm  the buffet at baiyoke hotel or baiyoke tower? I have search a few buffet restaurant in baiyoke hotel which we can also enjoy the view while eating..is it all the restaurant the same? biggrin.gif
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Yes is about 5 minutes walk across to Pratunam Mall
Chatuchak is same as JJ as the Thai's preferred to call it JJ
JJ Mall is a 4 storey building and is nearby and sell almost the same thing.
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QUOTE(Kitharafender @ Sep 18 2012, 05:35 PM)
Yes is about 5 minutes walk across to Pratunam Mall
Chatuchak is same as JJ as the Thai's preferred to call it JJ
JJ Mall is a 4 storey building and is nearby and sell almost the same thing.
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oh i always thought JJ and Chatuchak is different place...hehehe luckily you tell me..thanks smile.gif

JJ Mall selling same thing as Chatuchak? but chatuchak is really big...
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QUOTE(cynnz @ Sep 18 2012, 05:37 PM)
oh i always thought JJ and Chatuchak is different place...hehehe luckily you tell me..thanks smile.gif

JJ Mall selling same thing as Chatuchak? but chatuchak is really big...
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It's air conditioned that's why... smile.gif

Jatujak market = jj market lol
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QUOTE(mugenz @ Sep 18 2012, 07:09 PM)
It's air conditioned that's why...  smile.gif

Jatujak market = jj market lol
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haha ok. thankss!!

hope this upcoming trip to bangkok i will be able to buy lots of things!! LOL
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haha ok. thankss!!

hope this upcoming trip to bangkok i will be able to buy lots of things!! LOL
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yeah aiming for bangkok trip for coming aug rclxms.gif ..is 6 days enuf for bkk plus pattaya?
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QUOTE(wyen @ Sep 18 2012, 10:44 PM)
yeah aiming for bangkok trip for coming aug rclxms.gif ..is 6 days enuf for bkk plus pattaya?
one noob ques...can i buy the luggage later one after i book the tickets? any difference in terms of price?
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6 days enough, pattaya just need 1 full day will do. practically nth much for females there. lol!

5 days should be just nice for sightseeing and shopping trip biggrin.gif

nOt sure whether still able to do it after booking. But i know if excess baggage will be rm50 per kg biggrin.gif
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when are u going?
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going on 26 to 30th sept hehe..basically only shopping LOL...

QUOTE(mugenz @ Sep 18 2012, 10:53 PM)
6 days enough, pattaya just need 1 full day will do. practically nth much for females there. lol!

5 days should be just nice for sightseeing and shopping trip biggrin.gif

nOt sure whether still able to do it after booking. But i know if excess baggage will be rm50 per kg biggrin.gif
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may i know whats there in pattaya? small city? beach side? havent been there... biggrin.gif

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QUOTE(wyen @ Sep 18 2012, 10:44 PM)
yeah aiming for bangkok trip for coming aug rclxms.gif ..is 6 days enuf for bkk plus pattaya?
one noob ques...can i buy the luggage later one after i book the tickets? any difference in terms of price?
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for air asia, yes you can...you can book the flight without any check in baggage...before you go, just add the baggage and pay for it... smile.gif i always do that haha..

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QUOTE(cynnz @ Sep 18 2012, 11:45 PM)
going on 26 to 30th sept hehe..basically only shopping LOL...
may i know whats there in pattaya? small city? beach side? havent been there... biggrin.gif

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for air asia, yes you can...you can book the flight without any check in baggage...before you go, just add the baggage and pay for it... smile.gif i always do that haha..
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pattaya? just beach side place with lots of guy's entertainment.. lol
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pattaya? just beach side place with lots of guy's entertainment.. lol
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its more than that, if u like beach n snorkeling, Ko Larn is definitely worth a visit from there. biggrin.gif
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pattaya? just beach side place with lots of guy's entertainment.. lol
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something like phuket? your definition of "guy's entertainment" means? haha is it a place to relax?
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something like phuket? your definition of "guy's entertainment" means? haha is it a place to relax?
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Can go for gogo bars... and some ahems

relax hmmmm chill by the beach side.. thats all..

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Can go for gogo bars... and some ahems

relax hmmmm chill by the beach side.. thats all..
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LOL ok understood...is the beach nice?
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LOL ok understood...is the beach nice?
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LOL ok understood...is the beach nice?
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the main beach is so so :

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less than an hour away there's a much better 1 :

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QUOTE(cynnz @ Aug 27 2012, 07:51 PM)
Hi there,

Anyone stayed at the below hotel before? How is it?

1) All Seasons Bangkok Siam
2) Ecotel
3) First House Hotel
4) Pratunam Pavilion

Im looking for a Triple Room (without the need of adding extra bed) coz we will each have 1 big & 1 small luggage..Dont want the room to be too packed....

Appreciate your help as my previous trip were all staying at normal Double Bed hotel room biggrin.gif

Thanksss!!!

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How far is First House to Platinum Mall? Walking distance ya?
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what is your budget per nite?

i would suggest u to stay in BAIYOKE SUITE, execuitve suite room, which is big enough for u to accomodate even 20 big bags
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QUOTE(mugenz @ Sep 19 2012, 01:48 AM)
Nope..... Water is brownish lol...
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haha ok !

QUOTE(Chrisky @ Sep 19 2012, 05:33 AM)
the main beach is so so :

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less than an hour away there's a much better 1 :

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wow less than 1 hour thats nicer...its just normal beach with water sports etc? nothing special there?

QUOTE(SB101 @ Sep 19 2012, 03:54 PM)
what is your budget per nite?

i would suggest u to stay in BAIYOKE SUITE, execuitve suite room, which is big enough for u to accomodate even 20 big bags
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i have booked pratunam pavilion already smile.gif thanks hehe biggrin.gif

QUOTE(Penangkaki @ Sep 19 2012, 04:37 PM)
"Pratunam" is just the name of an area in Bangkok. Platinum Shopping Mall is in Pratunam.

Pratunam means Watergate BTW. Pratu=door, nam=water. Hence you see some reference in this area to watergate such as the Amari Watergate Hotel.
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What i mean is "Pratunam Market" smile.gif thanks~!
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wow less than 1 hour thats nicer...its just normal beach with water sports etc? nothing special there?
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its actually 1 of beaches of Koh Larn, which is ard 45min boat ride from Pattaya. the water is quite clear so u can do snorkeling or juz lie down n relax there, good as a daytrip from the mainland.
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I'm going to Bkk & Ayutthaya on 20-25 oct. hope the flood already over lah. Am worried abt the flood situation.

Another thing is, I want to ask abt withdrawing cash from Cimb Thai. I have a savings account here & want to know whether got any charges if we withdraw in Cimb Thai. I read that it is free, but not sure if really free or got hidden charges. Can anyone pls explain to me? Thanks!
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QUOTE(Chrisky @ Sep 19 2012, 09:56 PM)
its actually 1 of beaches of Koh Larn, which is ard 45min boat ride from Pattaya. the water is quite clear so u can do snorkeling or juz lie down n relax there, good as a daytrip from the mainland.
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Erm, How do u get a boat to koh larn? How much did u pay? Im going there at the end of the month biggrin.gif
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I'm going to Bkk & Ayutthaya on 20-25 oct. hope the flood already over lah. Am worried abt the flood situation.

Another thing is, I want to ask abt withdrawing cash from Cimb Thai. I have a savings account here & want to know whether got any charges if we withdraw in Cimb Thai. I read that it is free, but not sure if really free or got hidden charges. Can anyone pls explain to me? Thanks!
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no service charge.

Reminder to activate your withdraw via phone. Just call to say you wanna activate international withdrawal via ATM.
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Can I only withdraw from specific bank atms only? I think I will activate my MBB CC for international transactions.

I'm going to stay in silom area: glow trinity. Its near trinity 21 mall and also la lai sap.
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Can I only withdraw from specific bank atms only? I think I will activate my MBB CC for international transactions.

I'm going to stay in silom area: glow trinity. Its near trinity 21 mall and also la lai sap.
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you can.. but there is service charge* subject to your bank.

The good thing about CIMB is there is no service charge for withdraw. Absolutely FOC from CIMB to CIMB Thai biggrin.gif
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QUOTE(mugenz @ Sep 19 2012, 11:50 PM)
you can.. but there is service charge* subject to your bank.

The good thing about CIMB is there is no service charge for withdraw. Absolutely FOC from CIMB to CIMB Thai biggrin.gif
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Hi mugenz,

Thanks! I read that I can activate it via Cimb clicks. Means that i can just withdraw cash from Cimb Thai & the rate will be as per the day I withdraw, no other fees on top of that?
But is the rate better than changing it here or in bkk?
I check the rate is 10.15 a few days ago. Planning to change some baht here & withdraw some from Cimb Thai.
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QUOTE(sugarbaby @ Sep 20 2012, 12:21 AM)
Hi mugenz,

Thanks! I read that I can activate it via Cimb clicks. Means that i can just withdraw cash from Cimb Thai & the rate will be as per the day I withdraw, no other fees on top of that?
But is the rate better than changing it here or in bkk?
I check the rate is 10.15 a few days ago. Planning to change some baht here & withdraw some from Cimb Thai.
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ofcourse here is better.

Ya.. u can do via clicks as well.

just withdraw for emergency overspend doh.gif
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QUOTE(mugenz @ Sep 20 2012, 12:29 AM)
ofcourse here is better.

Ya.. u can do via clicks as well.

just withdraw for emergency overspend doh.gif
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Thanks! Then I'll change more here
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Thanks! Then I'll change more here
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i cant remember what was the difference between i change here and withdraw using cimb.

I only remember is not really very bad rate.. still acceptable for emergency withdraw.

Most also for security purposes if dont want to carry that amount of money with u all the time. Worth paying for the difference for the sake of security*

Depends how much u bringing also~ lol~
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QUOTE(mugenz @ Sep 20 2012, 12:46 AM)
i cant remember what was the difference between i change here and withdraw using cimb.

I only remember is not really very bad rate.. still acceptable for emergency withdraw.

Most also for security purposes if dont want to carry that amount of money with u all the time. Worth paying for the difference for the sake of security*

Depends how much u bringing also~ lol~
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I'm also thinking how much to bring there cos I plan to shop a lot at platinum mall & JJ weekend market. Hope my bargaining skills are good lar smile.gif
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QUOTE(kahsoon0020 @ Sep 19 2012, 11:39 PM)
Erm, How do u get a boat to koh larn? How much did u pay?  Im going there at the end of the month biggrin.gif
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QUOTE(Chrisky @ Sep 19 2012, 09:56 PM)
its actually 1 of beaches of Koh Larn, which is ard 45min boat ride from Pattaya. the water is quite clear so u can do snorkeling or juz lie down n relax there, good as a daytrip from the mainland.
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thanks for the recommendation..perhaps will plan a trip there soon...


QUOTE(sugarbaby @ Sep 19 2012, 11:25 PM)
I'm going to Bkk & Ayutthaya on 20-25 oct. hope the flood already over lah. Am worried abt the flood situation.

Another thing is, I want to ask abt withdrawing cash from Cimb Thai. I have a savings account here & want to know whether got any charges if we withdraw in Cimb Thai. I read that it is free, but not sure if really free or got hidden charges. Can anyone pls explain to me? Thanks!
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for CIMB no charges..but not syre the rate...i use UOB to withdraw..rate is good biggrin.gif im going on 26-30 sept hehe..


QUOTE(mugenz @ Sep 20 2012, 12:46 AM)
i cant remember what was the difference between i change here and withdraw using cimb.

I only remember is not really very bad rate.. still acceptable for emergency withdraw.

Most also for security purposes if dont want to carry that amount of money with u all the time. Worth paying for the difference for the sake of security*

Depends how much u bringing also~ lol~
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UOB have good rate tongue.gif


QUOTE(sugarbaby @ Sep 20 2012, 01:05 AM)
I'm also thinking how much to bring there cos I plan to shop a lot at platinum mall & JJ weekend market. Hope my bargaining skills are good lar smile.gif
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me too...shop at platinum mall and JJ...shopping trip..u also? biggrin.gif
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just back from 1 week trip in BKK yesterday

raining everyday, quite heavy too
multiple area had minor flood, but water subsided quickly

flood center has been setup at police HQ as per yesterday, few locals are expecting major flood like last year one sweat.gif
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QUOTE(greyshadow @ Sep 20 2012, 02:04 PM)
just back from 1 week trip in BKK yesterday

raining everyday, quite heavy too
multiple area had minor flood, but water subsided quickly

flood center has been setup at police HQ as per yesterday, few locals are expecting major flood like last year one sweat.gif
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raining everyday heavily? im going next week..hopefully it gets better...the rain normally whole day or just awhile?
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QUOTE(cynnz @ Sep 20 2012, 02:05 PM)
raining everyday heavily? im going next week..hopefully it gets better...the rain normally whole day or just awhile?
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during my visit it was raining on and off for few hours daily
mixture of heavy & light rain, but hardly any sun, as it's cloudy when it's not raining
my advice? bring a foldable umbrella or raincoat
when it's heavy rain, even walking on the BTS skywalk aren't safe from the rain, still get my jean half soaked doh.gif

on Sunday from our tour back from Ampawa, one of the highway was flooded slightly less than knee deep
but luckily our tour van still can brave the flood and managed to get home safely
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OMG, i will be going in October 1st week, pls let it be sunny!!!!!
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QUOTE(greyshadow @ Sep 20 2012, 02:30 PM)
during my visit it was raining on and off for few hours daily
mixture of heavy & light rain, but hardly any sun, as it's cloudy when it's not raining
my advice? bring a foldable umbrella or raincoat
when it's heavy rain, even walking on the BTS skywalk aren't safe from the rain, still get my jean half soaked doh.gif

on Sunday from our tour back from Ampawa, one of the highway was flooded slightly less than knee deep
but luckily our tour van still can brave the flood and managed to get home safely
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i really hope the weather gets better next week onwards..raining then quite troublesome when going for market like chatuchak or pratunam market....

thanks for reminding, will bring foldable umbrella just in case...

hows ur shopping there?
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thanks for the recommendation..perhaps will plan a trip there soon...
for CIMB no charges..but not syre the rate...i use UOB to withdraw..rate is good biggrin.gif  im going on 26-30 sept hehe..
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me too...shop at platinum mall and JJ...shopping trip..u also? biggrin.gif
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Ya it will be shopping trip for me. Hope I get to buy lots of nice & cheap stuff lah
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me too me too hehehe...by the way Ayutthaya have what special things? nmever been there...
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Hi there,

Anyone stayed at the below hotel before? How is it?

1) All Seasons Bangkok Siam
2) Ecotel
3) First House Hotel
4) Pratunam Pavilion

Im looking for a Triple Room (without the need of adding extra bed) coz we will each have 1 big & 1 small luggage..Dont want the room to be too packed....

Appreciate your help as my previous trip were all staying at normal Double Bed hotel room biggrin.gif

Thanksss!!!

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How far is First House to Platinum Mall? Walking distance ya?
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You may want to check this out and may be an interest to you to know
http://www.bestresortasia.com/trip-advisor...ngkok-hauntings
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oh my god really?? so shocking!! since 1988...

i have booked Pratunam Pavilion hotel at last..but yet to pay deposit..my friends considering First House Hotel too coz near to Platinum mall..

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QUOTE(cynnz @ Sep 20 2012, 10:28 PM)
oh my god really?? so shocking!! since 1988...

i have booked Pratunam Pavilion hotel at last..but yet to pay deposit..my friends considering First House Hotel too coz near to Platinum mall..
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you may also want to check this out

http://www.bestresortasia.com/trip-advisor...ls-in-asia.html

Let us know how was your stay and which hotel

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QUOTE(cynnz @ Sep 20 2012, 10:28 PM)
oh my god really?? so shocking!! since 1988...

i have booked Pratunam Pavilion hotel at last..but yet to pay deposit..my friends considering First House Hotel too coz near to Platinum mall..
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you may also want to check this out

http://www.bestresortasia.com/trip-advisor...ls-in-asia.html

Let us know how was your stay and which hotel

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you may also want to check this out

http://www.bestresortasia.com/trip-advisor...ls-in-asia.html

Let us know how was your stay and which hotel

Added on September 20, 2012, 10:40 pm

you may also want to check this out

http://www.bestresortasia.com/trip-advisor...ls-in-asia.html

Let us know how was your stay and which hotel
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sure..will update here smile.gif thanks ...
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sure..will update here smile.gif thanks ...
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did you read to the bottom of page about; SOME BELIEFS OF THE HOTELIER
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did you read to the bottom of page about; SOME BELIEFS OF THE HOTELIER
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no, i dont see it... ?
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no, i dont see it... ?
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Quite common the bell boy will perform this task
Before entering your room, always knock on the door first, even you know the room is vacant.
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Quite common the bell boy will perform this task
Before entering your room, always knock on the door first, even you know the room is vacant.
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oh yea i always do that hehehe, its a believe... smile.gif
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Great! now you are ready for lots of shopping and have a great time
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I heard that Bangkok can go as cold until like Cameron Highlands during December or so. True? I thought weather like KL only?
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thats for sure haha! my previous trip bought not much clothes..this trip im gonna sapu..haha
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me too me too hehehe...by the way Ayutthaya  have what special things? nmever been there...
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Actually I want to go ayutthaya bcos it is one of unesco World heritage site. Nothing much to see except for temple ruins, Lots of Buddha statues without head, big sleeping Buddha & the famous Buddha head hidden in a tree.
If the flood is ok by end Oct, I plan to take morning train there, walk around those historical sites & go back to Bkk in late afternoon.

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thats for sure haha! my previous trip bought not much clothes..this trip im gonna sapu..haha
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Haha I also plan to sapu lots of clothes, shoes & bags if the price is really cheaper than KL.
and buy some nice snacks at big C supermarket like
Lay’s, tao kae noi crispy seaweed snack, Pocky and Koh-Kae Peanut Snack at a much cheaper price.

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Actually I want to go ayutthaya bcos it is one of unesco World heritage site. Nothing much to see except for temple ruins, Lots of Buddha statues without head, big sleeping Buddha & the famous Buddha head hidden in a tree.
If the flood is ok by end Oct, I plan to take morning train there, walk around those historical sites & go back to Bkk in late afternoon.

Added on September 21, 2012, 12:57 am

Haha I also plan to sapu lots of clothes, shoes & bags if the price is really cheaper than KL.
and buy some nice snacks at big C supermarket like
Lay’s, tao kae noi crispy seaweed snack, Pocky and Koh-Kae Peanut Snack at a much cheaper price.
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oh i see...yea this trip im so gonna sapu hehe..as per my previous trip to bangkok almost 2 years back, its much cheaper than kl (of coz non branded lar hehe tongue.gif ) top, dresses, shoes, accesories, u name it hehehe biggrin.gif

go to big C to get snacks? u mean u gonna buy and bring it back here? hmmm..
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I think it's not really that cheap compared to last time...

These markets and malls well known by tourist. All trying to rip tourist...

Nvrtheless it's still cheap but rationally count in the expenses u incurred like cost of traveling, food and accommodation...
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I heard that Bangkok can go as cold until like Cameron Highlands during December or so. True? I thought weather like KL only?
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We were supposed to be in Bangkok last December but due to the flood we didnt. But we were there in September and is quite cooling probably due to the constantly raining days.

I not too sure is as cold as cameron but is some like KL condition. Year end a bit sunny, cloudy and raining almost every day

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QUOTE(mugenz @ Sep 21 2012, 01:41 AM)
I think it's not really that cheap compared to last time...

These markets and malls well known by tourist. All trying to rip tourist...

Nvrtheless it's still cheap but rationally count in the expenses u incurred like cost of traveling, food and accommodation...
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I agreed with you on the traveling, food and stay, is almost the same standard cost as in KL except for woman's clothing - Plantinum Fashion Mall
But on the overall is still a great time to spend the holidays there. We really love Bangkok

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QUOTE(Kitharafender @ Sep 21 2012, 11:29 AM)
We were supposed to be in Bangkok last December but due to the flood we didnt. But we were there in September and is quite cooling probably due to the constantly raining days.

I not too sure is as cold as cameron but is some like KL condition. Year end a bit sunny, cloudy and raining almost every day

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I agreed with you on the traveling, food and stay, is almost the same standard cost as in KL except for woman's clothing -  Plantinum Fashion Mall
But on the overall is still a great time to spend the holidays there. We really love Bangkok
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yeah.. nevertheless its still a good holiday spot. love the food and the high class girls biggrin.gif thumbup.gif


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just bck from bangkok
its raining season now
almost raining everyday after 3pm
traffic jam is horrible during raining
their fast food generally more expensive than us but hawker is cheap
best thing to do in bkk is shopping , cloth is dirt cheap there
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yeah.. nevertheless its still a good holiday spot.  love the food and the high class girls biggrin.gif thumbup.gif
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We love the people, food, place and the weather is right. As for girls yet to get recommendation but only enjoy every bit of Thai authentic massage.
As for the stay, we had stayed in almost 10 different hotels since from last year and one experience in recent July we never forget -goosebumps

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QUOTE(Irishcoffee @ Sep 21 2012, 02:48 PM)
just bck from bangkok
its raining season now
almost raining everyday after 3pm
traffic jam is horrible during raining
their fast food generally more expensive than us but hawker is cheap
best thing to do in bkk is shopping , cloth is dirt cheap there
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which hotel did you stay at, please share
Looks like is going to be a repeat situation like last year - Bangkok Great Flood
Did you notice while caught in the traffic jam there are hardly anybody press the car horn.
Eating out in restaurant is more expensive but street food is cheap and good
Shopping is indeed fantastic and everything is just good. We love Bangkok

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QUOTE(Kitharafender @ Sep 21 2012, 04:20 PM)
We love the people, food, place and the weather is right. As for girls yet to get recommendation but only enjoy every bit of Thai authentic massage.
As for the stay, we had stayed in almost 10 different hotels since from last year and one experience in recent July we never forget -goosebumps

Added on September 21, 2012, 4:26 pm

which hotel did you stay at, please share
Looks like is going to be a repeat situation like last year - Bangkok Great Flood
Did you notice while caught in the traffic jam there are hardly anybody press the car horn.
Eating out in restaurant is more expensive but street food is cheap and good
Shopping is indeed fantastic and everything is just good. We love Bangkok
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why goosebumps?
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why goosebumps?
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Let me tell you our story;
We check into Asia Hotel on the 6th floor and everything seems just fine until the next morning.
We were getting ready for breakfast and I couldn't find my bracelets which was left on the table the nite before.
Me and my wife search and cleared that table and still no sight of my bracelet until we turn away momentarily and when we turn back low and behold there it was on the table right in front of our eyes.
Both of us were stunned. We requested for a change of room but since is a saturday is all fully booked up and we stayed for the rest of the night
WE didnt quite had a good night sleep though we didnt see or felt any thing unusual but we did pray well.
When we return, we browse through the web and were shock to learn that Asia Hotel Bangkok is one of the top Ten most haunted hotel in Asia.
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Holyshiet.. thats creepy..


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QUOTE(Kitharafender @ Sep 21 2012, 04:20 PM)
We love the people, food, place and the weather is right. As for girls yet to get recommendation but only enjoy every bit of Thai authentic massage.
As for the stay, we had stayed in almost 10 different hotels since from last year and one experience in recent July we never forget -goosebumps

Added on September 21, 2012, 4:26 pm

which hotel did you stay at, please share
Looks like is going to be a repeat situation like last year - Bangkok Great Flood
Did you notice while caught in the traffic jam there are hardly anybody press the car horn.
Eating out in restaurant is more expensive but street food is cheap and good
Shopping is indeed fantastic and everything is just good. We love Bangkok
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PR living place , good hotel
yea the taxi driver hardly hon , but he looks very piss off whn stuck in jam
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QUOTE(mugenz @ Sep 21 2012, 01:41 AM)
I think it's not really that cheap compared to last time...

These markets and malls well known by tourist. All trying to rip tourist...

Nvrtheless it's still cheap but rationally count in the expenses u incurred like cost of traveling, food and accommodation...
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yea thats what i heard from my friends too..2 years back during my trip to bangkok, its not so well-known by tourist yet...

QUOTE(Irishcoffee @ Sep 21 2012, 02:48 PM)
just bck from bangkok
its raining season now
almost raining everyday after 3pm
traffic jam is horrible during raining
their fast food generally more expensive than us but hawker is cheap
best thing to do in bkk is shopping , cloth is dirt cheap there
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omg rain everyday? hope it gets better by next week..will be there next wed till sunday..
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QUOTE(cynnz @ Sep 21 2012, 01:07 AM)
oh i see...yea this trip im so gonna sapu hehe..as per my previous trip to bangkok almost 2 years back, its much cheaper than kl (of coz non branded lar hehe tongue.gif ) top, dresses, shoes, accesories, u name it hehehe biggrin.gif 

go to big C to get snacks? u mean u gonna buy and bring it back here? hmmm..
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I heard my fren said big c got quite a number of cheap snacks. I'm not buying in bulk, a bit here & there to try all the varieties lor smile.gif
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I heard my fren said big c got quite a number of cheap snacks. I'm not buying in bulk, a bit here & there to try all the varieties lor smile.gif
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oh i see...will try to look for it too..but sure will buy some maggi back here biggrin.gif i like thai maggi biggrin.gif

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QUOTE(Kitharafender @ Sep 21 2012, 05:24 PM)
Let me tell you our story;
We check into Asia Hotel on the 6th floor and everything seems just fine until the next morning.
We were getting ready for breakfast and I couldn't find my bracelets which was left on the table the nite before.
Me and my wife search and cleared that table and still no sight of my bracelet until we turn away momentarily and when we turn back low and behold there it was on the table right in front of our eyes.
Both of us were stunned. We requested for a change of room but since is a saturday is all fully booked up and we stayed for the rest of the night
WE didnt quite had a good night sleep though we didnt see or felt any thing unusual but we did pray well.
When we return, we browse through the web and were shock to learn that Asia Hotel Bangkok is one of the top Ten most haunted hotel in Asia.
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Asia hotel is how many star punya hotel? ohmy.gif
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Asia hotel is how many star punya hotel? ohmy.gif
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I think is 4 star punya hotel lah rclxub.gif

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I think is 4 star punya hotel lah  rclxub.gif
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Is that the only known hunted hotel in Bangkok? That day I heard in radio there got ppl talk about a hunted hotel in Bangkok, also similar like your case. Items missing then appear back. sweat.gif
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Is that the only known hunted hotel in Bangkok? That day I heard in radio there got ppl talk about a hunted hotel in Bangkok, also similar like your case. Items missing then appear back. sweat.gif
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I think First House Hotel also is one of them and might have others that are not posted
Which radio station you heard about bangkok hotel haunted
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I think First House Hotel also is one of them and might have others that are not posted
Which radio station you heard about bangkok hotel haunted
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Fly fm I think. Asking people to call and share their ghost stories.
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Fly fm I think. Asking people to call and share their ghost stories.
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Sound interesting. Will tuned in to that station sometime and if you hear further story from the radio please share especially the name of the hotel.
We are now more careful in booking hotel locally and aboard hmm.gif hmm.gif
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Sound interesting. Will tuned in to that station sometime and if you hear further story from the radio please share especially the name of the hotel.
We are now more careful in booking hotel locally and aboard  hmm.gif  hmm.gif
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She dint mention the hotel name. She did like what u did, came back and go google about the hotel. Lol.
But her 1 is worse, a lot of stuff hilang. Then all appear back.

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oh i see...will try to look for it too..but sure will buy some maggi back here biggrin.gif  i like thai maggi biggrin.gif
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Indeed, it's tastes good...
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no their own produced instant noodles!

So many..
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QUOTE(danielcmugen @ Sep 22 2012, 12:31 AM)
She dint mention the hotel name. She did like what u did, came back and go google about the hotel. Lol.
But her 1 is worse, a lot of stuff hilang. Then all appear back.
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I forgot to add; my wife later told me that she felt like someone standing behind the shower curtain in the bathroom
we have no ideal to be scared or just amuse as we never encounter such thing before.

Our last trip was in August during the Hari Raya Holidays, we stay few doors away from Asia Hotel and looking back each time we passes through the hotel give us the shiver.

But the best part, while we were shopping at MBK a nice mid age woman came to us and spoken good english.
She told us that she has met us before at Asia Hotel; she was the front desk reception

We were taken by surprise, but then probably she knew about our complaint and that particular room or floor in which we stayed

There are probably hundreds of hotel to choose from and we always like hotel near the BTS as the best way to travel around Bangkok city

Our next trip to Bangkok will be next year January and now hunting for a good and 'CLEAN' room or we might just stay back at Siam Swana Hotel

One recommendation; the pork knuckle, beer and show at Tawandang is the best! thumbup.gif

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U mean maggi mee from Nestlé but Thai version? Then I must go hunt for it
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You should try the Tom Yam Thai maggi mee, we both just love it and we bought back home about 2 dozens packet in different variety

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U mean maggi mee from Nestlé but Thai version? Then I must go hunt for it
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hunt for those produce in thai one..nice biggrin.gif

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I forgot to add; my wife later told me that she felt like someone standing behind the shower curtain in the bathroom
we have no ideal to be scared or just amuse as we never encounter such thing before.
 
Our last trip was in August during the Hari Raya Holidays, we stay few doors away from Asia Hotel and looking back each time we passes through the hotel give us the shiver.

But the best part, while we were shopping at MBK a nice mid age woman came to us and spoken good english.
She told us that she has met us before at Asia Hotel; she was the front desk reception 

We were taken by surprise, but then probably she knew about our complaint and that particular room or floor in which we stayed

There are probably hundreds of hotel to choose from and we always like hotel near the BTS as the best way to travel around Bangkok city

Our next trip to Bangkok will be next year January and now hunting for a good and 'CLEAN' room or we might just stay back at Siam Swana Hotel

One recommendation; the pork knuckle, beer and show at Tawandang is the best!  thumbup.gif

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You should try the Tom Yam Thai maggi mee, we both just love it and we bought back home about 2 dozens packet in different variety
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that sounds really scary..hmmm...

by the way, pork knuckle, beer and show at tawandang is nice? its a bar or?
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hunt for those produce in thai one..nice biggrin.gif
that sounds really scary..hmmm...

by the way, pork knuckle, beer and show at tawandang is nice? its a bar or?
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Yes, indeed scary especially staying in a Haunted Hotel without knowing it and sometime is best not knowing about it.
As the saying, what you dont know wont hurt you

Tawandang German Brewery Bar and Restaurant
Rama 3 road, Yannawa
www.tawandang.com

light singing and show begins about 7.0-7.30
actual show after 9
and party time after 11
price reasonable
food good
beer fantastic
show wonderful
best go on weekday, friday, sat & sun packed





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Yes, indeed scary especially staying in a Haunted Hotel without knowing it and sometime is best not knowing about it.
As the saying, what you dont know wont hurt you

Tawandang German Brewery Bar and Restaurant
Rama 3 road, Yannawa
www.tawandang.com

light singing and show begins about 7.0-7.30
actual show after 9
and party time after 11
price reasonable
food good
beer fantastic
show wonderful
best go on weekday, friday, sat & sun packed
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Rama 3, im searching on google now hehehe...
its something like a bar with show and singing?
may i know what show do they have?
you mean party time after 11, party as in - clubbing type?
hehehe thanks for info biggrin.gif

did you go to soi cowboy or sukhumvit soi 11 for drinking?
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QUOTE(cynnz @ Sep 22 2012, 04:08 PM)
Rama 3, im searching on google now hehehe...
its something like a bar with show and singing?
may i know what show do they have?
you mean party time after 11, party as in - clubbing type?
hehehe thanks for info biggrin.gif

did you go to soi cowboy or sukhumvit soi 11 for drinking?
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Not the clubbing type. This one even better rclxm9.gif
THe waiter and waitress join in to sing and dance
If your birthday on that night special song and highlight given

We have been there for 3 out 10 times since last year.

No we did not go there but more of eating and shopping
care to share about those soi cowboy and 11 rolleyes.gif


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Not the clubbing type. This one even better  rclxm9.gif
THe waiter and waitress join in to sing and dance
If your birthday on that night special song and highlight given

We have been there for 3 out 10 times since last year.

No we did not go there but more of eating and shopping
care to share about those soi cowboy and 11  rolleyes.gif
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hehe ok then i think should give it a try...will put in on 1 of the weekday's night..normally you go there only for drinks or drinks & makan?

any good foods to recommend? i will be there only for 5 days 4 nights...have already got my own itinerary but dont mind to have more opinions..

my previous trip to bangkok, dinner at D'River of River is really nice but i think they have close down due to government going to develope that area...

1 of the night i will drop by khao san for street dinner & street market. another night for baiyoke buffet dinner & rooftop bar... another night maybe for chinatown then followed by patpong..and the last night not sure yet, maybe tadawang or soi cowboy or sukhumvit 11...
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QUOTE(cynnz @ Sep 22 2012, 05:18 PM)
hehe ok then i think should give it a try...will put in on 1 of the weekday's night..normally you go there only for drinks or drinks & makan?

any good foods to recommend? i will be there only for 5 days 4 nights...have already got my own itinerary but dont mind to have more opinions..

my previous trip to bangkok, dinner at D'River of River is really nice but i think they have close down due to government going to develope that area...

1 of the night i will drop by khao san for street dinner & street market. another night for baiyoke buffet dinner & rooftop bar... another night maybe for chinatown then followed by patpong..and the last night not sure yet, maybe tadawang or soi cowboy or sukhumvit 11...
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Didn't go cowboy, but nana plaza instead.. Really nothing much, just experience watching ladies and "ladies" walking around. A bunch of mat salleh sitting and drink, looking at bar girls dancing etc etc.. Well just an experience.
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QUOTE(cynnz @ Sep 22 2012, 05:18 PM)
hehe ok then i think should give it a try...will put in on 1 of the weekday's night..normally you go there only for drinks or drinks & makan?

any good foods to recommend? i will be there only for 5 days 4 nights...have already got my own itinerary but dont mind to have more opinions..

my previous trip to bangkok, dinner at D'River of River is really nice but i think they have close down due to government going to develope that area...

1 of the night i will drop by khao san for street dinner & street market. another night for baiyoke buffet dinner & rooftop bar... another night maybe for chinatown then followed by patpong..and the last night not sure yet, maybe tadawang or soi cowboy or sukhumvit 11...
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Go in group of 3 or more will be more fun
Try go early like 7 to get a place and hang out till 12 or later.
Teski fare after midnight is the same rate except give them tips

You may try 1) Sornthong Restaurant - Chinese Thai cuisine
2) T & K seafood at china town
3) Baiyoke buffet make sure you go with empty stomach

Dont worry just follow along what ever you like as bangkok is a city that never sleep
Have fun and enjoy biggrin.gif

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QUOTE(mugenz @ Sep 22 2012, 05:50 PM)
Didn't go cowboy, but nana plaza instead.. Really nothing much, just experience watching ladies and "ladies" walking around. A bunch of mat salleh sitting and drink, looking at bar girls dancing etc etc.. Well just an experience.
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thanks for your advise, hehehe..whats special at nana plaza then ?

QUOTE(Kitharafender @ Sep 22 2012, 06:30 PM)
Go in group of 3 or more will be more fun
Try go early like 7 to get a place and hang out till 12 or later.
Teski fare after midnight is the same rate  except give them tips

You may try 1) Sornthong Restaurant  - Chinese Thai cuisine  
2) T & K seafood at china town
3) Baiyoke buffet make sure you go with empty stomach

Dont worry just follow along what ever you like as bangkok is a city that never sleep
Have fun and enjoy  biggrin.gif
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yea 3 of us going together, all girls hehe... if we go on weekdays but not so early at 7pm, is it hard to get a place? coz i think we may want to go for some street market before going there for drinks...

sornthong some said its nothing special and really pricey, is that true? which buffet u tried in baiyoke?

thanks

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thanks for your advise, hehehe..whats special at nana plaza then ?
yea 3 of us going together, all girls hehe... if we go on weekdays but not so early at 7pm, is it hard to get a place? coz i think we may want to go for some street market before going there for drinks...

sornthong some said its nothing special and really pricey, is that true? which buffet u tried in baiyoke?

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I think is sure be all right on weekdays and only for drinks any day should be fine, just that you all might have to stand if no table is available. We usually booked our table through a friend with a best spot near the stage.
Good food usually price a bit; budget allow per pax RM 30 to 40
We ate at the INTERNATIONAL BUFFET BANGKOK SKY RESTAURANT @ RM 60 or 80 per pax


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Nana plaza should be same like soi cowboy also. Just bars with bar girls dancing. Some ladies walkin around trying to get customers...

I tried T&K in Chinatown. Not bad... For me the price is cheap. We had big prawns, oyster omelette, crabs ( didn't quite like their curry style) and Thai style steam fish.
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QUOTE(mugenz @ Sep 22 2012, 09:49 PM)
Nana plaza should be same like soi cowboy also. Just bars with bar girls dancing. Some ladies walkin around trying to get customers...

I tried T&K in Chinatown. Not bad... For me the price is cheap. We had big prawns, oyster omelette, crabs ( didn't quite like their curry style) and Thai style steam fish.
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We love dining at T & K so so delicious and cheap cheap cheap
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anyone stay at pratunam pavilion hotel before?
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I think is sure be all right on weekdays and only for drinks any day should be fine, just that you all might have to stand if no table is available. We usually booked our table through a friend with a best spot near the stage.
Good food usually price a bit; budget allow per pax RM 30 to 40
We ate at the INTERNATIONAL BUFFET BANGKOK SKY RESTAURANT @ RM 60 or 80 per pax
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ok sure, thanks for your tips hehehe biggrin.gif my friend also recommended sky...hehe thanks...did you hang out at rooftop bar after the buffet?

QUOTE(mugenz @ Sep 22 2012, 09:49 PM)
Nana plaza should be same like soi cowboy also. Just bars with bar girls dancing. Some ladies walkin around trying to get customers...

I tried T&K in Chinatown. Not bad... For me the price is cheap. We had big prawns, oyster omelette, crabs ( didn't quite like their curry style) and Thai style steam fish.
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ouh ic..haha ok...will try at T&K..so many precious opinions from all of you..thankss!!! wub.gif

QUOTE(Kitharafender @ Sep 22 2012, 10:18 PM)
We love dining at T & K so so delicious and cheap cheap cheap
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wow will try there..thanks rclxms.gif

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anyone stay at pratunam pavilion hotel before?
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i will be staying there most likely this coming trip smile.gif next week..

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We love dining at T & K so so delicious and cheap cheap cheap
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Take bts can reach or must by cab?
Takut kena scam by cab or tuktuk or not? I read that cabs or tuktuk will con tourists ie. take them to the 'fake' somboon seafood
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Take bts can reach or must by cab?
Takut kena scam by cab or tuktuk or not? I read that cabs or tuktuk will con tourists ie. take them to the 'fake' somboon seafood
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BY MRT to Hua Lamphong station then 15 minutes walk to yaowarat road -chinatown
Walking in the night not advisable coz the road from there to yaowarat is very deserted unless you reach there early before night
You might have to take a Tuk tuk or Cab
usually depends where you from and to there is about 100 bahts
Somboon seafood is famous and got few outlets and always packed need reservation and the food is not good at all.
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QUOTE(cynnz @ Sep 22 2012, 11:14 PM)
ok sure, thanks for your tips hehehe biggrin.gif my friend also recommended sky...hehe thanks...did you hang out at rooftop bar after the buffet?
ouh ic..haha ok...will try at T&K..so many precious opinions from all of you..thankss!!!  wub.gif
wow will try there..thanks  rclxms.gif

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i will be staying there most likely this coming trip smile.gif next week..
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Which day will u be going? I'm going there next week too
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Which day will u be going? I'm going there next week too
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26th to 30th sept ... 5 days only.. you?

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I stayed there 4d3n in March. it was okay la. Clean enough for the price we paid. Best of all, the location is good. right in front there's a convenience store. but if u are going there for the first time, i don't think u would be able to find it. Its hidden in one of the back lanes.

Tuk tuk and taxi driver also don't really know where is it even if u give them the name card. Its quite useless. So we did was once we can recognise some familiar places, we would just walk back.


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QUOTE(Kitharafender @ Sep 23 2012, 12:26 AM)
BY MRT to Hua Lamphong station then 15 minutes walk to yaowarat road -chinatown
Walking in the night not advisable coz the road from there to yaowarat is very deserted unless you reach there early before night
You might have to take a Tuk tuk or Cab
usually depends where you from and to there is about 100 bahts
Somboon seafood is famous and got few outlets and always packed need reservation and the food is not good at all.
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Totally agrees. Somboon is overrated... Fish oversteamed. Over flour battered fried squids. I went to the branch nearby to patpong area.

Chinatown go earlier as shops close early. It's around 10mins walk frm the bts station. Tried walking back around 8 plus it's like our 11pm in kl.


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26th to 30th sept ... 5 days only.. you?
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wow..same but 1 day later than u. Mine will be from 27th to 1st of oct. Mind sharing our itineraries in case we miss out some fun?
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Hi there all......will be going to Bangkok on 16th Oct until 21Oct 2012.....

I have made an itinerary for it....But still got something bother me about the accommodation.....

Should I split into 2 hotel or isit better to stay in the same hotel only for 5 days??

the reason I think to split is because of the Amphawa Floating Market is quite far from Bangkok town(which is myhotel location).....

and have any1 been to myhotel before??is it any good?

Thank you for your reply.... notworthy.gif

Day 1 (16/10/2012) Tuesday
8:00pm arrive Bangkok
8:45pm check out airport
9:00pm get transport (Van or Taxi) to Amphawa
11:00pm arrive Amphawa hotel & check in

~ Rest and prepare tmr trip ~

Day 2 (17/10/2012) Wednesday
8:00am check out and put luggage at Hotel
8:30am breakfast
9:30am 百年樹中佛寺→泰拳模特兒公園/金柚木佛寺+蠟像高僧/火車鐵路菜市場
12:30pm go to Amphawa Floating Market
1:00pm Lunch at Anphawa Floating Market
6:00pm Back to hotel take luggage
7:00pm Go to Bangkok
9:00pm arrive Bangkok and check in My Hotel
9:30pm Free and Easy (Massage ^^)

~ Rest and prepare tmr trip~

Day 3 (18/10/2012) Thursday
7:00am Go to Grand Palace
8:00am arrive Grand Palace, take breakfast
9:00am Visit Grand Palace 大皇宫, Wat Phra Kaew 玉佛寺
11:30am Visit Wat Pho 卧佛寺
12:30pm (optional) Massage at Wat Pho
1:30pm Lunch
2:30pm Get boat to Wat Arun 郑王寺/ 黎明寺
3:30pm walk to China Town
Optional 1 : Flower Market
Optional 2: Wat Leng Nui Yi/May Kon Kamalawat
4:00pm walk to Wat Traimit 金佛寺
5:00pm Back to China Town
5:30pm dinner (sharp fin + bird nest) big meal
7:00pm shopping at China Town
8:00pm back to My Hotel

Day 4 (19/10/2012)
Shopping Day !!!

9:00am Breakfast
10am-1pm MBK, 就在SIAM CENTER的对面
1-2.30pm lunch at Som Tam Nua
2.30-6pm CENTRAL WORLD PLAZA
6:00pm Visit Erawan Shrine 四面佛
6:30pm Go Platinium Mall
11:00pm Go back My hotel

~Rest and prepare tmr trip~

Day 5 (20/10/2012) Saturday
Shopping Day !!!
8:00am Breakfast
9:00am Go to Chatuchak Weekend Market
乘坐轻轨列车到莫奇站（Mo Chit）下车便是
4:00pm Go to Khao San Road
6:00pm Dinner
7:00pm Night Market at Khao San Road
9:00pm Back to hotel

Day 6 (21/10/2012) Sunday

Free + Easy


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I mean how much time or money can u save if split two hotel? If not much rather just stay in one. Imagine the hassle of unpack an repack. Fuuu..

If u ok with that why not? But I felt its ok since I have 6 days. Ample time.
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Hi there all......will be going to Bangkok on 16th Oct until 21Oct 2012.....

I have made an itinerary for it....But still got something bother me about the accommodation.....

Should I split into 2 hotel or isit better to stay in the same hotel only for 5 days??

the reason I think to split is because of the Amphawa Floating Market is quite far from Bangkok town(which is myhotel location).....

and have any1 been to myhotel before??is it any good?

Thank you for your reply.... notworthy.gif 

Day 1 (16/10/2012) Tuesday         
8:00pm arrive Bangkok          
8:45pm check out airport          
9:00pm get transport (Van or Taxi) to Amphawa           
11:00pm arrive Amphawa hotel & check in          
           
~ Rest and prepare tmr trip ~           
           
Day 2 (17/10/2012) Wednesday                    
8:00am check out and put luggage at Hotel          
8:30am breakfast          
9:30am 百年樹中佛寺→泰拳模特兒公園/金柚木佛寺+蠟像高僧/火車鐵路菜市場          
12:30pm go to Amphawa Floating Market          
1:00pm Lunch at Anphawa Floating Market          
6:00pm Back to hotel take luggage           
7:00pm Go to Bangkok          
9:00pm arrive Bangkok and check in My Hotel          
9:30pm Free and Easy (Massage ^^)          
           
~ Rest and prepare tmr trip~           
           
Day 3 (18/10/2012) Thursday                 
7:00am Go to Grand Palace          
8:00am arrive Grand Palace, take breakfast          
9:00am Visit Grand Palace 大皇宫, Wat Phra Kaew 玉佛寺          
11:30am Visit Wat Pho 卧佛寺          
12:30pm (optional) Massage at Wat Pho           
1:30pm Lunch          
2:30pm Get boat to Wat Arun 郑王寺/ 黎明寺          
3:30pm walk to China Town          
               Optional 1 : Flower Market         
               Optional 2: Wat Leng Nui Yi/May Kon Kamalawat         
4:00pm walk to Wat Traimit 金佛寺          
5:00pm Back to China Town          
5:30pm dinner (sharp fin + bird nest) big meal          
7:00pm shopping at China Town          
8:00pm back to My Hotel          
           
Day 4 (19/10/2012)                  
Shopping Day !!!           
           
9:00am Breakfast          
10am-1pm MBK, 就在SIAM  CENTER的对面                    
1-2.30pm lunch at Som Tam Nua                           
2.30-6pm CENTRAL WORLD PLAZA                  
6:00pm Visit Erawan Shrine 四面佛          
6:30pm Go Platinium Mall          
11:00pm Go back My hotel          
           
~Rest and prepare tmr trip~           
           
Day 5 (20/10/2012) Saturday                   
Shopping Day !!!                    
8:00am Breakfast          
9:00am Go to Chatuchak Weekend Market          
乘坐轻轨列车到莫奇站（Mo Chit）下车便是          
4:00pm Go to Khao San Road          
6:00pm Dinner          
7:00pm Night Market at Khao San Road          
9:00pm Back to hotel          
           
Day 6 (21/10/2012) Sunday           
           
Free + Easy
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I think you have to split into two different hotel since you are distance away from bangkok city or
You can actually check into one hotel in Bangkok and spend a day drive to amphawa floating market as is only 1.5 or 2 hours drive from bangkok
I really cant see much you can spend at amphawa, nothing much for a day visit.
WE have travel from early from Bangkok to maeklong railway market by 9 in the morning then to Damnern Saduak floating market by 10 before 12 as they closes by then. You can still chose to go to amphawa ( opens whole day till night) as it is quite near from Damnern saduak floating market.
We charted a luxury van that can fit 8 person comfortably and is cost us RM 300 including petrol
This is only my suggestion so dont worry sometimes you have to follow what you decided
Have a great time and always remember you're the tourist and always be alert of the surroundings smile.gif

On your 4th day
6:30pm to Platinium Fashion Mall closes early my advise you need at least 4 hours shopping there and finish before 7     

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which restaurant buffet in baiyoke that u went ya? there are a few biggrin.gif
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Baiyoke sky hotel buffet, price is around 600ish baht i think.
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wow..same but 1 day later than u. Mine will be from 27th to 1st of oct. Mind sharing our itineraries in case we miss out some fun?
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where you stay a? pratunam? >.< haih mine 29 sep - 1st oct.. they change airport u taking cab to airport? or? i think no train right?
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where you stay a? pratunam? >.< haih mine 29 sep - 1st oct.. they change airport u taking cab to airport? or? i think no train right?
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I am going to stay in 2 hotels, Prom Ratchada Residence and Spa + Bangkok City Hotel. I will be arriving there at Suvhanabumi airport but going back to Malaysia using Don Meung Airport.
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oh yeah, in case anyone planned to shop at Siam Center.....

it's closed for renovation until year end, Nov I think
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I am going to stay in 2 hotels, Prom Ratchada Residence and Spa + Bangkok City Hotel. I will be arriving there at Suvhanabumi airport but going back to Malaysia using Don Meung Airport.
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yup my case also same sad.. currently can only take cab right o Don Meung airport?
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yup my case also same sad.. currently can only take cab right o Don Meung airport?
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Yes, I think so as ARL only connects to Suvarnabhumi Airport.
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QUOTE(GrandElf @ Sep 23 2012, 08:15 PM)
Hi there all......will be going to Bangkok on 16th Oct until 21Oct 2012.....

I have made an itinerary for it....But still got something bother me about the accommodation.....

Should I split into 2 hotel or isit better to stay in the same hotel only for 5 days??

the reason I think to split is because of the Amphawa Floating Market is quite far from Bangkok town(which is myhotel location).....

and have any1 been to myhotel before??is it any good?

Thank you for your reply.... notworthy.gif 


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MyHotel is situated on huay khwang area..
if you take MRT..exit at gate no.1
you'll come out at their parking lot...
walk to the left from the main street....
the hotel situated after toyota service center
the hotel is quiet OK for me..with basic need..
free internet WIFI but be remind that there's no cupboard inside their room laugh.gif
but they do have a safety box...
MRT fare from huay khwang station to sukhumvit station will be 22 bath
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QUOTE(ChipZ @ Sep 23 2012, 01:13 PM)
wow..same but 1 day later than u. Mine will be from 27th to 1st of oct. Mind sharing our itineraries in case we miss out some fun?
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hehe sure, hows ur itinerary? actually me and my frens never do any itinerary..only have draft on places that we wanna go...

shopping --> platinum mall, pratunam market, chatuchak, siam square, siam paragon, mbk, sampeng lane...

night shopping --> patpong (maybe wont go coz nothing much), khao san road shopping, khlong thom market, khlong lod night market...

temple --> four faced buddha, grand palace, wat pho...

nightlife --> tawandang, sukhumvit soi 11, soi cowboy, nana plaza...

street foods --> famous chicken rice at pratunam, sornthong, china town, khao san

do share yours too biggrin.gif

QUOTE(shetty @ Sep 24 2012, 01:38 AM)
Baiyoke sky hotel buffet, price is around 600ish baht i think.
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yea i think i will try at sky hotel buffet hehehe i checked its 550baht only biggrin.gif


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I am going to stay in 2 hotels, Prom Ratchada Residence and Spa + Bangkok City Hotel. I will be arriving there at Suvhanabumi airport but going back to Malaysia using Don Meung Airport.
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mine luckily arrive & depart also from suvarnabhumi airport hehe biggrin.gif


QUOTE(greyshadow @ Sep 24 2012, 12:30 PM)
oh yeah, in case anyone planned to shop at Siam Center.....

it's closed for renovation until year end, Nov I think
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siam centre closed? u mean siam paragon? siam square? all closed?


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yup my case also same sad.. currently can only take cab right o Don Meung airport?
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i think cab ok lor...i never take train to suvarnabhumi airport before..past 2 trips also took cab...coz luggage too heavy ..
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Yes, I think so as ARL only connects to Suvarnabhumi Airport.
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Now I also headache how to travel from don mueang airport to hotel & vice versa. I think the only option is by cab..I didn't do research yet. Haih, still prefer suvarnabhumi airport lah
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got some more question here...many of u say slash the price for tuk tuk if planning to try.....so actually what is the most expensive price they offer at 1st??

and also what is the lowest price that u'll able to slash until??

Is there a standard price for it?

And also planning to watch some ah gua show at there....which location is the best that I can find for this kind of show?
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QUOTE(sugarbaby @ Sep 25 2012, 12:15 AM)
Now I also headache how to travel from don mueang airport to hotel & vice versa. I think the only option is by cab..I didn't do research yet. Haih, still prefer suvarnabhumi airport lah
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haih yea lo i also headache.. have to take cab @@ i been to bangkok for shopping i think around 5 times only 1st time tok cab.. after that always take train.. but now they changed airport =( sigh~~
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just take the cab lor... it's still dirt cheap compared to KLIA or other country's airport cab fare
just make sure it's the public cab, not the airport limousine service wink.gif

during my last visit, we took cab mostly as it's cheap & most energy conserve way of traveling tongue.gif
except during the the rush hour which is super jam then we use the MRT/BTS
the most expensive fare we paid is 120Bath when the driver refused to use meter due to it's late & raining.
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QUOTE(greyshadow @ Sep 25 2012, 02:50 PM)
just take the cab lor... it's still dirt cheap compared to KLIA or other country's airport cab fare
just make sure it's the public cab, not the airport limousine service wink.gif

during my last visit, we took cab mostly as it's cheap & most energy conserve way of traveling tongue.gif
except during the the rush hour which is super jam then we use the MRT/BTS
the most expensive fare we paid is 120Bath when the driver refused to use meter due to it's late & raining.
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hmmm can ask to order from hotel? because only 2 girls so a bit worry to take cab.. 1st trip have a guy follow us @@
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Well quite true that their cab is cheap. As if I planned I use bts most of the time but due to tiredness we just too lazy to take train back. 50% of my trip ended up taking cab unless it's rush hour.

Really save time and energy.

Only thing i would avoid would be tuk tuk, so dangerous. So many cars and motors and those driver were like speeding and tailgating the cars in front. Once is enough.

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got some more question here...many of u say slash the price for tuk tuk if planning to try.....so actually what is the most expensive price they offer at 1st??

and also what is the lowest price that u'll able to slash until??

Is there a standard price for it?

And also planning to watch some ah gua show at there....which location is the best that I can find for this kind of show?
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I didn't kena before just read from tripadvisor. These tuk tuks operate by getting free fuel vouchers frm those tourist oriented business operators. Each stop they make they get the voucher. Regardless the passenger stop to go down to see or not.

So the more u bargain higher chance they will do this to you to get those vouchers. Just to alert u of this possibility.


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2013 july going bangkok. now planning where to stay n place to go. any other suggestion?
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Yeah, I will go to BKK early October, Will go to Platinum and Pratunam Market. Will go Soi LaLaiSap as well.

Temple: havent decided yet, probably just ask hotel staff for directions and places.

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So its that cheap huh? I book my hotel at Glow Trinity Silom (very good ratings from traveller and easily accessible to BTS).

I will arrive at DM Airport around 1/2pm. Then walk out of the airport and take cab to the nearest BTS station. Then from there, take BTS to the station near silom. Very easy.
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Just wanted to give a heads up that its been raining A LOT lately. Some areas are getting a lil flooded. For those who are worried bout a repeat of last year's floods, so far.. its looking to not be as bad, but weather can be rather unpredictable. So just be a lil wary!

But other than that, when its not raining... the weather is really awesome to walk around in! Rather cooling at times too.
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Guys, could i know where can i download Bangkok Map right now? Tourist map in internet, so that i can print out and see it more clearly. The important things : i can plan for my coming Bangkok trip. biggrin.gif

Kindly please assist me.
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It's raining everyday. Haih...

Yesterday first day (Wed), midnight started raining so no nightlife.

Today second day, evening raining, 9pm rain again till now,, dinner at hotel at last...

Hopefully tomorrow is better..
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Well, it is the rainy season in thailand. But yeah, been raining all night!
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Guys, could i know where can i download Bangkok Map right now? Tourist map in internet, so that i can print out and see it more clearly. The important things : i can plan for my coming Bangkok trip. biggrin.gif

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this for example?

http://www.thaiwaysmagazine.com/bangkok_ma...tro_area_b.html
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haizz...goin soon next week. please don't rain so much sad.gif
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guys, which plan shud i used a?

happy is only data rite?

199bath unlimied for 7 days is cheap...but what about those that can include calls and SMS? i won't be using those much there, but willing to pay a bit more for both data + calls .

also, all AIS, TRUE and Happy, the coverage for 3g is good rite?
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If raining will the floating market in Amphawa still open??

and btw, any1 can recommend where is the best place to search for those ladyboy show?? How much usually they cost?
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Anyone stayed in Legacy Suites before? The price is good and room is like a studio apt.
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Anyone stayed in Legacy Suites before? The price is good and room is like a studio apt.
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lolx. i will be able to answer ur question 10 days from now biggrin.gif
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please dont rain =( im coming tomorrow t.t
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Anyone stayed in Legacy Suites before? The price is good and room is like a studio apt.
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I've booked legacy express. Is it the same? I'm going to bkk on 20 oct smile.gif
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Well, it is the rainy season in thailand. But yeah, been raining all night!
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Yea... Today too..

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haizz...goin soon next week. please don't rain so much sad.gif
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lolx. i will be able to  answer ur question 10 days from now biggrin.gif
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Do update here smile.gif

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I've booked legacy express. Is it the same? I'm going to bkk on 20 oct smile.gif
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QUOTE(kimwee85 @ Sep 27 2012, 08:39 PM)
Guys, could i know where can i download Bangkok Map right now? Tourist map in internet, so that i can print out and see it more clearly. The important things : i can plan for my coming Bangkok trip. biggrin.gif

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If you're looking for a good map with attractions clearly marked, get a Groovy map which can be bought from major bookstores like Kinokuniya, Borders and MPH.

Also if you're going to a floating market, I would recommend Taling Chan. Not many tourist and lots of locals go there. Not very big but authentic.

If you really want to experience the local life, you should take public transports like the river express boat, khlong san sap, public buses and the motorcycle taxis. You can also try the tuk-tuk but there's a risk of getting ripped off unless a local flags it down for you. Avoid good english speaking people. They're most probably, if not surely, scammers. Also not to forget the BTS and MRT. Lots of traffic jam so taxis are not really my thing. Didn't even take one when I was there recently. Did a lot of walking too.

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How weather there now? Still raining?
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QUOTE(justanothername @ Oct 1 2012, 01:43 AM)
If you're looking for a good map with attractions clearly marked, get a Groovy map which can be bought from major bookstores like Kinokuniya, Borders and MPH.

Also if you're going to a floating market, I would recommend Taling Chan. Not many tourist and lots of locals go there. Not very big but authentic.

If you really want to experience the local life, you should take public transports like the river express boat, khlong san sap, public buses and the motorcycle taxis. You can also try the tuk-tuk but there's a risk of getting ripped off unless a local flags it down for you. Avoid good english speaking people. They're most probably, if not surely, scammers. Also not to forget the BTS and MRT. Lots of traffic jam so taxis are not really my thing. Didn't even take one when I was there recently. Did a lot of walking too.
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Must check out Taling chan. Thanks nod.gif
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going BKK on 7th, 4 days only. Besides happy, do they offer like 3-4 days plan?
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How weather there now? Still raining?
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very lucky me~ sat n sun also no rain, monday only rain a little when im at the airport =)
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very lucky me~ sat n sun also no rain, monday only rain a little when im at the airport =)
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What time was ur flight? Mine was at 4.55pm BKK time
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What time was ur flight? Mine was at 4.55pm BKK time
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hmm~~ guess we are on the same flight haha.. i think i saw sir tony at the airport also
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Those to Bangkok beware of some scams going on like the "Lucky Buddha" trick. I am not sure their ulterio motives just google it and read more. I just came back from BKK yesterday of course been to visit this "Lucky Buddha" with an honest heart to pray for health and good fortune. It is near Pratunam or Platinum Mall or Ratchaprarop Airport line station. Just beware.
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QUOTE(zest168 @ Oct 2 2012, 03:52 PM)
Those to Bangkok beware of some scams going on like the "Lucky Buddha" trick. I am not sure their ulterio motives just google it and read more. I just came back from BKK yesterday of course been to visit this "Lucky Buddha" with an honest heart to pray for health and good fortune. It is near Pratunam or Platinum Mall or Ratchaprarop Airport line station. Just beware.
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i just came back from bangkok on monday...whats the scams of lucky buddha? i went to lucky buddha too..its a temple full with thai locals...
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i just came back from bangkok on monday...whats the scams of lucky buddha? i went to lucky buddha too..its a temple full with thai locals...
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If you google about it, then it is linked to the gem stones scam where the tuk-tuk driver will bring you to the Gem shop and 'sell' you the gem stones at unbelievable prices with certificates, receipts etc. Many tourists have met with similar encounters.
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QUOTE(zest168 @ Oct 2 2012, 03:52 PM)
Those to Bangkok beware of some scams going on like the "Lucky Buddha" trick. I am not sure their ulterio motives just google it and read more. I just came back from BKK yesterday of course been to visit this "Lucky Buddha" with an honest heart to pray for health and good fortune. It is near Pratunam or Platinum Mall or Ratchaprarop Airport line station. Just beware.
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yeap. I and my gf stopped to look at the map (I guess this shows us that we are tourist), this guy came over acting to help us with directions then he say today is buddha day, as us to simply flag a tuk tuk and go to the 4 faced buddha temple. Go there make any wish it will come true.

Too bad i m a free thinker so i dont believe it.




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QUOTE(mugenz @ Oct 2 2012, 05:23 PM)
yeap. I and my gf stopped to look at the map (I guess this shows us that we are tourist), this guy came over acting to help us with directions then he say today is buddha day, as us to simply flag a tuk tuk and go to the 4 faced buddha temple. Go there make any wish it will come true.

Too bad i m a free thinker so i dont believe it.
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the 4 face buddha at bangkok is a pretty famous place for Buddhist
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the 4 face buddha at bangkok is a pretty famous place for Buddhist
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prolly the real deal is, once u flag the tuk tuk and say wanna go 4 faced buddha, the literally naik kereta d.

Sure take u go visit those gem factories or herbs/medicine.
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QUOTE(zest168 @ Oct 2 2012, 04:35 PM)
If you google about it, then it is linked to the gem stones scam where the tuk-tuk driver will bring you to the Gem shop and 'sell' you the gem stones at unbelievable prices with certificates, receipts etc. Many tourists have met with similar encounters.
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oh yea even few strangers also told us bout this gem stones thingy..but we insist we do not want to go...tuk tuk driver ask if we wanna go and we insist we dont want...or else we will get down from the tuk tuk...so they did not force us...

QUOTE(mugenz @ Oct 2 2012, 05:29 PM)
prolly the real deal is, once u flag the tuk tuk and say wanna go 4 faced buddha, the literally naik kereta d.

Sure take u go visit those gem factories or herbs/medicine.
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yea but me and my friends just keep saying NO.....tuk tuk normally need our "help" for the petrol voucher thingy...but if you insist you dont want to, they cant do anything...right?

thats what happened during my trip there... biggrin.gif

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QUOTE(mugenz @ Oct 2 2012, 05:29 PM)
prolly the real deal is, once u flag the tuk tuk and say wanna go 4 faced buddha, the literally naik kereta d.

Sure take u go visit those gem factories or herbs/medicine.
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agree...about the tuk tuk...seriously i would rather pay them more so that won't bring me go waste time. taxi too big can't zig zag in traffic, but tuk tuk can rite?

hopefully my trip is a fun one , hehe
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agree...about the tuk tuk...seriously  i would rather pay them more so that won't bring me go waste time. taxi too big can't zig zag in traffic, but tuk tuk can rite?

hopefully my trip is a fun one , hehe
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Sam kor, life more precious le.. i seat once only then i dont want d. Unless going nearby places.

Tailgating and speeding, dah la BKK cars and buses damn alot d..

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oh yea even few strangers also told us bout this gem stones thingy..but we insist we do not want to go...tuk tuk driver ask if we wanna go and we insist we dont want...or else we will get down from the tuk tuk...so they did not force us...
yea but me and my friends just keep saying NO.....tuk tuk normally need our "help" for the petrol voucher thingy...but if you insist you dont want to, they cant do anything...right?

thats what happened during my trip there... biggrin.gif
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by right they cant do anything. Although they might scam ppl but still they wont force ppl unlike here, u prolly get kicked or glared by refusing some offers.

Came back d? come trip report! how was your shopping harvest? Hope weather didnt really spoil the fun

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QUOTE(samlee860407 @ Oct 2 2012, 05:53 PM)
agree...about the tuk tuk...seriously  i would rather pay them more so that won't bring me go waste time. taxi too big can't zig zag in traffic, but tuk tuk can rite?

hopefully my trip is a fun one , hehe
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yea..some of them really wont force u..u have to stand strong, no means no...then some will just say "ok get some other tuk tuk"..some just drive us to the destination but show "black" face.. biggrin.gif


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Sam kor, life more precious le.. i seat once only then i dont want d. Unless going nearby places.

Tailgating and speeding, dah la BKK cars and buses damn alot d..

Added on October 2, 2012, 6:06 pm

by right they cant do anything. Although they might scam ppl but still they wont force ppl unlike here, u prolly get kicked or glared by refusing some offers.

Came back d? come trip report! how was your shopping harvest? Hope weather didnt really spoil the fun
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yea..just came back hehe...didnt bought much clothing...bought hell lots of accesories like necklace, earring, bracelets..and hair accesories..and foods...and some chinese medicines from china town (coz cheaper than malaysia bout 30-40%)...basically my accesories already take half of the weight of my luggage 30kg...rain the 1st night...2nd day and night...3rd day evening & night ...4th and 5th day super hot and humid..

i didnt go to soi cowboy or nana plaza or sukhumvit soi 11...i went to RCA instead..is really party place...more happening than changkat but mostly thai music (i somehow find that their music is quite nice eventhough i dont understand)..only few clubs have R&B songs...its something like a street party..(if u prefer outdoor)..in the club is too packed & crowded... smile.gif

went to khao san, nothing much to buy but its a nice street with lotsa bar for chilling out...full with mat salleh...

baiyoke buffet was so so only..i didnt make reservation earlier..when i went there..sky restaurant fully reserved..stella palace also almost fully booked..so i tried crystal grill..not really satisfied..very limited choices of foods and not so nice (street foods taste much better doh.gif )... nice view at the rotating view...

chatuchak still ok ok..eventhough its tourist place but im manage to grab some cheap stuffs...some of the shops close by 6.30 but they have pasar malam after 6.30pm and its so damn crowded u can hardly walk..so we left after awhile coz afraid of pick pockets as we are all carrying 2-3 recycle bags full with items we bought & our handbag....

platinum mall nothing much to buy...only there for 3 hours...ladies chiffon top lowest at 100baht each...

didnt try T&K Seafood at chinatown as I have tried there 2 years back...ate seafood dinner at the stall directly infront of T&K, not bad too..many local thai eat there smile.gif

wanna know anything else just let me know hehehe biggrin.gif
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QUOTE(mugenz @ Oct 2 2012, 06:02 PM)
Sam kor, life more precious le.. i seat once only then i dont want d. Unless going nearby places.

Tailgating and speeding, dah la BKK cars and buses damn alot d..
haha. true also

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i didnt go to soi cowboy or nana plaza or sukhumvit soi 11...i went to RCA instead..is really party place...more happening than changkat but mostly thai music (i somehow find that their music is quite nice eventhough i dont understand)..only few clubs have R&B songs...its something like a street party..(if u prefer outdoor)..in the club is too packed & crowded... smile.gif

went to khao san, nothing much to buy but its a nice street with lotsa bar for chilling out...full with mat salleh...

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those bar got sell wine bo? price ok for wine? this few days i gila wine...so i want to drink wine instead of beer there lolx
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haha. true also
those bar got sell wine bo? price ok for wine? this few days i gila wine...so i want to drink wine instead of beer there lolx
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Sam kor, those places sure got wine la.. but the girls will come ask u belanja minum. doh.gif hahahaa
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Sam kor, those places sure got wine la.. but the girls will come ask u belanja minum. doh.gif hahahaa
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i know got la..cheap bo? hahah. below rm100 per bottle got loads of choice?

gals come won't ask me. coz my gf beside. i will have 2 singles fren with us...so they will definitely target that 2 wahahaha
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QUOTE(cynnz @ Oct 2 2012, 09:11 PM)
yea..some of them really wont force u..u have to stand strong, no means no...then some will just say "ok get some other tuk tuk"..some just drive us to the destination but show "black" face.. biggrin.gif
yea..just came back hehe...didnt bought much clothing...bought hell lots of accesories like necklace, earring, bracelets..and hair accesories..and foods...and some chinese medicines from china town (coz cheaper than malaysia bout 30-40%)...basically my accesories already take half of the weight of my luggage 30kg...rain the 1st night...2nd day and night...3rd day evening & night ...4th and 5th day super hot and humid..

i didnt go to soi cowboy or nana plaza or sukhumvit soi 11...i went to RCA instead..is really party place...more happening than changkat but mostly thai music (i somehow find that their music is quite nice eventhough i dont understand)..only few clubs have R&B songs...its something like a street party..(if u prefer outdoor)..in the club is too packed & crowded... smile.gif

went to khao san, nothing much to buy but its a nice street with lotsa bar for chilling out...full with mat salleh...

baiyoke buffet was so so only..i didnt make reservation earlier..when i went there..sky restaurant fully reserved..stella palace also almost fully booked..so i tried crystal grill..not really satisfied..very limited choices of foods and not so nice (street foods taste much better doh.gif )... nice view at the rotating view...

chatuchak still ok ok..eventhough its tourist place but im manage to grab some cheap stuffs...some of the shops close by 6.30 but they have pasar malam after 6.30pm and its so damn crowded u can hardly walk..so we left after awhile coz afraid of pick pockets as we are all carrying 2-3 recycle bags full with items we bought & our handbag....

platinum mall nothing much to buy...only there for 3 hours...ladies chiffon top lowest at 100baht each...

didnt try T&K Seafood at chinatown as I have tried there 2 years back...ate seafood dinner at the stall directly infront of T&K, not bad too..many local thai eat there smile.gif

wanna know anything else just let me know hehehe biggrin.gif
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I went RCA too, went Route 66 or 69, hahaha cant remember. But quite nice. Left side is soft lounge with live band and right side is dance music. I went there and got a band playing. The atmosphere like having a mini concert lol~
Most enjoy is get to see some high class thai chicks.. drool.gif . bad thing is cannot smoke indoor~

You didnt go Skybar?

I tried that corner roadside stall in china town too.. But only tried the bird nest and sharkfin soup. I saw next table having thai steam fish and looks gooding. Earlier tried T&K.

Hahahaha just like i said, i dont find clothing cheap in bkk compared to Msia. More or less same nia. Maybe some good bargain only.

JJ market, i didnt complete it coz too tired d.. Wanna buy some pet food but didnt managed to find the pet section. =.="

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QUOTE(samlee860407 @ Oct 2 2012, 09:23 PM)
i know got la..cheap bo? hahah.  below rm100 per bottle got loads of choice?

gals come won't ask me. coz my gf beside. i will have 2 singles fren with us...so they will definitely target that 2 wahahaha
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i m not wine drinker la, but liquor is indeed slightly cheaper. Club price for BL is around 1800baht. That time is around RM170 like dat. Compared here is like atleast 250+ to 300 depends what club.


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haha. true also
those bar got sell wine bo? price ok for wine? this few days i gila wine...so i want to drink wine instead of beer there lolx
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not sure bout wine..im beer drinker hehe..beer is too cheap i cant stop drinking hahaha...

QUOTE(samlee860407 @ Oct 2 2012, 09:23 PM)
i know got la..cheap bo? hahah.  below rm100 per bottle got loads of choice?

gals come won't ask me. coz my gf beside. i will have 2 singles fren with us...so they will definitely target that 2 wahahaha
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not sure bout wine price as i didnt check it..i prefer beer...3 of us girls sitting there drinking for less than 2 hours...manny many guys approach...(not mean to say we are pretty or what-so-ever)..but they are like never seen any non-thai girls before...boguht flowers for us etc...at last we feel damn annoying..& weather very humid coz after rain..so we left...on the way back, the stupid taxi driver drop us half way then we walked back..long long story..

QUOTE(mugenz @ Oct 2 2012, 09:27 PM)
I went RCA too, went Route 66 or 69, hahaha cant remember. But quite nice. Left side is soft lounge with live band and right side is dance music. I went there and got a band playing. The atmosphere like having a mini concert lol~
Most enjoy is get to see some high class thai chicks..  drool.gif . bad thing is cannot smoke indoor~

You didnt go Skybar?

I tried that corner roadside stall in china town too.. But only tried the bird nest and sharkfin soup. I saw next table having thai steam fish and looks gooding. Earlier tried T&K.

Hahahaha just like i said, i dont find clothing cheap in bkk compared to Msia. More or less same nia. Maybe some good bargain only.

JJ market, i didnt complete it coz too tired d.. Wanna buy some pet food but didnt managed to find the pet section. =.="


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i m not wine drinker la, but liquor is indeed slightly cheaper. Club price for BL is around 1800baht. That time is around RM170 like dat. Compared here is like atleast 250+ to 300 depends what club.
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yea yea rca is nice..the live band place is nice...and yea its like mini concert hehehe...and yes lots of high class chick but dont see any leng zai LOL

i went to skybar but didnt have any drinks there coz the place is too empty and quiet so we decided to head to RCA after the buffet at crystal grill...

bird nest i tried in a corner shop i cant remember the name..its not nice at all..previous trip i tried those roadside stall..its better than the shop i went this time...

JJ market i manage to find the pet section..my friend bought few baju for her pets..only 80baht-100baht each...i bought 2 ribbon collar for my friend's dog..only 20baht each...
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not sure bout wine..im beer drinker hehe..beer is too cheap i cant stop drinking hahaha...
not sure bout wine price as i didnt check it..i prefer beer...3 of us girls sitting there drinking for less than 2 hours...manny many guys approach...(not mean to say we are pretty or what-so-ever)..but they are like never seen any non-thai girls before...boguht flowers for us etc...at last we feel damn annoying..& weather very humid coz after rain..so we left...on the way back, the stupid taxi driver drop us half way then we walked back..long long story..
yea yea rca is nice..the live band place is nice...and yea its like mini concert hehehe...and yes lots of high class chick but dont see any leng zai LOL

i went to skybar but didnt have any drinks there coz the place is too empty and quiet so we decided to head to RCA after the buffet at crystal grill...

bird nest i tried in a corner shop i cant remember the name..its not nice at all..previous trip i tried those roadside stall..its better than the shop i went this time...

JJ market i manage to find the pet section..my friend bought few baju for her pets..only 80baht-100baht each...i bought 2 ribbon collar for my friend's dog..only 20baht each...
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yea.. the pet stuff is really cheap. Wanna stock some for <---- my gf's dog. But too bad, couldnt find it.

Glad that the weather didnt spoil the fun biggrin.gif
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yea.. the pet stuff is really cheap. Wanna stock some for <---- my gf's dog. But too bad, couldnt find it.

Glad that the weather didnt spoil the fun biggrin.gif
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if you come from gate 1, near to JJ mall...u will reach the pets stall...there are alot there...super duper cheap..but im not into dogs so i went there just to buy the collar for my fren's dog then left that section..coz i dont like the smell hehe...
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>>mugenz
you went many places,
did you travel only with you and your gf only or by tourist guide?
would you mind list down the places
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haha. i plan to a trip to bangkok as well but wasn't sure.

i wonder google map works there or not as well hmm.gif
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The wheather since I'm here hav been really good .. No rain . Only rain when I arrive on 29. After that is sunny everyday ,
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>>mugenz
you went many places,
did you travel only with you and your gf only or by tourist guide?
would you mind list down the places
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2.
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haha. i plan to a trip to bangkok as well but wasn't sure.

i wonder google map works there or not as well hmm.gif
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nah, i only starting doing travels since 3 years ago. On average only managed 2 trips per year. Now even worst, 1 trip. rclxub.gif

Mine is mostly SEA and Central Asia. Furthest i went was Gold Coast & Sydney. Next place i am aiming for S. Korea & Japan.


Back to topic, google map works. For me BKK is the easiest to navigate around. I went there with minimum planning, everything turned out fine.
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There was a show called Scam City on Nat Geo yesterday at 10pm. Probably repeats today or some other day. It was on Bangkok. Interesting for those who plan to visit Bangkok for the first time.
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i want to buy those converse-type shoes in pratunam/platinum, reckon the price would be how much?
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U got go watch any ladyboy show arr?? and u know the price for those show and also the place to watch it?
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U got go watch any ladyboy show arr?? and u know the price for those show and also the place to watch it?
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Ohh no le~ not interested with these.. only went there for shopping.. heheeh
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The street food is cheap and nice. I tried their meat skewers which range from 7 baht to 12 baht each depending on the size and they are extremely tasty. Even beat some of those served in Japanese restaurants.

I went to Nana Entertainment Plaza to see what the fuss is all about. It was a great experience of the night life in Bangkok.
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Ohh no le~ not interested with these.. only went there for shopping.. heheeh
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hows your shopping? bought a lot? haha....
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The street food is cheap and nice. I tried their meat skewers which range from 7 baht to 12 baht each depending on the size and they are extremely tasty. Even beat some of those served in Japanese restaurants.

I went to Nana Entertainment Plaza to see what the fuss is all about. It was a great experience of the night life in Bangkok.
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Those bbq can smell from far away drool.gif
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just came back from Bangkok last two week....

went to Hua hin and capture some nice pic also. Hua hin main attractive places is their Railway station and also their night markets.. a lot of night markets at there.,


at bangkok, bought a lots for T-shirt at chatuchak... my gf bought a lot earring, hair band and others at price around Bath 20 to Bath 90 per pieces. she almost sapu all design when choosing earring....took 4 hours choosing at there... if you looking for girl girl accessories, suggest you go to China Town's Sampeang market. it is wholesale market for girl accessories.

errmm....food, there nothing special.. so nothing to suggest... hahaha
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Pretty damn smooth. Queued for about 45 minutes to past immigration when arriving, but only 15 minutes when leaving. No problem with navigation, the place is pretty straightforward.

Taxi from Don Mueung to my Hotel in Sukhumvit 41 took me roughly 30 minutes, and 280baht (including 50 baht airport fee). But going from my Hotel back to the airport took almost an hour and 350 baht. (Bangkok traffic jam is seriously scary)
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hows your shopping? bought a lot? haha....
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hahaha shopping is good... ya almost bankrupt lol~~ haha

how about u?
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guys...going real soon liao

guys, which prepaid card should i get? i want for both data and calls de

happy is only data rite?

199bath unlimied for 7 days is cheap...but what about those that can include calls and SMS? i won't be using those much there, but willing to pay a bit more for both data + calls .

also, all AIS, TRUE and Happy, the coverage for 3g is good rite?
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just came back from Bangkok last two week....

went to Hua hin and capture some nice pic also. Hua hin main attractive places is their Railway station and also their night markets.. a lot of night markets at there.,
at bangkok, bought a lots for T-shirt at chatuchak... my gf bought a lot earring, hair band and others at price around Bath 20 to Bath 90 per pieces. she almost sapu all design when choosing earring....took 4 hours choosing at there... if you looking for girl girl accessories, suggest you go to China Town's Sampeang market. it is wholesale market for girl accessories.

errmm....food, there nothing special.. so nothing to suggest... hahaha
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anywhere else to get imitation goods?.. brows.gif chattucha a good place to sought?..
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Guinea Pig of Airasia's move to Don Mueung Airport result :

Pretty damn smooth. Queued for about 45 minutes to past immigration when arriving, but only 15 minutes when leaving. No problem with navigation, the place is pretty straightforward.

Taxi from Don Mueung to my Hotel in Sukhumvit 41 took me roughly 30 minutes, and 280baht (including 50 baht airport fee). But going from my Hotel back to the airport took almost an hour and 350 baht. (Bangkok traffic jam is seriously scary)
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I thought there is a train from Don Mueng to Bangkok town, across the highway connected by a pedestrian bridge?
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hahaha shopping is good... ya almost bankrupt lol~~ haha

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bought lots of accesories hehe...not much clothing though....a lot of earrings, hair accesories, necklace, rings etc.... doh.gif
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I thought there is a train from Don Mueng to Bangkok town, across the highway connected by a pedestrian bridge?
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Not that I know of, but whats wrong with taking the Taxi?

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Can always ask the taxi driver to go through the elevated highway. The elevated highway has been existed before all airlines shifted from Donmuang to Suvarnabhumi.

Anyway, taxi in Bangkok is very affordable. Took a Toyota Innova taxi from Suvarnabhumi to Pullman Hotel back in May and it cost me only THB300 thumbup.gif
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Looks like most of you all here enjoy shopping at chatuchak weekend market compared to platinum mall. Can buy more cheap stuff at the market. Is it true? I'm going there in 2 weeks..very gan jeong cos 1st time there.
Really no train to the city from don mueang? I don't want to get stuck at traffic jam & pay high taxi fare wor sad.gif

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Can always ask the taxi driver to go through the elevated highway. The elevated highway has been existed before all airlines shifted from Donmuang to Suvarnabhumi.

Anyway, taxi in Bangkok is very affordable. Took a Toyota Innova taxi from Suvarnabhumi to Pullman Hotel back in May and it cost me only THB300    thumbup.gif
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Just tell them in English 'use highway'?

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Gonna enjoy my holidays!!!!!!
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Please share your experiences with us smile.gif

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Just tell them in English 'use highway'?
Not really as there are like two highways. The elevated one was built just before the economic crisis in the late 90s. I think one has to tell the taxi driver to use toll highway.

And by the way, I paid THB280 for the cab ride from Suvarbhumi to Pullman Hotel, not THB300 as posted earlier. The THB280 is inclusive of the THB50 fee.

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Looks like most of you all here enjoy shopping at chatuchak weekend market compared to platinum mall. Can buy more cheap stuff at the market. Is it true? I'm going there in 2 weeks..very gan jeong cos 1st time there.
Really no train to the city from don mueang? I don't want to get stuck at traffic jam & pay high taxi fare wor sad.gif

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Just tell them in English 'use highway'?

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platinum mall is no longer cheap & nice like my trip 2 years back..last week was there in bkk...market is much nicer to shop compare to platinum mall...more cheap & nice stuffs to get..just that its hot lor biggrin.gif

not sure bout train from city to don mueang coz i went to suvarbhumi airport ..

most of the taxi driver understand english..so no worries..even its jam, the taxi fare wont be expensive coz their taxi fare is really cheap there... smile.gif from airport normally its airport rate..its fixed...
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I miss my flight and rebought a 1 way tix. 900rm for two t.t

Went JJ. It's good. Tmr heading to platinum and pratunam then dinner at sukhumvit seafood and thong lo famous sticky mango rice.

Paid 700 from airport to Silom using highway and to JJ mkt. used meter. Taxi guy was friendly.
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Not really as there are like two highways. The elevated one was built just before the economic crisis in the late 90s. I think one has to tell the taxi driver to use toll highway.

And by the way, I paid THB280 for the cab ride from Suvarbhumi to Pullman Hotel, not THB300 as posted earlier. The THB280 is inclusive of the THB50 fee.
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That's cheap!

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platinum mall is no longer cheap & nice like my trip 2 years back..last week was there in bkk...market is much nicer to shop compare to platinum mall...more cheap & nice stuffs to get..just that its hot lor biggrin.gif 

not sure bout train from city to don mueang coz i went to suvarbhumi airport ..

most of the taxi driver understand english..so no worries..even its jam, the taxi fare wont be expensive coz their taxi fare is really cheap there... smile.gif from airport normally its airport rate..its fixed...
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Looks like even though platinum is big, doesn't mean cheap anymore. I think I better go JJ early in morning then can walk more & maybe bargain more stuff too smile.gif


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That's cheap!

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Looks like even though platinum is big, doesn't mean cheap anymore. I think I better go JJ early in morning then can walk more & maybe bargain more stuff too smile.gif
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yes, its big, but price are really not cheap like last time..and quality is not very good compare to last time when i bought 2 years back...

just my personal opinion, most of the tops that me and my friends bought, most of it the cutting seems like no QC...some of it big & some small..and some even both armhole different sizes rclxub.gif

but of coz, we also manage to get nice tops & dresses, heels, sandals, and a lot of accesories which is really cheap! rclxms.gif

just try to check carefully..coz during my trip 2 years back, all the quality are really good & cheap..now different sad.gif
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from airport normally its airport rate..its fixed...
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No. It's not fixed except the luxury airport limousine. For the normal cab, it follows the meter and you only have to pay THB50 extra and that is inclusive of all toll charges.


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Reporting live at the toilet of legacy suites of my room lolx

Room wise is just 1 word, awesome!
Location wise: okok only because its around 8mins walk to nearest BTS (asok) and MTR (sukhumivit) station

Anyway I arrive early. The main bkk airport imigration got nobody at all and we clear imigration super fast coz nobody in front us lol. (It was 8.40am Thai time)

Then I took the airport rail link to makasan (35bath per person) for the sake of fun. Arrive at makasan after 30mins or so. Then took a cab to hotel which is like 5km away ony (70bath)

It was around 10am ++ when arrived and I got my room early and was upgraded to legacy suites for free !! (Initially my room is the executive suites)

The room is really nice and big, even the normal room is good enuf smile.gif
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No. It's not fixed except the luxury airport limousine. For the normal cab, it follows the meter and you only have to pay THB50 extra and that is inclusive of all toll charges.
Indeed! I was kinda surprised too, albeit a pleasant one  tongue.gif
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During my recent trip to Bangkok less than 2 weeks ago, all the cabs are fixed price depends on where u r going, not by meter smile.gif
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QUOTE(samlee860407 @ Oct 8 2012, 07:21 AM)
Reporting live at the toilet of legacy suites of my room lolx

Room wise is just 1 word, awesome!
Location wise: okok only because its around 8mins walk to nearest BTS (asok) and MTR (sukhumivit) station

Anyway I arrive early. The main bkk airport imigration got nobody at all and we clear imigration super fast coz nobody in front us lol. (It was 8.40am Thai time)

Then I took the airport rail link to makasan (35bath per person) for the sake of fun. Arrive at makasan after 30mins or so. Then took a cab to hotel which is like 5km away ony (70bath)

It was around 10am ++ when arrived and I got my room early and was upgraded to legacy suites for free !! (Initially my room is the executive suites)

The room is really nice and big, even the normal room is good enuf smile.gif
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Nice free upgrade tongue.gif
How's the surrounding? Lotsa foods n massage parlor?
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QUOTE(cynnz @ Oct 8 2012, 09:50 AM)
During my recent trip to Bangkok less than 2 weeks ago, all the cabs are fixed price depends on where u r going, not by meter smile.gif
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QUOTE(MilesAndMore @ Oct 8 2012, 01:35 PM)
Oh. Guess I was much luckier then because all the taxis I took followed meter. There were two taxi drivers in Pratunam that wanted to charge me a price fixed by themselves but I refused. I managed to get another taxi that followed the meter shortly after. And the taxi fare from Pratunam back to Pullman Hotel is quite cheap. Just THB50 and sometimes THB60 if traffic is bad  biggrin.gif
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oh ic..coz there were 3 of us, each of us with 1 big luggage bag & 1 small luggage..hence normal taxi cant fit in smile.gif maybe coz of that, its slightly expensive compare to normal fare biggrin.gif coz we took the innova i think....not van... its like family car...

from airport to pratunam pavilion hotel, airport fare is 450baht which me & my friends feel ok to pay (eventhough we know bkk's taxi fare is dirt cheap)....not sure bout pratunam to pullman but from chinatown to pratunam costs less than 60baht smile.gif all the taxi we took, follow meter, except for airport cab smile.gif
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QUOTE(xphossis @ Oct 8 2012, 10:48 AM)
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How's the surrounding? Lotsa foods n massage parlor?
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Nearby not much street food. Seems got a few Indian food though lol

Nearby also got 1 small massage parlor

Lacation wise I think there ate better option, but room is nice biggrin.gif
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QUOTE(cynnz @ Oct 8 2012, 04:56 PM)
oh ic..coz there were 3 of us, each of us with 1 big luggage bag & 1 small luggage..hence normal taxi cant fit in smile.gif maybe coz of that, its  slightly expensive compare to normal fare biggrin.gif coz we took the innova i think....not van... its like family car...

from airport to pratunam pavilion hotel, airport fare is 450baht which me & my friends feel ok to pay (eventhough we know bkk's taxi fare is dirt cheap)....not sure bout pratunam to pullman but from chinatown to pratunam costs less than 60baht smile.gif all the taxi we took, follow meter, except for airport cab smile.gif
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Oh, the taxi I took from Suvarnabhumi to Pullman Hotel was a Toyota Innova too. There were four of us and we had many luggage. Usually I just take the Airport Rail Link Express to the city but my 80+ years old grandparents were with us. So taxi was our only option biggrin.gif
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QUOTE(MilesAndMore @ Oct 8 2012, 08:54 PM)
Oh, the taxi I took from Suvarnabhumi to Pullman Hotel was a Toyota Innova too. There were four of us and we had many luggage. Usually I just take the Airport Rail Link Express to the city but my 80+ years old grandparents were with us. So taxi was our only option  biggrin.gif
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yea..taxi is much more convenient (minus the jam) haha biggrin.gif
and wow your 80+ years old grandparents tag along..nice!
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QUOTE(cynnz @ Oct 8 2012, 09:22 PM)
and wow your 80+ years old grandparents tag along..nice!
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Yeah. Just brought them jalan-jalan and see a different country. And luckily they enjoyed the trip very much. So we were all very happy tongue.gif
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QUOTE(samlee860407 @ Oct 8 2012, 06:14 PM)
Nearby not much street food. Seems got a few Indian food though lol

Nearby also got 1 small massage parlor

Lacation wise I think there ate better option, but room is nice biggrin.gif
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Hmm if that's the case I would go for other option. Don't mind paying more tongue.gif
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Sukhumvit got some nice "race" "food" planning one.

One street is all indian, then one street all jap food.. one for western, middle east ROFL!

I find sukhumvit more lively during night time. biggrin.gif

Mat sallehs, ah kua, prostitutes...
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Pullman Bangkok king power seems like a nice hotel too. 5 star hotel for the price of below rm300 per night. Anyone tried?
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QUOTE(mugenz @ Oct 9 2012, 12:50 AM)
Sukhumvit got some nice "race" "food" planning one.

One street is all indian, then one street all jap food.. one for western, middle east ROFL!

I find sukhumvit more lively during night time.  biggrin.gif

Mat sallehs, ah kua, prostitutes...
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haha yea... the place near legacy suites loads of indian food

then near that cabbage & condoms restaurants loads of korean food all nearby
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haha yea... the place near legacy suites loads of indian food

then near that cabbage & condoms restaurants loads of korean food all nearby
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u got try the C&C? nice ka?

i read alot of reviews about it.. not bad.

But i also read that they use recycled condoms for decor. I feel like vomit doh.gif hahahahaa

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QUOTE(mugenz @ Oct 9 2012, 01:45 AM)
u got try the C&C? nice ka?

i read alot of reviews about it.. not bad.

But i also read that they use recycled condoms for decor. I feel like vomit doh.gif hahahahaa

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the food ok ok la, not that awesome. i don't really like their tom yam. 8 of us eat cost around RM300++ , but i think we ordered 10 dishes kut.

the ambiance quite special la....
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QUOTE(xphossis @ Oct 9 2012, 12:57 AM)
Pullman Bangkok king power seems like a nice hotel too. 5 star hotel for the price of below rm300 per night. Anyone tried?
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I have. Read my review at tripadvisor.
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Anyone got experience from don muang take taxi to town centre ? do we buy ticket at the counter or go outside and get ?
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Anyone got experience from don muang take taxi to town centre ? do we buy ticket at the counter or go outside and get ?
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Buy ticket at the counter OUTSIDE the airport. You'll see a fairly long queue of people so its hard to miss.
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Buy ticket at the counter OUTSIDE the airport. You'll see a fairly long queue of people so its hard to miss.
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this 1 is for normal cab or limo ? how much is the fee average to siam ?
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I have. Read my review at tripadvisor.
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A lot of review in tripadvisor. Mind to share here?
I wanna know if there's a lot of massage n food stall around the hotel?
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this 1 is for normal cab or limo ? how much is the fee average to siam ?
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Normal cab, average fee to Sukhumvit was 280thb, not sure for Siam.
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QUOTE(xphossis @ Oct 9 2012, 12:57 AM)
Pullman Bangkok king power seems like a nice hotel too. 5 star hotel for the price of below rm300 per night. Anyone tried?
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It is a very nice hotel. I have stayed there 4 times in the past 1 year alone biggrin.gif RM300 per night inclusive of all taxes is the normal room rate. Their promotion price can go as low as RM197 inclusive of all taxes. A catch for a 5-star hotel.


QUOTE(xphossis @ Oct 9 2012, 02:56 PM)
A lot of review in tripadvisor. Mind to share here?
I wanna know if there's a lot of massage n food stall around the hotel?
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There are a few food stalls there. You can take the complimentary tuk-tuk to the shopping mall. The shopping mall is connected to Victory Monument BTS Skytrain. It's all very convenient.
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In my trip early this month I stayed at http://www.41suitebangkok.com.

Highly recommended, less than RM100 a night but the room exceeds most 3 stars in KL lol.

5 minutes walk from phrom phong BTS/Emporium, yet quiet at night as it is away from the main road.

Also, its guest-friendly brows.gif

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anywhere else to get imitation goods?.. brows.gif chattucha a good place to sought?..
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errrr...... usually chatuchak their have their own design... and those brand u never see before... but there can get cheaper clothing....

here sell rm 80-100++ short pant, at there can get same design but with price rm 20 only

damn cheap ~~
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Just back from calypso caberat show, some of those gals are really really beautiful mang

We pay thb600 for it, and 20bath to take picture
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Just back from calypso caberat show, some of those gals are really really beautiful mang

We pay thb600 for it, and 20bath to take picture
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Yes we almost went for the show too, when we were there two months ago in Aug.
BTW the hotel has paranormal activities. Beware! shocking.gif
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QUOTE(xphossis @ Oct 9 2012, 02:56 PM)
A lot of review in tripadvisor. Mind to share here?
I wanna know if there's a lot of massage n food stall around the hotel?
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Haha.....You can search my nickname there tongue.gif Anyway, here the review :


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We stayed for 6 nights in late July in this hotel.

We booked executive rooms in the 3 day ACCOR sale in March. We paid about half the normal price. Due to elite status with Accor, our room was upgraded to Exec Suite.

It was exceptional Hotel. Staff more than friendly and so polite. From the moment we arrived to the moment we left the staff attended to everything for us, and we never had to ask for a thing. We had an Executive Suite on the 17th Floor.

The room was huge, immaculately clean , the bedroom was separate with a king size Pullman bed with a pillow menu. The bed was so comfortable we didn’t want to get up in the mornings. The bedroom also had its own Plasma TV on the wall. The bathroom was just as huge with the biggest soaked bath I have ever seen. The shower you could have had a party in as it was also big with a huge rain shower head on it.

The lounge room had a lounge with a chaise attached, plasma TV with a huge selection of English Channels. The mini bar included the usual at reasonable prices but our room included in the price 2 x free soft drinks per day. There was a IPod docking station, coffee espresso machine, fully air conditioned a small dining table. Room cost included the following, free high speed internet, free cocktails and canapes in the Executive Lounge between 5-7pm each night, access to the Executive Lounge between 6am-11pm, breakfast in either the restaurant downstairs (more people and more selection) or the executive lounge which offered cereals, juice ,sushi, fruits, hot eggs and omelets cooked how you like, tea and coffee etc more than enough to choose from. Could not fault this wonderful friendly hotel.
Our cost also included access to the Pullman Lounge at the airport and other freebies too many to mention. They allowed us late check out without incurring any fees. Nothing was a problem for any of the staff. Even housecleaning was very polite and everyone that worked here acknowledges you. We will be back. An absolute pleasure to stay at such a professionally run, outstanding hotel. The best we have ever stayed in overall and we have stayed in several high class hotels, but the Pullman Bangkok King Power tops the lot.
A huge thank you to all staff especially Mos and Diew who made our stay such a memorable one.


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Haha.....You can search my nickname there tongue.gif Anyway, here the review :
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Sounds like u really have a great stay there. So how much did u pay per nite? smile.gif

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It is a very nice hotel. I have stayed there 4 times in the past 1 year alone  biggrin.gif  RM300 per night inclusive of all taxes is the normal room rate. Their promotion price can go as low as RM197 inclusive of all taxes. A catch for a 5-star hotel.
There are a few food stalls there. You can take the complimentary tuk-tuk to the shopping mall. The shopping mall is connected to Victory Monument BTS Skytrain. It's all very convenient.
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Yes we almost went for the show too, when we were there two months ago in Aug.
BTW the hotel has paranormal activities. Beware!  shocking.gif
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which hotel? shocking.gif

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I will be going to Bangkok for 4 days early November. Mind sharing with me the weather at that time? Plus I will staying at Ideal hotel pratunam, have anyone stay there b4 and izzit ok?
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Sounds like u really have a great stay there. So how much did u pay per nite? smile.gif

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Sounds like u really have a great stay there. So how much did u pay per nite? smile.gif

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Book Exec Room at MYR219 nett, its on their private sale. Yes, its great for 5 star but for me Sofitel Bangkok Silom (now re-brand to Pullman Bangkok G) better only at MYR234 during the sale. I stay at both 6 and 4 nights at each hotel. Overall BKK was a nice place to stay at either luxury or 5 star. The best so far for me in BKK was St. Regis.
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Asia Hotel Bangkok
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Where did u guys heard from?

I think it's First hotel not Asia hotel
http://www.mycarforum.com/index.php?showtopic=2682162

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QUOTE(xphossis @ Oct 11 2012, 11:53 PM)
Where did u guys heard from? Tried google but didn't seem to find anything tongue.gif
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got.. top 10 haunted hotels.

you can get to read alot about the fire whch killed 20+ people there.

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Guys, I'll be going to Bangkok for the first time by end of the month alone for working trip. I've read the first page regarding the air port scam in Suvarnabhumi airport which really freak me out. Since that story is kinda old, I would like to know about the condition there now? What should i take note of to keep the customs from disturbing me? And the taxis there, are those taxi scam still there?

I'll be staying in The Heritage Hotel Bangkok, any attraction such as night market around there?
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QUOTE(cflim82 @ Oct 11 2012, 05:30 PM)
I will be going to Bangkok for 4 days early November. Mind sharing with me the weather at that time? Plus I will staying at Ideal hotel pratunam, have anyone stay there b4 and izzit ok?
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wah, the ideal hotel is just too inside .... I stay in first house hotel now even the road hardly for 2 car to pass thru, then the ideal hotel is even hard for 1 car go in...
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I m in Bangkok now staying in Best Western Plus Hotel @ sukhimvit soi 20. The room is new and nice @ rm 380 for two night thru Agoda. Still thinking if to try out another hotel for remaining two days . Any nice recommendation?
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I'm in bangkok now....
I visit grand palace this morning almost get con by a fella, who told us he's a english teacher in university nearby but his english suck anyway...
he'll start his story telling you grand palace is closed becos Buddha holiday whatsoever (can't really understand him) then he'll recommend you to take tuk tuk travel others nearby museum or temple then take cruise go from somewhere and somewhere so come back grand palace around 2:30PM becos it's only open afternoon (bullshiting), don't believe those fella grand palace is open all the day ... but 1 thing to remember always wear long pant and proper shirt otherwise u need to Q up and borrow pant (deposit 200 can get back anywhere, u'll need to waste some time Q there)
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QUOTE(jacob888 @ Oct 12 2012, 11:35 PM)
I'm in bangkok now....
I visit grand palace this morning almost get con by a fella, who told us he's a english teacher in university nearby but his english suck anyway...
he'll start his story telling you grand palace is closed becos Buddha holiday whatsoever (can't really understand him) then he'll recommend you to take tuk tuk travel others nearby museum or temple then take cruise go from somewhere and somewhere so come back grand palace around 2:30PM becos it's only open afternoon (bullshiting), don't believe those fella grand palace is open all the day ... but 1 thing to remember always wear long pant and proper shirt otherwise u need to Q up and borrow pant (deposit 200 can get back anywhere, u'll need to waste some time Q there)
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thanks for sharing! do u need to show the counter your passport or something b4 u buy entrance tickets?
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thanks for sharing! do u need to show the counter your passport or something b4 u buy entrance tickets?
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No need, see the photo attachment, when I go in only saw this paper....
they should put the paper outside rclxub.gif rclxub.gif rclxub.gif

Added on October 12, 2012, 11:56 pm1 tip, you can join ur hotel 1 day trip... it'll cheaper than you hire a taxi bring you around...
example, floating market + elephant show, crocodile show, magic show + 1 lunch + hotel pick up and back only RM110 each person

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QUOTE(cy97 @ Oct 12 2012, 10:48 PM)
I m in Bangkok now staying in Best Western Plus Hotel @ sukhimvit soi 20. The room is new and nice @ rm 380 for two night thru Agoda. Still thinking if to try out another hotel for remaining two days . Any nice recommendation?
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Pullman Bangkok King Power or Four Points by Sheraton Bangkok.


QUOTE(jacob888 @ Oct 12 2012, 11:35 PM)
but 1 thing to remember always wear long pant and proper shirt otherwise u need to Q up and borrow pant (deposit 200 can get back anywhere, u'll need to waste some time Q there)
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They used to be super strict way back in the 90s. Ladies weren't allowed to wear sandal like shoes. Every visitors also had to go through a metal detector but not anymore.
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hi sifus,

can you pls comment on my draft itinerary below? I'm going there next week for 6D 5N. Thanks!

Arrival at BKK: 20 Oct 2012
Departure to KL: 25 Oct 2012

1st day
Arrival at Don Muang about 12pm+ > Taxi to hotel “Legacy Express Bangkok ”
Check in hotel
Bath, rest
Look for food nearby hotel (preferably Samurai Burger McD, corn pie)
After that, go to Erawan Shrine.
After some worship prayer at the shrine, explore some malls (window shop & take pics only) i.e. Gaysorn Plaza, Central World Plaza, Siam Paragon, MBK
(I read there are a lot of shops and stalls opposite MBK mall. Cross the pedestrian bridge right in front of MBK. Should I explore there?)
Look out for Mango Tango at Siam Square next to novotel (if got time)
Dinner at MBK food court (is it recommended if i want to try cheap local food?)
After dinner, walk to Platinum Mall just to check out the place first
** if there is a reasonably priced foot massage then will go for massage first
Rest & surf Internet & sleep zzzzzzzzzzz
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2nd Day
Morning: Breakfast at hotel
Shopping at Chatuchak market
Lunch at Chatuchak market
Continue shopping and walking till late afternoon or until legs cannot tahan
Rest a while, remember to lookout for famous coconut ice cream stall & Mango Tango at section 3 (if didnt eat on day 1)
Late afternoon: go to Terminal 21
Dinner at Terminal 21
After dinner, walk around the mall again, take photos
** Look for massage places, if any
Back to hotel & rest

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3rd Day
Morning: Breakfast at hotel
Suggested places to visit for half day: Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho), Wat Arun, Grand Palace, Emerald Buddha Temple, National Museum
(can you recommend which place to go first follow by another – for smoother flow?)
Lunch: probably take lunch in between the visits - Recommendation please?
Dinner: T&K Seafood at Chinatown
Then, walk around China Town. Any nice places to walk around?
If time permits, look for foot massage
Back to hotel

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Day 4
Wake up VERY early in the morning: Breakfast at hotel
Day trip to Ayutthaya
Take MRT train to Bangkok Centre for Hua Lamphong Railway Station. Train leaves from almost every hour and tickets can be purchase on the spot at the railway station. Duration to the destination is 1 hour 45 minutes ride. 3rd class seats and that only cost 15 baht.
Search for bicycle rental or explore by foot. There are a couple of sites to visit:
 Wat Mahathat (buddha head in a tree - 50 baht admission fee )
 Wat Chaiwatthanaram
 Wat Ratchaburana (50 baht admission fee)
 Wat Phra Si Sanphet (50 baht admission fee)
 Wat Lokayasutha (reclining Buddha)
 Lunch at Ayutthaya
 Back to Bangkok in late afternoon
 Go to Platinum Mall for 1st round shopping
 Dinner at nearby areas (any recommendation for nice & reasonably priced local food? I'm also thinkin of MOS burger, hehe)
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Day 5
Breakfast at hotel
Go to Pratunam Market, Platinum Mall shopping
Lunch (any recommendation?)
Go to Big C supermarket buy snacks (can you tell me how to go to the nearest Big C?)
Rest of the afternoon + evening = free and easy (any recommendation where to go & explore BKK at night? I'm not into clubs, pubs, etc)

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Day 6
Breakfast at hotel
Explore BKK before check out at 12pm and cab to airport (any place that can recommend me go just few hours before noon?)
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QUOTE(sugarbaby @ Oct 13 2012, 01:11 AM)
Dinner at MBK food court (is it recommended if i want to try cheap local food?)
After dinner, walk to Platinum Mall just to check out the place first
** if there is a reasonably priced foot massage then will go for massage first
Rest & surf Internet & sleep zzzzzzzzzzz]
There are two food courts n MBK. Make sure you go to the one at 6th floor. There is one on the 5th floor and that one is very expensive! I always like their dessert (always ask for the coconut milk syrup). So you can try that.

You can't walk from MBK to Platinum Fashion Mall. Okay, you can actually but it is very far. So I don't recommend it. If you don't want to take a taxi, you can always take the BTS sky train. There is one BTS station just outside of MBK named National Stadium station. Take it to Siam Station and Siam Station is just one station away from National Stadium Station.

When you come out from Siam Station, you'll see Siam Paragon to your left. Well, don't go there. Look for sign board pointing to Central World. There is a bridge just beneath the BTS sky train line. Use that to go to Central World. The bridge beneath the BTS sky train line is very long and you can actually walk to the next BTS station. But you don't have to go that far. The Central World entrance is in the middle of Siam Station and Chitlom Station (the BTS station after Siam). Go inside and walk to the very end of the shopping mall. At the end of Central World, it is ISETAN department store. Just go inside and use the ISETAN exits to go out (on the right). Then... (see below).


QUOTE(sugarbaby @ Oct 13 2012, 01:11 AM)
Day 5
Breakfast at hotel
Go to Pratunam Market, Platinum Mall shopping
Lunch (any recommendation?)
Go to Big C supermarket buy snacks (can you tell me how to go to the nearest Big C?)
Platinum Fashion Mall is located opposite of Pratunam Market. When you come out of the Platinum Fashion Mall, turn right and walk straight. At the end is a Novotel Hotel. Then turn right and cross the bridge (well, sort of). Then you'll come to ISETAN. ISETEN is connected to Central World. But don't go inside. Instead, cross the pedestrian bridge located right outside of ISETAN. Big C supermarket is there. oh yeah, outside of ISETAN, there are like two or three Buddhist statues. It's very to spot it smile.gif

By the way, taxi in Bangkok is very cheap. To walk from Siam Station to Platinum Fashion Mall is quite a distance. So I'd suggest you to just take a taxi.
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Ya no joke. I did walk frm pratunam mall to central world then to Siam paragon.

From pratunam market to platinum mall then stop for pratunam chicken rice then central World then paragon. Really a long walk. Although they have sky bridge walkway but still it's very tiring...


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There are two food courts n MBK. Make sure you go to the one at 6th floor. There is one on the 5th floor and that one is very expensive! I always like their dessert (always ask for the coconut milk syrup). So you can try that.

You can't walk from MBK to Platinum Fashion Mall. Okay, you can actually but it is very far. So I don't recommend it. If you don't want to take a taxi, you can always take the BTS sky train. There is one BTS station just outside of MBK named National Stadium station. Take it to Siam Station and Siam Station is just one station away from National Stadium Station.

When you come out from Siam Station, you'll see Siam Paragon to your left. Well, don't go there. Look for sign board pointing to Central World. There is a bridge just beneath the BTS sky train line. Use that to go to Central World. The bridge beneath the BTS sky train line is very long and you can actually walk to the next BTS station. But you don't have to go that far. The Central World entrance is in the middle of Siam Station and Chitlom Station (the BTS station after Siam). Go inside and walk to the very end of the shopping mall. At the end of Central World, it is ISETAN department store. Just go inside and use the ISETAN exits to go out (on the right). Then... (see below).
Platinum Fashion Mall is located opposite of Pratunam Market. When you come out of the Platinum Fashion Mall, turn right and walk straight. At the end is a Novotel Hotel. Then turn right and cross the bridge (well, sort of). Then you'll come to ISETAN. ISETEN is connected to Central World. But don't go inside. Instead, cross the pedestrian bridge located right outside of ISETAN. Big C supermarket is there. oh yeah, outside of ISETAN, there are like two or three Buddhist statues. It's very to spot it  smile.gif

By the way, taxi in Bangkok is very cheap. To walk from Siam Station to Platinum Fashion Mall is quite a distance. So I'd suggest you to just take a taxi.
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There are two food courts n MBK. Make sure you go to the one at 6th floor. There is one on the 5th floor and that one is very expensive! I always like their dessert (always ask for the coconut milk syrup). So you can try that.

You can't walk from MBK to Platinum Fashion Mall. Okay, you can actually but it is very far. So I don't recommend it. If you don't want to take a taxi, you can always take the BTS sky train. There is one BTS station just outside of MBK named National Stadium station. Take it to Siam Station and Siam Station is just one station away from National Stadium Station.

When you come out from Siam Station, you'll see Siam Paragon to your left. Well, don't go there. Look for sign board pointing to Central World. There is a bridge just beneath the BTS sky train line. Use that to go to Central World. The bridge beneath the BTS sky train line is very long and you can actually walk to the next BTS station. But you don't have to go that far. The Central World entrance is in the middle of Siam Station and Chitlom Station (the BTS station after Siam). Go inside and walk to the very end of the shopping mall. At the end of Central World, it is ISETAN department store. Just go inside and use the ISETAN exits to go out (on the right). Then... (see below).
Platinum Fashion Mall is located opposite of Pratunam Market. When you come out of the Platinum Fashion Mall, turn right and walk straight. At the end is a Novotel Hotel. Then turn right and cross the bridge (well, sort of). Then you'll come to ISETAN. ISETEN is connected to Central World. But don't go inside. Instead, cross the pedestrian bridge located right outside of ISETAN. Big C supermarket is there. oh yeah, outside of ISETAN, there are like two or three Buddhist statues. It's very to spot it   smile.gif

By the way, taxi in Bangkok is very cheap. To walk from Siam Station to Platinum Fashion Mall is quite a distance. So I'd suggest you to just take a taxi.
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Might ask well take the BTS to chit lom station, which is just beside central world.

Chit lom is 1 station after Siam station, then from tere walk to platinum



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WoW...very good memory!!
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Been there three times in the past one year. And I've actually walked from CentralWorld to Pratunam as well as Big C Supermarket and back to CentralWorld like about three or four times on my own biggrin.gif


QUOTE(samlee860407 @ Oct 13 2012, 10:54 AM)
Might ask well take the BTS to chit lom station, which is just beside central world.

Chit lom is 1 station after Siam station, then from tere walk to platinum
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Chitlom Station is not located beside CentralWorld. CentralWorld is in the middle of Siam Station and Chitlom Station.

But yeah, if his main intention is to take the BTS and walk to Platinum Fashion Mall from MBK, then he can just skip CentralWorld. get off at Chitlom and walk pass through BIG C Supermarket. I was saying based completely on how I did it. I always passed through CentralWorld because I always stopped by the bookstore there after lunch.

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QUOTE(MilesAndMore @ Oct 13 2012, 12:43 PM)
Been there three times in the past one year. And I've actually walked from CentralWorld to Pratunam as well as Big C Supermarket and back to CentralWorld like about three or four times on my own  biggrin.gif
Chitlom Station is not located beside CentralWorld. CentralWorld is in the middle of Siam Station and Chitlom Station.

But yeah, if his main intention is to take the BTS and walk to Platinum Fashion Mall from MBK, then he can just skip CentralWorld. get off at Chitlom and walk pass through BIG C Supermarket. I was saying based completely on how I did it. I always passed through CentralWorld because I always stopped by the bookstore there after lunch.
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Is Big C worth going? I read people buy lots of snacks there cos cheaper a bit than KL.

I want to go central world also. Looks nice there
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QUOTE(MilesAndMore @ Oct 13 2012, 12:43 PM)
Been there three times in the past one year. And I've actually walked from CentralWorld to Pratunam as well as Big C Supermarket and back to CentralWorld like about three or four times on my own  biggrin.gif
Chitlom Station is not located beside CentralWorld. CentralWorld is in the middle of Siam Station and Chitlom Station.

But yeah, if his main intention is to take the BTS and walk to Platinum Fashion Mall from MBK, then he can just skip CentralWorld. get off at Chitlom and walk pass through BIG C Supermarket. I was saying based completely on how I did it. I always passed through CentralWorld because I always stopped by the bookstore there after lunch.
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oh yea....chit lom is not beside central world, i rmb i walk quite a distance to it, wonder why did i say that lolx

anyway, chit lom still nearer to central world, compare to siam station right?

PS: i just loved gourmet market, wonder why penang doesn't have something like this, or heck even KL sad.gif
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fyi, chatuchak price is not as cheap as what they said.... I just came back like 2 hour ago.... but the stall numbers u can visit is mission impossible (I found the stall nearby platinum beside roadside is even cheaper than chatuchak around 50%) so don't expect u can get really cheap there...
mcdonalds sumurai pork burger really yum yum ~~~
siam paragon cineplex ticket is way too expensive~~ normal ticket for a movie is RM22 (so I pass), and it's same as KLCC or bigger than KLCC price also more expensive than KLCC
MBK worth to go, but pricing still can't compare to the road side stall nearby platinum mall.... btw, their food court can go try @ 6th floor, don't go 5th floor (international food avanue, way too expensive, but u can go 5th floor food avanue get a welcome drink -- thai tea ice, nice) (MBK can get free ticket if u get a MBK map with ur passport)
chinatown sharkfin and birdnext I don't think it's better than malaysia 1, I dunno I just don't feel like it....
big c food court also worth to go and try local food, price is cheap, sometime even cheaper than u buy around road side.... (definitely worth go buy and eat there)
I did walk from platinum mall to big C then siam paragon then MBK... haha mission possible
another thing, the coconut ice cream in floating market is way way better than chatucak 1, I don't know why ppl like the chatucak 1, maybe they never try in floating market 1.... (floating market must go 5 star)
nite time can go khao san road there got pasar malam ...






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hi sifus,

can you pls comment on my draft itinerary below? I'm going there next week for 6D 5N. Thanks!

Arrival at BKK: 20 Oct 2012
Departure to KL: 25 Oct 2012

1st day
Arrival at Don Muang about 12pm+ > Taxi to hotel “Legacy Express Bangkok ”
Check in hotel
Bath, rest
Look for food nearby hotel (preferably Samurai Burger McD, corn pie)
After that, go to Erawan Shrine.
After some worship prayer at the shrine, explore some malls (window shop & take pics only) i.e. Gaysorn Plaza, Central World Plaza, Siam Paragon, MBK
(I read there are a lot of shops and stalls opposite MBK mall. Cross the pedestrian bridge right in front of MBK. Should I explore there?)
Look out for Mango Tango at Siam Square next to novotel (if got time)
Dinner at MBK food court (is it recommended if i want to try cheap local food?)
After dinner, walk to Platinum Mall just to check out the place first
** if there is a reasonably priced foot massage then will go for massage first
Rest & surf Internet & sleep zzzzzzzzzzz
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2nd Day
Morning: Breakfast at hotel
Shopping at Chatuchak market
Lunch at Chatuchak market
Continue shopping and walking till late afternoon or until legs cannot tahan
Rest a while, remember to lookout for famous coconut ice cream stall & Mango Tango at section 3 (if didnt eat on day 1)
Late afternoon: go to Terminal 21
Dinner at Terminal 21
After dinner, walk around the mall again, take photos
** Look for massage places, if any
Back to hotel & rest

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3rd Day
Morning: Breakfast at hotel
Suggested places to visit for half day: Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho), Wat Arun, Grand Palace, Emerald Buddha Temple, National Museum
(can you recommend which place to go first follow by another – for smoother flow?)
Lunch: probably take lunch in between the visits - Recommendation please?
Dinner: T&K Seafood at Chinatown
Then, walk around China Town. Any nice places to walk around?
If time permits, look for foot massage
Back to hotel

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Day 4
Wake up VERY early in the morning: Breakfast at hotel
Day trip to Ayutthaya
Take MRT train to Bangkok Centre for Hua Lamphong Railway Station.  Train leaves from almost every hour and tickets can be purchase on the spot at the railway station.  Duration to the destination is 1 hour 45 minutes ride.  3rd class seats and that only cost 15 baht.
Search for bicycle rental or explore by foot. There are a couple of sites to visit:
 Wat Mahathat (buddha head in a tree - 50 baht admission fee )
 Wat Chaiwatthanaram
 Wat Ratchaburana (50 baht admission fee)
 Wat Phra Si Sanphet (50 baht admission fee)
 Wat Lokayasutha (reclining Buddha)
 Lunch at Ayutthaya
 Back to Bangkok in late afternoon
 Go to Platinum Mall for 1st round shopping
 Dinner at nearby areas (any recommendation for nice & reasonably priced local food? I'm also thinkin of MOS burger, hehe)
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Day 5
Breakfast at hotel
Go to Pratunam Market, Platinum Mall shopping
Lunch (any recommendation?)
Go to Big C supermarket buy snacks (can you tell me how to go to the nearest Big C?)
Rest of the afternoon + evening = free and easy (any recommendation where to go & explore BKK at night? I'm not into clubs, pubs, etc)

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Day 6
Breakfast at hotel
Explore BKK before check out at 12pm and cab to airport (any place that can recommend me go just few hours before noon?)
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after back from bangkok, seems that between chatuchak, platinum and MBK, it really depends which is better

for my group, 3 gals, all prefer platinum > chatuchak > MBK

it really depends coz most ppl go will have difference opinion on those 3
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Is Big C worth going? I read people buy lots of snacks there cos cheaper a bit than KL.
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I was curious how their big supermarket looks like, that was the main reason I went there. I didn't check out the prices there. So I can't comment on that.


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I want to go central world also. Looks nice there
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Siam Paragon is nicer in my opinion. You should totally check out Gourmet Market and the Gourmet Market food stalls (all in the same floor). It's all on the ground level but depends on where you are coming in from, if you come in from the big entrance facing Sukhumvit Road, then it looks as if the Ground Floor is a Basement or Lower Ground Floor because you actually need to take an escalator down.

Gourmet Market at Siam Paragon is insane!!! Everything is so nicely organized and beautifully done. And what we have in KL don't even come close!!! So make sure you don't skip it. Gourmet Market is a high-end supermarket, and they sell cooked foods too like the hypermarket in Malaysia, except that the way they do it is different thumbup.gif

There is one Gourmet Market at CentralWorld too. This one is older and not quite as nice. So just go to the Siam Paragon one biggrin.gif


QUOTE(samlee860407 @ Oct 13 2012, 07:02 PM)
oh yea....chit lom is not beside central world, i rmb i walk quite a distance to it, wonder why did i say that lolx

anyway, chit lom still nearer to central world, compare to siam station right?
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Not really. It's in the middle. So the distance from either station is actually the same smile.gif


QUOTE(samlee860407 @ Oct 13 2012, 07:02 PM)
PS: i just loved gourmet market, wonder why penang doesn't have something like this, or heck even KL sad.gif
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QUOTE(samlee860407 @ Oct 13 2012, 10:09 PM)
after back from bangkok, seems that between chatuchak, platinum and MBK,  it really depends which is better

for my group, 3 gals, all prefer platinum > chatuchak > MBK

it really depends coz most ppl go will have difference opinion on those 3
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Agreed. Everyone is different and some may find A is better while some find B is better.
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QUOTE(jacob888 @ Oct 13 2012, 07:11 PM)
fyi, chatuchak price is not as cheap as what they said.... I just came back like 2 hour ago.... but the stall numbers u can visit is mission impossible (I found the stall nearby platinum beside roadside is even cheaper than chatuchak around 50%) so don't expect u can get really cheap there...
mcdonalds sumurai pork burger really yum yum ~~~
siam paragon cineplex ticket is way too expensive~~ normal ticket for a movie is RM22 (so I pass), and it's same as KLCC or bigger than KLCC price also more expensive than KLCC
MBK worth to go, but pricing still can't compare to the road side stall nearby platinum mall....  btw, their food court can go try @ 6th floor, don't go 5th floor (international food avanue, way too expensive, but u can go 5th floor food avanue get a welcome drink -- thai tea ice, nice) (MBK can get free ticket if u get a MBK map with ur passport)
chinatown sharkfin and birdnext I don't think it's better than malaysia 1, I dunno I just don't feel like it....
big c food court also worth to go and try local food, price is cheap, sometime even cheaper than u buy around road side.... (definitely worth go buy and eat there)
I did walk from platinum mall to big C then siam paragon then MBK... haha mission possible
another thing, the coconut ice cream in floating market is way way better than chatucak 1, I don't know why ppl like the chatucak 1, maybe they never try in floating market 1.... (floating market must go 5 star)
nite time can go khao san road there got pasar malam ...
Added on October 13, 2012, 7:15 pmanother thing u can do is go baiyoke sky hotel try their international buffet at 76 & 78 floor at nite
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i personally think that some items in chatuchak are way cheaper than other places smile.gif maybe you didnt walk to whole chatuchak... first time (2 years back) when i went to chatuchak i feel like its waste of time, hot, packed, too big, nothing special..but during my trip last month to chatuchak, its way better..bought lots of nice clothes, accesories etc at super dirt cheap price biggrin.gif happy rclxms.gif and some quality is even better than platinum mall or pratunam market biggrin.gif
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I was curious how their big supermarket looks like, that was the main reason I went there. I didn't check out the prices there. So I can't comment on that.
Siam Paragon is nicer in my opinion. You should totally check out Gourmet Market and the Gourmet Market food stalls (all in the same floor). It's all on the ground level but depends on where you are coming in from, if you come in from the big entrance facing Sukhumvit Road, then it looks as if the Ground Floor is a Basement or Lower Ground Floor because you actually need to take an escalator down.

Gourmet Market at Siam Paragon is insane!!! Everything is so nicely organized and beautifully done. And what we have in KL don't even come close!!! So make sure you don't skip it. Gourmet Market is a high-end supermarket, and they sell cooked foods too like the hypermarket in Malaysia, except that the way they do it is different    thumbup.gif

There is one Gourmet Market at CentralWorld too. This one is older and not quite as nice. So just go to the Siam Paragon one   biggrin.gif
Not really. It's in the middle. So the distance from either station is actually the same   smile.gif
I know right. Especially the one at Siam Paragon   thumbup.gif
Agreed. Everyone is different and some may find A is better while some find B is better.
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yeap yeap. i went to gourment market in siam paragon. supposedly we should be shopping upstairs, but i was WOW'ed when i saw it after trying to makan a bit at the food stalls there

walked in, and it was just amazing. even bought some steak go back hotel and cooked! biggrin.gif

seriously, i hope penang got something like this, but too bad even KL don't have these kinds of supermarket

PS: HK's supermarket seems better than gourmnet market in siam paragon, but really makes me wonder, why a country like thailand can have this , but back in malaysia... sigh

Added on October 14, 2012, 12:23 pmoh ya...to add on, bangkok is really much better than KL in many ways

1) almost all of us feel bangkok is a much safer place than KL. walking at midnight feel safe, unlike in malaysia, sometimes u just feel uneasy at certain place
2) they freaking respect the zebra crossing. cars will slow down when u walk on it
3) meter taxi are so much easier to find than in KL. of course there are still some that doesn't used meter, but at least it's not some insane price like RM20 from Pavillion to KLCC at 7am sunday morning when there is no jam. We do went to china town taking a 7 seater taxi, paying only THB300 for it where the ride is almost an hour due to the traffic
4) Bangkok traffic is bad, as bad as KL if not worse. But their MTR and BTS is really amazing, and their skywalk is really really good. it links few stations together so that one can walk far under the roof

however, i am kinda disappointed with their food. it's not that they taste bad, but it's just taste so-so. Most of the food is kinda forgetful, and only Somboon is a better one. The street food at chinatown is also just meh, since it's so repetitive. I enjoy street food in Danok so much more. Maybe at bangkok, some of them see that we are not the locals, they will reduce the spiciness level on it? because seriously i don't find any of the food there spicy, most of them is just moderate level for me lolx

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Yup I m still in Bangkok n just move from best western plus soi 20 to best western soi 13 sukhimvit. Both nice. So far the best meals is shabu shabu Japanese buffet at 6th floor MBK really cheap only 315++ b for 1 1/4 hour of non stop eating. Now there is an asiatic river front shopping bazaar replacing the previous Suam lum n located not to far for saphan taksim bts. N free shutter boat is provided to bring u there. And Nataya begs are just too cheap n u can go central to buy. Basically Bangkok to me is relax walk eat shop !

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Bro , i still not understood wat is Soi11 / 4 / .. ?
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Basically sukhimvit is main road like Jalan and soi is like lorong branching out from the main road. Try google map n u will understand

Added on October 14, 2012, 2:31 pmAlso check out the brand new terminal 21 located next to asok bts. It is very well design with tonnes of Japanese restaurant.

Added on October 14, 2012, 2:39 pmMy favorite snack is still the bento squid seafood snack from 7/11

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wah, the ideal hotel is just too inside .... I stay in first house hotel now even the road hardly for 2 car to pass thru, then the ideal hotel is even hard for 1 car go in...
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Thanks for the info smile.gif smile.gif smile.gif .... I stay in Citin Pratunam during my last trip and the road to is also very narrow.... Just book this hotel as wanna try it cos very close to platinum and the main road plus the review from the other travelers is quite good....
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PS: HK's supermarket seems better than gourmnet market in siam paragon, but really makes me wonder, why a country like thailand can have this , but back in malaysia... sigh
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Eh ? Hong Kong got similar supermarket ? I've been to Hong Kong many times but i never come across any Gourmet Market like supermarket in Hong Kong. Perhaps I wasn't at the right place. Where is it ? Wanna check it out next time biggrin.gif


QUOTE(samlee860407 @ Oct 14 2012, 12:09 PM)
oh ya...to add on, bangkok is really much better than KL in many ways

1) almost all of us feel bangkok is a much safer place than KL. walking at midnight feel safe, unlike in malaysia, sometimes u just feel uneasy at certain place
2) they freaking respect the zebra crossing. cars will slow down when u walk on it
3) meter taxi are so much easier to find than in KL. of course there are still some that doesn't used meter, but at least it's not some insane price like RM20 from Pavillion to KLCC at 7am sunday morning when there is no jam. We do went to china town taking a 7 seater taxi, paying only THB300 for it where the ride is almost an hour due to the traffic
4) Bangkok traffic is bad, as bad as KL if not worse. But their MTR and BTS is really amazing, and their skywalk is really really good. it links few stations together so that one can walk far under the roof
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QUOTE(samlee860407 @ Oct 14 2012, 12:09 PM)
however, i am kinda disappointed with their food. it's not that they taste bad, but it's just taste so-so. Most of the food is kinda forgetful, and only Somboon is a better one. The street food at chinatown is also just meh, since it's so repetitive. I enjoy street food in Danok so much more. Maybe at bangkok, some of them see that we are not the locals, they will reduce the spiciness level on it? because seriously i don't find any of the food there spicy, most of them is just moderate level for me lolx
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Bangkok was even more fun back in the 90s. Things were far cheaper than they are now and there were more street food stalls. People were a lot more polite back then too. Not saying that they are not polite now. Just that Bangkok people in the 90s were even friendlier and polite thumbup.gif

Dad brought the whole family to Bangkok twice in the late 90s and both trips were such memorable trips. Then I did not return to Bangkok until last year. Quite a lot of things have changed but Bangkok is still a shopping heaven and it is just such a wonderful city. That is why I already went there 3 times in the past one year. This city has character and it is so culturally rich rclxms.gif
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QUOTE(MilesAndMore @ Oct 14 2012, 11:48 PM)
Eh ? Hong Kong got similar supermarket ? I've been to Hong Kong many times but i never come across any Gourmet Market like supermarket in Hong Kong. Perhaps I wasn't at the right place. Where is it ? Wanna check it out next time  biggrin.gif
I totally agree with you!!! Taxi at KLCC is the worst. Now they provide this premium taxi service at the entrances and the additional fee charged is such a turn-off  mad.gif
Bangkok was even more fun back in the 90s. Things were far cheaper than they are now and there were more street food stalls. People were a lot more polite back then too. Not saying that they are not polite now. Just that Bangkok people in the 90s were even friendlier and polite  thumbup.gif

Dad brought the whole family to Bangkok twice in the late 90s and both trips were such memorable trips. Then I did not return to Bangkok until last year. Quite a lot of things have changed but Bangkok is still a shopping heaven and it is just such a wonderful city. That is why I already went there 3 times in the past one year. This city has character and it is so culturally rich  rclxms.gif
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Im going to bangkok on january, planning to stay at this hotel http://www.blistonresidence.com/ Seem have bigger space 72sqf. Now the airasia have change the airport to don mueng. Im planning to take taxi and call the guy drop me at BTS station and then i'll take BTS all the way to chit lom station. Or i jz sit the taxi to my hotel? Any suggestion? Is it worth for paying this hotel as we don't stay inside the hotel for whole day coz some of my frenz said not worth.

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Eh ? Hong Kong got similar supermarket ? I've been to Hong Kong many times but i never come across any Gourmet Market like supermarket in Hong Kong. Perhaps I wasn't at the right place. Where is it ? Wanna check it out next time  biggrin.gif

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i only went to 1 before, which is times square at wanchai there. very very nais too. the size might be smaller, but imo there are selling more variety of upmarket stuff there biggrin.gif
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i only went to 1 before, which is times square at wanchai there. very very nais too. the size might be smaller, but imo there are selling more variety of upmarket stuff there biggrin.gif
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Having many trips to BKK but never visit gourmet market there. Whats so special until here in KL don't have? hmm.gif
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Having many trips to BKK but never visit gourmet market there. Whats so special until here in KL don't have? hmm.gif
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many types of steak cuts, ranging from those RM10 per 100gm to those RM100+ per 100gm

many types of interesting frozen or cooked food, sausages and snacks...

in HK one even better, they got sell many different types of fish for sashimi (sea urichin also got), unagi, and even canned Foie gras lolx
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QUOTE(samlee860407 @ Oct 15 2012, 10:18 AM)
many types of steak cuts, ranging from those RM10 per 100gm to those RM100+ per 100gm

many types of interesting frozen or cooked food, sausages and snacks...

in HK one even better, they got sell many different types of fish for sashimi (sea urichin also got), unagi, and even canned Foie gras lolx
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Owh....We have in KL, maybe you have missed it when your trip here tongue.gif We have Jason food hall in BSC and Ben's Independent Grocer in Publika. Both have quality food even chilled foie gras.
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QUOTE(Putraskyline @ Oct 15 2012, 10:59 AM)
Owh....We have in KL, maybe you have missed it when your trip here tongue.gif We have Jason food hall in BSC and Ben's Independent Grocer in Publika. Both have quality food even chilled foie gras.
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oh really? i never visit BSC and Pubika before haha. only those in KLCC, pavillion, mid valley and of course...those giant and tescos lolx

thanks for the info, next time i will go and see..hehe. too bad...penang....why u no have? sad.gif
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oh really? i never visit BSC and Pubika before haha. only those in KLCC, pavillion, mid valley and of course...those giant and tescos lolx

thanks for the info, next time i will go and see..hehe. too bad...penang....why u no have? sad.gif
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My reply will be off topic, haha. Maybe out of 1000 Penangite, only 10 will have premium wagyu priced at RM100+/grams cooked at home tongue.gif
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My reply will be off topic, haha. Maybe out of 1000 Penangite, only 10 will have premium wagyu priced at RM100+/grams cooked at home tongue.gif
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haha...OT too...but i really wish malaysia can have more of those supermarket like in HK and Bangkok

if only HK got those, i still can accept because their standards of living is much much higher. but in bangkok? seriously something similar to KL/Penang can have, but not in penang?

ok la...RM100+/gram steak is too over to cooked at home, but at least sell those RM30 to RM50 one ma...at least give more choice lo hahah
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QUOTE(Putraskyline @ Oct 15 2012, 10:59 AM)
Owh....We have in KL, maybe you have missed it when your trip here tongue.gif We have Jason food hall in BSC and Ben's Independent Grocer in Publika. Both have quality food even chilled foie gras.
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oh really? i never visit BSC and Pubika before haha. only those in KLCC, pavillion, mid valley and of course...those giant and tescos lolx

thanks for the info, next time i will go and see..hehe. too bad...penang....why u no have? sad.gif
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No man. Gourmet Market @Siam Paragon is way better and fancier.
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No man. Gourmet Market @Siam Paragon is way better and fancier.
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yeap yeap. i went to gourment market in siam paragon. supposedly we should be shopping upstairs, but i was WOW'ed when i saw it after trying to makan a bit at the food stalls there

walked  in, and it was just amazing. even bought some steak go back hotel and cooked! biggrin.gif

seriously, i hope penang got something like this, but too bad even KL don't have these kinds of supermarket

PS: HK's supermarket seems better than gourmnet market in siam paragon, but really makes me wonder, why a country like thailand can have this , but back in malaysia... sigh

Added on October 14, 2012, 12:23 pmoh ya...to add on, bangkok is really much better than KL in many ways

1) almost all of us feel bangkok is a much safer place than KL. walking at midnight feel safe, unlike in malaysia, sometimes u just feel uneasy at certain place
2) they freaking respect the zebra crossing. cars will slow down when u walk on it
3) meter taxi are so much easier to find than in KL. of course there are still some that doesn't used meter, but at least it's not some insane price like RM20 from Pavillion to KLCC at 7am sunday morning when there is no jam. We do went to china town taking a 7 seater taxi, paying only THB300 for it where the ride is almost an hour due to the traffic
4) Bangkok traffic is bad, as bad as KL if not worse. But their MTR and BTS is really amazing, and their skywalk is really really good. it links few stations together so that one can walk far under the roof

however, i am kinda disappointed with their food. it's not that they taste bad, but it's just taste so-so. Most of the food is kinda forgetful, and only Somboon is a better one. The street food at chinatown is also just meh, since it's so repetitive. I enjoy street food in Danok so much more. Maybe at bangkok, some of them see that we are not the locals, they will reduce the spiciness level on it? because seriously i don't find any of the food there spicy, most of them is just moderate level for me lolx
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which somboon u went to?

i went the one further down of patpong market. The steam fish is over-steamed.
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which somboon u went to?

i went the one further down of patpong market. The steam fish is over-steamed.
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i went to the Bantadthong branch. I loved the steamed fish there, the chili crab however, although it's their speciality, but seems abit above average nia for me.
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i went to the Bantadthong branch. I loved the steamed fish there, the chili crab however, although it's their speciality, but seems abit above average nia for me.
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mine was overcooked! the meat like getah d..

Chilli crab, i tried Curry crab.. omg.. i think its over-spiced. Until after i makan d, the taste still stays there for days..

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mine was overcooked! the meat like getah d..

Chilli crab, i tried Curry crab.. omg..  i think its over-spiced. Until after i makan d, the taste still stays there for days..

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oh our fish is delicious, the best steamd fish we had in bangkok. the soup is great and we asked for additional soup! hehe

hm...i think is chili crab la that i ordered. but over-spiced meh? mine is okok nia...hahha
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oh our fish is delicious, the best steamd fish we had in bangkok. the soup is great and we asked for additional soup! hehe

hm...i think is chili crab la that i ordered. but over-spiced meh? mine is okok nia...hahha
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so what other nice food u tried? Beef noodles? Padthai?
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so what other nice food u tried? Beef noodles? Padthai?
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tom yam is one of the better ones in bangkok, however i do find khuntai penang serves better tom yam

got 1 pork stew something not bad too

other 2 dish forget liao whahaa
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tried a few variation of padthai from a few restaurant and road side stalls
most are crap, especially those from restaurant
the best we had are from the Ampawa floating market, sold from the boat, ate at the shore
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missed the BBQ squid there too, all are fat and juicy, tip in their chili sauce... oh~~ I'm in heaven
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Just to share if you purchase 3g sim card @99b available from most convenient shops, you get 15b of Credit. on top of it now they give you free 1gb of internet data. the apn setting is as below. you can call 1331 at 3b to verify n talk to their helpful n friendly consultant.

to reload just key *123*16digitpin#
to check balance key #123#

Thailand customer service and patience is absolutely uncomparable.

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QUOTE(cy97 @ Oct 16 2012, 10:02 AM)
Just to share if you purchase 3g sim card @99b available from most convenient shops, you get 15b of Credit. on top of it now they give you free 1gb of internet data. the apn setting is as below. you can call 1331 at 3b to verify n talk to their helpful n friendly consultant.

to reload just key *123*16digitpin#
to check balance key #123#

Thailand customer service and patience is absolutely uncomparable.

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99baht for the sim card inside got preloaded 15baht of credit then comes with free 1gb? Got limitations? like valid for how long etc etc..


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validity is about a month. This is the speed i got at sukhumvit soi 11. niCe speed for 3g network.
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validity is about a month. This is the speed i got at sukhumvit soi 11. niCe speed for 3g network.
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is TRUE move or HAPPY or ??

u got it in airport?

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its written there True..
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i went there 2 months ago, n got TRUE package, but no such offer.

i will be going again this weekend, wonder is it a new promotion for TRUE, as it's unbelievable cheap !
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Oh ya ..tks for ur explanation .. rclxms.gif now planning my trip ..

QUOTE(cy97 @ Oct 14 2012, 02:24 PM)
Yup I m still in Bangkok n just move from best western plus soi 20 to best western soi 13 sukhimvit. Both nice. So far the best meals is shabu shabu Japanese buffet at 6th floor MBK really cheap only 315++ b for 1 1/4 hour of non stop eating. Now there is an asiatic river front shopping bazaar replacing the previous Suam lum n located not to far for saphan taksim bts. N free shutter boat is provided to bring u there. And Nataya begs are just too cheap n u can go central to buy. Basically Bangkok to me is relax walk eat shop !

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Basically sukhimvit is main road like Jalan and soi is like lorong branching out from the main road. Try google map n u will understand

Added on October 14, 2012, 2:31 pmAlso check out the brand new terminal 21 located next to asok bts. It is very well design with tonnes of Japanese restaurant.

Added on October 14, 2012, 2:39 pmMy favorite snack is still the bento squid seafood snack from 7/11
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QUOTE(samlee860407 @ Oct 15 2012, 07:39 AM)
i only went to 1 before, which is times square at wanchai there. very very nais too. the size might be smaller, but imo there are selling more variety of upmarket stuff there biggrin.gif
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time square in HK is not at wanchai, is at causaway bay !!!

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Added on October 14, 2012, 2:28 pm
Basically sukhimvit is main road like Jalan and soi is like lorong branching out from the main road. Try google map n u will understand

i think sukhumvit is the name of the road, not Jalan. soi is jalan or lorong.....dun mislead others

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buy this but it is not stated clearly. i call 1331 to customer service only realise this promotion. the apn setting is important to make it works .
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this promotion package comes with 300mb wifi plan too on top of free 1gb data in 3g. no need buy special data card as this can use both data n voiCe.
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this promotion package comes with 300mb wifi plan too on top of free 1gb data in 3g. no need buy special data card as this can use both data n voiCe.
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u got it from airport or 7-11?
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time square in HK is not at wanchai, is at causaway bay !!!

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so kinda confuse about it biggrin.gif
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Great! I'm going there this Saturday! So excited!

Is it very sunny & hot or not very hot?
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starting to rain.

Added on October 16, 2012, 8:40 pmstarting to rain.

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but regular to bkk, and fav hotel is JW Marriott bangkok ... just refurbished the rooms on the exec floor
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never see this thread b4 .. tongue.gif ...
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never stayed in a hotel at bangkok before but i hear the better ones are jw and ambassador.
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Great! I'm going there this Saturday! So excited!

Is it very sunny & hot or not very hot?
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not too hot, but sweating if enter market area
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Any recommended spots during CNY?
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Hi I want to know..for you guys who bought clothes, bags & accessories in chatuchak, how much you usually bargain with the traders? If the starting price for the shirt is say 200 baht, how low will you bargain with them?
Cos I don't want to get scolded like those Hongkie traders. I'm not so good at bargaining also.. sad.gif

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Hi I want to know..for you guys who bought clothes, bags & accessories in chatuchak, how much you usually bargain with the traders? If the starting price for the shirt is say 200 baht, how low will you bargain with them?
Cos I don't want to get scolded like those Hongkie traders. I'm not so good at bargaining also.. sad.gif
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Some say start off with 50%. But normally u wont get to deal.

Some traders will give u a angry look if u bargain too much.

Pretty much depends u think its worth paying for it or not.

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Any recommended spots during CNY?
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Basically the same like normal times.

But during CNY, chinatown shops will be closed But they have street festivals like lion dance etc etc..



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QUOTE(sugarbaby @ Oct 18 2012, 11:10 PM)
Hi I want to know..for you guys who bought clothes, bags & accessories in chatuchak, how much you usually bargain with the traders? If the starting price for the shirt is say 200 baht, how low will you bargain with them?
Cos I don't want to get scolded like those Hongkie traders. I'm not so good at bargaining also.. sad.gif
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normally I'll go like this, ehhh, boss discount discount.... then maybe he/she will say 180 then I'll say expensive ler, discount discount somemore, maybe he//she will say 170, then I'll ask if I buy 2 or more how much, normally it'll get lower....
so far, 99% of time work for me...
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Shouldn't compare Chatuchak to Platinum because Chatuchak is a mixture of everything unlike Platinum is focused on fashion stuff like clothes and etc. For me I prefer the former as I'm not really into clothes and prefer looking at a variety of stuff. It's possible to cover Chatuchak in a single visit if you walk systematically.

If you're a first time visitor to Bangkok, I'd recommend the Groovy Map.
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QUOTE(jacob888 @ Oct 19 2012, 02:32 PM)
normally I'll go like this, ehhh, boss discount discount.... then maybe he/she will say 180 then I'll say expensive ler, discount discount somemore, maybe he//she will say 170, then I'll ask if I buy 2 or more how much, normally it'll get lower....
so far, 99% of time work for me...
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Good tips! Usually I won't go further unless I'm really interested. Cos I also don't want them to get angry & say I'm "wan kat"..haha!
I'll try ur tips! So excited! Flying off tomorrow!
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Good tips! Usually I won't go further unless I'm really interested. Cos I also don't want them to get angry & say I'm "wan kat"..haha!
I'll try ur tips! So excited! Flying off tomorrow!
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sometimes those stalls in chatuchak are already with the price which is really consider super cheap for us, then i wont really bargain unless my frens also buying..then will try to bargain..or else, try to bargain at least by 50%...they will keep on ask u "what price u want?".. my way is..just keep asking back "what price u can give"...sometimes i even give 10% of the price they open..and end up getting the items slightly higher than the price i want...(but anyway still super cheap hehehe)

enjoy your trip..i started to miss bangkok so badly already...
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QUOTE(outsider @ Oct 4 2012, 08:25 PM)
just came back from Bangkok last two week....

went to Hua hin and capture some nice pic also. Hua hin main attractive places is their Railway station and also their night markets.. a lot of night markets at there.,
at bangkok, bought a lots for T-shirt at chatuchak... my gf bought a lot earring, hair band and others at price around Bath 20 to Bath 90 per pieces. she almost sapu all design when choosing earring....took 4 hours choosing at there... if you looking for girl girl accessories, suggest you go to China Town's Sampeang market. it is wholesale market for girl accessories.

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Hua Hin im going on the weekdays, still got alot night markets open ah?


QUOTE(sugarbaby @ Oct 13 2012, 01:11 AM)
hi sifus,

can you pls comment on my draft itinerary below? I'm going there next week for 6D 5N. Thanks!

Arrival at BKK: 20 Oct 2012
Departure to KL: 25 Oct 2012

1st day
Arrival at Don Muang about 12pm+ > Taxi to hotel “Legacy Express Bangkok ”
Check in hotel
Bath, rest
Look for food nearby hotel (preferably Samurai Burger McD, corn pie)
After that, go to Erawan Shrine.
After some worship prayer at the shrine, explore some malls (window shop & take pics only) i.e. Gaysorn Plaza, Central World Plaza, Siam Paragon, MBK
(I read there are a lot of shops and stalls opposite MBK mall. Cross the pedestrian bridge right in front of MBK. Should I explore there?)
Look out for Mango Tango at Siam Square next to novotel (if got time)
Dinner at MBK food court (is it recommended if i want to try cheap local food?)
After dinner, walk to Platinum Mall just to check out the place first
** if there is a reasonably priced foot massage then will go for massage first
Rest & surf Internet & sleep zzzzzzzzzzz
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2nd Day
Morning: Breakfast at hotel
Shopping at Chatuchak market
Lunch at Chatuchak market
Continue shopping and walking till late afternoon or until legs cannot tahan
Rest a while, remember to lookout for famous coconut ice cream stall & Mango Tango at section 3 (if didnt eat on day 1)
Late afternoon: go to Terminal 21
Dinner at Terminal 21
After dinner, walk around the mall again, take photos
** Look for massage places, if any
Back to hotel & rest

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3rd Day
Morning: Breakfast at hotel
Suggested places to visit for half day: Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho), Wat Arun, Grand Palace, Emerald Buddha Temple, National Museum
(can you recommend which place to go first follow by another – for smoother flow?)
Lunch: probably take lunch in between the visits - Recommendation please?
Dinner: T&K Seafood at Chinatown
Then, walk around China Town. Any nice places to walk around?
If time permits, look for foot massage
Back to hotel

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Day 4
Wake up VERY early in the morning: Breakfast at hotel
Day trip to Ayutthaya
Take MRT train to Bangkok Centre for Hua Lamphong Railway Station.  Train leaves from almost every hour and tickets can be purchase on the spot at the railway station.  Duration to the destination is 1 hour 45 minutes ride.  3rd class seats and that only cost 15 baht.
Search for bicycle rental or explore by foot. There are a couple of sites to visit:
 Wat Mahathat (buddha head in a tree - 50 baht admission fee )
 Wat Chaiwatthanaram
 Wat Ratchaburana (50 baht admission fee)
 Wat Phra Si Sanphet (50 baht admission fee)
 Wat Lokayasutha (reclining Buddha)
 Lunch at Ayutthaya
 Back to Bangkok in late afternoon
 Go to Platinum Mall for 1st round shopping
 Dinner at nearby areas (any recommendation for nice & reasonably priced local food? I'm also thinkin of MOS burger, hehe)
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Day 5
Breakfast at hotel
Go to Pratunam Market, Platinum Mall shopping
Lunch (any recommendation?)
Go to Big C supermarket buy snacks (can you tell me how to go to the nearest Big C?)
Rest of the afternoon + evening = free and easy (any recommendation where to go & explore BKK at night? I'm not into clubs, pubs, etc)

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Day 6
Breakfast at hotel
Explore BKK before check out at 12pm and cab to airport (any place that can recommend me go just few hours before noon?)
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there is one massage place at terminal 21, lets relax.. quite nice..
I suggest u to take tuk tuk in Ayutthaya.. book whole day.. i think 50 bucks or 100 bucks half a day.. unless u r going to stay there.. bicycle.. too waste of time.. btw i went there b4.. so i know abit.. =)
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Reached don muang at 1.30pm. Found a free shuttle bus to suvarnabhumi. So we jumped in, reached airport 45 min later & took ARL to city.
A little time consuming to travel 45 min to another airport but I'm not in a hurry & want to enjoy d view.
Now eating samurai burger & corn pie in McThai. Yummy!

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QUOTE(sugarbaby @ Oct 20 2012, 07:17 PM)
Reached don muang at 1.30pm. Found a free shuttle bus to suvarnabhumi. So we jumped in, reached airport 45 min later & took ARL to city.
A little time consuming to travel 45 min to another airport but I'm not in a hurry & want to enjoy d view.
Now eating samurai burger & corn pie in McThai. Yummy!
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nice try their Japanese buffet nice n cheap
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Hi All,

What's the est budget got to allocate to go Bangkok for 7 days?

flight tic, 5 star hotel and etc....
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nice try their Japanese buffet nice n cheap
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QUOTE(john_makaay @ Oct 20 2012, 09:51 PM)
Hi All,

What's the est budget got to allocate to go Bangkok for 7 days?

flight tic, 5 star hotel and etc....
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Too general to answer yours.
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Ya, planning to try Shabushi smile.gif
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AKA also not bad.
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First time going to BKK with family of mine, total 7 of us for 5 days trip. Would like to stay nearby Pratunam Market or Platinum Mall. Budget ~ RM100 to RM150 only. Any recommended hotel?
Wondering where can hire a one day tour driver to bring us around. Can anyone advise me on this? hmm.gif
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Just came back from JJ. So hot & crowdedman! Tried the coconut ice cream, fresh orange juice & local Thai dishes. Nice! Later going to terminal 21 smile.gif
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QUOTE(cy97 @ Oct 21 2012, 12:01 AM)
AKA also not bad.
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AKA is Japanese buffet with both grill n steamboat . I had it at Central Pinklao.
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The best hotel to stay in Bangkok is the SUPER DUPER central location.

Centara Grand Bangkok

Confirm no regrets!
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too bad...no rooms available at the end of Dec. I'll try that hotel the next time I go to bkk. looks good.

QUOTE(cy97 @ Oct 22 2012, 06:37 AM)
AKA is Japanese buffet with both grill n steamboat . I had it at Central Pinklao.
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ic...thanks...will go check it out the next time I am in bkk.
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QUOTE(angelinasoul @ Oct 22 2012, 03:16 AM)
The best hotel to stay in Bangkok is the SUPER DUPER central location.

Centara Grand Bangkok

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haha, KIV next trip
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I've gone crazy shopping at naraya. So cheap & nice quality! Bought 10 bags smile.gif
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I've gone crazy shopping at naraya. So cheap & nice quality! Bought 10 bags smile.gif
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naraya is indeed super cheap

for my trip, 2 of the ladies bought at least 20 each of them lol (of coz include those small size one).

however, some of them are as presents la..haha
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Good source for souvenirs. Got all sorts of stuff, laptop bags, coin bag, even kitchen stuff rofl....
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QUOTE(rimmel @ Oct 21 2012, 03:47 PM)
First time going to BKK with family of mine, total 7 of us for 5 days trip. Would like to stay nearby Pratunam Market or Platinum Mall. Budget ~ RM100 to RM150 only. Any recommended hotel?
Wondering where can hire a one day tour driver to bring us around. Can anyone advise me on this? hmm.gif
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Try Blutique Hotel in Pratunam Market, all street food just outside hotel, a min walk to Baiyoke Sky. Also walking distance to Platinum. It's a fairly new hotel, I stayed there for 4 night this July. Hotel staffs very friendly and helpful.
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The floating market, how it works 1? The seller sitting in sampan and u also sit in sampan? The sampan rarely overturns right?
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QUOTE(Celestee @ Oct 23 2012, 08:42 AM)
Try Blutique Hotel in Pratunam Market, all street food just outside hotel, a min walk to Baiyoke Sky. Also walking distance to Platinum. It's a fairly new hotel, I stayed there for 4 night this July. Hotel staffs very friendly and helpful.
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How much is it?
should I buy those from Groupons or book from Agoda better?
planning to go on this April (still long to go) 4D3N
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We are 5 in a group on the plan to go Bangkok Pataya this 6 November 2012 for 6 days 5 night. I am looking for 1 person male to join our group. Must be friendly. Price RM1253 per person. Please PM me if ok
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