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atah	Mar 2 2013, 09:49 PM Return to original view \| Post #1
On my way Senior Member 633 posts Joined: Jan 2003 From: Somewhere on a planet called EARTH	» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « QUOTE(hellokitty82 @ Mar 1 2013, 12:25 PM) Hi all, im going to BKK on 14-16 march and will be landing at DMK airport. I have rough itinery in my mind already and would welcome any suggestion from everybody. Im going with 5 ladies including myself. First day 9am - touch down DMK airport and take taxi to Budacco Hotel, drop off luggage. shopping day around pratunam area, platinum mall and such. my question is...we are 5 in a group...do they have mpv to fit 5 of us? or do we need to take two separate taxis? how about the taxi charges...about how much from DMK airport to Pratunam area, so that im not being con later. hehehe.. im aware that toll fees to be pay by us after reading from the thread here. at night, planning to go Chinatown for dinner. is chinatown accessible by lrt or need to take taxi? any good restaurant or food must try at Chinatown? Second day 6am + - planning to go floating market as i floating market is quite far from BKK. so gotta depart early. will get hotel ppl to arrange for us. then coming back pratunam area and going to visit Grand Palace. Grand Palace - open everyday right? my second day will be on Friday. What other place can we visit nearby Grand Palace? Again, the question is, Grand Palace is only accessible using taxi? around how much the charges? advise to use meter taxi, i presume? as for dinner, heard that Son Bon seafood is nice. probably will look for this. any comment on this? Third day - saturday our flight back to KL is 4.20pm. we wish to go to Chatuchak market. Is it possible? What time Chatuchak market opens? My only worry is i afraid we are too rushing. Any centre for us to keep our luggage at Chatuchak area?? or else, we have to keep our luggage in hotel, and come back to hotel, and take taxi to DMK airport. How bad is the traffic at around 2pm? Appreciate any feedback or comments or suggestions on my above itinery. Thank you! Our flight schedule is the same as yours but we will arrive on Saturday. Here's our plan, comments and advices are welcome: Day 1: Saturday 9am: ETA DMK 10am: Drop off luggage at hotel (we booked Tune Asoke, which need to pay for luggage storage. Any suggestions on places to keep luggages for free?) 10am - 1pm: BTS to Siam, shop around that area (Central World, Platinum, etc.) 1pm - 2pm: Lunch at Siam Paragon foodcourt 2pm - 3pm: Check-in hotel, have a nap and shower 3pm to 7pm: Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Arun, river cruise 7pm: Saphan Phut night market, dinner Day 2: Sunday 8am: Depart to Chatuchak market 12pm: Lunch around Chatuchak market (any recommendations?) 2pm: Back to hotel, shower and rest 4pm: Chinatown, Sampeng market 7pm: Dinner in Chinatown (any recommendations?) 9pm: Massage at Health Land Asoke Day 3: Monday 9am: Khao San Road shopping 12pm: Lunch around that area (any recommendations?) 1pm: Depart back to hotel, shower and check-out 2pm: Depart to DMK This post has been edited by atah: Mar 2 2013, 09:50 PM
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atah	Mar 3 2013, 10:41 AM Return to original view \| Post #2
On my way Senior Member 633 posts Joined: Jan 2003 From: Somewhere on a planet called EARTH	QUOTE(weim76 @ Mar 3 2013, 01:06 AM) While in Chatuchak market, do stop by at Or Tor Kor market or Farmers' Market. It's just across the road from Chatuchak Market and accessible from the Kamphaeng Phet MRT station exit 3. It's the place the locals go to for their fresh produce. There is also a nice selection of local food and seafood at the market's food court. You may have your lunch there if something catches your fancy. Thanks for the recommendation. Will consider this
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atah	Mar 6 2013, 10:22 AM Return to original view \| Post #3
On my way Senior Member 633 posts Joined: Jan 2003 From: Somewhere on a planet called EARTH	QUOTE(nostalgic @ Mar 5 2013, 11:19 AM) what is the best phone network for data & call for 1week? From the previous posts, there are a few: AIS, True, DTCc, etc. I think just grab whatever you can get from the airport, so that no need to waste time searching for it in town.
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atah	Mar 6 2013, 10:47 AM Return to original view \| Post #4
On my way Senior Member 633 posts Joined: Jan 2003 From: Somewhere on a planet called EARTH	QUOTE(nostalgic @ Mar 6 2013, 10:41 AM) thanks for info airport buy before by Dtac and not satisfied with the data plan coz wan told is unlimited for a week but after few days the data plan inform that finish I see, then maybe it's not the best plan for 1 week's usage. BTW, I have a question here. Since we will be arriving on Saturday morning 9am at DMK, and the hotel check-in is at 2pm, rather than going to town to leave the luggage, would it be possible that we go directly to Chatuchak first, since it's very nearby to DMK? But with the condition that we can get a place to park our luggage at the MRT or BTS station there. Anybody know about this? Thanks
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atah	Mar 7 2013, 11:22 AM Return to original view \| Post #5
On my way Senior Member 633 posts Joined: Jan 2003 From: Somewhere on a planet called EARTH	QUOTE(nostalgic @ Mar 6 2013, 10:54 AM) when you will be there??? i advise put luggage at hotel first then only go jj market In a couple of weeks Ya, I think I will just leave it at the hotel first. QUOTE(chw @ Mar 7 2013, 12:12 AM) Can anyone here please list out the current active night market as i heard most of them had been closing down like suam lum night market. Thanks in advance! Saphan Phut night market? Take the river boat and get off at Memorial Bridge pier.
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atah	Mar 8 2013, 11:25 AM Return to original view \| Post #6
On my way Senior Member 633 posts Joined: Jan 2003 From: Somewhere on a planet called EARTH	QUOTE(Frenly @ Mar 8 2013, 10:39 AM) sorry guys, i will be going to this year bangkok motorshow 2013, and it;s held at IMPACT Exhibition Center in Muang Thong Thani Any BTS station nearby? Google is still your best friend to get the info http://www.impact.co.th/index.php/visitor/direction/en No BTS though, but there's direct shuttle bus service from Mo Chit BTS station as per the website.
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atah	Mar 21 2013, 09:51 PM Return to original view \| Post #7
On my way Senior Member 633 posts Joined: Jan 2003 From: Somewhere on a planet called EARTH	QUOTE(mariobro @ Mar 21 2013, 09:30 PM) Wow checked today Local Thai- MY exchange rate... sky rocketed soooo high than 3 month ago. Anybody got latest update on x-change rate in bkk ? From my experience Bangkok have a better rate than local. Withdrawn 5000 bath from an ATM in Bangkok recently as I ran out of cash and Maybank charged me RM536. After deducting the RM10 processing fee, the exchange rate turns out to be 10.52, and with the RM10 fee the rate is 10.72. The MidValley exchanger rate on that day is 10.6. Since the processing fee is fixed, the more you withdraw, the rate will be better. If you intend to exchange more than RM1000, then ATM might be your better choice as you no need to travel far to MidValley to get the good rate. But beware, please only withdraw from international banks' ATM as local Thai banks will charge you extra 150 bath for their processing fee. I used Aeon ATM, which is widely available e.g in Big C, Terminal 21, etc. I will share more tips in BKK when I have more time later. This post has been edited by atah: Mar 21 2013, 09:59 PM
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atah	Mar 23 2013, 10:56 AM Return to original view \| Post #8
On my way Senior Member 633 posts Joined: Jan 2003 From: Somewhere on a planet called EARTH	» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « QUOTE(atah @ Mar 21 2013, 09:51 PM) Withdrawn 5000 bath from an ATM in Bangkok recently as I ran out of cash and Maybank charged me RM536. After deducting the RM10 processing fee, the exchange rate turns out to be 10.52, and with the RM10 fee the rate is 10.72. The MidValley exchanger rate on that day is 10.6. Since the processing fee is fixed, the more you withdraw, the rate will be better. If you intend to exchange more than RM1000, then ATM might be your better choice as you no need to travel far to MidValley to get the good rate. But beware, please only withdraw from international banks' ATM as local Thai banks will charge you extra 150 bath for their processing fee. I used Aeon ATM, which is widely available e.g in Big C, Terminal 21, etc. I will share more tips in BKK when I have more time later. More tips here: If you are flying with AA, you will land at DMK airport. I strongly recommend to take the public taxi to the city as the rate is cheap. This is what you do when arriving: 1) Collect your luggage and exit the custom check. 2) You will see some taxi counters at the arrival hall, and the staff will ask you if you want a taxi. Just ignore them. 3) Walk straight to the exit door, and you will see this: 4) You will also see some other opt of transport to the city, but recommended to take the public taxi as it's cheap and convenient. 5) Exit the door and you will see more signs, it's impossible to get lost 6) Here's the taxi counter, and the queue: 7) Once you reach the counter, just tell the attendant the location that you wanted to go, and he/she will pass you a receipt. No need to pay anything at this counter. The taxi driver will then bring you to his taxi. 8) Check that the meter is switched on and reset: 9) The driver might ask you if you wanna to take the express-way (toll) or not. I think it's worth to take the toll one. 10) Then sit back and enjoy. 11) Our journey to Tune Hotel Asoke took only around 30 minutes and the fare, including the 50 bath surcharge and the 45 batch toll, is only 280 bath Will share more in my next post
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atah	Mar 24 2013, 01:23 PM Return to original view \| Post #9
On my way Senior Member 633 posts Joined: Jan 2003 From: Somewhere on a planet called EARTH	QUOTE(KeSToN @ Mar 23 2013, 08:15 PM) Taxi from DMK to mochit station cost 100-150baht Then another 40baht on sky train from mochit to national stadium station to get into Siam Yup, this is another method but sometimes the Mochit station is so crowded with the visitors to Chatuchak and it will not be convenient if you have big luggages. Also if you have 2 people or more in your group, consider the taxi to Mochit + BTS/MRT + walking with big luggages, it is still better to take the taxi directly to the city center. If you have 2 people, it will cost you around RM10 extra, and it will be cheaper if you have 3 or 4 people in your group
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