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cynnz
post Aug 27 2012, 07:51 PM

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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!!!

Added on August 27, 2012, 11:32 pm
QUOTE(RedSiglap56 @ Jul 16 2012, 10:01 PM)
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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How far is First House to Platinum Mall? Walking distance ya?




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post Sep 12 2012, 05:56 PM

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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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post Sep 17 2012, 04:22 PM

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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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post Sep 17 2012, 06:21 PM

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QUOTE(Kitharafender @ Sep 17 2012, 05:14 PM)
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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post Sep 17 2012, 09:50 PM

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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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post Sep 17 2012, 10:04 PM

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QUOTE(shetty @ Sep 17 2012, 10:02 PM)
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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post Sep 17 2012, 11:27 PM

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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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post Sep 17 2012, 11:46 PM

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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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post Sep 17 2012, 11:52 PM

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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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post Sep 18 2012, 12:16 AM

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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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post Sep 18 2012, 05:37 PM

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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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post Sep 18 2012, 07:32 PM

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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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post Sep 18 2012, 11:45 PM

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QUOTE(mugenz @ Sep 18 2012, 10:40 PM)
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

Added on September 18, 2012, 11:46 pm
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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post Sep 18 2012, 11:59 PM

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QUOTE(mugenz @ Sep 18 2012, 11:56 PM)
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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post Sep 19 2012, 12:16 AM

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QUOTE(mugenz @ Sep 19 2012, 12:04 AM)
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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post Sep 19 2012, 05:07 PM

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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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post Sep 20 2012, 01:43 PM

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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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post Sep 20 2012, 02:05 PM

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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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post Sep 20 2012, 05:46 PM

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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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post Sep 20 2012, 08:15 PM

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QUOTE(sugarbaby @ Sep 20 2012, 07:29 PM)
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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