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This post has been edited by justanothername: Jul 13 2012, 10:38 PM

Just want to clarify. The lower the exchange rate, the better right? What's the best rate at the moment?

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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

This post has been edited by justanothername: Jul 13 2012, 10:38 PM

How much? Big muscular lady massaging?

there are alot of better places with similar prices near BTS stations

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?

The tuk-tuk guy took you to the place?

RM10.12 =THB100

it's probably the similar rate you got in BKK

Not really, you can speak to them in English but try to be as simple as possible. Use keywords instead of long sentences, especially if you're talking to an older person. It is also helpful to learn some basic Thai words. Thai people are usually shy so if someone walks up to you and speaks in fluent English, you should be suspicious. Do not tell them where you're from and if this is your first time in Thailand. These are usually, if not always, scammers. Not necessary to follow a tour. I did all the visiting by myself.

I budgeted RM800 for 6 days and 5 nights and ended up with an extra of RM120. Went by train. Long journey but fun!

Some are, some are not...

You can try U Baan Guesthouse. Rooms start from RM21. Very clean and near the BTS station. Away from all the tourist.

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.

Near the Democracy Monument?

This post has been edited by justanothername: Jul 28 2012, 05:46 PM

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

This post has been edited by justanothername: Jul 28 2012, 08:32 PM

Where did you get that rate? Looks good. I got mine previously for 10.12

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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.





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

This post has been edited by justanothername: Jul 30 2012, 09:45 PM

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

Depends on what you're looking for haha

RM700 was more than enough for me, unless if you do alot of shopping

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!

BTS Skytrain (Mochit Station) is about 3 mins away but MRT (Kamphaeng Phet) stops right INSIDE the market.

Overpriced for me...

What kind of criteria? Just a place to sleep or do you need stuff like swimming pool, etc?

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

This post has been edited by justanothername: Aug 25 2012, 03:51 AM

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

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

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

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

You're welcome! Joy is very friendly, just feel free to ask anything regarding the place

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.

This post has been edited by justanothername: Oct 1 2012, 01:49 AM

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.

I thought there is a train from Don Mueng to Bangkok town, across the highway connected by a pedestrian bridge?

Traffic jam?