tytaniumism - I didn't really walk into Nana area la, LOL..just walked along the Sukhamvit road nearby Ploenchit and Chidlom when I got nothing better to do that night. 10pm...that's late. I usually reach serviced apartment around 7++pm

I'll stay until next wednesday (hopefully no delay), and I would like to visit
- Siam Area (MBK, Siam Square, Siam Paragon etc)
- Erawan Shrine
- Chatuchak weekend market
- Nana area (this time for real!) and maybe all the popular "Soi" nearby there
- Gonna jog in Lumpini park
- Floating market (follow tour maybe)

Too many places to visit, too little personal time

This post has been edited by samurai1337: Dec 19 2006, 01:28 PM

Wat Arun, Bangkok











bkk was fun but hectic.
4 days wont be enuf if ure planning to go to dreamworld and safariworld.
will upload more pics later or can check my fp : MY FOTOPAGE

Hi there,

the floating market is called damnoen saduak. Go early in the morning before the crowds, or else, you will be caught in a sampan jam.

Places to see :
- grand palace, wat pho & wat arun
- golden mount temple - i have not been to this one, maybe next trip
- dhammakaya cetiya - also havent been to this one
- khao san road - go for the food and feel of backpackers area
- if you do miss chatuchak, which is only open on sat & sun, you can go to suan lam night market, which is more organise and not as crowded as chatuchak
- if you have time, go to ayuthaya, it's unesco world heritage site
- go to chinatown
- you can even go to kanchanaburi, where you can visit bridge over river kwai and erawan fall, but it's a bit distance from bangkok

if i can remember anyplace, will let you know.

Going back KL tomorrow getting a little bit bored after so many days here.

The weather is quite cool here especially early in the morning and also evening/night.

Places I've been in Bangkok
- Suan Lum night bazaar (Been there twice, nice place and more comfortable than Chatuchak)
- Shopping area around Central Chidlom & Erawan (Just a quick walk)
- Erawan Shrine (Nothing much, just a shrine but with some interesting story behind)
- Lumpini park (went there for jogging, big park)
- Chatuchak weekend market (Didn't buy anything there... just had a walk coz really too crowded and packed)
- Shopping area around Siam (Siam Square, Siam Center, Siam Paragon - went to Ocean World...damn expensive!!!!)
- MBK Plaza (reacable via BTS - National Stadium)
- Nightlife area around Sukhimvit - Nana, Asok etc...
- Fortune Town (went to IT mall), reachable via MRT - Phra Ram 9
- Had dinner with sales manager somewhere at Rachada road

Wanted to go Grand Palace actually, but missed it. Overall a nice trip although it can be a bit lonely since I'm alone here Spent a lot of money buying things too!

This post has been edited by samurai1337: Dec 27 2006, 01:31 PM

For anyone who went to Bangkok, did you find it a safe and livable place?

well, i've been living there my whole life, i consider a very livable place, everything is convenient and reachable using the BTS and MRT trains. very easy place to get around. food is undoubtedly great, ppl are friendly. problems are its pretty damn congested most of the day, so driving is a hassle. though i have to say its been getting better these past years, new governor is a hard worker. regarding crime, you read about it in the news, but i've never seen anything violent happening to anyone i know in 20 years. mostly pick-pockets in crowded places. i've never heard of these 'snatch thefts' like i do here though. other than that its the usual rape/murder cases. but in general? everyone seems to feel safe roaming the streets of bkk, night or day, simply because its a city that never sleeps !

as for the bombings last night, i doubt it'll happen again. they were all planned to coincide with new years, to discredit someone regardless of who. most my friends are still going next month though, they dont seem to care. it is however up to the individual person. some are more daring and adventurous than others

I have do agree 100% with him. In fact, I personally feel safer in Bangkok than in KL, after being here for 3 years.

News of the bombings did come to a shock, and everyone strongly condemns the culprit(s) who did it. Although the impact on the tourism industry isn't harsh, should the bombings continue on like this, things will not look good for long.

Hope the authorities can close this case as soon as possible. Mom's getting worried for no reason now, even when I tell her I'm literally locked in my own apartment. Speaking of which, one of the explosions occurred at Klong Toei market, which is pretty near to my condominium... sweet! Of course, I was in Ram Intra last night attending a house party when the news broke.

one thing i've experienced in bangkok. we lost our ways at night and walked towards this women who was apparently waiting for a bus. we asked her how to go back to our hotel. she asked if we have a map..but then she still didn't know the way. in the end, she rang up two people to ask for the way back to our hotels. very kind, very helpful. i doubt malaysians would do that xD

Hey guys. Does the bombing happens anywhere near pratunam or chatucak area? Because im going the 25th. Pretty scared tho

One of the New Year's Eve bombings happened at Victory Monument, which is probably the nearest to Pratunam area.

In most places around town, garbage bins have been removed for fear of bombs. Generally though, the atmosphere remains calm, despite numerous bomb hoax and panic scares around.

Rumors are going around that a second coup might take place, but then again, in such situations, anything goes.

I personally think nothing drastic will happen, and you shouldn't feel aggravated by what happened in New Year's Eve. Though so, always stay alert and avoid suspicious looking areas.

Seriously, I think the bombing case is somewhat exaggerated by the media and foreigners

I've asked some of my colleagues, customers in Bangkok all said the situation is not as severe as some people might be thinking. The attacks are rather small scale although it covered many areas.

The paranoid around is understandable, but come to think of it, we in Malaysia aren't living in a 100% safe place too...the most important thing is, like sunbeams said, stay alert and if things really happened, it's unavoidable.

for ppl that have been there lately, where do u guys stay? which area? mind to provide the name of hotel and cost per night? thanks!
will be there in cny, but still havent book for hotel yet, prefer area = sukhumvit

When you refer to Sukhumvit, it's actually the name of a road, which stretches very long from Siam city center all the way to Ekkamai / On Nut area.

You can sub-divide Sukhumvit into three main parts:

Upper Sukhumvit

From Sukhumvit Soi 1 - Soi 15 (Soi means 'street' or 'lorong'). Closest to the Siam center vicinity, which is the heart of Bangkok city

Middle Sukhumvit

From Sukhumvit Soi 16 - Soi 30. Slightly further from city center but not too far off.

Lower Sukhumvit

The far end of Sukhumvit Rd, which is pretty far from Siam area


Nonetheless, the BTS Skytrain (LRT) actually runs in parallel with the Sukhumvit Road, providing you with easy access to most areas in Bangkok. Also, with the new underground MRT, coverage spans even further.

What is your preferred budget for the hotel cost per night?

i've been here since last Wed Jan 3rd and it is business as usual for most Thais. there are of course increase security at the malls now and there is a cursory check on your backpack at the entrance. the bombs were quite frankly, designed to distract rather than to destroy.

hi sunbeam, i prefer the upper sukhumvit area...budget, around rm100 pernight n below

Here's a quick map of the Upper Sukhumvit area:



Note: Map above courtesy of http://www.maps-thailand.com/bangkok-hotel...r-sukhumvit.php

Accommodations that probably fall around your budget will be:

Very Near the Nana BTS Skytrain

- Majestic Suites (Soi 4, Nana Tai) http://www.majesticsuites.com/
- Nana (Soi 4, Nana Tai)


Walking Distance from either Nana / Asoke BTS Skytrain

- City Lodge (Soi 11)
- Swiss Park (Soi 13) http://www.bangkok.com/swiss-park-hotel/
- The Ambassador (Soi 13) http://www.amtel.co.th/bkkroyal/index.html

hihi!!! I was at bkk during the boombing time..after the boombing thing is seems like nothing have happen.. everything still running smooth..i went for clubbing the very next day and of course the security there is tighther but the clubs is very happening..still got a lot of ppl hanging out..hehe..overall i think is safe...

wk-wong - i think you can try this budget hotel http://www.ahawebcreation.com/portfolio/Te...rsinn/accom.htm
i stayed there for 6 nights too...the price is around RM90 for standard room and RM120 for deluxe room for 1 night .. The room are nice and clean except for the lif is pretty small...but the location of this hotel is at pratunam is not at suhkumit..hope this will help you .....

Silom/Siam Area - For Nightligt and plenty shopping mall near MBK, Siam square etc

Any one here noe abt trinity hotel in silom.......

Trinity has an interesting location. It is not as convenient as the hotel would make it out to be. Located just behind the Bangkok Bank building along Silom Road, the nearest BTS station is Sala Daeng which is probably 15-20 mins BRISK walk away. But you are only a minute away from a busy street market that opens during lunch time on weekdays but it has mainly stalls for womens clothes and accessories.