thank you all, you guys have been so helpful.. god knows if my itinerary makes sense.... where can i squeeze in the Chao Praya river taxi ride?

(Main Areas)

Thu
03-01-08
Arrive BKK at noon
Grand Palace (PM)

Fri
04-01-08
Floating Market (Danuek Saduak)

Sat
05-01-08
Chatuchak
MBK, Siam Paragon, Siam City

Sun
06-01-08
Chinatown (AM)
Leave BKK at noon

Go on sat morning then shopping..

Should i try this or Asia hotel? Location wise, which will be more accessible?

Here is my suggested additional itinery in blue:

you rock stimix... thks so much...

not sure bout asia hotel, never stay there,
and also, regarding this business inn, there's and old and new one, the old once cost around 800 baht, the new one is like around 1500 baht

Actually, Asia Hotel is the best located Hotel in Bangkok as it's integrated into the Skytrain route..walk out from lobby and that's Skytrain... ..I din stay there too but read lotsa of nice review on this centrally located hotel at virtual tourist

wow, it can be nego??? really dunno bout it, that time just bayar sajer...

and the funny thing is, they will take your photo when u r in the boat, when your finish your shopping, they'll sell to you...dont remember how much...around 100-150 baht i think...haha!

Haha what to do ..really pissed off at that time...sumore that guy told me that's special price. If stopped by the authority, tell them I'm paying 1500bath not 900bath!! Chiss...mana ada Polis in middle of canal!! Yes the photo taking is common everywhere..even in Malaysia too...just like the Genting Snow world ..

Guys, any good and recommended hotels in BKK which has rate lower than 1000 baht and near to BTS skytrain? Thanks.

answer below:-

If you only want to sleep at night and the hotel facilities is NOT important the check out :

www.kritthaimansion.com

the hotel is just beside "Stadium" station on the skytrain route. Opposite MBK !!!

Along the side road"SOI" there are lots of other hostel with room for double beds. A bit small but clean and comfortable. Suggest you walk along to find one you are comfortable with. Price about Bath 500 to 800 per room/night.

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Bro . Stimix is a season travller to BKK . His suggestion for the earlier trip iternary is best for short trip to BKK. Lots to do if you want
to see BKK and its surrounding.

Heard of River Kwai at Khanchanapuri, Elephants walk along the river, Raft ride along the river, Dinning along river Kwai ??

Or visit the Wat which is similar to AngKor wat but near KORAT ??

Visit the dinasour grave yard near Udon Ratashima ??

But to have a sense of the local life style, Check out their beer at 40% of what we pay here. About RM3.50 per bottle ( 500ml) !! Their pork leg , thai salad, beef ball noodles, etc at their local foos centre . Usually there is one at most TESCO or Big C hyper market. Then enjoy a good cup of coffee at their local " Black Canyon Coffee" outlets.

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Have a good and enjoyable trip.

anyone experienced to Kanchanaburi before..may advice any great places?so far as i know, there is a tiger temple, erawan waterfall, death bridge, museums, hellfire pass...and i noticed there is a temple which integrated with a dragon body....what is it called??and where to get the elephane ride??i heard there're tour packages at khao san area,how much roughly for 2 days 1 night trip?? if it's too expensive..i will try to get there by myself and play on my own
and anyone know how much for a tour guide to ayuthaya from bangkok for 1 day trip?

tiger show at bkk better or pattaya one? hehe...

of course the one in pattaya! ask your guide about it...and u can also feed tiger cubs with milk, watching elephant playing football, painting, etc etc
hope u enjoy your trip!

I think he meant Thai Girls show... ..never seen any in Bangkok but twice in Phuket... ..nothing much just a couple ML on the stage... but b4 that u will be treated to nxdx ago-go & circus performance using certain body organs & etc..

This post has been edited by stimix: Dec 20 2007, 12:53 PM

Guys and girls... need your help..

I will be going to Bangkok soon for 6days 5nights. I hv 4 full days. What are the places recommended to go or worth going? I'm planning to go floating market, Ayuttha, Royal Palace. I guess I will not be bored since there are so many places to visit. Is the Tiger Temple near to Bangkok? Thanks.

Here's mine !

Erawan Shrine : http://www.benghan.com/2007/11/11/erawan-s...-hyatt-bangkok/

Wat Arun : http://www.benghan.com/2007/11/10/wat-arun-bangkok-thailand/

Wat Po : http://www.benghan.com/2007/11/08/wat-po-bangkok-thailand/

Wat Phra Kaew : http://www.benghan.com/2007/11/06/wat-phra...ngkok-thailand/

Central City : http://www.benghan.com/2007/11/03/central-...bangna-bangkok/

These are only part of it. 7D6N is too much for Bangkok. 5D4N just nice.

people, im actually a frequent flyer to bkk and i would like to know if MAS actually allows digital ticket. Like Airasia. Right now, i usually have to travel a distance to collect my ticket. Any idea if Thai airways have it too? thanks.

Hey Stimix, thks for your help so far... need some further opinions tho.

Now that i will be extending one more night of stay (i.e, leave BKK on the 7th Jan - Mon) and will be staying at asia hotel on the additional night, any items that i can add to the itinerary?

Thu
03-01-08
Arrive BKK at noon
Grand Palace (PM)
Wat Phra Keow (at the back of Grand palace...Enter free by using back entrance hiding from the ticket booth)..Actually u can use the same methods on other temples as well!!

Fri
04-01-08
Floating Market (Danuek Saduak) (Go Early at 7am & return at Noon ..1/2 day only)
Pratunam Cloths & shirts market near Baiyoke Sky hotel - Cheap massage here as low as 120bath/hr!
Nite - Suang Lum Nite bazaar (Dun miss this gigantic nite bazaar)

Sat
05-01-08
Chatuchak (Morning
River taxi ride -noon, Wat Arun (Part of river taxi itinery)

Sun
06-01-08
Chinatown (AM)
--> Transfer Hotel to Asia Hotel
MBK, Siam Paragon, Siam City

Mon
07-01-08
For any re-visits my gf might be interested... i.e, MBK, Siam Paragon, Siam City
Leave BKK in the evening