Travel Bangkok, Interesting places?
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 Oct 9 2008, 01:24 PM
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7th Oct, Last round of shopping before shooting back to KLIA at 2pm. - visited Siam Paragon  - Arranged a taxi from reno hotel to Sue-wanna-Poom airport at 500B - reached airport at ard 2:30 pm flight leaves at 5pm  - had one of the best ice chocolate drink i ever tasted in BKK airport !  -reached Penang at ard 12 midnight. should there be any questions, feel free to give me a buzz via PM. |
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Oct 9 2008, 01:53 PM
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wow interesting review
 okay so the Suvarnabhumi Airport is pronounced as "Sue-wanna-Poom"  that gal in the last photo is your mistress ya? hehe. |
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Oct 9 2008, 06:44 PM
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QUOTE(PrinceCaspien @ Oct 8 2008, 08:22 AM) are you in bangkok or you in malaysia? U misunderstanding my msg...walk myself around MBK and national monument yesterday and it is as calm as ever but lots of people shopping........ There is even a open concert at Siam Paragon yesterday evening........what protest you talking about....i never see also.....  don't believe in news and bangkok is very very big, if got protest also it will not reach shopping paradise area. Remember thai people are very friendly.......more than malaysia (sadly true), and they will not hurt tourist although they might con their money... 1 thing, protest is a norm in bangkok........no problem 1. Today going Panthip Plaza........., found out that Brother printer here are more expensive than in Malaysia.........  I been to BKK many times...my wife stay in BKK. I just merely said that this time around, the protest is more serious than the last 1. I know BKK is very big, it is much bigger than KL....protest this time not just around Gov. house. It spread to Parliment and several Polis HQ in the city. Comparing this time and previous 1..More violent and more casualties. This is just to warn those who wan to travel be extra careful. Even my wife is more worry than last time..  exkay, did u manage to try somboon seafood? even my wife ( she is local thais) also said superb  This post has been edited by mikelanding: Oct 9 2008, 06:49 PM |
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Oct 9 2008, 10:26 PM
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Nancy Chandler's Map get from thail or malaysia?
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Oct 9 2008, 11:53 PM
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QUOTE(mikelanding @ Oct 9 2008, 06:44 PM) exkay, nope... maybe next time.. but gf isn't a fan of seafood... ( allergic ) did u manage to try somboon seafood? even my wife ( she is local thais) also said superb QUOTE(yewlin @ Oct 9 2008, 10:26 PM) Nancy Chandler's Map get from thail or malaysia? it's easier to get in thai than in malaysia ( just like if you're trying to get a map for malaysia in london... hahah ) most book stall should have it, or at least heard about it. u can try looking for it in the airport too. I found mine in khao san road. locals call it, "nancy map" hahah u can check out www.nancychandler.net for more info. |
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Oct 10 2008, 12:23 PM
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ahem, how come there isn't much discussion on BKK's red light district
 according to friend's experience, the so-called "Tiger Show" is pretty boring, entry fees are around Bath1,000 for 2 person (inclusive of 2 sucky drinks), the LIVE show is nothing special, maybe is something different, eye-opener lor since it is prohibited in Malaysia. i think, i shall exclude that from our BKK itinerary ohyah, we wanna experience their night life, clubbings and pretty "gals" (can touch boobs ka? kekekek) p/s: blinky, your BKK reviews are useful for me to plan my itinerary~! This post has been edited by panasonic88: Oct 10 2008, 12:24 PM |
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Oct 10 2008, 12:44 PM
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QUOTE(feralee @ Oct 10 2008, 01:09 AM) exkay - nice at jade buddha jade buddha is in the grounds of the grand palace, west of bangkok. ard 2km away from khao san road. wanna bring together with mom when go there another 2 weeks where is it located? QUOTE(lesliethev @ Oct 10 2008, 11:39 AM) exkay: wow nice shots.. thanks. glad u liked them...miss Bangkok so much.. has only been there once. it's a heaven cheap stuffs, nice places, friendly thai, etc... |
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Oct 10 2008, 01:26 PM
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QUOTE(panasonic88 @ Oct 10 2008, 12:23 PM) ahem, how come there isn't much discussion on BKK's red light district You can try Spicy near MBK area(300baht entrance including 1 drink), generally any taxi driver should know.....it's a club where you can pick up girls(freelancers)....according to friend's experience, the so-called "Tiger Show" is pretty boring, entry fees are around Bath1,000 for 2 person (inclusive of 2 sucky drinks), the LIVE show is nothing special, maybe is something different, eye-opener lor since it is prohibited in Malaysia. i think, i shall exclude that from our BKK itinerary ohyah, we wanna experience their night life, clubbings and pretty "gals" (can touch boobs ka? kekekek) p/s: blinky, your BKK reviews are useful for me to plan my itinerary~! saw 3 russians last night there...be there only around 1am cause if you go early it will be empty.....This post has been edited by PrinceCaspien: Oct 10 2008, 01:27 PM |
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Oct 11 2008, 03:12 PM
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I'm so looking forward to go clothes shopping in Bangkok. I've been hearing so much about the T-shirts there. Not those cheesy slogans or brands or funny t-shirts but artsy ones with great illustrations. I think my friend said he bought in Chatuchak but I'm not sure. I've never been to Bangkok so anyone knows beside Chatuchak Market, where else I can buy those cool T-shirts and cheap too?
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Oct 11 2008, 06:17 PM
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well, u can find dozens in chatuchak, some in khaosan road, more in Siam Square, some in MBK, some in Suan Lum Night Bazaar.
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Oct 12 2008, 01:20 PM
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damn, lost my handphone in Route 66 yesterday night, what an unlucky night.....but it's a happening club to go to anyway, 3 sections in a club, live band/disco section, techno section and r&B songs section...
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Oct 13 2008, 09:28 AM
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QUOTE(PrinceCaspien @ Oct 12 2008, 01:20 PM) damn, lost my handphone in Route 66 yesterday night, what an unlucky night.....but it's a happening club to go to anyway, 3 sections in a club, live band/disco section, techno section and r&B songs section... ouch...Added on October 13, 2008, 10:27 ammy itenary 23(thursday) reach around 11pm take taxi at gate 10 reach hotel check in n walk nearby 24(friday) grand palace(if cant then probably will go for siam ocen world) emerald buddha vinmanek museum chinatown (if cant find tour to floating market n river kwai then will replace with khao san) 25(saturday) floating market elephant ride suan lum night bizarre pat pong 26(sunday) chatuchak khao san (or chinatown) 27(monday) death railway siam centre paragon n the soi opposite it 28(tuesday) panthip platinum or sumwhere nearby catch flight depart on 4pm bkk time *still havent complete coz still plannin to add few more shoping complex to try out their food will try out somboonseafood at Surawong Branch plz comment... thx  This post has been edited by washabushi: Oct 13 2008, 04:37 PM |
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Oct 13 2008, 04:38 PM
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QUOTE(estara @ Oct 13 2008, 03:52 PM)  Thanks. Which ones are opened only on weekends?? *takes note*others all seems like shopping mall... night bizarre...erm...nite lo...should be |
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Oct 18 2008, 03:28 PM
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can anyone update me on the situation in bangkok? whats goin on the border between thai and cambodia? my flight leaves on the 25th but afraid of my safety, thanks
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Oct 18 2008, 06:41 PM
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QUOTE(shay2k @ Oct 18 2008, 03:28 PM) can anyone update me on the situation in bangkok? whats goin on the border between thai and cambodia? my flight leaves on the 25th but afraid of my safety, thanks Heading there this Tuesday. If you don't hear from me then.. well, something has happened But in all frankness, the media just makes it worst then it looks. Just like the coup, looked really serious and all, but was barely anything in actual effect in BKK. Plus, if it was really dangerous, airlines wouldn't want to ferry passengers there If you are talking about the streets, like wind mentioned earlier, just avoid the govt buildings and it should be alright. The general tourist attractions shouldn't be a problem either. This post has been edited by vermins: Oct 18 2008, 06:44 PM |
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Oct 19 2008, 03:57 PM
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http://www.bangkokpost.com/breaking_news/b...s.php?id=131512
now in tourist area edi... at central world... but how come the currency still so low ar... arrrk |
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Oct 19 2008, 04:05 PM
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That was 2 weeks ago
Still ouch though. No brainer to avoid huge crowds when sightseeing there though. |
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Oct 19 2008, 05:17 PM
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i am going in april 2009
5 day 4 night should i go pattaya as well? |
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Oct 19 2008, 05:52 PM
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QUOTE(zacevox @ Oct 19 2008, 05:17 PM) i am going in april 2009 if u think u have enough time5 day 4 night should i go pattaya as well? it is advisable to stay 1 night over there... i book my hotel to early... thats y i must give it a skip... sigh Added on October 19, 2008, 5:54 pm QUOTE(vermins @ Oct 19 2008, 04:05 PM) That was 2 weeks ago ops...Still ouch though. No brainer to avoid huge crowds when sightseeing there though. my bad... i forgot news expired everyday This post has been edited by washabushi: Oct 19 2008, 05:54 PM |
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Oct 21 2008, 11:12 AM
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QUOTE(zacevox @ Oct 19 2008, 05:17 PM) i am going in april 2009 Ooh no! If you're a shopping freak (just like me). 5d4n is just enuff for me to explore all malls in Bangkok onli. Unless u're not, den can go pattaya oso lor. Bangkok got more brands and stuff but Pattaya got lesser malls, onli street market tho 5 day 4 night should i go pattaya as well?  |
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