Hi guys and gals,

I've not read the , other pages, yet, so please don't flame me if I made a repeated question here:

1. Is Air Asia now landing at Bangkok's new Airport. No longer Don muang izzit ?
2. To Zenix: Hi, can help describe the situation in Bangkok now ? Is it like still suspicious quiet since the military take over ? I've been out of the news world for some time, so not up to date on these matters.

Coz I plan a trip to Bangkok in end of April till May, not sure if its a good idea or not.

3. Anyone experienced Arnoma Hotel b4 ?
4. Any place good for shopping besides:

a. Central
b. Emporium
c. Paragon
d. Siam Center/ Discovery Center
e. MBK
f. Silom
g. Chatuchak
h. Suan Lum Night Bazaar

5. Shopping centers like LYP and Sim LIm(singapore) ?

Alrite, as for my experience, I've been there 3 times, 2 short trips(2D/1N, 3D/2N) and 1 long one(7D/6N). Stayed in Nai Lert Hotel(free)--2D, Holiday Inn(RM1.5K)--3D and Asia Bangkok(3K)--7D. I like Nai Lert but too far walking to BTS, Holiday Inn was very warm and friendly and far from BTS. Asia Bangkok is worst but can't complain for a 3 Star hotel. Asia Hotel is more for those who are into shopping from day till nite and use the hotel just for sleeping. Nai Lert (a.k.a. Hilton) and Holiday Inn are of coz 5 stars and quite good. Just far from BTS. Asia hotel is linked to BTS, very convenient.

As for travelling to shopping, BTS will be good enuf. For sight seeing, I don't know much, I'll leave to others to explain. I like to use the BTS to travel to all their shopping centers. Very convenient as most of them are linked with the BTS. But prepare some Ketotop for ur sore legs, or else go for a foot massage which is common in Bangkok.

Foodwise, I find its really really affordable. It's up to their living standard there. Like here when I eat sushi king, easily I spend RM35 and above. But there, ordering the similar dishes, less than RM 30.

The last time I was there was for 7D/6N and b4 Thaksin was over-thrown, to be exact, 1 year ago. Quite nice the atmosphere there. The ppl do treat us tourist like 'Datuk or Dato' but when u buy stuffs from them, of coz can't expect much discounts. The secret is, to learn up some thai language and if u can communicate with them, u can get much more further discounts, from 30-60% sometimes.

Anyway, for those with some answers to my questions above, all your help are greatly appreciated.

Thank you and warmest regards.

I heard of Patpong for its 'glamorous' night life. Similar to cowboy or Nana ? I thot I passed by Nana, looks pretty decent to me. Coz I was walking out from Nai Lert Hotel to the BTS and the BTS at Nano looks decent enough.

But I agree with johnnybravo, the ppl there r really more friendly although they still manage to make a living out of the stuffs that they sold to us. Imagine, a nicely printed T-shirt for gals, only cost RM 15. Will try to upload some pics if my gf allows. The printing is like those good quality ones and really nice too. Here, the pasar malam here really starts to sell like shopping center's price too.

What to do la, our living cost here is dam high compare to there. If it weren't for their language, I'm sure my gf would have migrated there. haha.

Hey Zenix, serious about the Turkish Bath ? I got a few friend planning to go there soon, mayb I trick them into getting themself into uncomfortable position. haha, they r kinda nerd type, so gonna b funny though.

Wow, great guide provided here. Thanks stimix

I agree with the Siam Paragon phrase. That shopping experience is better than anything from Malaysia or Singapore, even better than Vivo City. But, the downside, pricey. Prepare loads of credit cards with full credits available to shop till ur bank begs u to stop. haha

But, I appreciate the extra guides to the floating market. Is that not the normal ones that the travel agencies arranges ? Coz, long long time ago i've been there once and it was like real boring, only a few boats, not like those advertised with lots of boats.

Another thing like to ask is, those taxi and tuk tuk that make the stops at the gem stores and textile shops, how do get them to charge so cheap ? Coz, I took once, from Silom to Siam(siam center), they cut my throat for 60bht. Ever since I took only the BTS, walk more but save alot since I bought the full day pass for 100bht only.

Wow, the last time i was there they did told me the same thing The Grand Palace was closed. haha, lucky I din waste time to go other places those locals recommends.

I need some advice on the 20bht tuk tuk. Coz, like how u guys r saying it, they'll bring us to the gem stores, do we need to go in for a walk at those gemstores ? Coz I'm sure my gf won't mind paying those places a visit for awhile. Didn't buy anything can rite ?

ICIC. Well thanks for the advices. I know its really tempting, the 1st time i went with my aunts to BKK and we were brought to the pro-claimed biggest jewel store in Thailand, my Aunts had to borrow my Credit card to purchase their stuffs. haha, tok about tempting. haha

I'll see if I really need those rides or not. haha

Thanks for these advices.

Alrite, I'll take note on this matter. Mayb I try to drag my gf to complete the round as fast as possible to avoid her detecting anything that looks nice to her. haha.

How about those textile shops ?
Luring ? or really cheap stuffs ?