Hi all BKK kaki/sifu,
I am going to BKK on 23rd to 25th June. Will meet up a local thai friend there. I think she will take care everything for me there.
I also wonder any1 at BKK around that period? Maybe can meet up.

Any1 know wer I can buy Beer Lao in Khaosan Rd? coz Beer Lao was rated Best Beer of the Year by Time Magazine. So really want to try out..

Hmm...Going to BKK tomorrow flight. This time bring parent and sister together.
But the unfortunate part is PAD protest. Any1 in ground zero there can confirm the protest only near Gov. Offices and not spread to tourist area.

Thank a lot!!

Dinner on cruise ..I dunno..coz dun fancy on expensive meal that float choppingly on water.. haha

For fresh seafood, U can try http://www.somboonseafood.com/ . Very fresh and reasonable price. Even my parent also said very fresh (They very picky on freshness on seafood)

I booked early before my last trip...RM600 for return ticket.

Now I think drop to RM450-500...

I totally agree with you.
Thai protest (I dont call riot) is just station at 1 spot. Didnt spread to biz, shopping and tourist area.

I recommend Bangkok City Inn. http://www.bangkokcityinn.com/
Room is just ok. Rate is very pocket friendly. But my parent said they provide very good breakfast!
Very near to Central World (just opposite) and Pratunam Shopping Center (also Opposite)

MBK, Siam Paragon U have to walk a bit (like 10-15mins) or U can take taxi..very cheap. There are BTS station around...

i kinda of not agree witth ya. if compare to klcc one, i think klcc more worth. 750 baht is almost RM80...

hmm...seem like Bangkok goes into Chaos again. More protests and police firing tear gas, turn it into violent riot.

It seem more serious compare to previous protest...

U misunderstanding my msg...
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

Dont spoil the market pls...it is not compulsory give tip..only Farang do that.

I with my wife (Local Thais) went out to restaurant, club and other place...My wife specifically told me not to give any tip.

Another alternative for Chatuchak Market is JJ Mall.
For detail, U can refer to JJ Mall @ wiki

It is a air-con Shopping Mall. The thing sold here is almost similar to Chatuchat Market minus those live pet, animal. It is less crowded and more comfortable to walk around. Their food court is not bad and thing sold there is cheap. I brought a lot of tie as souvenir @ 30 bath (~RM3) a piece...My sister brought 20 pcs and get some discount...lol
My whole family is quite satisfy with the things they brought from there . They spend around 5 hrs there...

If U want to shop in a comfy way ...should hop by there after yr Chatuchak Market trip since it is very near.

Note: I will be at BKK from 25th Dec till 3rd Jan 2009. Any1 need any help can pm me..

This post has been edited by mikelanding: Dec 23 2008, 09:47 AM

3rd on that....Bangkok is much safer compare to KL

Many trip to BKK with all good memory, maybe my wife is there...

Most restaurant's stuff are polite and providing very good service. Even the restaurent is jam pack with customer, U still no need to wait for more than 10 mins to get yr food. According to my wife, if customer need to wait long for food, this shop will never survive long.

Also, I notice on every departmental stall, on each lvl..there are at least few guards/parking assistant to assist/direct U when do reverse/side parking. MBK, Central@ Pinklao, @Siam Center even some barber shop and money changing shop (Super Rich)...all had this kind got this kind of service.

Compare to here....waiter 1 kind, wait like 1 hrs+ for food...haiz..we need to improve our self to compete with other...

Note:
If U so happen to go to MBK, there is a shop selling Thai Traiditional Noodle, 59 Baht, Eat All U can!!! Buffet style with many choices of gravy, side dishes and etc.
Their ice coffer also very nice...29 baht

The location is at 3rd or 4th floor (cant remember correctly) but If U saw a lot of furniture shop..U are on right floor..

This post has been edited by mikelanding: Jan 5 2009, 05:30 PM

If U at Bangkok and in need of exchange thai bath.. I can try Super Rich http://www.superrichthailand.com/profile.html
Exchange few K there...Nice service and rate..

Ya..My fav desert also.
It pronounce as "Kow Niaw Mang Wang"

"Kow Niaw" = Sticky Rice
"Mang Wang" = Mango

My Mother in law make the best 1...

This post has been edited by mikelanding: May 8 2009, 03:24 PM