any specific recommendations on must-try restaurants/eat-out places in BKK?

just back...overall, nice...ppl r warm and friendly. felt so welcomed...

some teasers :

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airport = city...should be around RM40-RM50 (for std taxi)

insist on using taxi meter. if rushing to airport, ask them to use highway, add another few bucks for toll.

finally, tip the driver if u like him.

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before going for a Free & Easy trip, go do some research on the places you wanna visit, prepare maps/info,etc. there are lots of websites on Thailand, Bangkok, etc. try airasia.com for air tics and asiarooms.com for cheap rooms, lots of choices there.

its not that hard to F&E in Bangkok, just ask for directions and the locals there are willing to point you to the right place. if not, just consult your hotel's receptionist before you head to a place, im sure they know the place and speak English.

and taxis r everywhere, no worries ....

teasers ...





This post has been edited by wiNd: Aug 12 2008, 10:34 AM

yeah...most of the cars r Toyota and Honda

i'll advice you to bring more cash there.

haha, remember to bring more cash then


dont worry, its safe, just remember dont go upstairs for any agogo pubs/bars cos they might rip your baht(s)

if u bring ur gf along, i guess those the girls wont "kacau" u d, cos u r not available

anyway, its a good "eye-opener" for u and ur gf

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not very complete but here is it :

Day 1
-Touchdown BBK around 11pm
-Head to Khao San Road, Check-in hotel
-Walk along the streets, night market
-Supper

Day 2
-Head to Pratunam area, Check-in hotel
-Go Pantip Plaza, Platinum Mall, Lunch
-Dinner, Nana/Patpong area

Day 3
-Grand Palace, Temple
-Nearby markets, lunch
-Dinner, Asok/Suchumvit area

Day 4
-Siam Paragon, MBK Center
-Chinatown, Seafood

Day 5
-Chatuchak Market, Lunch, Dinner (definitely need 1 full day for Chatuchak )
-Clubbing @ Slim, RCA

Day 6
-Platinum Mall, Central World, Zen World
-Lunch : MOS Burger
-Head back to KL

*for some pics, can go http://www.playdangerous.com

This post has been edited by wiNd: Aug 22 2008, 09:25 AM

krabi - natural environment, beaches, water activities, kayaking, snorkeling, etc
bkk - city, shopping + nightlife + sight seeing
chiang mai - dont know
phuket - commercialized, beaches, water activities, nightlife


btw, Thailand has declared state of emergency in Bangkok...so those who r going soon, please be alert and stay updated with current news/happening there. avoid gov. buildings area...

This post has been edited by wiNd: Sep 2 2008, 04:04 PM

any bangkok clubs to recommend? RCA area, Sukhumvit?

i heard bout Route66 and Bed Superclub...been to Flix

i stay one night about USD29 only wor...about RM98 (in July 08, twin single bed)

This post has been edited by wiNd: Sep 23 2008, 01:53 PM

i thought Bangkok already confirmed as a shopping haven long time ago...

i miss BKK too, will be back nxt year.....hopefully just in time for the WATER FESTIVAL

This post has been edited by wiNd: Sep 29 2008, 01:41 PM

for Chatuchak, take BTS Skytrain to Mo Chit Station.

and i found this article on scams, please read.

1. The Grand Palace is Closed Scam - This scam can happen near any tourist attraction but still happens a lot outside the Grand Palace. As you approach, someone will tell you that the palace is closed for various reasons. Ignore them as you will end up in either a gem store or a tailor shop.

2. Thai Gem Scam - If you are not an expert on gems then I strongly urge you not to take the word of other people on how much money you can make if you sell these gems on return to your home country. People are losing a lot of money every day. Don't make the mistake that you are different.

3. Wrong Change Scam - A common scam at places like 7-Eleven and Family Mart in tourist areas is to give you change as if you gave them a 500 baht note instead of a 1,000 baht note. Many tourists are not familiar with Thai money and often give the wrong money or don't notice that their change is incorrect. Most shops will say out loud the denomination of any paper money you give them. Check your change!

4. Jet Ski Scam - Many people in Pattaya and Phuket are being scammed after renting jet skis. When you come back after your fun, they will point out scratches and dents in the jet ski and they will demand large sums of money. What they fail to mention is that a dozen other customers have already paid for those scratches. If you rent anything, be it motorcycle, car or jet ski, make sure all scratches and dents are documented.

5. Patpong Sex Show Scam - Don't believe the touts outside who say free sex shows and drinks for only 100 baht each. You will end up paying a bill in the thousands. Stay clear if you are alone as they can turn violent if you refuse to pay.

6. Hualamphong Scam - Outside the train station you will meet official looking people who will say they will help you book the seats. They take you to their nearby travel agent and pretend to ring the train booking office. They then say the train is full and your only way to travel is on one of their buses.

7. Long Distance Bus Scam - Many people have had things stolen from their bags on overnight bus trips. Some have even reported they were drugged and found their money missing when they woke up.

8. Airport Taxi Scam - Official looking touts will pretend that they are meter taxis and tell you that it is 500-1000 baht to go into town. The meter taxi outside is less than half this. The police have tried to crack down on them but they are back. Ignore anyone who asks if you want a taxi. The real taxi drivers are waiting outside by their cars.

9. Blackjack Scam - This usually starts when someone asks you where you are from. If you say, New York, then he will say he has a sister who will be going to study there. He then asks if you can go and meet her as she has some questions. At their house, you somehow end up playing blackjack with them. They then ask you to help cheat someone out of their money. Don't get tempted as it is you who is being scammed.

10. My Girlfriend is Pregnant Scam - A popular scams these days is your long distance girlfriend writing to you to say she is pregnant with your baby. She either asks for help to pay for the aboriton or for money to raise the baby. What she doesn't tell you is that she has already written to five other foreigners telling them that they are the father too. The latest gimmick is some medicine circulating in Isaan that swells their belly to make them look pregnant in case you fly in to visit them. The only way to know for sure is to go with them to the doctors to get an ultrasound.

for more, go to http://www.bangkokscams.com/undercover/top...n-thailand.html

read news here :

Bangkok airport closed as protests turn violent
Rampaging anti-government protesters forced the closure of Thailand's main international airport Tuesday as a second day of demonstrations in Bangkok descended into violence with 11 injured in clashes.

Thousands of supporters of the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) breached police lines and stormed Suvarnabhumi Airport -- a major hub for millions of travellers -- in their effort to pressure the premier to resign.

"I decided to shut down services after the protesters broke the door on the fourth floor of the terminal and stormed into the departure lounge. I had no alternative," airport director Saereerat Prasutanont said.

more : http://news.my.msn.com/topstories/article....umentid=1803035

Hours earlier, the PAD and airport authorities said they had reached an agreement to resume flights from Suvarnabhumi international airport, although there was no mention of the blockade at the Don Mueang domestic airport.

The chairman of the board of Airports of Thailand, Vudhihaandhu Vichairatama, said flights may resume within 24 hours, while a spokesman for the agency said officials would check airport facilities on Wednesday.

source : http://news.my.msn.com/topstories/article....umentid=1817130

im gonna bring my dslr...

btw, anyone knows how to get to WAT ARUN? any advise? (where to take the boat, etc)

thanks for the site

i intend to take the Chao Phaya River tour, where shld i start ah? which station?

you might want to skip those sex/ping pong shows...its sickening

unless its perform by young/pretty girl

This post has been edited by wiNd: Jan 13 2009, 09:28 AM

yeah, girls can enter too...last time there were 2 Japs pretty girls (tourist) sit nxt to me in a Agogo bars...drinking/chilling out

This post has been edited by wiNd: Jan 13 2009, 11:53 AM