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post Apr 12 2017, 03:31 PM

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QUOTE(champlaos11 @ Apr 12 2017, 03:10 PM)
Hi, I would like to ask if 1k baht per day sufficient for one person for transportation plus meals? Without shopping.
Do you mean the original Talad Rod Fai or Ratchada?
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the one behind Seacon Mall
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post Apr 12 2017, 04:25 PM

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QUOTE(champlaos11 @ Apr 12 2017, 04:22 PM)
I think that is the original one. And it is quite a distance from central Bangkok.

Do you think it is worth going there? I was only planing to go to the Talad Rod Fai 2 @ Ratchada.
Yes I understand. Someday you would spend more and other day you might spend less. Thank you very much for your feedback  smile.gif
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yes...that's the original one and lots of stalls

i took Grab there...it was well worth it !
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post Apr 12 2017, 11:37 PM

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wow ...this guy asked a lot of questions expecting ppl to spoon feed...lazy to do own homework ?
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post Apr 13 2017, 01:31 PM

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QUOTE(champlaos11 @ Apr 13 2017, 09:47 AM)
Anyone tried Khlong Saen Saep before? How was the experience? I heard it is another good way to check out Bangkok.

Mostly I only heard people raving about Chao Praya River Express Boat to experience BKK. But Khlong Saen Saep seems interesting though.
Yes I would like to save on drinks. Even in Malaysia, I rarely order other drinks apart from warm water. Plus I am not really into coke/cans drinks.

That is a very good tip bro. Thanks!
Haha I know right. I noticed it too. It is quite funny actually  tongue.gif
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i thought only me noticed...glad that i am not alone

there are some really patient souls here that will spoon feed him until the last day of his trip, e.g: "how to take train from hotel to airport ah??"
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post Apr 27 2017, 02:40 PM

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QUOTE(life5tyle @ Apr 27 2017, 01:22 PM)
Yes, it is more than enough. Average per meal (meal+drink) would cost you around 80 baht to 200 baht. Depend on where you eat. Unless you eat at restaurant or hotel.
I think by flight they only allow powerbank less than 40000.

My experience of 5 days 4 night trip to Bangkok. I spend of around 15~18k. Include meals, transportation and entrance fees for tourist attractions.
For best mango sticky rice: http://life5tyle.com/2016/10/mae-varee-man...ong-lo-bangkok/
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hhmm...best mango sticky rice...and 130 bht...not cheap
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post Apr 28 2017, 03:01 PM

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QUOTE(famusanus @ Apr 28 2017, 02:28 PM)
What food should i try at Chinatown?
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On Lok Yun for old style toast + egg

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post Apr 28 2017, 04:11 PM

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QUOTE(MR_alien @ Apr 28 2017, 04:08 PM)
T21 food court is the cheapest food court i've ever seen
everything inside is so cheap...i'm shocked
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really ?

i went there during the exhibition of gundams / tomica etc..but cheap stuff didn't notice
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post Apr 29 2017, 02:12 PM

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QUOTE(champlaos11 @ Apr 29 2017, 12:23 PM)
Yes it's cheapest. Arguably even cheaper than street hawker food!

Me and my wife ordered 5 different dishes for only 200 baht!

It was so good that we went back 3 times!

For me it's the best place to eat. Cheap, clean and delicious. Plus air cond!
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i see...then next trip i must go look see
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post May 12 2017, 01:51 AM

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QUOTE(five5five @ May 11 2017, 08:11 PM)
Go try these food in Bangkok. smile.gif
12 food to eat in Bangkok
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is this your own blog ...?
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post May 13 2017, 05:22 PM

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QUOTE(famusanus @ May 12 2017, 01:26 PM)
Ya expensive than others but the internet all recommend this one say more quality and the rice is nicer than the rest lol...i haven't tried others yet so i can't compare lar haha u tried this one?
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tbh...anything more than 60 baht for a mango sticky rice is exp for me
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post Jun 20 2017, 10:47 AM

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passport is the most important stuff ahead of your money when travelling overseas...

better bring it out ...sometimes entrance to some spots have discount if you show your passport
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post Jul 6 2017, 03:18 PM

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QUOTE(jojolicia @ Jul 6 2017, 03:15 PM)
need to give one piece of advice here..

AVOID DMK (I mean dong mueang airport) at all cost.
arrival immigratin just cannot cope with arriving flightSSSSS..ss.

easily squeeezzz for a 2hrs immigration clearance. no q line as toooo many PRC arriving who do not know what is Q.

on departure, lagi jilaka.. again PRC do not Q to scan luggage into check-in counters. lucky I took NOKair, if AA check-in counter, lagi worst, full of PRC

these people just NEVER Q
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but AA flies into DMA...
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post Jul 6 2017, 04:40 PM

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QUOTE(MR_alien @ Jul 6 2017, 04:29 PM)
when i was there, no such problem
PRC landed but they're waiting for their visa
so i think the solution is timing
choose the flight that arrives before noon(or as early as possible)

but i agree they're like thousands of them waiting to pass immigration, so many groups
the actual non PRC one like very little only laugh.gif
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same here...never met such issue

and i can't avoid AA at all cost because ayam poorfag especially when AA only 300-ish for return fares
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post Jul 6 2017, 04:47 PM

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QUOTE(jojolicia @ Jul 6 2017, 04:44 PM)
same same la, cheap tomyum-kung cost, that I took the 2330 arrival Scoot..i paid only sgd99 (rm300) for 2 person return thumbsup.gif
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and...that's why you met with massive prc loh

me no such problem
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post Jul 7 2017, 10:35 AM

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QUOTE(cattscratch @ Jul 7 2017, 10:23 AM)
Travelling to Thailand next month.
Current rate is RM12.70 for 100 THB or should I wait ?

What was the lowest rate in the past 2 months and where can offer good rates?
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since you are going next month...and the rate won't affect you much if you are not changing a lot
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post Jul 13 2017, 05:54 PM

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QUOTE(inachi @ Jul 13 2017, 02:51 PM)
if u checking in from DMK, best is not to check in luggage and do your web check in before hand. The counter queue is crazy and when i arrived, i just terus masuk immigration..
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you depart bangkok without buying stuff ?

your method applicable for backpackers lah....not for shoppers
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post Aug 1 2017, 09:47 AM

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QUOTE(Mel2 @ Aug 1 2017, 12:19 AM)
Taxi meter rate in bkk can get from Google. 😊

For me,  I prefer airport taxi. The fare is pretty standard.  Yes they do charge a little more (surcharge) compared to outside taxi, but their dispatchers can speak English. They can direct their taxi driver where to go. Most taxi drivers there speak very little English. Even if show them the full hotel address also,  they may not able to read.

Before you book your taxi,  do ask if the fare includes toll or not.

If you get taxi from outside airport,  you may have to pay toll (expressway), maybe one or two tolls.
Do ask if they using meter or not (for taxi outside airport).

When you reach yr destination,  the taxi driver will ask for tips. If the fare amount has been agreed earlier,  no need to tip them ler.  Unless they are friendly and helping you with heavy luggage.

During my previous trip,  we paid 1300 baht to go from Suvarnabhumi airport to Soi 12 using airport limo van. 9 passengers with luggage.  Very comfortable.  Each seat has seat belt.

Now with Grab service,  we actually looked up for the fare before deciding to take taxi or grab car.  Very convenient.

Roughly can expect how much to pay. It's ok to pay a little extra but not double the actual fare.  Some taxis don't use meters. Skip them or bargain with them. 😅
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during peak hours...if you really have to take taxi...they won't bargain with you
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post Sep 14 2017, 10:43 AM

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QUOTE(eggtart02 @ Sep 14 2017, 10:33 AM)
Hi everyone. Is it safe to travel alone for female in Bangkok?
Been before but was with my friends. Thanks!
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it's safer than in kl...
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post Oct 25 2017, 09:42 PM

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QUOTE(siauann @ Oct 25 2017, 04:23 PM)
try rod fai. i miss out this one during my trip coz of raining.
i visit talad neon. things is expensive and not really impressive. u can drop by have a look if u have the time  tongue.gif
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rod fai is hugeee
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post Oct 27 2017, 02:04 PM

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i saw the news that bangkok is 15degC now...?

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