Welcome Guest ( Log In | Register )

Outline · [ Standard ] · Linear+

Travel Bangkok V5, Of tuktuks and tomyams

views
     
Belphegor
post Mar 13 2017, 01:22 AM

Dreamer
*******
Senior Member
5,806 posts

Joined: Aug 2007
From: PJ | Tokyo


Just bought the ticket to Bangkok this coming September. I thought I bought a really good deal for my flight + acc. It turns out to be like normal fare. hmm.gif


Belphegor
post Mar 13 2017, 09:52 AM

Dreamer
*******
Senior Member
5,806 posts

Joined: Aug 2007
From: PJ | Tokyo


QUOTE(sj0217 @ Mar 13 2017, 08:00 AM)
How much you bought ? For AA ??

Being few trips to BKK 2 years, AA cheaper one I can get is RM27x.xx without luggage.

Few months ago, bought BKK ticket through ThaiAir about RM400 plus, but sometimes MAS/Thai will promotion for sale

Last week MAS doing sale to BKK too, about RM278 - RM350
*
Yeah. But I bought it together with accommodations so that's still fine. It was a panic buy. Should've buy flight ticket and hostel separately. I reckon airbnb have better cheaper choice. doh.gif
Belphegor
post Mar 14 2017, 11:43 PM

Dreamer
*******
Senior Member
5,806 posts

Joined: Aug 2007
From: PJ | Tokyo


Anyone have any places to recommend to go in Bangkok? Going this September. Mostly planning to visit malls since my friend was a first timer and first time taking flights. laugh.gif Pratunam market, Platinum mall, siam area.

What else I can do in Bangkok besides these, massage and eat? laugh.gif
Belphegor
post Mar 15 2017, 10:05 AM

Dreamer
*******
Senior Member
5,806 posts

Joined: Aug 2007
From: PJ | Tokyo


QUOTE(famusanus @ Mar 15 2017, 08:54 AM)
guys do i need visa to Thailand?
*
No need. Need alot of money cause gonna shop till you drop.. laugh.gif
Belphegor
post Mar 15 2017, 09:54 PM

Dreamer
*******
Senior Member
5,806 posts

Joined: Aug 2007
From: PJ | Tokyo


QUOTE(popiah_mmu @ Mar 15 2017, 03:41 PM)
How much would it cost to charter a taxi for going around bangkok for a full day? Heard traffic is pretty bad there.

Does charter cost also cover parking, toll etc?
*
Suggest you don't take it. The jam is pretty bad from 3pm onwards until 8pm. I once stuck in a jam with uber for more than an hour cause my friend want to save time to walk a 15 minutes distance mall. doh.gif
Belphegor
post Mar 16 2017, 12:42 AM

Dreamer
*******
Senior Member
5,806 posts

Joined: Aug 2007
From: PJ | Tokyo


QUOTE(popiah_mmu @ Mar 16 2017, 12:30 AM)
Travelling with young kids so was thinking it might be easier to get around. If jam is bad then no point. Thanks all.

Will limit to locations nearby BTS.
*
If you are going out of town, say Hua Hin or somewhere outskirt then yes. Get a car would be a wise choice. If is only around Bangkok, then I suggest you don't take it. Parking is an issue, price also an issue.

BTS pretty much cover some of the important places like Siam Square. From there you can walk to Platinum fashion store, Central World, Big-C and few other malls. Can always take tuk-tuk to Pratunam weekend market or Asiatique. Use the power of Grab/Uber. Save the hassle. laugh.gif
Belphegor
post Mar 22 2017, 01:32 AM

Dreamer
*******
Senior Member
5,806 posts

Joined: Aug 2007
From: PJ | Tokyo


QUOTE(famusanus @ Mar 21 2017, 04:08 PM)
Planning to stay at S Box Sukhumvit, near to BTS only, rooms are quite small but i think it's enough for 2 ppl since we are going to be outside most of the time and only sleep during the night

By the way is it better to change Baht in Malaysia or there? I heard the rates are better in Thailand
*
You might want to consider Matchbox Bangkok too if want to keep your budget to a minimum. I personally stayed there before with another 3 friends. They have dorm beds, as well as double bed and the place is quite spacious. Located at Sukhumvit road 33, accessible through BTS Phrom Phong station, 5-10 minutes walk. That area covered with many high end shopping malls, so don't worry you cannot find places to shop. laugh.gif Less than 5 station to the main shopper attraction; Central World, Siam Paragon, Siam Square, Platinum fashion mall, etc.

This post has been edited by Belphegor: Mar 22 2017, 01:33 AM
Belphegor
post Mar 22 2017, 07:32 PM

Dreamer
*******
Senior Member
5,806 posts

Joined: Aug 2007
From: PJ | Tokyo


QUOTE(famusanus @ Mar 22 2017, 08:55 AM)
S box and matchbox are very near, yes matchbox is very cheap but super small, plus if wan piap2 with gf hard abit  wub.gif

More suitable for friends
*
HAHA! Sorry bro, yes Matchbox not suitable for piap2. More to solo travelers or just friends. laugh.gif
Belphegor
post Apr 7 2017, 02:17 PM

Dreamer
*******
Senior Member
5,806 posts

Joined: Aug 2007
From: PJ | Tokyo


I'm heading to Bkk on September. Anything that I should be look out for? Special occasions that only opens during that period? Or festive season that I should participate?
Belphegor
post Jul 24 2017, 12:00 PM

Dreamer
*******
Senior Member
5,806 posts

Joined: Aug 2007
From: PJ | Tokyo


QUOTE(life5tyle @ Jul 24 2017, 10:35 AM)
You plan to stay overnight in Hua Hin? I suggest you to rent car from Bangkok and drive there on early morning. In the evening, drive back Bangkok. Not really worth staying in Hua Hin as you can visit all the places just in a day.
I think last year, one of my friend from KL got this problem when flying to Bangkok. Lucky they went in group and some of his friends  pass him some money to make it enough amount. He know I was going soon after him so he warn me. My dad also did mentioned his friend got the same problem with the immigration when touch down at Bangkok. But when I go Bangkok on June last year, I did not face any problem with the immigration and they didn't even ask how much I bring.
*
If they really going to implement it to Malaysians, their business will get impact greatly. I believe there are more than millions worth of business we backpackers/family vacations to Bangkok.

Hopefully is only Non-Asean countries only as I'm going to BKK on September. unsure.gif
Belphegor
post Jul 24 2017, 02:36 PM

Dreamer
*******
Senior Member
5,806 posts

Joined: Aug 2007
From: PJ | Tokyo


QUOTE(life5tyle @ Jul 24 2017, 12:48 PM)
Keep us updated. smile.gif I be going again on next year May. Becoming tour guide to brunch of friends. Bangkok is like my second home. LOL!
*
Same here. Want to go once every year now. A short getaway for myself. laugh.gif
Belphegor
post Jan 7 2019, 12:43 PM

Dreamer
*******
Senior Member
5,806 posts

Joined: Aug 2007
From: PJ | Tokyo


There's this halal tomyum that I love to go! Tom Yam Paa Nga, during my last 4 days trip visit to Bangkok, I had my dinner there twice. it's really awesome and the spicy level just nice. You can ask the boss to increase the spiciness according to your appetite. For my Muslim friends, this is a must try!

Requires a little walking though, is nearby the famous wanton noodle which to me is just ordinary after trying out.
Belphegor
post Jan 7 2019, 02:15 PM

Dreamer
*******
Senior Member
5,806 posts

Joined: Aug 2007
From: PJ | Tokyo


QUOTE(Hearts @ Jan 7 2019, 12:56 PM)
Hey guys, got a question

I’ll be flying to Thailand on 11 May 2019. But my passport expires on 9 December 2019, meaning it’s slightly less than 6 months to expiry. Can I still travel to Thailand?
*
To save trouble that might cause from immigration, better renew it. I believe it will be continue with the expiry date instead of the date you went to renew. So basically nothing to lose. hmm.gif
Belphegor
post Feb 4 2019, 10:12 AM

Dreamer
*******
Senior Member
5,806 posts

Joined: Aug 2007
From: PJ | Tokyo


Hopefully it will turn better as time goes. Heading to BKK on 16th. hmm.gif
Belphegor
post Feb 4 2019, 10:22 AM

Dreamer
*******
Senior Member
5,806 posts

Joined: Aug 2007
From: PJ | Tokyo


QUOTE(shinchan^^ @ Feb 4 2019, 10:21 AM)
i m going next end of month
unsure.gif
*
late march? I don't think that would be much of a problem by then la, my friend went last week it was hazy as crazy. Hopefully weather goes better and now seeing they can run a marathon, think is recovering. hmm.gif
Belphegor
post Feb 25 2019, 11:16 AM

Dreamer
*******
Senior Member
5,806 posts

Joined: Aug 2007
From: PJ | Tokyo


QUOTE(yahiko @ Feb 25 2019, 09:49 AM)
hey guys

please check my itinerary: family holiday with 4 elder + kids

Day 1:
Morning: Airport ( SV) touch down 8am - head to terminal 21 via train - Keep baggage at counter - shopping + Head to Don Donki
Noon: leave 21 terminal to hotel check in and rest (slot in massage. laugh.gif)
Night: around 5pm train to Ratchada Rot Fai Night Market ( 1 hour + journey) (From hotel to night market takes about 45 minutes. Change 1 line only, so 1 hour +- no issue. Can stopby Esplanade complex to rest for while. FYI the night market is packed with locals and tourist. Do get ready for it. laugh.gif)

I will be staying at Krung Thon Buri station area. so to the night market will take up 1++ hour journey, If this worth it? or is there other night market suggestion near by?

Day2 :
Morning at Chatuchak (half day) (go inside abit to get cheaper rate. some shops outside is quite expensive)
noon - back hotel rest and put stuff
evening - head to siam + pratunam shopping (can consider central world also if u want. laugh.gif)

Day3:  Tour ( floating and train market) end at Asiatique (Asiatique is similar to normal market, nothing much to see from tbh)

Day 4:
Morning visit all the Wat
noon head to Chinatown maybe ( not sure yet)
night: rest
Day 5:
Morning: check out 10am and keep baggage at hotel, go to Icon siam (nearby only) lepak till 2pm back hotel and wait for van pick to 3pm to Airport (1H) (8pm flight)

Feel free to comment.. as my schedule is more relax and no rushing here.
*
My reply in bold. Any food stall you planning to hunt? FYI avoid the sukhumvit road at all cost after 4pm. The jam is horrendous and worse than jams that you ever faced. Also the air is better now. I was without mask throughout my trip to Bangkok last week. But do get those single use/recyclable mask to standby.

This post has been edited by Belphegor: Feb 25 2019, 11:21 AM
Belphegor
post Feb 25 2019, 04:01 PM

Dreamer
*******
Senior Member
5,806 posts

Joined: Aug 2007
From: PJ | Tokyo


QUOTE(yahiko @ Feb 25 2019, 03:59 PM)
but i am going back via van for my 8pm flight and planning depart at 3pm.. or i need to get out earlier? console.gif
google say about 50min drive so I estimate with jam 2 hour max. enough time?
*
Sukhumvit jam is no joke. A 15 minute walking distance could cost you 1 hour easily if you drive on that road. Is the van paid? Else I'd suggest you move nearer to airport via public transport then only take cab/van to airport.
Belphegor
post Feb 25 2019, 04:28 PM

Dreamer
*******
Senior Member
5,806 posts

Joined: Aug 2007
From: PJ | Tokyo


QUOTE(yahiko @ Feb 25 2019, 04:04 PM)
the problem is with 9 pax x 2 baggage each ( min) = 18 baggage hard to use public transport.
thanks anyway.

will try to transfer baggage to airport instead before check out (never try before will explore how)
*
Wow, then can check with your hotel side, see if there are any other ways to use other than Sukhumvit road. I believe locals can give you better suggestions on the alternatives. laugh.gif
Belphegor
post Feb 26 2019, 09:30 AM

Dreamer
*******
Senior Member
5,806 posts

Joined: Aug 2007
From: PJ | Tokyo


QUOTE(lahart @ Feb 26 2019, 08:54 AM)
Google map show I can walk across railway by walking from ratchaprarop Station to my hotel
Is it accurate?
*
no one knows which is your hotel. doh.gif but generally google map is quite reliable in most countries if not all.

This post has been edited by Belphegor: Feb 26 2019, 09:30 AM
Belphegor
post Mar 7 2019, 12:08 PM

Dreamer
*******
Senior Member
5,806 posts

Joined: Aug 2007
From: PJ | Tokyo


QUOTE(lahart @ Mar 7 2019, 11:45 AM)
Need advice
Is it worth to register a new digi roaming package for traveling to Thai purpose or jus get a local sim there?
Current telco is maxid
But their roaming package to expensive
*
Get their local sim at THB199. No need to activate since is much cheaper. Just that you need some place to store your sim.

2 Pages  1 2 >Top
 

Change to:
| Lo-Fi Version
0.0599sec    0.91    7 queries    GZIP Disabled
Time is now: 21st December 2025 - 09:53 AM