Bangkok! Long time no see
It has been more than 10 years since I last visited Bangkok. Originally planned as a 4D3N Bangkok short trip but need to change to an even shorter trip of 3D2N. Staying in Siam-Square area was
a good choice as almost all the shopping centers in this location are linked by
inter-connecting covered-walkway.  |
| The covered walkway under the BTS track |
Prices seem to have risen quite
significantly as compared to 5-6 years ago. However, bargains are still
available for good quality haircut (750B), nails (550B), foot (300B) and
Thai/Oil(500B) massages. Food in food-court are good and there
are many more international cafes/restaurants now.
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| Cakes with Thai-tea and Coconut |
Mandarin Oriental Author's Lounge High Tea
I have been to Bangkok for many times but have never had the opportunity to dine by the famed Choa Phraya River. We reserved an afternoon tea in Mandarin Oriental hotel famous Author's Lounge. The hotel provides a free ferry service to transport the guests to the hotel.
I have been to Bangkok for many times but have never had the opportunity to dine by the famed Choa Phraya River. We reserved an afternoon tea in Mandarin Oriental hotel famous Author's Lounge. The hotel provides a free ferry service to transport the guests to the hotel.
We ordered both the Oriental and Western Selection.
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| Different types of sugar for the coffee |
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| Eastern and Western Tea |
Artbox and Chatuchak Market
After the tea, we visited the Artbox and then made our way to the Chatuchak Night Market.
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| Artbox - Good |
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| Chatuchak Night Market - Better |
It was a good trip and can be a
regular outing if prices remain attractive.
Note:
BTS and MRT cards must be bought
separately.
AOT Limo Taxi services(1100B) to/from
city inclusive of toll. Can book return trip transport at the airport counter.
SIM card at airport : 299B for 7 days
Food : Paragon/Pratunam Food Court,
Inter Restaurant(~ 100-120B/dish)
Massage : Chiang/Lek
Haircut : Chalachol, noina
I did not try Uber but regular
Ritzy-Bangkok-Troopers recommended it(40B for trip from Siam Square to Central
World, 500B to Airport) and also provided the good advice to stay in Siam
Square - Thanks!
Regular-Bangkok-Walker provided
knowledgeable get-around A-to-B+etc guide so I did not need a map -Thanks!