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    Bangkok Accomodation - Advice

    Hi all, Can check SA(UIC). Their offer is not bad too. I went in March. (1) Taxi fm airport to Siam Sq - 30 min - go by meter, abt 250baht. Driver will tell u 300baht but just insist going by meter. (2) Erm, asia hotel, not advisable. I happened to be there for lunch. Exterior, no gd. Met up...
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    A compilation of hidden costs

    Hi starfruit12, I have engaged a designer from CheSuYan at IMM to do up my place. So far, I received good comments from friends, colleagues and families. My hall is done up like a resort with water feature and master-room in resort style too. Very cozy, I have to say. Study room is normal...
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    Bangkok Accomodation - Advice

    Hi all, Only flag those taxi when u see "meter taxi" on top. Once hop in, tell them to go by meter. Most of them are fine. At the hotel, asked the reception to write u the name of hotel in thai. Once u realised that they are tuoring u guys around, tell them the name of the htl again. There...
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    Bangkok Accomodation - Advice

    Hi Dolphin, Misa travel. I used to book all my tours thru SA (UIC). They r gd. 1st time using MISA, not recommended. Their tour in Bangkok is also lousy. Yup, safetravel gave me a gd package but fly by Finnair which is very restricted esp my hubby is there for a biz trip... $299 is really...
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    Bangkok Accomodation - Advice

    Hi gals, If any of your huuby is interested in Computer hardware n software, u can go to pantip plaza, kind of near to Siam Square. Cab fare is abt 70 baht. 1 CD (software) only cost 150 baht and they have a lot of new software which cannot find in Sim Lim Sq
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    Bangkok Accomodation - Advice

    Andreal, If u r interested to check out narry, do it on the 1st nite. After they do your measurement, u will be able to do the fitting on the next day and completed on the 3rd day. Very quick turnover...
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    Bangkok Accomodation - Advice

    Hi Dolphin, Suan Lum opens at 6pm. U can bargain, definitely, just like patpong and its near to Patpong too. So, u hv to plan d trip properly, there, u will not lose time ma...can shop till u drop. Suan Lum closed at 11pm, so can proceed to Patpong from there. About 50 baht by taxi n of cos...
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    Bangkok Accomodation - Advice

    HI gals, Baiyoke sky hotel is not bad. Abt S$65...check it out! Must at on high floor!
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    Bangkok Accomodation - Advice

    Hi Andreal, Yes, I tried the Tuk Tuk but I have to say that the drivers r more reckless now compared to 2 years ago. Probably it is too competitive. Those younger ones are more reckless. Sometimes, taking a taxi is safer n cheaper. Aiyo, u shld try the foot maggage at Siam Sq. 250 baht for 1...
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    Bangkok Accomodation - Advice

    Hi gals, I just came back from Bangkok. Stayed @ Twin Tower. Not too bad. It is indeed very spacious. The breakfast is not too bad but served the same everyday. It is pretty near to Siam Sq. Only cost 60 baht by taxi. Tuk tuk will charge 100 baht. Yes, the jam is terrible. I dun like...
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    Bangkok Accomodation - Advice

    Hi dolphin, Is twin tower good? Thx

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