Von, do you want to join me for the makeup course? The intake is in November, still got time to enrol. You can join me if you are not comfortable going alone.
Which airline are you going by? Mine is all budget, that's why so cheap. I'm flying by TigerAir.
For clothes, go to Platinum Mall, it's a wholesale place, so need to buy 3 pieces & above to get cheap price. Mah Boon Krong & Siam Square area also has nice shopping.
For Naraya (the quilted ones) stuff, go to Central World Plaza, it's a big shop. I go crazy there. Can buy as gifts also, very cheap.
For night markets, Suan Lum & Saphan Phut Night Market.
Not forgetting Chatuchak weekend market.
For massage, I go to this shop called Gold Hand beside Asia Hotel. Only $8 for thai massage & they are good. If you want to do mani/pedi, go to Plaza29 opposite Mah Boon Krong. But don't do the eyelash extension there, they use low quality synthetic lashes, so it's so uncomfortable & painful.
Enjoy your trip, shop till you drop!