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ohstrawberry
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Hi, icebaby
FYI
Suam Lum night market is just outside of Lumphini MRT station.
For the layout of the night market, check this out: http://www.nancychandler.net/suanlum.asp
Hi, paopei
I'm also going to Dreamworld. But i think i just go there by cab, not booking thru any agent. i think u can book thru your hotel.
FYI
Suam Lum night market is just outside of Lumphini MRT station.
For the layout of the night market, check this out: http://www.nancychandler.net/suanlum.asp
Hi, paopei
I'm also going to Dreamworld. But i think i just go there by cab, not booking thru any agent. i think u can book thru your hotel.
ohstrawberry
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Hi, icebaby
i had another clearer map of suam lum, if u want, i can email u cause the file is too big to post here. Let me know your email address then.
i had another clearer map of suam lum, if u want, i can email u cause the file is too big to post here. Let me know your email address then.
Hi hi! i just back from BKK last night, had a great trip.
Want to introduce this interesting hotel in BKK, The Boss is an artist himself, got his artist friends to design each of the rooms which are very unique on its own. Prices are not ex at ard S$83 for a small room and S$106 for a large room, all with breakfast. Its at this Ari BTS station, only 2 stops from Chatuchat Mkt.
http://www.reflections-thai.com/rooms.html
Want to introduce this interesting hotel in BKK, The Boss is an artist himself, got his artist friends to design each of the rooms which are very unique on its own. Prices are not ex at ard S$83 for a small room and S$106 for a large room, all with breakfast. Its at this Ari BTS station, only 2 stops from Chatuchat Mkt.
http://www.reflections-thai.com/rooms.html
Hi Ice baby, for the taxi, they will auto turn the meter on. if not, then you ask them to go by meter and pay accordingly. their drivers are mostly friendly, not to worry too much.
my fh and me did not go to suam lum but we did passed by the place few times, hmn.. think its quite easy to take a taxi back to hotel, cos the roadside seems busy. that place is kinda prominent cos got a tall pillar written with suam lum nite bazzar, no problem in getting there at all.
our trip, we stay at 2 hotels, one at suhkuvmit near Asok BTS, and the last 2 nite we stay at this Reflections near Ari BTS.
Fh made his suit and shirts with 2 tailors along suhkuvmit. we bought wedding gifts at chatuchat mkt, chinatown for seafood dinner and those pork floss tibits. eh, fyi, the one look like "dog shit" cost baht150 in MBK but its packed two layer, in chinatown it cost Baht 100 but with one layer. the other type of pork floss wrap in love letters, it will cost baht100 at both places. of cos further on must bargain lah..
We met our Thai friends for dinner at this Baiyoke Tower 2, cost 450 baht for international buffet at 78 floor, buy tickets (food + entry) at their 18th floor lobby. after dinner we proceed to 83/84 floor, see the whole city and enjoyed the breeze, we went up at nite, but my fh and i agree that daytime should be better cos at nite you can only see lightings, but daytime may be too hot lah. its very crowded at dinner time, if you want dinner there, make it earlier.
Another thing to share, we change currency only at BKK airport, rate is at 24.56. It will be abt the same rate in town. think the Siam commercial bank rate is better as compared to other banks you can find, you can check out the rate in singapore and compare.
the maps at the airport is very user friendly, it shows clearly ALL the tourism places. grab one when you got there! and throw away old maps! heehee
my fh and me did not go to suam lum but we did passed by the place few times, hmn.. think its quite easy to take a taxi back to hotel, cos the roadside seems busy. that place is kinda prominent cos got a tall pillar written with suam lum nite bazzar, no problem in getting there at all.
our trip, we stay at 2 hotels, one at suhkuvmit near Asok BTS, and the last 2 nite we stay at this Reflections near Ari BTS.
Fh made his suit and shirts with 2 tailors along suhkuvmit. we bought wedding gifts at chatuchat mkt, chinatown for seafood dinner and those pork floss tibits. eh, fyi, the one look like "dog shit" cost baht150 in MBK but its packed two layer, in chinatown it cost Baht 100 but with one layer. the other type of pork floss wrap in love letters, it will cost baht100 at both places. of cos further on must bargain lah..
We met our Thai friends for dinner at this Baiyoke Tower 2, cost 450 baht for international buffet at 78 floor, buy tickets (food + entry) at their 18th floor lobby. after dinner we proceed to 83/84 floor, see the whole city and enjoyed the breeze, we went up at nite, but my fh and i agree that daytime should be better cos at nite you can only see lightings, but daytime may be too hot lah. its very crowded at dinner time, if you want dinner there, make it earlier.
Another thing to share, we change currency only at BKK airport, rate is at 24.56. It will be abt the same rate in town. think the Siam commercial bank rate is better as compared to other banks you can find, you can check out the rate in singapore and compare.
the maps at the airport is very user friendly, it shows clearly ALL the tourism places. grab one when you got there! and throw away old maps! heehee
erikbecker
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Hi Happytea, I believe the buffet dinner at baiyoke sky cost 450 baht only after certain period rite. cos i went last year and was told the original price for the buffet is double till certain time. Is it after 8pm? thought of going there again end of tis month?
oh, could it be our friends doesnt want us to know the real cost of the dinner?
We had it on sat night, the food is so so, most people go for the atmostphere instead of the food. frankly speaking the taste of the food had never came across my mind until now, haha.. was too engrossed in the place instead.
there are diff grp of staff/singers/cooks playing instruments and singing, walking round the cafe while you are eating.
If it cost only 450Bht, then its really worthwhile, but if 700bht, kinda ex to eat in BKK. Maybe see if can just go up to 84 floor for the view? dunno how they charge. or go up to their lounge for a drink.
We had it on sat night, the food is so so, most people go for the atmostphere instead of the food. frankly speaking the taste of the food had never came across my mind until now, haha.. was too engrossed in the place instead.
there are diff grp of staff/singers/cooks playing instruments and singing, walking round the cafe while you are eating.
If it cost only 450Bht, then its really worthwhile, but if 700bht, kinda ex to eat in BKK. Maybe see if can just go up to 84 floor for the view? dunno how they charge. or go up to their lounge for a drink.
dazednconfused
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HI...
We just returned from Bangkok yesterday. Stayed at Centre Point along Petchburi Rd near Pratunam. We were only 5mins away from the Pratunam Wholesale Centre! So much to see! The World Trade Centre was only a 15-20min walk from the hotel and another 15mins away is Siam Sq and MBK.
Love the room we had! We paid S$66/nite. And we got a studio unit with a small kitchenette. It was tastefully furnished and very clean. Pillows were plentiful. Good service, But, the buffet breakfast was nothing to write home about. Small spread. Nothing fancy at all. But, for the price, service and location, I think we got the best deal we could find! Go to www.sawadee.com and you can read about Centre Point along Petchburi Rd. They've got pics too!
We just returned from Bangkok yesterday. Stayed at Centre Point along Petchburi Rd near Pratunam. We were only 5mins away from the Pratunam Wholesale Centre! So much to see! The World Trade Centre was only a 15-20min walk from the hotel and another 15mins away is Siam Sq and MBK.
Love the room we had! We paid S$66/nite. And we got a studio unit with a small kitchenette. It was tastefully furnished and very clean. Pillows were plentiful. Good service, But, the buffet breakfast was nothing to write home about. Small spread. Nothing fancy at all. But, for the price, service and location, I think we got the best deal we could find! Go to www.sawadee.com and you can read about Centre Point along Petchburi Rd. They've got pics too!
ohstrawberry
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Hi, missyelmo
No need la. Didn't tip them at all, I only tip the bellboy after i checked out cause he's very friendly, hardworking and always open the hotel door for us with greetings. I dun think it's neccesary to tip unless you really find their service is really good.
No need la. Didn't tip them at all, I only tip the bellboy after i checked out cause he's very friendly, hardworking and always open the hotel door for us with greetings. I dun think it's neccesary to tip unless you really find their service is really good.
hi everyone..
i will be going bkk next sat.. will be taking SQ flight.. seems like most of the tour agency are having promotion for SQ.. but only one evening flight.. i m going for 4D3N, to n fro.. in all i paid abt $310(the cheapest i can find).
thanks for the useful information here.. i can plan my days there..
i m juZ a passerby-OGL
i will be going bkk next sat.. will be taking SQ flight.. seems like most of the tour agency are having promotion for SQ.. but only one evening flight.. i m going for 4D3N, to n fro.. in all i paid abt $310(the cheapest i can find).
thanks for the useful information here.. i can plan my days there..
i m juZ a passerby-OGL
pinkberrycake
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just back from bkk 2 days ago. stay ay Asia hotel, location not bad. loved the chatukchat market. find that its the cheapest place to shop and can get most of the things there.
As for dreamworld, i book from an agent in bkk, cost 700baht per person. However didnt find worth going cos the most popular rides there is nothing. not exciting at all! it juz seem like a bigger version of Escape theme park.
As for dreamworld, i book from an agent in bkk, cost 700baht per person. However didnt find worth going cos the most popular rides there is nothing. not exciting at all! it juz seem like a bigger version of Escape theme park.
pinkberrycake
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and yes, i did met alot of over friendly Thais around Grand Palace, wat pho and Golden mount. they can speak good english, and one of them even told me that wat pho is closed to foreigners after 1pm, juz in front of the gate. (entrance for Thais only) what a stupid reason to giv. he thinks i m blind not to see so many pple walking inside??? 
One thing to mention, the free buffet lunch provided at dreamworld sucks........ one look at the food, u wont feel like eating even when u r veri hungry..... no wonder its free!
One thing to mention, the free buffet lunch provided at dreamworld sucks........ one look at the food, u wont feel like eating even when u r veri hungry..... no wonder its free!
bellebelle
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happytea,
Is the skytrain/MRT, or any other transport easily accessible from Hotel Reflections? Is there airport transport?
Is the skytrain/MRT, or any other transport easily accessible from Hotel Reflections? Is there airport transport?
pinkberrycake
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Hi icebaby,
went to bkk last week, onli encounter 2 rainy days, which last onli abt 15 mins. anyway still able to walk when raining cos the raindrops there are veri fine and u wont feel anything walking under the rain, not like singapore, heavy raindrops!
went to bkk last week, onli encounter 2 rainy days, which last onli abt 15 mins. anyway still able to walk when raining cos the raindrops there are veri fine and u wont feel anything walking under the rain, not like singapore, heavy raindrops!
Hi May76, i stayed at Twin Towers before, its a newer hotel, not too bad. but you need to travel by taxi all the time, there is nothing to venture ard the hotel, if not wrong the shops ard are all those selling or repair metals.
Hi Aspiration, Reflection is very near to ARI BTS station, few mins walks.
Hi Aspiration, Reflection is very near to ARI BTS station, few mins walks.
pinkberrycake
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Hi paopei,
Maybe i had high expection for Dreamworld after checking out its website, thats y quite disappointd by the actual place. Its not as BIG as what u see in the map. The rides aren't as many as i expected. And most impt of all, i luv to try out exciting rides, thats y not up to my expection. If you had been to bigger scale theme parks like Disneyland or Lotte world, Dreamworld is nothing.
However do find that the senery quite nice, able to take nice pictures there. More suitable for children as what i feel. But for one of their life show, something abt acting, its quite violent.lots of bombing, fighting and firing scene. Not suitable for young kids!
Maybe i had high expection for Dreamworld after checking out its website, thats y quite disappointd by the actual place. Its not as BIG as what u see in the map. The rides aren't as many as i expected. And most impt of all, i luv to try out exciting rides, thats y not up to my expection. If you had been to bigger scale theme parks like Disneyland or Lotte world, Dreamworld is nothing.
However do find that the senery quite nice, able to take nice pictures there. More suitable for children as what i feel. But for one of their life show, something abt acting, its quite violent.lots of bombing, fighting and firing scene. Not suitable for young kids!
From twin tower to MBK its actually quite near but if jam it will take a while, i dun rem how long it takes though. to wkend mkt its a bit further but nothing more than 30mins if not wrong.
When arrive at airport, there will be ppl asking if u want "taxi", ignore them and walk out to the queue for the public taxi. there is a counter for it. the staff will ask for your hotel address and tell the taxi driver. it will cost a 50bht charge for taxi from the airport.
the taxi driver may ask if you want to use the highway to avoid jam, the toll fee is bht60 in total. all in all, the fare is still cheap for a few dollars only.
Dept store hrs are from 11am to 11pm. one hour lag than here mean at sin time 10am to 10pm.
chatuchat mkt closed at ard before 7pm? cos once at evening hours, when it begin to get dark, the stalls are already closing liao.
When arrive at airport, there will be ppl asking if u want "taxi", ignore them and walk out to the queue for the public taxi. there is a counter for it. the staff will ask for your hotel address and tell the taxi driver. it will cost a 50bht charge for taxi from the airport.
the taxi driver may ask if you want to use the highway to avoid jam, the toll fee is bht60 in total. all in all, the fare is still cheap for a few dollars only.
Dept store hrs are from 11am to 11pm. one hour lag than here mean at sin time 10am to 10pm.
chatuchat mkt closed at ard before 7pm? cos once at evening hours, when it begin to get dark, the stalls are already closing liao.
ohstrawberry
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Hi, Jas
If you like silver earrings, you can go sampeng lane near chinatown, they do wholesale there. Only opens in daytime.
Shopping area also have Siam square - rows of shophouses selling funky clothings and shoes, Central Chitlom also nice shopping centre, Suam Lum night market is another choice from Chatuchak, Pratunam wholesale market sells alot of clothings and t-shirts, also check it out at Siam center and Siam Discovery Centre. Khao San road sells alot of backpacker's clothing and also accessories.
There's lots of places for you to shop and explore. Enjoy........
If you like silver earrings, you can go sampeng lane near chinatown, they do wholesale there. Only opens in daytime.
Shopping area also have Siam square - rows of shophouses selling funky clothings and shoes, Central Chitlom also nice shopping centre, Suam Lum night market is another choice from Chatuchak, Pratunam wholesale market sells alot of clothings and t-shirts, also check it out at Siam center and Siam Discovery Centre. Khao San road sells alot of backpacker's clothing and also accessories.
There's lots of places for you to shop and explore. Enjoy........
Thanks mandy & ohstrawberry...
i will take down the places u two gave me and go explore.. heez.. so i just tell e taxi driver they will know the place le ar??? and anyone of u know where can find those handcraft key chain... like u can put ur name on e key chian?? i saw my fren wan is wood de... wif letter on it.. i ask her but she dont know what the place call...
i will take down the places u two gave me and go explore.. heez.. so i just tell e taxi driver they will know the place le ar??? and anyone of u know where can find those handcraft key chain... like u can put ur name on e key chian?? i saw my fren wan is wood de... wif letter on it.. i ask her but she dont know what the place call...
mi back from Bangkok.
Went to Dreamworld, Tiger Zoo, Coral Island, MBK, CCK, WTC, etc.
Didn't go to Suan Lum, Pratunam wholesale market, or Siam Centre + Siam Discovery Centre.
Hubby was TIRED!
And he and I had some disagreement in our way of shopping.
Anyway, did get some nice stuff. (NOt many but sufficient for me)
Ate at MK, Zen, MBK food court, Dunkin Donuts, our hotel's lounge (cakes was GOOD), buskin robbins, CCK stall, etc.
Weather was warm. And Coral ISLAND is GOOD!!! Water salty though.
Went to Dreamworld, Tiger Zoo, Coral Island, MBK, CCK, WTC, etc.
Didn't go to Suan Lum, Pratunam wholesale market, or Siam Centre + Siam Discovery Centre.
Hubby was TIRED!
Anyway, did get some nice stuff. (NOt many but sufficient for me)
Ate at MK, Zen, MBK food court, Dunkin Donuts, our hotel's lounge (cakes was GOOD), buskin robbins, CCK stall, etc.
Weather was warm. And Coral ISLAND is GOOD!!! Water salty though.
yamiyogurt
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hi gals
did anyone managed to book for nov ? can share which agency? I wanted to book, but the tour agencies all told me nov to BKK no promotion yet.... so v ex still......
did anyone managed to book for nov ? can share which agency? I wanted to book, but the tour agencies all told me nov to BKK no promotion yet.... so v ex still......
bellebelle
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yami,
Maybe you can compare current prices and if the prices are similar to those offered for Nov you can consider.
I went on
1) 23rd June 4D3N by CX stayed in City Inn Hotel for $266
2) Going again on 3rd Sept 4D3N also by CX but staying in Asia Hotel for $336. the price is slightly higher cos of hotel and also the fuel surcharge has increased.
Maybe you can compare current prices and if the prices are similar to those offered for Nov you can consider.
I went on
1) 23rd June 4D3N by CX stayed in City Inn Hotel for $266
2) Going again on 3rd Sept 4D3N also by CX but staying in Asia Hotel for $336. the price is slightly higher cos of hotel and also the fuel surcharge has increased.
yamiyogurt
New Member
thanks aspiration!
CX is cathay airlines? Or China ? A bit blur soory
CX is cathay airlines? Or China ? A bit blur soory
yamiyogurt
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thanks aspiration!
CX is cathay airlines? Or China ? A bit blur soory
CX is cathay airlines? Or China ? A bit blur soory
bellebelle
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yami,
Sorry ah... CX is Cathay Pacific
Sorry ah... CX is Cathay Pacific
not_firmed
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hi aspiration,
did u book yrs through travel agency?? May I know which one??
thanks
did u book yrs through travel agency?? May I know which one??
thanks
bellebelle
New Member
Hi everyone,
Shall we start a survey of the price you paid for when you went to Bangkok? THis will help others/ ourselves who're thinking of going to BKK (again) in the near future to compare and get the best deal.
I'll start first:
1) 23rd June 4D3N by CX stayed in City Inn Hotel for $266
2) Going again on 3rd Sept 4D3N also by CX but staying in Asia Hotel for $336. the price is slightly higher cos of hotel and also the fuel surcharge has increased.
Shall we start a survey of the price you paid for when you went to Bangkok? THis will help others/ ourselves who're thinking of going to BKK (again) in the near future to compare and get the best deal.
I'll start first:
1) 23rd June 4D3N by CX stayed in City Inn Hotel for $266
2) Going again on 3rd Sept 4D3N also by CX but staying in Asia Hotel for $336. the price is slightly higher cos of hotel and also the fuel surcharge has increased.
ohstrawberry
New Member
Hi,
Mine is all DIY trip, not thru agency. I travel with my husband. You can use it as a comparison.
1) 15Mar - 20Mar 6D5N, Valuair: $193 per pax, Bangkok City Inn Standard room, double bed $171.30 (by directrooms.com). Total $557.30 for 2pax, ard $278.65 per pax
2) 28Oct - 02Nov 6D5N, SQ: $219 per pax, Samran Place 3N stay Standard room, double bed $104.66(by asiarooms.com), Centre Point 2N stay Studio room, double bed $138.60 (by sawadee.com). Total $681.26 for 2pax, ard $340.63 per pax
Mine is all DIY trip, not thru agency. I travel with my husband. You can use it as a comparison.
1) 15Mar - 20Mar 6D5N, Valuair: $193 per pax, Bangkok City Inn Standard room, double bed $171.30 (by directrooms.com). Total $557.30 for 2pax, ard $278.65 per pax
2) 28Oct - 02Nov 6D5N, SQ: $219 per pax, Samran Place 3N stay Standard room, double bed $104.66(by asiarooms.com), Centre Point 2N stay Studio room, double bed $138.60 (by sawadee.com). Total $681.26 for 2pax, ard $340.63 per pax
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