Bangkok

[yamiyogurt]

Newly Tours offers quite competitive packages to BKK. And the consultants there r pretty friendly n familiar with the packages.

I am traveling by Finair.... 4 days 3 nites, stayin at baiyoke suite or equivalent hotel. Cost me SGD268. Will be cheaper if I stay at 2 stars hotels like Bangkok City Inn. (think it's 228 SGD) .

So far quote from newly is the cheapest cos I am traveling in Nov which is more 'peak' compared to oct.

 

[yamiyogurt]

Newly Tours offers quite competitive packages to BKK. And the consultants there r pretty friendly n familiar with the packages.

I am traveling by Finair.... 4 days 3 nites, stayin at baiyoke suite or equivalent hotel. Cost me SGD268. Will be cheaper if I stay at 2 stars hotels like Bangkok City Inn. (think it's 228 SGD) .

So far quote from newly is the cheapest cos I am traveling in Nov which is more 'peak' compared to oct.

 

[yamiyogurt]

Pink,

the World Trade Centre is now called Central Mall.

Arnoma hotel is just opposite it but it's four stars. So might be more ex.

You may consider Bangkok City Inn, much cheaper n located near world trade centre. and its also near a supermart named Big C which is popular with aunties (So your mum should like it!)

 

[yamiyogurt]

Pink,

the World Trade Centre is now called Central Mall.

Arnoma hotel is just opposite it but it's four stars. So might be more ex.

You may consider Bangkok City Inn, much cheaper n located near world trade centre. and its also near a supermart named Big C which is popular with aunties (So your mum should like it!)

 

[batubata]

I definitely agree with aspiration, BKK is definitely not cheap anymore! For a lone traveller,when I arrive BKK, I usually take the cab to Mo Chit Station where Chatuchak is for 100B+20B(toll fee)& catch the train to Nana(40B) for my hotel, thus I escape the traffic jam! The traffic jam is real bad in BKK, worst especially on Friday afternoons!

BRC - BKK never sleeps, many places to eat along the lanes and pasar malam at Silom Road, so far havent stayed in that area, just passed thru.

 

[batubata]

I definitely agree with aspiration, BKK is definitely not cheap anymore! For a lone traveller,when I arrive BKK, I usually take the cab to Mo Chit Station where Chatuchak is for 100B+20B(toll fee)& catch the train to Nana(40B) for my hotel, thus I escape the traffic jam! The traffic jam is real bad in BKK, worst especially on Friday afternoons!

BRC - BKK never sleeps, many places to eat along the lanes and pasar malam at Silom Road, so far havent stayed in that area, just passed thru.

 

[bellebelle]

Finair is cheap but it only flies on ODD days (e.g. Mon, Wed, Fri) so those going by Finair will be in BKK for 2,4,6... days.

 

[bellebelle]

Finair is cheap but it only flies on ODD days (e.g. Mon, Wed, Fri) so those going by Finair will be in BKK for 2,4,6... days.

 

[sinkor]

Hi Batubata,

May I know which hotel you staying at near the Nana Station? Is it Manxxxx Hotel?

Hi, May i know wat is the neart subway that can reach pratunam?

Thanks

 

[sinkor]

Hi Batubata,

May I know which hotel you staying at near the Nana Station? Is it Manxxxx Hotel?

Hi, May i know wat is the neart subway that can reach pratunam?

Thanks

 

[elchwong]

Hi all,

Me n my bf will be flying to BKK on Thurs nite n will be staying at Samran Place too jus like Allison...

I spent a total of SGD514 for flight and accomodation for 2 of us...it's a b-day gift for my bf...^_-

Any suggestions as to where to go on Thurs nite after I check in?

 

[elchwong]

Hi all,

Me n my bf will be flying to BKK on Thurs nite n will be staying at Samran Place too jus like Allison...

I spent a total of SGD514 for flight and accomodation for 2 of us...it's a b-day gift for my bf...^_-

Any suggestions as to where to go on Thurs nite after I check in?

 

[yamiyogurt]

Thurs nite after you checked in ? should be quite late ? You can try the suan lum nite bazaar or...Hmm maybe bed supperclub? www.bedsupperclub.com

 

[yamiyogurt]

Thurs nite after you checked in ? should be quite late ? You can try the suan lum nite bazaar or...Hmm maybe bed supperclub? www.bedsupperclub.com

 

[batubata]

Hi Sinkor, a couple of weeks back I was staying at Ambassador at Soi 11, some parts are under going renovation now. Previously i stayed at Swiss Park, the neighbour but fully booked.Sometimes I stay at Regency Park @ Soi 22. I like the Sukhumvit Area bcoz of the trains, so far havent tried Manhattan. Is it good?

Pratunam is a little way out of the stations,if u get off Chitlom the nearest station, look in the direction towards Le Meridien, walk thru the lane until you reach Petchburi Road,crossing the road u can see Watergate Hotel - behind is the market, maybe about 15mins walk? ie if u look see, look see on the way. Have fun!

 

[batubata]

Hi Sinkor, a couple of weeks back I was staying at Ambassador at Soi 11, some parts are under going renovation now. Previously i stayed at Swiss Park, the neighbour but fully booked.Sometimes I stay at Regency Park @ Soi 22. I like the Sukhumvit Area bcoz of the trains, so far havent tried Manhattan. Is it good?

Pratunam is a little way out of the stations,if u get off Chitlom the nearest station, look in the direction towards Le Meridien, walk thru the lane until you reach Petchburi Road,crossing the road u can see Watergate Hotel - behind is the market, maybe about 15mins walk? ie if u look see, look see on the way. Have fun!

 

[sinkor]

Hi BatuBata,

Thanks for your info and guidance. I have stayed Manhattan Hotel on my last year dec trip and so far so good as I cant see any Singaporean living there....

Same as you, I like to stay Sukumvit Area bcos of the skytrain as well as the underground subway, very convenience. So this time I plan to try other hotel near the Sukh area, any good recommendation?

Thanks

 

[sinkor]

Hi BatuBata,

Thanks for your info and guidance. I have stayed Manhattan Hotel on my last year dec trip and so far so good as I cant see any Singaporean living there....

Same as you, I like to stay Sukumvit Area bcos of the skytrain as well as the underground subway, very convenience. So this time I plan to try other hotel near the Sukh area, any good recommendation?

Thanks

 

[wedding9999]

Hi,

Anuyone has any suggestions to eat gd & cheap food at restaurant or buffet at BK ?

Anyone heard of Cabbage & Condom ? How's the food there ? What kind of food they serve ? Where is it ? Near where ? How much per pax ?

Thanks !

 

[wedding9999]

Hi,

Anuyone has any suggestions to eat gd & cheap food at restaurant or buffet at BK ?

Anyone heard of Cabbage & Condom ? How's the food there ? What kind of food they serve ? Where is it ? Near where ? How much per pax ?

Thanks !

 

[batubata]

U are welcome, Sinkor!

Depending when u want to go coz got seasonal rates,
so far hotels I stayed in w/o any problems with good services
are Regency Park, Swiss Park, Ambassador,
Royal Benja @ Soi 5 and somerset @ Soi 15 incl ABF & taxes.

 

[batubata]

U are welcome, Sinkor!

Depending when u want to go coz got seasonal rates,
so far hotels I stayed in w/o any problems with good services
are Regency Park, Swiss Park, Ambassador,
Royal Benja @ Soi 5 and somerset @ Soi 15 incl ABF & taxes.

 

[sinkor]

Hi Batubata,

May I know where u book your Hotel from? Online booking?

 

[sinkor]

Hi Batubata,

May I know where u book your Hotel from? Online booking?

 

[batubata]

Cabbage & Condom Restaurant is at Sukhumvit Soi 12 the nearest station is Asoke,
exit walking towards Sheraton/Time Sq direction until u reach a left lane which is Soi 12,
walk in about 300-400 metres after Sukhumvit Plaza on the right is C&C. Crepes & Co is there too.
The crepes are fantastic! This one should give it a try.
C&C food is just average,nothing fantastic to me,
they cater more to angmo taste, abit ex, after u pay bill they will give u free condom.
For first timer to experience is ok coz itz unique in the decor & different ambience, other than that nothing to shout about,
so if run out of condoms thats the place to go,

Most food in BKK are reasonably priced. Of course if u go high-end, then pay high-end price lor.....

 

[batubata]

Cabbage & Condom Restaurant is at Sukhumvit Soi 12 the nearest station is Asoke,
exit walking towards Sheraton/Time Sq direction until u reach a left lane which is Soi 12,
walk in about 300-400 metres after Sukhumvit Plaza on the right is C&C. Crepes & Co is there too.
The crepes are fantastic! This one should give it a try.
C&C food is just average,nothing fantastic to me,
they cater more to angmo taste, abit ex, after u pay bill they will give u free condom.
For first timer to experience is ok coz itz unique in the decor & different ambience, other than that nothing to shout about,
so if run out of condoms thats the place to go,

Most food in BKK are reasonably priced. Of course if u go high-end, then pay high-end price lor.....

 

[batubata]

Yup, I do all my air tickets & hotel online.
Everything on budget coz I like the challenge and
I pay for my hotel room first to save time and future hassles.
So when I check-in, they cannot tell me they dont have my reservations or the rates have gone up!
After hearing so many complaints about hotels & time wasted hanging around the lobby esp in
these regions, I like to think I've done it correctly??.......hopefully

 

[batubata]

Yup, I do all my air tickets & hotel online.
Everything on budget coz I like the challenge and
I pay for my hotel room first to save time and future hassles.
So when I check-in, they cannot tell me they dont have my reservations or the rates have gone up!
After hearing so many complaints about hotels & time wasted hanging around the lobby esp in
these regions, I like to think I've done it correctly??.......hopefully

 

[elchwong]

Thx yami!

Bed Supperclub is indeed interesting!

1 of my worries will be transportation back to the hotel in the wee hrs...say ard 1-3am...will it be a trouble getting a cab? Is it safe?

Any1 who has stayed ard the Asia Hotel & Samran Place area? Are there any shops, stalls n etc then open till midnight?

 

[elchwong]

Thx yami!

Bed Supperclub is indeed interesting!

1 of my worries will be transportation back to the hotel in the wee hrs...say ard 1-3am...will it be a trouble getting a cab? Is it safe?

Any1 who has stayed ard the Asia Hotel & Samran Place area? Are there any shops, stalls n etc then open till midnight?

 

[sinkor]

Hi BatuBata,

Seem that you are very familiar in BK. Would appreciate if you could give me guidance where to go whereas I will only stay for 2 nites. Also, kindly provide me which online service that you book for your hotel. My email: [email protected]

Thanks!

 

[sinkor]

Hi BatuBata,

Seem that you are very familiar in BK. Would appreciate if you could give me guidance where to go whereas I will only stay for 2 nites. Also, kindly provide me which online service that you book for your hotel. My email: [email protected]

Thanks!

 

[i_panda77]

hi yami,

can i ask when are u leaving for BKK? Is it in the 1st week of Nov? cos i am planning to go BKK during that week too but haven't book tickets/hotel yet? Do u have Newly Tours phone no? Thanks.

 

[i_panda77]

hi yami,

can i ask when are u leaving for BKK? Is it in the 1st week of Nov? cos i am planning to go BKK during that week too but haven't book tickets/hotel yet? Do u have Newly Tours phone no? Thanks.

 

[icy_ger]

hi guys,

i felt i kena conned....need some advise frm u all...
recently i went to natsa fair. we bk a free n easy package to bkk with Euro-Asia. cos $349 per pax... fly by jetstar asia n stay in asia hotel.

jt now, i receive from the agent, she say asia hotel is fully bk and recommed me to samran place but additional charges (note that time, my bf n i really wan to stay in asia onli, there is two choices 2nd n 3rd by her recommendations cos we told her that we will like to stay near skytrain, asia hotel is our 1st choice. at that time she did mention the third choice samran hotel need to add extra cash)
but now i find out samran is much cheaper asia, y shld we pay extra?! note: my bf n i also paid a deposit of $500 on that day

i got ask her if i cancel the hotel....she say we will have to pay fine
i feel so sick...n confused

 

[icy_ger]

hi guys,

i felt i kena conned....need some advise frm u all...
recently i went to natsa fair. we bk a free n easy package to bkk with Euro-Asia. cos $349 per pax... fly by jetstar asia n stay in asia hotel.

jt now, i receive from the agent, she say asia hotel is fully bk and recommed me to samran place but additional charges (note that time, my bf n i really wan to stay in asia onli, there is two choices 2nd n 3rd by her recommendations cos we told her that we will like to stay near skytrain, asia hotel is our 1st choice. at that time she did mention the third choice samran hotel need to add extra cash)
but now i find out samran is much cheaper asia, y shld we pay extra?! note: my bf n i also paid a deposit of $500 on that day

i got ask her if i cancel the hotel....she say we will have to pay fine
i feel so sick...n confused

 

[minssy]

hi jade,

sorry to hear abt it. thats the prob with natas... u have to try to negotiate with them and ask them to help you. meanwhile, quicky find out what other hotels they have that you can choose and u decide from there. else, upgrade to a better hotel lor.. heard novotel is not bad.

 

[minssy]

hi jade,

sorry to hear abt it. thats the prob with natas... u have to try to negotiate with them and ask them to help you. meanwhile, quicky find out what other hotels they have that you can choose and u decide from there. else, upgrade to a better hotel lor.. heard novotel is not bad.

 

[obaesom]

Hi Jade,

U can check out the Consumer Affairs at NATAS: http://www.natas.org.sg/

 

[obaesom]

Hi Jade,

U can check out the Consumer Affairs at NATAS: http://www.natas.org.sg/

 

[icy_ger]

we goin bkk on 11nov-14nov...but my bf is only free on sat...i scare later we go there she say the prices go up....

i mention to her that samran does not worth to pay additional as i chk the hotel rates online and it is a two star(asia is three star)

but she inist is it a new hotel n three stars plus internet rates cannot compare to their agency rates....

jt now she call up n say if i forgone the hotel that mean the $500 will be my airfares onli..which she breakdown for me is ($247 x2= $494) i chk the jetstar aisa online for the flight is onli $442 for two

 

[icy_ger]

we goin bkk on 11nov-14nov...but my bf is only free on sat...i scare later we go there she say the prices go up....

i mention to her that samran does not worth to pay additional as i chk the hotel rates online and it is a two star(asia is three star)

but she inist is it a new hotel n three stars plus internet rates cannot compare to their agency rates....

jt now she call up n say if i forgone the hotel that mean the $500 will be my airfares onli..which she breakdown for me is ($247 x2= $494) i chk the jetstar aisa online for the flight is onli $442 for two

 

[batubata]

sinkor: will email u tonite

body shop: the fare is all in, only u have to pay 500B departure tax when departing BKK otherwise cannot return home

elchwong: taxis are safe & clean but make sure that they turn the meter on, if u put up at Asia, should be abt 5-7mins ride anytime after midnite, coz not much traffic. of course shops closed but maybe some night markets, bars, pubs, 7-11, will be on

Jade Chee; sori, kena con if u go off-peak..... but they also need biz., if this is ur 1st time then bo pien
Never 'trust' travel agents to popular destinations, sure 'cut throat', can use the difference to eat or shop more, mah.......
Anyway, the timing of departure & seasons also hv to take into account

 

[batubata]

sinkor: will email u tonite

body shop: the fare is all in, only u have to pay 500B departure tax when departing BKK otherwise cannot return home

elchwong: taxis are safe & clean but make sure that they turn the meter on, if u put up at Asia, should be abt 5-7mins ride anytime after midnite, coz not much traffic. of course shops closed but maybe some night markets, bars, pubs, 7-11, will be on

Jade Chee; sori, kena con if u go off-peak..... but they also need biz., if this is ur 1st time then bo pien
Never 'trust' travel agents to popular destinations, sure 'cut throat', can use the difference to eat or shop more, mah.......
Anyway, the timing of departure & seasons also hv to take into account

 

[icy_ger]

so r u implying me that i shld go on ... n paying extra more even i know samran is onli two stars n much more smaller than asia? rite?

 

[icy_ger]

so r u implying me that i shld go on ... n paying extra more even i know samran is onli two stars n much more smaller than asia? rite?

 

[bellebelle]

The maps have all been posted out. Sorry not all who've emailed me will get the maps as I only have 6 copies and some of you only emailed me your requests but there was no address.

 

[bellebelle]

The maps have all been posted out. Sorry not all who've emailed me will get the maps as I only have 6 copies and some of you only emailed me your requests but there was no address.

 

[sinkor]

Hi BatuBata,

Thanks! Will waiting for your mail tonite!

Cheers

 

[sinkor]

Hi BatuBata,

Thanks! Will waiting for your mail tonite!

Cheers