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postpet,
REgarding the lamps.. they shouldnt go more than 500bht.. In singapore they probably selling more.. You know places like molecus with their uber exp lamps? Those are the kind I am talking about. And there is a lot of others lamps I came across in Chatuchak and Suan lum night bazaar.
REgarding the lamps.. they shouldnt go more than 500bht.. In singapore they probably selling more.. You know places like molecus with their uber exp lamps? Those are the kind I am talking about. And there is a lot of others lamps I came across in Chatuchak and Suan lum night bazaar.
wah,
now SQ having promotion at 150 to Bkk but its a nite flight, transit at Bkk... but still much cheaper to DIY compared gg thru travel agency leh.....
me confirm gg on 19/08-nite flight, rtn on 23/08-afternoon flight.. any of u also gg during that period???
Now still cannot decide on which hotel to stay leh... Have checked out the rates (USD) for 4 nites stay at the following hotels:
Asia Hotel - $112(wf 1 day pass for skytrain/pax)
Twin Towers - $128
Eastin - $128
D'MA - $176
What u gals recommend huh?!
now SQ having promotion at 150 to Bkk but its a nite flight, transit at Bkk... but still much cheaper to DIY compared gg thru travel agency leh.....
me confirm gg on 19/08-nite flight, rtn on 23/08-afternoon flight.. any of u also gg during that period???
Now still cannot decide on which hotel to stay leh... Have checked out the rates (USD) for 4 nites stay at the following hotels:
Asia Hotel - $112(wf 1 day pass for skytrain/pax)
Twin Towers - $128
Eastin - $128
D'MA - $176
What u gals recommend huh?!
fotomaster
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after hearing the errie stories, i dun think i dare to stay asia hotel leh... but my frens want to book tat hotel...
i shared with her abt pipakao's frens' encounter then she also told me that her colleagues also encounter the same thing b4... Now veri scared lei...
Contemplating to change to D'MA... Baiyoke sky is good but ex leh..
i shared with her abt pipakao's frens' encounter then she also told me that her colleagues also encounter the same thing b4... Now veri scared lei...
Contemplating to change to D'MA... Baiyoke sky is good but ex leh..
serrich,
dont bother abt the train.. Taking a metered taxi can prove to be easier than anything else. Also lugging ard your shoppings is the last thing you wanna do. Their jam is legendary but than again I didnt feel it was very bad to get from 1 place to another..
I took from Intercontinental hotel (central) to Chatuchak only abt 80bht.. And when it jam it be about 90-100bht..but that is also because the distance is quite a bit. Otherwise to get from anywhere.. a taxi can be very economical.
dont bother abt the train.. Taking a metered taxi can prove to be easier than anything else. Also lugging ard your shoppings is the last thing you wanna do. Their jam is legendary but than again I didnt feel it was very bad to get from 1 place to another..
I took from Intercontinental hotel (central) to Chatuchak only abt 80bht.. And when it jam it be about 90-100bht..but that is also because the distance is quite a bit. Otherwise to get from anywhere.. a taxi can be very economical.
hahhaha... sugarbabe, u also arh... Hehehe...
hmmm... same here.. most likely switch to D'MA hotel lor.. though a bit out of the way, at least got 7-eleven .. Hhahahaa... there shld be plenty of taxis ard also.. So nothing to worry abt...
D'MA now having promo... Package price: Stay for 4 nites at the price of 3.. I find it reasonable lor...
hmmm... same here.. most likely switch to D'MA hotel lor.. though a bit out of the way, at least got 7-eleven .. Hhahahaa... there shld be plenty of taxis ard also.. So nothing to worry abt...
D'MA now having promo... Package price: Stay for 4 nites at the price of 3.. I find it reasonable lor...
Hi Everyone out here,
Have some questions here...
For thoses who have book BKK holiday thru travel agency b4...they usually come with the half day city tour..end of d tour usually the tour guide will ask for hw much tips??if not, hw much will u all gv as a token..??
Ur feedback will be appreciated...
Have some questions here...
For thoses who have book BKK holiday thru travel agency b4...they usually come with the half day city tour..end of d tour usually the tour guide will ask for hw much tips??if not, hw much will u all gv as a token..??
Ur feedback will be appreciated...
oh dear, i hope my stories do not cause the hotel to close down.
frankly speaking, its a pretty alright hotel lah. the 1st time we stayed there, we had a big room on the 8th floor facing the BTS. What we like was the fact that the lobby is very big and has got many people walking around. A very busy hotel, i would say. Moreover it is really convenient location and cheap.
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frankly speaking, its a pretty alright hotel lah. the 1st time we stayed there, we had a big room on the 8th floor facing the BTS. What we like was the fact that the lobby is very big and has got many people walking around. A very busy hotel, i would say. Moreover it is really convenient location and cheap.
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Hi Me shell,
If I din recall wrongly, the guide asked for THB100, however you can give +/-, it's up to you.
We were told it covers not only for half day tour but also the to/fro transfer hotel/airport, but we thought "isn't that included in the package already" ..
Well ... we gave what he asked for anyway because he's been rather patient and helpful, we were ok with his services ...
If I din recall wrongly, the guide asked for THB100, however you can give +/-, it's up to you.
We were told it covers not only for half day tour but also the to/fro transfer hotel/airport, but we thought "isn't that included in the package already" ..
Well ... we gave what he asked for anyway because he's been rather patient and helpful, we were ok with his services ...
blueblue,
If u would like to have the transfer form airport to hotel upon ur arrival, you can always request from the hotel when u make the booking.
I am currently negiotating with the hotel to provide 2 way airport transfers at no cost but still awaiting reply.. Hahhaa.. But i doubt they will do it for free.. anyway, nt worth paying for such service cos takin cab definitely much cheaper...
If nt agreeable, I will be taking cab to the hotel.. It should be quite safe to take a cab from the airport. But always get the taxi driver to charge based on the meter fare.. Otherwise they will charge u high rates..
Yup, I have already booked the air tics.. $150+ $55(taxes), total $205 for the air tics.. but upon reaching BKK, we have to pay tax in Baht..cant remember how much lah...
So when u gg to BKK?? I also booked Asia Hotel from internet...
If u would like to have the transfer form airport to hotel upon ur arrival, you can always request from the hotel when u make the booking.
I am currently negiotating with the hotel to provide 2 way airport transfers at no cost but still awaiting reply.. Hahhaa.. But i doubt they will do it for free.. anyway, nt worth paying for such service cos takin cab definitely much cheaper...
If nt agreeable, I will be taking cab to the hotel.. It should be quite safe to take a cab from the airport. But always get the taxi driver to charge based on the meter fare.. Otherwise they will charge u high rates..
Yup, I have already booked the air tics.. $150+ $55(taxes), total $205 for the air tics.. but upon reaching BKK, we have to pay tax in Baht..cant remember how much lah...
So when u gg to BKK?? I also booked Asia Hotel from internet...
barneymummy
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Hi
the bkk tax is 500baht, you can use the auto machine to pay for the tax
the bkk tax is 500baht, you can use the auto machine to pay for the tax
Hi all,
My flight to bangkok is confirmed but now have a headache cos dun know which hotel to stay. Wanted to stay at Asia initially, but after the horror stories (including those in archive), I dun think I would feel comfortable staying there. Anyone can advise me which other hotel is near to shopping area? Pathuwan Princess and Novotel is above my budget. Is arnoma a nice hotel to stay? What about Grand Diamond? Anyone heard of this hotel? The pics on internet looks quite good.
My flight to bangkok is confirmed but now have a headache cos dun know which hotel to stay. Wanted to stay at Asia initially, but after the horror stories (including those in archive), I dun think I would feel comfortable staying there. Anyone can advise me which other hotel is near to shopping area? Pathuwan Princess and Novotel is above my budget. Is arnoma a nice hotel to stay? What about Grand Diamond? Anyone heard of this hotel? The pics on internet looks quite good.
barneymummy
New Member
Hi Mint
Arnoma is a great location to stay in BKK, Big C is just beside it
fyi.
Arnoma is a great location to stay in BKK, Big C is just beside it
fyi.
Hi mint
like u i also do not want to pay much for the hotels and hv been searching around. In the end, i try to book with IndraRegent, around the area of Baiyoke sky but not as expensive as it. It is a 4star hotel. not much heard of here but recommended by my sis fren who has been to Bangkok frequent. She also first recommend Asia which i reject. Dun want to hv eerie feeling
anyone heard of Indraregent do know how long to walk from that area to the train station. saw the map but dun know the estimated walking... any massage around dat area.. tks.
like u i also do not want to pay much for the hotels and hv been searching around. In the end, i try to book with IndraRegent, around the area of Baiyoke sky but not as expensive as it. It is a 4star hotel. not much heard of here but recommended by my sis fren who has been to Bangkok frequent. She also first recommend Asia which i reject. Dun want to hv eerie feeling
anyone heard of Indraregent do know how long to walk from that area to the train station. saw the map but dun know the estimated walking... any massage around dat area.. tks.
Hi shell,
We gave THB200 (hubby and me) - we are quite chin chai, afterall they are making a decent living. Only one payment. It goes to the driver as well.
I know one family paid THB100 (5 pax) - I dunno if they "misunderstood" his words or not lah ... you know ... some people are more "thrifty" ...
Hi Serrich,
For tax refund - it's 7%, you need to spend at least THB2000 per retailer before they will issue you the form. Minimum total spending of THB5000 in order to get the refund. You have to have your passport with you, otherwise they can't issue the form, at least a photocopy.
We gave THB200 (hubby and me) - we are quite chin chai, afterall they are making a decent living. Only one payment. It goes to the driver as well.
I know one family paid THB100 (5 pax) - I dunno if they "misunderstood" his words or not lah ... you know ... some people are more "thrifty" ...
Hi Serrich,
For tax refund - it's 7%, you need to spend at least THB2000 per retailer before they will issue you the form. Minimum total spending of THB5000 in order to get the refund. You have to have your passport with you, otherwise they can't issue the form, at least a photocopy.
incs,
You may want to see some reviews of IndraRegent from those who booked their hotels online via asiahotels.com http://www.asiahotels.com/traveltales/Reviews/Indra_Regent_Hotel_/
I think Eastin, D'MA also nt bad... D'Ma having promotion now.. Pay for 3 nites and get the 4th nite free.. Quite reasonable too...
You may want to see some reviews of IndraRegent from those who booked their hotels online via asiahotels.com http://www.asiahotels.com/traveltales/Reviews/Indra_Regent_Hotel_/
I think Eastin, D'MA also nt bad... D'Ma having promotion now.. Pay for 3 nites and get the 4th nite free.. Quite reasonable too...
forgetmenot
New Member
Hi blueblue n serrich,
i will gng to bkk too..i'm staying at Eastin hotel n flying by SQ..will be gng there for 5D5N and costs abt 365 per person including tax.
can i check with u,everyone must pay airport tax at bkk airport ah? we hve to pay the tax upon arrival or departure har?
i will gng to bkk too..i'm staying at Eastin hotel n flying by SQ..will be gng there for 5D5N and costs abt 365 per person including tax.
can i check with u,everyone must pay airport tax at bkk airport ah? we hve to pay the tax upon arrival or departure har?
hi serrich,
i stayed at eastin few yrs back, quite nice + include american breakfast. Rooms quite spacious n big batroom with bathub. However, the hotel is not new.px is $55 per nite now. one thing to take note is the distance to places like world trade etc. took me abt 15mins to walk there cos sometimes faster than taxi when theres a jam. also eastin is not near any train station.
forgetmenot
airport tax 500THB for departure side so keep this money aside.
i stayed at eastin few yrs back, quite nice + include american breakfast. Rooms quite spacious n big batroom with bathub. However, the hotel is not new.px is $55 per nite now. one thing to take note is the distance to places like world trade etc. took me abt 15mins to walk there cos sometimes faster than taxi when theres a jam. also eastin is not near any train station.
forgetmenot
airport tax 500THB for departure side so keep this money aside.
barneymummy
New Member
Hi inc
Eastin & Dma is further away fm MBK that area compared to Indra Regent
From outlook Indra looks ok, but its nt very near to train too but its near the Pratunam Wholesale market, Baiyoke Sky hotel
There are massage shops along the streets
Eastin & Dma is further away fm MBK that area compared to Indra Regent
From outlook Indra looks ok, but its nt very near to train too but its near the Pratunam Wholesale market, Baiyoke Sky hotel
There are massage shops along the streets
yah lor,
blueblue which website u got the F&E package from?? Can post the link here?
I have checked out the charges... 4 nites at Eastin cost S$220(USD$128 X 1.72) for 2 pax.. Air tics cost S$205/pax... So total cost per pax will be S$325...
Wow... so the package quite value for money... also provide 2 way transfer?? Any half day city tour??
blueblue which website u got the F&E package from?? Can post the link here?
I have checked out the charges... 4 nites at Eastin cost S$220(USD$128 X 1.72) for 2 pax.. Air tics cost S$205/pax... So total cost per pax will be S$325...
Wow... so the package quite value for money... also provide 2 way transfer?? Any half day city tour??
Hi rally and serrich
I booked the F&E package at Splendour Holidays at People Park Complex. You can call Cassandra at 6557 0328.
I din booked it online cos I saw the papers on sat and compared the prices to be quite attractive. Actually it would be even cheaper if we have 4 to go but my friends cant make it. Hence, the price that I have stated is for 2 to go. Oh ya..includes half day city tour with lunch and airport transfer.
Serrich, I think your price is close to mine or even lower. Quite good deal too. Staying at Eastion too...
I booked the F&E package at Splendour Holidays at People Park Complex. You can call Cassandra at 6557 0328.
I din booked it online cos I saw the papers on sat and compared the prices to be quite attractive. Actually it would be even cheaper if we have 4 to go but my friends cant make it. Hence, the price that I have stated is for 2 to go. Oh ya..includes half day city tour with lunch and airport transfer.
Serrich, I think your price is close to mine or even lower. Quite good deal too. Staying at Eastion too...
Hi Serrich,
Not sure about the charges as I didn't manage to either spend THB2000 per shop though my total spending in BKK is much more than THB5000. No tax refund for me lor!
THB2000 is not a lot but suppose you spend at places like chatuchak ... no tax refund mah.
Just "shun qi zi ran" - if you do spend that much, must claim the refund lor. Don't deliberately buy so much things just to get the refund, $ must be well spent, get what I mean.
Cap on the limit? Not that I know of.
But perhaps the other gals here can confirm this?
Not sure about the charges as I didn't manage to either spend THB2000 per shop though my total spending in BKK is much more than THB5000. No tax refund for me lor!
THB2000 is not a lot but suppose you spend at places like chatuchak ... no tax refund mah.
Just "shun qi zi ran" - if you do spend that much, must claim the refund lor. Don't deliberately buy so much things just to get the refund, $ must be well spent, get what I mean.
Cap on the limit? Not that I know of.
too bad I have alreadi made the bookings for the air tics.. My frens so kan cheong, worried that we cannot book the tics in time... Sigh...
now we still deciding on which hotel to stay.. Since there are 4 of us, we'd prefer to go on ur own than to follow the city tour... Since I've been there b4, I am tasked to work out the agenda for our trip..
sarah,
thanks for tat.. dun think i will shop a lot this time cos on tight budget! Main aim is to go relax and of crse go for massage!
now we still deciding on which hotel to stay.. Since there are 4 of us, we'd prefer to go on ur own than to follow the city tour... Since I've been there b4, I am tasked to work out the agenda for our trip..
sarah,
thanks for tat.. dun think i will shop a lot this time cos on tight budget! Main aim is to go relax and of crse go for massage!
hi gerls,
FYI the last time we went Tokyu at MBK, did spent ard bht5000 so we claimed it at the BKK airport (inside departure hall). Aiyo take so long for it to proccess at the counter.
I remembered we paid Bht100/person to the tour guide, he explained to us that its for the driver blah blah... If u do not wish to continue the city tour eg. jewellery factory/leather shop after the river tour eg. Wat Arun-Temple of Dawn (u can shop/lunch ard Yaowarat)..just tell ur tour guide dat u wana be on ur own after dat, the most they forfeit the free lunch.hehe.
Most of the hotels near BTS are more ex ones. Dun worry if u cant get a hotel near to BTS/MBK..cos its easy to catch a cab and fare is v. cheap (bht60-70 fr Eastin to Chatuchak - S$2-3). As long nt so far like Twin Tower Hotel or hotels in Sukhumvit/Chao Phraya.
Like to know the svc of thai airway? cos was really disappointed w/ SQ during our previous trips to BKK..hmmm.
FYI the last time we went Tokyu at MBK, did spent ard bht5000 so we claimed it at the BKK airport (inside departure hall). Aiyo take so long for it to proccess at the counter.
I remembered we paid Bht100/person to the tour guide, he explained to us that its for the driver blah blah...
If u do not wish to continue the city tour eg. jewellery factory/leather shop after the river tour eg. Wat Arun-Temple of Dawn (u can shop/lunch ard Yaowarat)..just tell ur tour guide dat u wana be on ur own after dat, the most they forfeit the free lunch.hehe. Most of the hotels near BTS are more ex ones. Dun worry if u cant get a hotel near to BTS/MBK..cos its easy to catch a cab and fare is v. cheap (bht60-70 fr Eastin to Chatuchak - S$2-3). As long nt so far like Twin Tower Hotel or hotels in Sukhumvit/Chao Phraya.
Like to know the svc of thai airway? cos was really disappointed w/ SQ during our previous trips to BKK..hmmm.
barneymummy
New Member
Hi all
I tried both thai airways & SQ to BKK before but I find in terms of food & service wise Thai airways are better
SQ only has one personal TV which is an advantage that's all
I tried both thai airways & SQ to BKK before but I find in terms of food & service wise Thai airways are better
SQ only has one personal TV which is an advantage that's all