Bangkok

[mitzi]

Hi all

Can I know which website to book BKK hotels is cheaper? Anyone did research? From what I know, precision reservations seems cheaper compared to asia rooms.

 

[bellebelle]

Hi all,
I just came back from BKK yesterday night.

eteh,
Good for you! You're going BKK!


Yan Ling,
I changed my money at Suntec. The exchange rate was 23.92. You may want to check it out.

BKK was lots of fun. Even though this is my 3rd time there within 12 months, I still shop like crazy. Here’s some of things I did:

1)ate shark’s fin at Nam Sing at both the outlets at Chinatown and MBK. I ordered the Shark’s Fin in red soup for 300baht. The one at MBK definitely gave much more fins. The crab-shrimp fried rice (100baht) and Prawn fried rice(100baht) is deliciously too.

2)Went to The Pizza Company for pizza. They have this set with 1 large pizza stuff crust pizza (6slices), 6 wings and a loaf of garlic bread for 399baht



3) Ice-cream at Cream & fudge (Siam Paragon food hall). They have a list of their ice-creams in their menus with English explanations on what goes into each of their creations so after I’ve ordered my ice-cream, they will get 2 scoops of ice-cream (vanilla, chocolate, strawberry etc) and put them onto this frozen plank before they mix in the other ingredients (e.g. nut, berries, marshmallows etc) depending on your order. All their ice-creams are at 150baht (unless you want extra ingredients). You get to choose where you want you ice-cream, on the cone, in cup or cup with waffle in it at no extra charge.

4) Painted my nails toes. Many shops can be found after the bridge connecting MBK to Siam Square. You choose a design from their pictures/samples. The prices are stated on it starting from 200baht. The more intricate the design, the more expensive it is. I did mine for 200baht (refer to pic below). I don’t think they do pedi/mani, they would just paint you nails for you.

If you want pictures of my painted toes and pizza, do PM me then I email to you. I can't post it here cos my image is too big

 

[juz_dimp]

hey apsiration,
can send to my email at [email protected]

i am curious abt the painted toes n pizza..
coz i going bkk soon
heeh

 

[pinky_girl]

Hi apsiration,

can send to me too?
[email protected]

Cos i'm also going to BKK too

Thanks!!

 

[foreverhappy]

Hi Apsiration,BKK is having sale now right manage to grab anything cheap??
Which place to go best?

 

[bellebelle]

Juz_dimp, Ms_Blur,
Just emailed you my pics.

apple,
Dont' see any sale leh. But the things in BKK are already very cheap. I bought 8 bages and 4 pairs of scandals at about 199baht (8SGD) each and also many other things.

 

[bellebelle]

Black Canyon Coffee now sells food too. The last time I went they have only drinks. I went there for my Tom Yum soup. The soup is only 75baht but it has at least 8 medium size prawns (very worth it). The fried noodles, rice etc are priced from about 55baht to 100baht

 

[chelseaxpg]

Hi Aspiration,

Can share your pics with me? [email protected]
Me going BKK next week.

Thanks in advance!

 

[bellebelle]

Yen,
Have posted you the pics

 

[pinky_girl]

Hi Aspiration,

I've received your pix. Thanks!!

Anyone can tell me when to shop,eat or what are the places that i must go cos this is my 1st time to BKK. And i'm gg to stay for 6 nite. Need expert advise..

Thanks!!

 

[bellebelle]

Ms_Blur,
I believe you can find your answers in this forum by refering to past posts posted by ladies here. If you want I can mail you a copy of BKK map. But you would need to PM me your address so I can post you by 'snail mail'.

 

[foreverhappy]

Hi Aspiration where did u get all this stuff and where is the black cannon coffee situated.

Yah me also going for the first time so not sure where to go also

 

[bellebelle]

Most of my stuff are from MBK Center (BTS:National Stadium). Chatuchak (BTS: Mo Chit) also has many things. I went there for 2 consecutive mornings (spent about 5 hours each) and I still find many new things to see. Chatuchak is like our pasar malam but because of the many stalls/shops there you can get lost very easily. If you see something you like, grab first because you may not find that stall again later when you want to go back and get it.

You can find Black Canyon Coffee at many of the shopping malls(e.g MBK, Central, Siam Square). I prefer to go there for Thai food cos is reasonably priced and it has English explanations rather than go roadside or food court cos I'm very picky with food so I need to know what goes into the dish.

 

[purple_rain]

Hi Aspiration,

I also love to buy things from MBK & Chatuchak. At MBK, shoes are really cheap, most of them are ard 199baht = SGD8, similar to what we saw in spore shopping malls. Bags are cheap too...

My previous trip to bkk, I bought lingerie & 3/4 pants at chatuchak at 99baht each only. Will be going again in July. Sure to grab again... hee...

 

[bellebelle]

PurpleRain,
You right! Things are so cheap. Nowaways 3/4 pants are very popular there so Chatuchak has lots of them and those of you who love clothings would find that it's heaven there!

 

[babykhoo]

hi,
is chatuchak worth going to buy clothes? not jus t-shirts n casual wear. last time i go i only go buy household things never pay attention to clothes. so not too sure.

so exciting. me leaving tmrw nite.

 

[bellebelle]

babykhoo,
Chatuchak is a must go. It has many clothes e.g. blouses, dresses, skirts

 

[little_a]

babykhoo,
I went to chatuchak.. lots of sections and there are many lanes selling clothes.. For me I find it very tiring because it was too crowded and no air circulation.. The clothes are generally repeated... hmmm I bought some T-shirts from this shop.. very comfy.. no bargaining thou..

 

[bellebelle]

lyesha,
I agree with you that Chatuchak can get very crowded and stuffy. That's why I only go in the morning and because of the short time, I went on both Sat and Sun morning to avoid the afternoon crowd

 

[kellylims]

Hi gals,

i am planning a short trip to bangkok from 3Jul'06 - 6 Jul'06 only 2 nites.

anyone have anyidea how to i go about gg to bai long gong?

 

[purple_rain]

I also plan to go as early as 9am, den stop at abt 2pm.

 

[bloomiey]

Yeah.. go Chatuchak in the morning. Its not that stuffy and warm as noon time. Was there ard 9am SG time.. shop til 1pm.. Bought quite alot of stuff too...

 

[pinky_girl]

Hi Aspiration,

Here's my email address. [email protected]

Will refer to the previous posts for recommendation.

Thanks

 

[kellylims]

Need help again to find out the opening hrs and location of the following:-

2. Platimun Plaza
3. City complex
4. Plaza 29
5. Pratunam Mkt
6. Suan Lum nite mkt
7. Chinatown (yaowarat)
8. Sampeng Lane - open from morning til 6pm (BKK Time). Its at the end of Chinatown on the left side
9. Platinum Fashion Mall
10. Khao San rd
11. Chatuchak mkt
12. Chitlom Central....it's a building called 'Central' at Chitlom BTS station
13. memorial night market.
14. Siam Centre

maybe abit too many... thanks...

 

[jam75]

Hi asipiration,

u mentioned u paid 335 for 5d4n by swiss air ...where did u book yr package...can share??

 

[bellebelle]

Ms_Blur,
If you want the map I will have to use SingPost to mail you and not through email cos I can't just scan the whole map then email to you leh

jam75,
I booked through Genting Holiday @ Bukit Timah Plaza

 

[bellebelle]

Pochacco,
Many of the places you mentioned can be found on the BKK map

 

[bluegal]

Hi Ladies,
Normally where do you gals book the ticket? Prefer accomodation and breakfast included. We are planning for a short trip this month end.

 

[alleb]

Hi Bluegal,

I booked my trip for $210 per person for 4days3nites.
Travelling by Jetstar and staying at Bangkok Palace.
Hope this help.

 

[jam75]

asipration, tks FYI...i noe dat plc hv bk wif them to bkk many many years ago too!

jasmine, so yr trip $210/pax izzit through any agent?? or u DIY yrself?? cos yr prc is really attractive...

 

[alleb]

DIY

 

[bloomiey]

2. Platimun Plaza (10am til ???)
3. City complex (Everyday open from morning 9am til ???)
4. Plaza 29
5. Pratunam Mkt (Best to go on Sunday Morning)
6. Suan Lum nite mkt 6pm - 12Midnite BKK Time
7. Chinatown (yaowarat) Morning til 9pm for shops. Supper til 12midnite(Best to go in evening/night, very hot weather)
8. Sampeng Lane - open from morning til 6pm (BKK Time). Its at the end of Chinatown on the left side
9. Platinum Fashion Mall (9am - Probably til evening 6pm)
10. Khao San rd
11. Chatuchak mkt (Only weekends, As early as 8am its open til 6pm)
12. Chitlom Central....it's a building called 'Central' at Chitlom BTS station
13. memorial night market.
14. Siam Centre

 

[bloomiey]

Bluegal: End of june is almost impossible to booked for now. Sch holiday, most flights are hotels are fully booked. Unless you are willing to pay more for better flights and accommodation probably. For sch holiday season, best is to book 1.5mth or earlier.

 

[bluegal]

Hi Jasmine,
Thanks.

Yanling,
Thanks, this is a last min decision, if we really can't get the ticket, we'll just go somewhere else. Just needed a short break. At the same time we don't intend to spend much on this trip as we are planning another trip in Oct/Nov.

 

[anise]

hi gals...

mi oso going to bkk for a short trip end june which is next week... going by tigerair...
will be in krabi for 4 days followed by 4 days in bkk.. total spending $450 for flight and acc.. dunno consider cheap anot..

i still haven book the hotel in bkk. but estimated it will sum up to abt that amt.. deciding to stay at Dma.. anyway got any nice hotels to share??

 

[blurrz]

hey... any1 going sep or planning to? hee... me going 28 sep... come, join me gers...

 

[foreverhappy]

hi anyone can help me by telling me where i can get plus size ladies wear

 

[mindy]

hey gals..
any recommended place for thai body massage?

 

[minssy]

hi apple,

in bkk, if you are not talking abt t shirts, then i'm afraid no...

 

[dazednconfused]

JL...

Try Healthland along North Sathorn Rd. You must make an appointment with them before you go though! They've got a website too...
www.healthlandspa.com

 

[stacy]

Hi,

I also go to Health land Spa & Massage @ Sathorn. Liked the place for its cleanliness.

 

[snowy_casper]

Hi
The location of this Health land Spa & Massage?
any specific bldgs ard this massage salon?

 

[stacy]

Hi,

U click on the link given by LS...the location is in the website

 

[blurrz]

for healthland spa, can do couple spa? do they have tat???

 

[stacy]

Hi Ling,

Oh yes..they've that...
Healthland spa was intro to me by my gf who is staying there (cos' her hb is working there). I've not tried other spa in BBK, but my gf said this spa is apparently the cleanest one she've been. So I tot...just give it a try..not bad! But the price wise is slightly costly as compared to other spa in BBK, but still cheap if u compare to S'pore..hehee

 

[zenn]

Gals, I am considering going back to Arnoma. Any other better suggestions?

 

[foreverhappy]

hmm i have not plan for my itinery yet leh..

really dunno where to go...

i just chaeck the price for Thai batt yesterday very low now.

 

[ahjo77]

HI apple

whats the rate tfor thai baht now

Thanks

 

[blurrz]

hi thanks stacy... gotta book in advance ritez... hee... gotta check with them the price for couple spa liaoz... hope within budget...

any1 going end sep???

 

[therat]

i'm going @ end Aug, back on sep.