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Traveller's Tales: Things to do in Bangkok, Thailand

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N Rivera (1st call)	03 September 2005
Stayed at Asia Airport Hotel - Bangkok, Thailand.
Bangkok is an awesome place to visit. If you are into the touristy thing, go to the Grand Palace complex area...tons of stuff to see there, and tons of temples everywhere. Check out Khao San Road (but BTS Skytrain does NOT get you there) If you are into the street shopping thing, try Pratunam area, lots of good deals there... There are also tons of fancy malls around Siam Square area. Silom Rd area is a good area to hang out...good food joint there, you can also check out the evening market at Patpong for souvenirs shopping. Well, Patpong is also known for the Thai Massage parlors that "go the extra mile" for a few extra Baht. Sukhumvit is very commercial, good tailors there, around some 18-19, there are also several happy bars in the area... but it is definitely a more business atmosphere than Silom Rd. Bumrungrad Hospital is in Sukhumvit, for anyone who needs a medical check up or any dental work, and it is quite inexpensive, by say, USA standards. The food is great in Thailand, and cheap. One thing to watch, though, is for those tuk tuk drivers. It is a fun ride, but avoid the ones that take you on side trips to see tailors, jewelry shops, souvenir shops etc.... Ask before you get on...otherwise, you may be in for an unwanted tourist tour through these expensive shops.
Guest has requested to remain anonymous	08 August 2005
Stayed at Siri Sathorn Executive Serviced Apartments - Bangkok, Thailand.
There are a number of decent restaurants close to the Siri Sathorn Apts., including a Jim Thompson cafe down the same block, Anna's Cafe, an upscale Italian place, etc. The spectacular outdoor rooftop bar/restaurant called Vertigo, on the 61st floor of the nearby Banyon Tree Hotel, is worth visiting for a drink (at 2 or 3 times the price anywhere else), but the food was less than stellar and very expensive by Bangkok standards. The tour to Attaya by bus from the Shangri-La Hotel and then back by boat, with a nice lunch onboard, made an enjoyable day trip. Traffic is so bad in the city (e.g., red lights that literally last for 7 or 8 minutes) that while taxis are very cheap, the skytrain often makes more sense. Tuk-tuks (and even the backs of motorcycles) are for the more adventurous, but can be hair-raising. Jim Thompson's House is very interesting, and the main Jim Thompson store makes for one-stop gift buying, if one is looking for silk scarves and ties.
Guest has requested to remain anonymous	20 July 2005
Stayed at Comfort Suites Airport Bangkok - Bangkok, Thailand.
We flew Thai Air to Krabi (check ahead for discounts on air fare as they did a promo for $25 one way; we missed that). Stayed at The Viewpoint Resort in Railey; a great value and great staff. We rockclimbed and CliffsMan is very helpful. Diving with Krabi Divers, good value and Paul was great. Viengtai Hotel in Bangkok, nice and a good location (has a pool)!
A La rotta dickson	11 July 2005
Stayed at Riverfront Residence - Bangkok, Thailand.
Bangkok was as crowded and disorganized as we were expecting it to be. It was fun anyway. We rented a boat at the Sheraton pier that took us to the canals and a snake farm. It was good value for the money. Otherwise we got around by walking and taking taxis and tuk tuks, but you need to be prepared to bargain every time. We enjoyed the visit to the Jim Thompson house and also the weekend market. Chinatown was too crowded and difficult to navigate with kids but we found a nice chinese eatery with a delicious selection of dim sum.
J Anderson	11 May 2005
Stayed at Asia Airport Hotel - Bangkok, Thailand.
High end restaurants in Bangkok are a great value. Chatuchak market was very interesting. Rock climbing in Railey (by Krabi) was outstanding.
J Gale	02 April 2005
Stayed at Tai-Pan Hotel Bangkok - Bangkok, Thailand.
Soi Cowboy, near the Taipan, is a sad reflection on Western tourists. Support the wonderful restaurant 'Cabbages and Condoms', which does so much to alleviate the ravages of HIV/Aids etc. We found a very good new restaurant on Soi 23, 'Con-fusion', mixed Thai continental food. They need some publicity, the cooking was excellent. Ayathudha was a wonderful destination, epic in proportion. Bridge on River Kwai was a worthwhile day tour, if only to appreciate the difficulties prisoners and locals experienced.
S Heinrich	30 March 2005
Stayed at Tai-Pan Hotel Bangkok - Bangkok, Thailand.
If you like something special, go fishing with Francois Hellias from anglingthailand.com. They pick you up from the nearby Somerset Hotel for unbelievable fishing for Mekong Catfish and other giant fish at Bung Sam Lake.
J Vitol	30 March 2005
Stayed at Ambassador Hotel Bangkok - Bangkok, Thailand.
Tour the Wat Po before you tour the Grand Palace. Do not be taken in by the scam that that says either or both are closed for special Thai holiday but the nicely dressed person speaking good english can arrange for a tour or other nearby wats and places of interest until they open up. Wat Po and the Palace are never closed during their normal business hours.
N Travers	27 March 2005
Stayed at Admiral Suites - Bangkok, Thailand.
Why not take a thai cookery class - course run from either half a day to 5 days at the Landmark hotel (near Nana skytrain station). In each session you cook a 5 course meal and then get to eat it - can't be bad.
S Eccles	24 March 2005
Stayed at Swiss Lodge - Bangkok, Thailand.
Watch out for drivers trying to take you to Lucky Buddha, it's a total scam and someone will approach you about a jewellery 'sale'. Jim Thompson's House was a highlight of our trip and there is a cute little shop nearbywhich sells all sorts of Thai souvenirs. I bought a gong, some buddha pictures and some little Buddha figures for next to nothing.

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