| M Wong |
31 December 2004 |
Stayed at Ambassador Hotel Bangkok - Bangkok, Thailand.
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For an authentic taste of Thailand, visit the food centre on the 6th floor of the Mahboonkrong centre - take BTS to Siam station, change to western line and get off at National Stadium. My favourite was the fried oysters, Hoy Tod. MBK is a fantastic place to shop - clothing, crafts, electronics etc. And you dont have to bargain as hard as at the night markets to get the same price.
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| J Snowball |
20 December 2004 |
Stayed at Windsor Suites Hotel - Bangkok, Thailand.
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Best meal was at Suda's on Soi 14. Food is really good, inexpensive and it's nice sitting outside but not with overwhelming traffic noise. We used the sky train which is efficient though not necessarily cheaper than a meter taxi (though sometimes quicker).
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| H Macewen |
19 December 2004 |
Stayed at Tarntawan Place - Bangkok, Thailand.
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Recommend Samboom Seafood restaurant just a few minutes walk west on Suriwong. Hotel is just off famous Patpong area.
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| J Schorr |
18 December 2004 |
Stayed at Manhattan Hotel - Bangkok, Thailand.
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Try the duck restaurant on the corner of Soi 15 and Sukhumvit Rd., classic old Bangkok.
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| J Medeiros |
14 December 2004 |
Stayed at Ambassador Hotel Bangkok - Bangkok, Thailand.
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Recommended Thai restaurant: Baan Kanitha on Soi Ruam Rudee.
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| M Kendler |
05 December 2004 |
Stayed at Montien Hotel Bangkok - Bangkok, Thailand.
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The Mango Tree Restaurant on the soi across from the Ramada Hotel was very good, and included live music and dancing.
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| J Mullet |
02 December 2004 |
Stayed at Rydges Amora Tapae Chiangmai Hotel - Chiang Mai, Thailand.
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Recommended area restaurants: Good View and Riverside. Recommended tourist stops: Old City temples, Wat Doi Suthep, Maesa Elephant Camp, Doi Inthanon National Park. Personally I can't stand the night market where masses of people crowd through each other to gawk over cheap souvenirs on the dusty smoggy sidewalks, but it does seem to be a popular attraction for many.
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| P Hearn |
17 November 2004 |
Stayed at President Solitaire - Bangkok, Thailand.
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There's so much locally, you don't need any advice. I always like the Akbar Indian Restaurant just opposite Soi 4 near Nana Plaza. Make sure you know where you are going - taxi drivers are friendly, but will not always understand you and expect you to locate the exact destination (or will just keep driving).
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| R Johnson |
13 November 2004 |
Stayed at Chaba Samui Resort - Samui, Thailand.
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We have been going to Koh Samui for years and seen its changes. The beach and the sea are still nice. There have been more working women on the island and a lot more mixed couples residing there. People used to get around the island by renting a motorbike,a jeep or get on a public pick-up truck. Now there are private taxis and I think they are very expensive, though comfortable. From Chaweng beach to Lotus shopping centre is Bt150 and to the airport is Bt300. Our recommended restaurant is Will Wait on Chawent beach. Great food with reasonable price and shows latest movies. The other one we like I don't remember the name, but it's at the end of Chawent beach. A small, normal looking resaurant across from the new Chedi spa. It's a place for authentic Thai food with a Thai-people price.
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| R Creed |
11 November 2004 |
Stayed at Silom Serene Boutique Hotel - Bangkok, Thailand.
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We travelled mainly by skytrain to the river and took boats up the river to other parts of the city. Great places to eat Himalayen Cha Cha's, Condoms and Cabbages and for a really special night out the Oriental or a dinner cruise.
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Traveller's Tales: Restaurants and eating places in Thailand
