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Traveller's Tales: Getting around in 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.
T Walawender	15 July 2005
Stayed at Baiyoke Sky Hotel - Bangkok, Thailand.
Bangkok is the place really worth seeing. Plenty of interesting places for sightseeing, but be careful with taxi drivers. They could take You not to the place You want, but where they are receiving commission. "Seafood Market" at Sukumvit 24 is really perfect place for "seafood lovers"
I Hooper	12 July 2005
Stayed at Narai Hotel - Bangkok, Thailand.
For clothes shopping, Pratunam Markets. Electronic goods, go to the nearby Pantip Plaza. The best shopping mall for jewellery and a wide range of other goods is is Maboonkrong. The nearby Jim Thompson House is a traditional Thai teak house which is now a museum containing beautiful historic Thai artifacts. From the Narai hotel walk down to the Chaopraya River and take a ferry upstream from the end of Silom Road to Wat Pho and the Royal Palace.
E Leong	11 July 2005
Stayed at Majestic Suites - Bangkok, Thailand.
Five days in Bangkok is not enough! I prepared myself for a sightseeing tour of Bangkok, but ended shopping more than half the time. We spent 2 full days at the weekend market, which was a worthwhile experience. We also toured the temples which were really beautiful (though I must admit, there is only so much one can take in). Nightlife was pretty okay. One thing that struck me was Bangkok is a city that doesn't sleep. At 2+ in the morning, there were still roadside stalls open selling food, clothing etc. Subway was 24 hours! Travelling in Bangkok was a breeze with the BTS, taxis and tuk tuk. You can purchase a 15 trip BTS ticket for 300 baht which will allow you to travel to Siam, Silom, Sumkohvit areas and the weekend market (this covers pretty much where you will be travelling in Bangkok). For taxis, we felt that it was cheaper to take metered taxis.
P Standidge	01 June 2005
Stayed at Horizon Beach Resort Hotel - Phuket, Thailand.
A number of the organised tours e.g. Phi Phi Island were being offered at 40% discount by local travel agents close to the hotel. Please be aware of the large number of taylors close by who are very keen to sell you a suit. I counted about 6 between the hotel and the beach
M Ibrahim	31 May 2005
Stayed at Royal President, The - Bangkok, Thailand.
Highly recommend Suan Lum Night Bazaar as an alternative to Chatuchak - it's well laid out and clean, especially when compared to Chatuchak. Be careful of tuktuk drivers who can fool you with seemingly low fares but who may have ulterior motives. Always take taxis with fare meters if you have to take one. Otherwise, the Skytrain is great if you wish to avoid traffic congestion.
K Tan	30 May 2005
Stayed at Majestic Suites - Bangkok, Thailand.
Getting around - Pick up a copy of the visitor guide where there's a 10 baht discount on the Skytrain (i.e MRT/Tube). Basically just use the Skytrain for everything. Cheap, fast and brings you to the major shopping centers and street markets. Food - the Little Kitchen, Greyhound Cafe at Central Chid Lom is very good. Food is also generally cheaper in bangkok (as compared to Singapore)
A Nikolich	26 May 2005
Stayed at Montien Hotel Bangkok - Bangkok, Thailand.
Shopped at MBK and World Trade Center as well as for raw silk. Used MRT and maybe 1 or 2 cabs. MRT far more useful and fast.
G Mckinnon	23 May 2005
Stayed at Asia Bangkok Hotel - Bangkok, Thailand.
skytrain is a great way to travel and is inexpensive(around $3AU all day). stops are conveniently placed to hotel, access from second level and close to many points of interest EG shopping, River tour pier and chatuchuk markets.
E Chua	22 May 2005
Stayed at Asia Bangkok Hotel - Bangkok, Thailand.
We visit Bangkok at least twice a year. The thai food, shopping and massage/spa never disappoint us. For good thai food with nice ambience, we recommend Baan Khanita & Blue Elephant. If you enjoy shopping at Chatuchak (exclude the sunny weather), be sure to visit Suan Lum Night Bazaar although the price can be higher than Chatuchak. But don't hesitate to bargain. Massage & spa are easily available everywhere in Bangkok, but we like Marble House (for thai massage) and Dulaya Spa especially. Travelling in Bangkok is breeze. You can reach most places by BTS and MRT. Otherwise, the racy tuk-tuk is fun for short distance.

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