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Traveller's Tales: Shopping suggestions in Thailand

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M Ho	06 March 2004
Stayed at Indra Regent Hotel - Bangkok, Thailand.
The once famed WTC is now replaced by Siam Center. Would be useful if you choose a hotel near the sky train. Beat the traffic jam and the annoying Tuk Tuk drivers. Khao Sun Street would appeal to the hip crowd. Fisherman's pants, yoga Tshirts, pubs and cafe are the good buys here.
R Ahmed	02 March 2004
Stayed at Ambassador Hotel Bangkok - Bangkok, Thailand.
A visit to Chatuchak Market on Sunday is has always been a enjoying experience where you can find anything you want on very competitive prices. An Indian Restaurant on Sukhumvit Road namely "BUKHARA" is worth visiting for good food on reasonable prices. I always enjoy sitting in the bar just outside Nana Hotel and enjoy my favourite drinks. Visits to Sukhumvit, Suriwong, and Yowraj are always enjoyable
A Palmer	28 February 2004
Stayed at Tamarind Village, Chiang Mai - Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Chiang Mai was more touristy than Bangkok, and very dusty. We did a great cooking course with Chiang Mai Cookery School. Also did a 3 day trek which Tamarind Village arranged for us. It was very reasonably priced, not too strenuous and very interesting. Shopping at the Night Bazaar is excellent in the main buidling which has antiques, fabrics, crafts etc. The Antique House was a lovely place to eat - a 100 year old Teak House in Northern Thai style. Eat in the courtyard, then wander around the house.
G Hippern	28 February 2004
Stayed at Holiday Inn Silom - Bangkok, Thailand.
We try to make our Bangkok stay include at least part of the weekend. The Chatuchuk weekend market is amazing. There are literally thousands of shops with arguably the best prices in Thailand for any product. Try to get there early and leave around noom before it gets too crowded.
L Graziose	20 February 2004
Stayed at Royal Hotel - Bangkok, Thailand.
I strongly suggest getting a hotel close to a Skytrain station if you will be travelling around Bangkok much. It is very fast and convenient when compared to travelling by taxi or tuk-tuk. If you are looking for hilltribe fabrics or silk weavings and scarves at good prices, Chatuchak weekend market is definitely the place to go. A slightly more expensive (but less chaotic) place to shop is Suan Lum Market. All the other areas and shops in Bangkok will cost a lot more.
D Leong	17 February 2004
Stayed at Prince Palace Hotel - Bangkok, Thailand.
Was in Bangkok after a long miss of one year. Many things have changed and the people too have changed. Some for the better and some for the worst. But fortunately some of my favourite restaurants and bars and even shopping places have maintained its friendliness. For me when I was in Bangkok this time it was like return home from a long journey and back to friends and family. Went for a river cruise like the first time and surprising it is still as relaxing; with the cool breeze and the river water which you are trying to fend off from your face. It was a very nice trip which one must not miss; only you need to be there early say at 8.30am to be able to catch a smaller version of the floating market. After the river cruise, if you are hungry you can pop by Yawarat (Chinatown) to this little restaurant called Nam Sing for a a fantastic seafood lunch which is so fresh; also you must try out the fresh shark fin soup or you can help yourself to a nice bowl of Bird Nest soup. After the meal it is always good to have a look at the stalls around the area like there are a few that sell old hand carved Grandfather clock inlaid with mother of pearl. Also in the area you can find many old hand embriodered pillow cases and other traditional chinese handicraft that is lost in many countries. From there you can take a cab to emporium shopping centre where there is a great place to shop or if you are tired you can go to the many traditional Thai massage center found on the right side after you exit emporium. There are many massage parlours that also provide services to many international airline staff who are in Thailand. After the massage I went back to Prince Palace Hotel where I stayed and visited the many garment shops in the Garment Centre below the hotel and the goods sold there are good quality and best of all they are selling at wholesale price. At night if you are not tired and do not wish to sleep you can drop by Patpong night market which is good for imitation rolex watches that are so real that unless you are are an expert you might not be able to see the difference. Alternatively you can do what I did and that is to drop by in a taxi to Sukhumvit Soi 5 Foodland which is by the main road and next to Amari Boulevard Hotel and between the hotel and foodland food centre you can send mails via internet. The foodland food court is a restaurant that I would highly recommend as the staff there speak relatively good English and also the food they serve is so good and cheap. Makes you want to be back there again and again. After dinner if you are not tired and want to have some fun before you return to the hotel you can drop by Nana Entertainment Plaza nearby for a drink and some nice music and company. The beers there are cheap and also the food sold that the road house on the first floor is great. Be ready to meet many international class of people and also the lovely and friendly ladies of Thailand. Whatever you are a guy or lady it is a find place to hang out for a drink and nice music. Just be careful about a bar on the second floor called Casanova which have great looking ladies as they are all ladyboys but nevertheless they are very nice and friendly. Lastly watch your wallet as there have been reports of pickpocket incidents but for me as I have many friends there, I was relatively safe. Bangkok is definitely a great place to go to and relax.
N Roberts	14 February 2004
Stayed at Suriwongse Hotel - Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Took a tour with Journeys--saw ad in Magazine---Golden Tiangle, boat ride to Laos(extra cost), lunch, Burmese border, lunch, hill tribes, etc, for 800 baht. Great shopping-filled second bag and ordered dining room set to be delivered from Sudaluck furniture company after looking at several--willing to negotiate. All things in Chiang Mai better value than even Weekend (JJ) Market in Bangkok. Recommend Riverview Restaurant--music and food. Tuktuk is the way to get around--negotiate prices before getting in. Don't miss foot massage---1/2 hr plenty, 90-100 baht--great after doing shopping or touring.
M Flux	14 February 2004
Stayed at Impiana Resort Samui - Samui, Thailand.
Beautiful lush island (Koh Samui). Car hire was well worth doing for a day. Waterfall 2 had the most fantastic views, but took 1hr to climb (only 15 mins to return!). Lamai shopping prices were much cheaper than Chaweng and the beach sellers were the most expensive. Recommend the Tamarind Restaurant and Baan Ma-Praw.
K Pell	07 February 2004
Stayed at Riverfront Residence - Bangkok, Thailand.
Given that there are myriad things to do and see in that sprawling city of angels otherwise known as Bangkok, it seems a shame to single out a few experiences from the whole and present them as definitive 'must-dos'. But time being a factor in my last visit there, I was forced to limit myself to only a few places of interest. Roughly speaking, my selections were biased according to three categories: food, art/culture, and cheap software. Firstly, it may be argued that trying to find good food in Bangkok is a bit of a no-brainer, but when it comes to international standard, high-class nosh you really can't go past the spread they put on at that old bastion of European colonial decadence, The Oriental Bangkok. For a meal that will linger in your dreams if not your intestinal tract for years to come, Lord Jim's is located on the second floor and you can ingest the bounty on offer at the buffet while taking in the panoramic view of the Chao Praya River. Dress code applies of course, so guys don't even think about going there with your board shorts and thongs - it's got to be long pants and closed shoes (trainers are fine) -or its just not cricket as they say. Lunch extends from 12 until 2:30pm and costs a measly Bht 850 ( US$20) per person- suffice to say is better than the average meal. Then after lunch you can wander freely around the foyer of the old section of the hotel looking at photos of the royal family in the good old days when the king had 15 concubines and as many sons - and take in the ambience of what many still consider to be one of the most luxurious hotels in the world. For those on a tight schedule, if it’s a bit of history and culture you're after and at the same time you want to get some excellent quality souvenirs to take home, Jim Thomson's Thai House is right on the money. Set in beautifully kept grounds, and now a national museum, this house, or collection of houses were formerly owned by a former CIA official who made a name for himself in business by expanding the market for and promoting Thai silk abroad. Since then the site has been expanded to include a fabric museum, café and modern facilities all constructed so as to retain the outward grace and rustic simplicity of pre-modern Thai architecture. The guided tours are a must if you want to see inside the original residences, which are all fine examples of traditional Thai architecture that were disassembled, moved from various provinces throughout the country and then reassembled where they now stand. All are decked out with original Thai Buddhist statuary of high calibre and many other artefacts and curiosities of the early modern age. You can buy beautiful silk clothing, linen and other traditional textiles here and the proceeds go towards preserving Thailand’s rich cultural heritage. One suspects its not one of Thailand’s proudest achievements, but software or more accurately, pirate software is remarkably cheap and easy to come by if you know where to look. You can get anything that’s on the market in your home (English-speaking) country for about Bht 130 (US$3) each and most games packages as well, not to mention DVDs and music CDs. The place is Pantip Plaza and is a 10 minute walk from Ratchathewi Skytrain station and is also well known to taxi drivers.
G Suyin	29 January 2004
Stayed at D'Ma Pavilion Hotel Bangkok - Bangkok, Thailand.
Happy Massage - Just opposite D'ma Pavillion Hotel, very decent no hanky panky. Restaurants surrounding the hotel - prices are reasonable and food is highly recommended. Shopping - About 10 minutes walk from the hotel you will be in Bangkok shopping heaven.

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