Bangkok, Thailand travel tales and tips

Bangkok, Thailand travel tales

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C Mclennan	08 February 2005
Stayed at Pathumwan Princess - Bangkok, Thailand.
We did a one day tour with a company called Smiling Bangkok visiting the major temples, Royal Palace and canals. A long but extremely good day not recommended for visitors with younger children who might find it easier to spread the major sights over several days.
S Kromka	08 February 2005
Stayed at Davis Bangkok, The - Bangkok, Thailand.
We greatly enjoyed Sukothai, an "authentic" Thai restaurant in the "Camp Davis" shopping center next to The Davis Bangkok. Specializing in soft shell crabs and large river prawns, everything we ordered was delicious. The prices were higher than many of the other Thais restaurants we tried, but definitely worth it. We also arranged for a Klong (Canal) tour through the Davis Hotel concierge. The boat ride was fun, but even though we told the tour guide we were DONE with shopping, as we were on the last day of a 2 week trip, she still insisted on taking us to a huge Gem and Jewelry center afterwards- and did not tell us she had this on the agenda. My traveling companion and I are both involved with the jewelry industry in the US and had absolutely NO INTEREST in doing this. Although the gem stones were of decent quality and were probably of interest to many people, they held absolutely no interest to us. The jewelry designs were fairly commercial, even though some were quite opulent. Fortunately, the sales staff was very professional and not insistant.
K Terauchi-d'rozario	07 February 2005
Stayed at Ambassador Hotel Bangkok - Bangkok, Thailand.
Nearby spa was very good and reasonable. At Sukhumvit Soi 7/1, Tarnitip Beauty and Healthy. At night it looks a bit frightening with all the neon signs, but the therapists are well trained and very good indeed.
S Ghosh	29 January 2005
Stayed at Eastin Hotel, The - Bangkok, Thailand.
We learnt how to use the Skytrain and would recommend it at most times of day even for part of a journey to avoid the terrible traffic. Walk down the Eastin's street towards Chidlom station in order to enjoy the street stalls and street-life. Tuk-tuks are always more pricey than cabs, less safe but occasionally faster; most journeys to central areas should not cost more than 50-100 baht. Bargain or cab it. Great photo shop a few doors down from hotel for quick and cheap(ish) development. One of the owners at 'EAstin tailors' (no relation) turned aggressive when we asked to pay our balace once he had actually finished the clothes to our satisfaction. Not recommended. Women should make a point of asking for female staff to take measurements - Ambassador Fashions not recommended. The most stylish restaurants and clubs are clustered around Sukhumvit and in general the location of this hotel is not too distant from most interesting places but traffic can make it so. Highly recommended: The Face bar and restaurant Soi 38; Bed Supperclub; both in Sukhumvit. Elysium spa soi 23 opposite Taipan hotel offers swish 'boutique' (most over-used word in Thailand leisure) surroundings and treatments at reasonable prices. great service. Vertigo at Banyan Tree (very expensive and delicious food - you must go at least for a drink and the most astonishing ambience and views of any bar we've yet visited in the world). Nearest shopping mecca World Trade Centre Central Plaza and for designer stuff, Gaysorn (these two plazas are connected and a 20 min walk from hotel).
S Mckee (2nd call)	27 January 2005
Stayed at Silom Serene Boutique Hotel - Bangkok, Thailand.
We have stayed at Silom Serene several times. We have a car and frequently travel away from Bangkok, using the city as a base. Restaurants near hotel that we like are at Sukhothai, Dusit Thani and Banyan Tree hotels, and seafood restaurants on the river. Also the Chinese restaurant on Soi Phipat is good and there are many restaurants at Pa Ram Sam shopping center. There is a post office across the street from the hotel.
C George	27 January 2005
Stayed at Buddy Lodge - Bangkok, Thailand.
We took the Multi-Transport tour from the Smiling Albino tour group. It was great since it gave us a really good idea of where things were in Bangkok and gave us a much better experience visiting the Royal Palace and the Emerald Buddha that if we had done it on our own.
C Han chi	26 January 2005
Stayed at Asia Bangkok Hotel - Bangkok, Thailand.
Make sure that you are in Bangkok in the weekend, because the place that you must not miss is the Chatuchak Weekend Market (if you like products from Thailand). By staying in Asia Hotel, you can easily travel back to the hotel after buying loads of things at Chatuchak and then travel back there again for more shopping (That's what we did). Visit the Grand Palace and the Temple of Dawn if you are in Bangkok (just take the meter taxi). The dinner cruise is something that you can experience too, with nice food, traditional dances and beautiful lightings of the two places above (you can book the dinner cruise at the hotel, if you stay in Asia Hotel, but not sure about other hotels). One other place that you must go is the Ancient City of Ayutthaya (can also book at the hotel). I, myself, like to take photographs, therefore, the trip to Ayutthaya by coach and return by cruise boat is not too value for money because I need to rush for the 3 hours cruise ride at 12.30 pm. Time spent at the ancient city is too short (from my point of view). If possible, try to look for an excursion trip that go and return by coach, because coach trip only takes 1 hour one-way. Ayutthaya is beautiful, a must go.
R Selamat	26 January 2005
Stayed at Baiyoke Suite Hotel - Bangkok, Thailand.
If you have a short time to explore BKK, recommend the canal tour, which passes through more than 20 temples along the Chao Praya River and lets you see BKK as you will never see from land. Dream World was just OK. But good way to let your children spend their day instead of just sightseeing or shopping. Shopping in BKK was mind boggling. Too many night markets selling the same things at exorbitant prices. Not recommended for those who don't enjoy haggling. Shopping malls like MBK Centre, Central World Plaze, Emporium and Central Mall were OK. Lots of varieties too but more upmarket. Only managed three floors of the six floors of shopping in MBK Centre. But you can find almost everything you want there. Oh and I must recommend this Muslim, Pakistani and Indian restaurant called Al Sanar near Baiyoke Sky. Good food. Also another Muslim restaurant near Baiyoke Sky called Maeda.
N Phuah	24 January 2005
Stayed at Asia Bangkok Hotel - Bangkok, Thailand.
Bangkok is truly a shopper's haven. I literally shopped from day until night. I started at the weekend morning market at Chatuchak as early as 7am via the skytrain stopping at Mo Chit station. Shopped till noon (when it really gets too hot) then left. As I was leaving people started to swarm in. So the advice is to start early before it gets too hot and crowded. Because I got the free ride, I managed to get my "goods" loaded at the hotel before I pushed off to MBK. I would also recommend lunch at MBK at the food court on 6th Floor. They served an array of food from Thai, Vietnamese, Japanese, Chinese etc. The price are quite resonable too. Dinner was at the famous "Supermarket" Seafood, which can be reached via the skytrain stopping at The Emporium shopping complex. It's almost 3km walk into the road next to Emporium (Soi 24). Ignore, the other seafood restaurants. Although over priced but it was definitely an experience for me. At night I went to Pat Pong. I find the traders outside lining the streets are more friendly and willing to bargain and less violent. Only bargain if you have the intention to buy. Otherwise, they may get pretty harsh physically and verbally. Some may totally refuse to let you leave until you can agree to a price. Bargain at least 50% down. Some can go as low as 75% discount. Pat Pong is recommended for fake watches, fake handbags, souvenirs and handicrafts. If you want clothes, go to Pratunam. You can buy at wholesale price if you willing to buy three pieces of the same type. You can mix different patterns, colors and sizes. But they normally have a different price for S, M and L. If you ever spot anything that you like and the price is right. Just buy it, as goods sold at Pratunam, MBK, Chatuchak etc. are all different. I never got my favourite blouse because I didn't have enough time to go back to the same place again.
C Hughes	22 January 2005
Stayed at Nai Lert Park Bangkok, Raffles International Hotel - Bangkok, Thailand.
A great new bar is in the State Building, just down the road from Patpong. The nearest skytrain station is Chong Nonsi. Like the Vertigo bar at the Banyan Tree, it's on a roof overlooking Bangkok. This bar is fairly small and has a sofa running all the way around the edge, so you can relax on the cushions 60 storeys above the city. A very romantic place for a nightcap.

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