Friday, August 03, 2007

Back from BKK

I'm back. 4 days weren't enough time to spend in Bangkok to have a proper holiday. I didn't even go for thai massage. Not enough time. Not enough money. I don't know what I spent on, or how I spent all the money. The wallet just kept getting thinner. I changed 400sgd worth of baht at first. Then another 100sgd. I even had to withdraw 300 baht from a UOB ATM (at Indra Square).

Just a disclaimer, I didn't buy enough souvenirs for everyone.... (due to the lack of time & depleting resources). Couldn't find a decent working bag for guys that was cheap (sorry, Gerald)

Anyway, the trip was good. We stayed at Indra Regent Hotel, which was in Pratunam area, just beside Indra Square, Pratunam market, Baiyoke garment centre, and is about 10 min walk from Platinum & Central World Plaza. Great location. It takes about 10 min to get to MBK & Siam Square, which is about 50 baht (about 2.30sgd) if the cab goes by the meter.

Shopping is generally good. Bags and shoes are like super cheap. The clothes are pretty alright at wholesale prices. It is a must to bargain cuz they really jack up the prices for tourists. I suck at bargaining really. Bangkok is like a shopping paradise for ladies. For guys, erm, it could possibly be a nightmare. There're stuff for guys like tshirts.. and massage.. and.. I don't know. Food? Booze?

The markets & shopping places are so huge with so many things to look at, I just wish I had more time and money. And better legs that don't ache from all the walking.

Anyway, thanks to Jean's Thai friend, Vitoon who picked us up at the airport and brought us around to taste the local food. Their kuey teow is really nice sia. Vitoon brought us to Suan Lua (the name of the place sounds like it's supposed to be spelled this way) and there were kopitiams and streetside hawkers. The food was really good, and cheap.

So that's it about Bangkok. Less than 20 photos were taken. I don't think there is even a group photo. Hah.

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janet at 2:51 AM