Final post of my bangkok trip~ Accomodation!
As both of us redeemed our air tickets, we decided to splurge on the accommodation. We spent approximately S$800+ for 4days 3 nights stay as there was a promotion for book 3 night get 1 free night, so it worked out to be $200+ per night. Seemed okay and I heard so much raving about W Hotel, so W Hotel in Bangkok is probably the most affordable one. Keke
Location is fantastic. We just need to cut through Sathorn Square which is directly linked to Chong Nonsi BTS, probably just 3- 5 mins walk. Mostly sheltered and accessible via escalator in the Sathorn Square Mall, so no need to climb stairs dragging those heavy luggage. Convenient or what?
Sharing some of the shopping places that I went. I bought most stuff from Union Mall, so I shall now declared it as my favourite mall in bangkok (last time it was Platinum Mall). ^______^
1) Chatuchak/ JJ Market
BTS: Mo Chit, Exit 1
Saturday and Sunday - 9am to 6pm; Friday - 6pm to 12am
Came here with a broken sandal and so my first purchase was a pair of slippers for just 50baht. Flip flop is still the most 'reliable' footware.
So big is this market that I NEVER ONCE try to cover the whole area. But if you want, do get a map at the entrance.
There are alleys leading to more lanes of mini stalls/shops. You probably need to bring 'gadgets' like mini fan, hat, shades to keep yourself cooling. I can never tahan the heat, coupled that the lanes are so cramped.
Let's make love, coffee and magic
Strangers' Reunion
STRANGERS REUNION
33/35/37 Kampong Bahru Road
Contact: 6222 4869
Closed on Tuesday
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Besides the usual itinerary to just shop and eat in Bangkok, I signed up for the evening class at Silom Thai Cooking School. Email them at info@bangkokthaicooking.com if you are interested. =)
There are 3 classes in the day and each class is about 2-3 hours, depending on how fast your instructor lah. Mine was done within 2 hours and we still had time for a foot massage after dinner. =)
We paid 900 baht per pax for the evening classes, which I felt was reasonable for a 5 course dinner. Basically, we cooked our own dinner, one meal settled!
If I have to state a percentage of how we spent our time in bangkok, it probably goes something like 50% food, 30% shopping, 15% massage and 5% other activity. So, sharing some of the food that we had there. =)
The Best of Noodle Boat
BTS: Victory Monument, Exit 4
Direction: Just follow the sky walk from the Exit 4 and you should be able to see the canal and the row of boat noodles stalls located on the left side. We took the Exit 3, which was supposed to be a shorter route but it was harder to spot the canal at ground level. So although taking Exit 4 will be slightly longer, it's an easier route to walk and you can take pictures of the Victory Monument on the way.
