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| If this is your 1st time to Bangkok, this is a must | | | | |
| read! It will save your hassle and money.. | | | | You can find local designs at a slightly higher price at |
| | | | | Platinum mall but if you take the time to go through |
| Pre-flight | | | | the whole mall, you can find a lot of good bargains as |
| | | | | well. |
| I recommend staying near the Pratunam area, which | | | | |
| is famous for their wholesale prices on a large variety | | | | MBK centre is a good place for shopping especially if |
| of apparel and it is in the centre of Bangkok, which | | | | you're looking at a variety of electronic goods as well. |
| makes it convenient to reach every corner of | | | | |
| Bangkok. | | | | Be warned though that Malls close rather early at |
| There are a number of good hotels along | | | | about 9pm, thus if you're there just for shopping, |
| Ratchadamri Road like Courtyard by Mariott and | | | | start early! |
| Four Seasons which is just 5mins walk away from | | | | |
| major shopping malls like Central World Plaza and | | | | Food |
| 10mins to Pratunam. | | | | |
| | | | | The first thing that comes to your mind is probably |
| For a cheaper alternative Baiyoke Hotel is right smack | | | | Thai food. However Bangkok has a variety of asian |
| in the centre of the Pratunam area. | | | | cuisine at relatively low prices that are worth trying. |
| | | | | All the best food is of course along the street stalls, |
| Upon Landing | | | | but for those who are not that adventurous, the |
| | | | | Thai food at the food courts in the Malls can make |
| Taxis are relatively cheap in Bangkok, but to save on | | | | the mark. I personally went for the Japanese food at |
| the ride to the city, avoid the taxi touters in the | | | | the restaurants. |
| airport who will approach you once you exit the | | | | |
| arrival hall. Get out of the airport and you will see a | | | | For those who are adventurous, make a trip to |
| booth that will help you call for a cab at extra 50baht. | | | | Chinatown where you will find Shark's fin soup at |
| | | | | amazingly low prices, traditional hong kong style tim |
| If you're really on a budget, you can cross the | | | | sum at the street corners as well as Pad Thai, a local |
| taxi waiting area just beside the booth towards the | | | | Thai noodle dish, hidden within the alleys. It is worth |
| main road, and there will be taxis there calling out to | | | | a day to explore every alley in Chinatown and |
| you. These cab drivers just don't want to pay extra | | | | savour the delicacies. |
| charges to go into the taxi waiting area, thus there's | | | | |
| nothing wrong with hitching a ride on these taxis, just | | | | If you want to savour royal Thai style treatment and |
| make sure before you get on you insist that they go | | | | food, the Blue Elephant is a recommendation. It is |
| by the meter rather than a fixed price. | | | | located opposite the BTS station Chong Nonsi. |
| | | | | Check out the ambience! It is on the pricey side |
| If you are going by the meter, there will be 2 tolls | | | | though, around 300 -600baht per dish, but hey, if you |
| along the way which costs 70baht at the time of | | | | want royal treatment, it comes with a price.. |
| writing. | | | | Nightlife |
| | | | | Of course what is a trip to Bangkok without trying |
| The whole ride should cost between 350baht - | | | | their Thai message I highly recommend Health Land |
| 550baht depending on which part of Bangkok you're | | | | Spa if you're looking for a clean and high end |
| staying. | | | | treatment. It is popular among the locals and the |
| | | | | tourists and it is located at a few places in Bangkok. |
| Shopping in Bangkok | | | | The branch at Sathon area is pretty near the Chong |
| | | | | Nonsi BTS station as well. Very good service with |
| Designer goods are relatively cheap and can be found | | | | up-to-date facilities. It feels like a hotel when you |
| in the Central World Shopping Complex and Gaysorn | | | | enter the place with their own concierge. |
| Bangkok Mall. But if you're looking for local flair at | | | | A good place to chill out after all the shops have |
| bargain prices, I recommend Pratunam Centre. It is | | | | closed would be the open-air pubs just outside |
| air-conditioned unlike the market across the street | | | | Central World Shopping Complex. Not only do they |
| and yet bargains can be found. It boosts of 5 | | | | serve good beer but great fingerfood and |
| storeys and basement of apparel at warehouse | | | | performances as well. Performances by live bands are |
| prices. | | | | common and if you're lucky a few fashion parades |
| | | | | might be in store. Definitely a must go after you |
| However before you make any purchases, check out | | | | have finished shopping in the area and need a break. |
| these shopping tips to avoid being ripped-off by the | | | | This sums up eveything. Check out my experience! |