Wednesday, March 02, 2005
Bangkok agenda
Day 1: arrived Bangkok international airport on TG404, received by tour representative holding card "teo" and "yeo". Transferred to Baiyoke sky hotel located at the pratunum area. After the check in and putting off our baggage, we took a cab to the Chatuchak market (A must see). There were about 5,000 stalls according to Annie selling goods ranging from food,clothes to porcelain and potted plants. Stalls were differentiated by sections and it seemed like a never ending pasar malam. Stuff were cheap, mostly 100/200 bhat. A worthwhile afternoon of shopping to we finally left when the stalls were closing. I thought of taking the mrt back to the hotel and wa lou!It was a super bad choice. The station was so far away from the hotel and the tickets were only 40 baht ie. $1.60 cheaper than taking a cab. Guan almost killed me for my stupid suggestion. I think we walked for almost 1/2 hr before we saw our hotel. By the time guan finished trying on his purchases and me pumping out milk, it was already 10pm. Settled for room service. It was at Spore food court price, good meal except for the chef recommendation emince pork, I think the chef better don't recommend in future.
Day 2: Woke up at 8am to start our day of shopping. Went to the 78th floor for buffet breakfast. The view was breathtaking. Now we really know how bad Bangkok's traffic congestion is. Food spread was average though guan enjoyed the papayas. He had a great time clearing his bowels.
first stop was some sightseeing at Jim thompson's house. Not bad a tourist attraction with guided tour. I was happy to enter at half price cos below 25. Good ah?
Proceeded to the much-heard MBK. Hm.. started looking for the 199baht shoe shops around. Put back everything that cost more than that. Bought 2 pairs of shoes. Guan bought an expensive pack of briefs. He had to or nothing to wear liao. haha.. anyway, we din't really enjoy MBK much.. think there were about 10 - 20 stalls selling the same stuff. Had lunch at a hongkong restaurant where guan felt cheated on the $12 watery bird nest. The shrimp noodle and crab meat rice was tasty enough. We then proceeded to Siam square. I would never wanna go there unless I have a no-limit gold card. When shopping was at saturation, we took a cab down to Chinatown. This is the most weird Chinatown I've seen. Mostly wholesales. (Saw a shop selling all kinds of weight scales.) By the time we got there the shops were closing, we just toured the alleys looking for sharks fin soup. Fortunately we were compensated with a terrific meal and free gek huey water.
We took a cab back to the hotel to catch some rest before the cabaret show at 10pm. Since there were few things to unload, we headed for the foot massage at the hotel lobby. It was good! 350 baht ($15) each. The only turn-off was when guan received a call from boss. Worse still, we missed the transfer to the cabaret show and I was sort of reprimanded by the staff "where have u been, driver waited for u for 15 mins. What time did the voucher state? U have to take a taxi there now" Yes mdm, we were having foot massage a few metres away.
The highlight of the day was the cabaret show. Guan was disturbed by his call and was kept busy. Hm.. what a spoiler. Anyway, we were seated on the first row. Our legs half a metre from the stage. Poor or lucky Guan caught the eye of the he-shes. They came up to shook his hand only, invited him to sit on the stage, made eyes at him and even kissed him. Oh how funny! I wonder if he had their faces coming to him in his dream. I was still warning him before the show started that I would kill him if he participated. Haha.. In the end, I was kept laughing all the time. He was a good sport. Save for my Gin tonic becoming sprite, I had a fun time and guan was cheered up.
Thereafter we took a cab to patpong, the area of nightspots and pasar malam. We had given up on searching the driver. They earned 200 baht from us. Patpong had at least 7-8 clubs all with pole dancing girls. Many bouncers shoving "pussy open the bottle shows" menu into our faces. Like kings cross in Aust. In case if you were thinking if the show's good, we gave that a miss. Too crude for us. Pasar malam was at GREAT mark up. The same pair of shoes we bought at 199 baht, they were asking for 850baht. Crazy! Upon seeing my shock face, the lady said, "oh i remember you" punched in 350 on the calculator. Er..
Day 3: This day we wanted to cover the pratunum market but the shops were hardly opened. Went to shop for a salon where guan had "the most worth hair cut" of his life. I had some great pedicure for only $8. Good stuff. Am still admiring it now..Guan was not so lucky. He walked out of the salon with almost no hair. Only missing the number plate 1234 and the stripe prisoner pjs. Haahahhaa... Ok. Its not that bad lah! Still handsome.
We decided to spend the rest of the day with some good massage at the hotel's fitness club. It was like some spa. Great thai massage at only 412 baht each. Much better then the one we had at MBK 300 baht. There were robes to change, soft lightings and skilled massuers. Ah yun should try this.
Finally it was time to depart to the airport and fly back home. We misses jotham greatly. Had one last Tom yam soup at the thai restaurant before we left. Thought Guan was only good at Changi? He was equally ya ya about us taking a bus to the plane. I was a real mountain tortoise at that matter. Din't know.. Anyway now we are back home.
I suppose this trip also put an end to all my paranoia and hormonal rages. Thank God for keeping us safe and my hubby for accompanying me in between his busy schedule at work. It was a lovely anniversary!
Day 2: Woke up at 8am to start our day of shopping. Went to the 78th floor for buffet breakfast. The view was breathtaking. Now we really know how bad Bangkok's traffic congestion is. Food spread was average though guan enjoyed the papayas. He had a great time clearing his bowels.
first stop was some sightseeing at Jim thompson's house. Not bad a tourist attraction with guided tour. I was happy to enter at half price cos below 25. Good ah?
Proceeded to the much-heard MBK. Hm.. started looking for the 199baht shoe shops around. Put back everything that cost more than that. Bought 2 pairs of shoes. Guan bought an expensive pack of briefs. He had to or nothing to wear liao. haha.. anyway, we din't really enjoy MBK much.. think there were about 10 - 20 stalls selling the same stuff. Had lunch at a hongkong restaurant where guan felt cheated on the $12 watery bird nest. The shrimp noodle and crab meat rice was tasty enough. We then proceeded to Siam square. I would never wanna go there unless I have a no-limit gold card. When shopping was at saturation, we took a cab down to Chinatown. This is the most weird Chinatown I've seen. Mostly wholesales. (Saw a shop selling all kinds of weight scales.) By the time we got there the shops were closing, we just toured the alleys looking for sharks fin soup. Fortunately we were compensated with a terrific meal and free gek huey water.
We took a cab back to the hotel to catch some rest before the cabaret show at 10pm. Since there were few things to unload, we headed for the foot massage at the hotel lobby. It was good! 350 baht ($15) each. The only turn-off was when guan received a call from boss. Worse still, we missed the transfer to the cabaret show and I was sort of reprimanded by the staff "where have u been, driver waited for u for 15 mins. What time did the voucher state? U have to take a taxi there now" Yes mdm, we were having foot massage a few metres away.
The highlight of the day was the cabaret show. Guan was disturbed by his call and was kept busy. Hm.. what a spoiler. Anyway, we were seated on the first row. Our legs half a metre from the stage. Poor or lucky Guan caught the eye of the he-shes. They came up to shook his hand only, invited him to sit on the stage, made eyes at him and even kissed him. Oh how funny! I wonder if he had their faces coming to him in his dream. I was still warning him before the show started that I would kill him if he participated. Haha.. In the end, I was kept laughing all the time. He was a good sport. Save for my Gin tonic becoming sprite, I had a fun time and guan was cheered up.
Thereafter we took a cab to patpong, the area of nightspots and pasar malam. We had given up on searching the driver. They earned 200 baht from us. Patpong had at least 7-8 clubs all with pole dancing girls. Many bouncers shoving "pussy open the bottle shows" menu into our faces. Like kings cross in Aust. In case if you were thinking if the show's good, we gave that a miss. Too crude for us. Pasar malam was at GREAT mark up. The same pair of shoes we bought at 199 baht, they were asking for 850baht. Crazy! Upon seeing my shock face, the lady said, "oh i remember you" punched in 350 on the calculator. Er..
Day 3: This day we wanted to cover the pratunum market but the shops were hardly opened. Went to shop for a salon where guan had "the most worth hair cut" of his life. I had some great pedicure for only $8. Good stuff. Am still admiring it now..Guan was not so lucky. He walked out of the salon with almost no hair. Only missing the number plate 1234 and the stripe prisoner pjs. Haahahhaa... Ok. Its not that bad lah! Still handsome.
We decided to spend the rest of the day with some good massage at the hotel's fitness club. It was like some spa. Great thai massage at only 412 baht each. Much better then the one we had at MBK 300 baht. There were robes to change, soft lightings and skilled massuers. Ah yun should try this.
Finally it was time to depart to the airport and fly back home. We misses jotham greatly. Had one last Tom yam soup at the thai restaurant before we left. Thought Guan was only good at Changi? He was equally ya ya about us taking a bus to the plane. I was a real mountain tortoise at that matter. Din't know.. Anyway now we are back home.
I suppose this trip also put an end to all my paranoia and hormonal rages. Thank God for keeping us safe and my hubby for accompanying me in between his busy schedule at work. It was a lovely anniversary!
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