Bangkok Trip - Part 1

[ApeTruelove]

going on thurs, hoping for better weather this weekend

better to have plan b, and bring slipper also. Yesterday also flooding

 

[~sabaisabai~]

I used to fly cx occasionally to HK but not for a few years. Sq seats, IFE are better. CX flies from T4 and fares are higher to HK.

Don't remember much about the meals.

Yes. Its at T4
I still preferred cx

 

[~sabaisabai~]

Actually these days what's attractive about visiting Bangkok? Cost of shopping, eating out there also not cheap anymore. Some places their prices almost the same as sg price liao

Bring your comment here for discussion

 

[jeffrey745]

Actually these days what's attractive about visiting Bangkok? Cost of shopping, eating out there also not cheap anymore. Some places their prices almost the same as sg price liao

 

[froztheart]

Actually these days what's attractive about visiting Bangkok? Cost of shopping, eating out there also not cheap anymore. Some places their prices almost the same as sg price liao

Agreed, that's why there's other places other than Bangkok to explore!
If not mostly is for siambu.

 

[simon_84]

Actually these days what's attractive about visiting Bangkok? Cost of shopping, eating out there also not cheap anymore. Some places their prices almost the same as sg price liao

Cost of shopping/food wise is only expensive if you head to those shopping center with international brands else you are shopping for just Thai brands such as in Siam center, it shouldn't cost similar to SG.


Is unfortunate that perfume such as Hugo or CK costs more expensive in a Thai neighborhood mall than in SG, so those international products have better pricing in SG.

Beside even their 7-11 is more targeted to mass consumers unlike the ones we have in SG.

 

[jeffrey745]

Cost of shopping/food wise is only expensive if you head to those shopping center with international brands else you are shopping for just Thai brands such as in Siam center, it shouldn't cost similar to SG.


Is unfortunate that perfume such as Hugo or CK costs more expensive in a Thai neighborhood mall than in SG, so those international products have better pricing in SG.

Beside even their 7-11 is more targeted to mass consumers unlike the ones we have in SG.

I see thanks for sharing. Jus like Malaysia, domestic brands can be much cheaper as its produced locally. Anw, I went to pratunam few years back, some of their clothes prices can be quite close to sg pricing. The shopping mall food court pricing also not much different from sg?

 

[simon_84]

I see thanks for sharing. Jus like Malaysia, domestic brands can be much cheaper as its produced locally. Anw, I went to pratunam few years back, some of their clothes prices can be quite close to sg pricing. The shopping mall food court pricing also not much different from sg?

If you stick to chicken, pork and beer, prices should be around 60~90 baht range at a food court.

Anything seafood related should be 120 baht onwards.
I had a fried sea bass pra ka pao dish at a Thai chain restaurant costing around 165 baht.
Certain Michelin stores like here hai, a crab meat fried rice would cost at least 375 baht onwards.

 

[darcbleu]

Actually these days what's attractive about visiting Bangkok? Cost of shopping, eating out there also not cheap anymore. Some places their prices almost the same as sg price liao

depends on what you want to buy and the target buyer and items.
clothing in Pratunam is still very cheap comparing to SG.
street food or some shops is also reasonably cheaper.

but of cos those big malls and international makan or shopping, prices will roughly be the same. we ate at Tai Er at Central World and it cost $48 for 2 pax for 2 dishes. confirm is not regular Thai spending...

 

[darcbleu]

better to have plan b, and bring slipper also. Yesterday also flooding

very lucky that the 4 days we spent there we have relatively good weather.

just some light drizzle on thurs night and sat night. else all good and clear!

 

[ApeTruelove]

Most places

very lucky that the 4 days we spent there we have relatively good weather.

just some light drizzle on thurs night and sat night. else all good and clear!

My area thunderstorm at night especially monday

 

[darcbleu]

Most places

My area thunderstorm at night especially monday

I am at Pratunum area. mostly ok. lol

 

[d3n]

just back from BKK last weekend, was there on fri late night till tue. rained usually happens in the evening.. daytime not much rain.

 

[Kunkka]

Is it worth to stay near mrt or choose any hotel just book grab /bolt

 

[ApeTruelove]

Is it worth to stay near mrt or choose any hotel just book grab /bolt

Stay near Bts or mrt better

 

[ApeTruelove]

The general public is urged to act in accordance with what is appropriate, Mr Anutin said. Entertainment venues and service businesses are requested to suspend or reduce entertainment activities for 30 days.

 

[Andrew833]

Is it worth to stay near mrt or choose any hotel just book grab /bolt

Choose location you like to go then choose hotel near MRT or BTS.

 

[froztheart]

Is it worth to stay near mrt or choose any hotel just book grab /bolt

BTS/MRT is your first choice, unless you are going to GrabBike, then sure location is not an issue.
The jam will eat up most of your time if you were to choose a bad location that require GrabCar.

 

[Andrew833]

If you choose Pratunum area, from BKK can that ARL to Phaya Thai then grab or take tuk tuk to hotel.
Ratchaprarop station will be on the wrong side of the traffic, unless you walk.
I done that from and to BKK, so fast and convenient.

 

[ArenaOfValor]

anyone stayed near true digital park area before ? lol
any feedbacks?


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