Bangkok help...

[flowerpalms]

This is not a scenic stretch of the river, and you cannot see Wat Arun from there.

Have leh can see the night view wat arun across the river

 

[flowerpalms]

For money to exchange, i am thinking of

$50 for 1000 baht - hotel deposit
$300 for baht
$100 backup

 

[sjskb26]

Not at asiatique that’s for sure.

Wat Arun is Opposite direction from central pier

Have leh can see the night view wat arun across the river

 

[flowerpalms]

Alright so i just checked with spenza hotel, they have free wifi in room. And thats a great deal because i dont have to order the changirecommmends wifi. Just the data travel will do.

 

[flowerpalms]

I am going next monday morning...

Feeling the jitters,

 

[flowerpalms]

look, i am going next monday and already feeling the jitters

when i say i am more of a scenery person than shopping, i like to take beautiful pics. i like cultural landmarks . i want to go places like Lumphini park, wat pho, wat arun, grand palace, sunset views, rooftop bar, chao phraya riverfront, river views, things like that.

i can literally just go to one shopping mall eg. centralworld, grab whatever i want to buy in1-2 hours, go back hotel, lock in luggage zip and thats all the shopping i need.

i know you may be asking why did i choose bkk. reason is because given the short amount of time to do bookings, and no idea where else to go, i have no choice. seriously thailand is not a country where i will even consider to go. that being said, Bali is already in my bucket list this year and i have a week in July booked for it. i have no choice for i am desperate to travel somewhere

 

[Gruffy]

look, i am going next monday and already feeling the jitters

when i say i am more of a scenery person than shopping, i like to take beautiful pics. i like cultural landmarks . i want to go places like Lumphini park, wat pho, wat arun, grand palace, sunset views, rooftop bar, chao phraya riverfront, river views, things like that.

i can literally just go to one shopping mall eg. centralworld, grab whatever i want to buy in1-2 hours, go back hotel, lock in luggage zip and thats all the shopping i need.

i know you may be asking why did i choose bkk. reason is because given the short amount of time to do bookings, and no idea where else to go, i have no choice. seriously thailand is not a country where i will even consider to go. that being said, Bali is already in my bucket list this year and i have a week in July booked for it. i have no choice for i am desperate to travel somewhere

Always having the words "No Choice" hanging from your mouth is already a doomed negative. Everyone has a choice in any and every situation. Even choosing not to make an action is also a choice. I kinda recall reading you found Chiang Mai too expensive and wanted to go somewhere cheaper, that's why settled for bkk. If you had felt so strongly against bkk or even Thailand itself, you could have chosen to do a staycation in Sentosa or in Malaysia. You could have googled for destination planning, you probably did not do enough of it and hence, you said no choice, nowhere else to go. There are loads of cheap destinations around sg. Since you have already decided and made the planning for bkk, calm your nerves and just go with an open mind, open heart. Hope you make the best of your trip.

 

[flowerpalms]

Always having the words "No Choice" hanging from your mouth is already a doomed negative. Everyone has a choice in any and every situation. Even choosing not to make an action is also a choice. I kinda recall reading you found Chiang Mai too expensive and wanted to go somewhere cheaper, that's why settled for bkk. If you had felt so strongly against bkk or even Thailand itself, you could have chosen to do a staycation in Sentosa or in Malaysia. You could have googled for destination planning, you probably did not do enough of it and hence, you said no choice, nowhere else to go. There are loads of cheap destinations around sg. Since you have already decided and made the planning for bkk, calm your nerves and just go with an open mind, open heart. Hope you make the best of your trip.

Beaches and shopping have nv been my game, thus my choices are more limited

I would have easily chosen Ubud Bali if now is a good time to go but i already have it booked for a week in July. Considering a destination in SEA, hmm...

 

[Jeremy1]

Beaches and shopping have nv been my game, thus my choices are more limited

I would have easily chosen Ubud Bali if now is a good time to go but i already have it booked for a week in July. Considering a destination in SEA, hmm...

Then you must go AngMo countries liao.

 

[flowerpalms]

Then you must go AngMo countries liao.

Not before i go japan

 

[Confession.pt3]

should explore other parts of Thailand. Especially border areas, great experience to explore and not well developed like big cities. Everything is relatively cheaper then BKK/CM.

 

[ApeTruelove]

Always having the words "No Choice" hanging from your mouth is already a doomed negative. Everyone has a choice in any and every situation. Even choosing not to make an action is also a choice. I kinda recall reading you found Chiang Mai too expensive and wanted to go somewhere cheaper, that's why settled for bkk. If you had felt so strongly against bkk or even Thailand itself, you could have chosen to do a staycation in Sentosa or in Malaysia. You could have googled for destination planning, you probably did not do enough of it and hence, you said no choice, nowhere else to go. There are loads of cheap destinations around sg. Since you have already decided and made the planning for bkk, calm your nerves and just go with an open mind, open heart. Hope you make the best of your trip.

I'm confused also lol

 

[flowerpalms]

Update to my trip plan, changes are welcome!

Day 1 -
Departure:
Singapore SIN 8:15 AM
Bangkok BKK 9:35 AM (thailand time)
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Take the MRT SRTET City Line Phaya Thai to Ratchaprarop station (6 stops)
On wifi, recce
Walk to Spenza Hotel (drop luggage, check in 2pm)
Lumphini Park (recce)
Lunch
Check in Hotel (rest)
Dinner at Baiyoke floating market level 75
View at level 84
Back to Hotel (rest)

Day 2:
Breakfast at hotel
Grand Palace and Wat Prakeaw (Grab)
Lunch
Wat Pho
Hotel (rest)
Dinner
Platinum Fashion Mall (buy)
Arunda massage - beside Spenza Hotel
Back to Hotel (rest)

Day 3:
Breakfast at hotel
Ferry to Wat Arun (cross the Chao Phraya river)
Recce to Siam station, BTS Silom line, 5 stops to Sapphan Taksin station
From Sapphan Taksin boat pier you can take a river boat that stops at pier 8. From here a small shuttle boat takes you from one side of the river to the other for only 3 baht. Entry to the temple is 100 baht.
Back
Sapphan Taksin station, BTS Silom line 6 stops to National Stadium station
Back to Hotel
Dinner
Asiatique the riverfront (grab)
Back to Hotel (rest)

Day 4:
Breakfast at hotel
Golden mount Wat Saket
Lunch
Jim Thompson
Back to Hotel (rest)
Dinner
Centralworld
Back to Hotel (rest)

Day 5:
Breakfast at hotel
Pratunum Market
Checkout at 12pm
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Bangkok BKK 4:35 PM
Singapore SIN 7:55 PM (Singapore time)

 

[firsttimebuyer]

I am staying at the Sheraton hotel, any tips on taking the BTS from the Suvarnabhumi Bangkok International Airport (BKK) to the Sheraton airport?

I have zero itinerary....LOL......a bit of an adventure to me......

It is my very first time to Thailand. The only thing I have made my mind to visit is The Pimp club, but other than that, I am going there as a blank slate.

Because everytime I go overseas, I do a lot of planning but this time I am so burnt out by work I can't be bothered to do planning. Hence, zero schedule.

But on second thought, I won't mind receiving tips and advice from experienced Bangkok travellers here. Leaving on Thursday

 

[flowerpalms]

What is the difference between choosing thai massage and back,neck, shoulder massage? What does thai massage cover?

 

[dede1217]

I am staying at the Sheraton hotel, any tips on taking the BTS from the Suvarnabhumi Bangkok International Airport (BKK) to the Sheraton airport?

I have zero itinerary....LOL......a bit of an adventure to me......

It is my very first time to Thailand. The only thing I have made my mind to visit is The Pimp club, but other than that, I am going there as a blank slate.

Because everytime I go overseas, I do a lot of planning but this time I am so burnt out by work I can't be bothered to do planning. Hence, zero schedule.

But on second thought, I won't mind receiving tips and advice from experienced Bangkok travellers here. Leaving on Thursday

You are staying at Sheraton Grande Sukhvumvit, you can take ARL, then change to MRT, alight at Sukhumvit station.
From there you can walk to your hotel.

If you are staying at Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers, you can take a cab.

 

[bluetwinkle]

Always having the words "No Choice" hanging from your mouth is already a doomed negative. Everyone has a choice in any and every situation. Even choosing not to make an action is also a choice. I kinda recall reading you found Chiang Mai too expensive and wanted to go somewhere cheaper, that's why settled for bkk. If you had felt so strongly against bkk or even Thailand itself, you could have chosen to do a staycation in Sentosa or in Malaysia. You could have googled for destination planning, you probably did not do enough of it and hence, you said no choice, nowhere else to go. There are loads of cheap destinations around sg. Since you have already decided and made the planning for bkk, calm your nerves and just go with an open mind, open heart. Hope you make the best of your trip.

Agree on your comments for him.

flowerpalms, since this is a first trip to BKK for you, you should explore it with an open heart. You may think you don't like to shop but you may probably end up buying more than you think at Pratunam. Department stores, you can give them a miss since most will be cheaper back home.

Massage is generally cheap and good there. Even after tipping, it is still cheap. Since you will be walking around, you may find yourself wanting more than the one massage you plan for.

Be positive and have fun exploring a new place.

 

[bluetwinkle]

What is the difference between choosing thai massage and back,neck, shoulder massage? What does thai massage cover?

Thai massage is full body massage without oil and be prepared to be stretched.

Back, neck and shoulder is focused on areas as mentioned.

 

[dede1217]

Thai massage is full body massage without oil and be prepared to be stretched.

Back, neck and shoulder is focused on areas as mentioned.

Can be quite painful the stretch lol ...

 

[Andrew833]

Can be quite painful the stretch lol ...

Try oil massage, not so painful and more relax.