Bangkok Trip - Part 1

[satyavirya]

what the purpose of ur trip? how many ppl? gal or guy?

sightseeing? this is my first trip there, want to visit the temples and try the food too, not interested in nightlife. going with gals and guys

 

[s330063]

will be heading there soon since 3 yrs of absence, will be staying near NANA station, BBK regulars, any recommendations/tips?

I have a few qns.

1. is wifi easily available there?

2. we can take their mrt from airport to town directly?

3. last trip i dine at one of those ma ma noodle shop tt serves god tom yam and pineapple rice with fried chicken wings, are they easily available there?

most hotels provide free wifi- which one are you staying at you can check out their website.

 

[p1ggYj]

Hi, planning to go Bangkok in March, I've browsed for hotel reviews, but as I read, I become more confused. Anyone can recommend me a good value hotel? Is S$70-110 per room budget good enough? Really appreciate the feedback. Thanks.

heys. same here. planning to go in march! but i am planning to stay at baiyoke sky hotel. but have slight problems planning itinerary! 2 girls and 2 guys for me =)

 

[XiaoZen]

sightseeing? this is my first trip there, want to visit the temples and try the food too, not interested in nightlife. going with gals and guys

den i recommend pratunam area and certain part of sukhumvit area for you..
budget
http://www.sg.pyotravel.com/hotel/tango-vibrant-living-place-thw1t0739h
http://www.sg.pyotravel.com/hotel/baiyoke-boutique-hotel-thw1t0147h
http://www.sg.pyotravel.com/hotel/ecotel-bangkok-hotel-thw1t0150h

Mid budget
All citadines apartments. example sukhumvit 11,16,23 and 8.
http://www.sg.pyotravel.com/hotel/citadines-bangkok-sukhumvit-11-thw1t0437h

diamond suites have 2 bedroom suites.. (expensive)
http://www.sg.pyotravel.com/hotel/grand-diamond-suites-hotel-thw1t0095h

 

[XiaoZen]

will be heading there soon since 3 yrs of absence, will be staying near NANA station, BBK regulars, any recommendations/tips?

I have a few qns.

1. is wifi easily available there?

2. we can take their mrt from airport to town directly?

3. last trip i dine at one of those ma ma noodle shop tt serves god tom yam and pineapple rice with fried chicken wings, are they easily available there?

wifi is easily available at hotel.. the problem is, it may not be free.. haha

u travelling with how many people? if solo, i recommend take airport rail to phaya thai den change BTS to NANA..

if 3 or more, den take cab bah..

 

[Xue]

Is Citin Pratunama good choice? Intended to book 2x triple rooms for a group of 6.

First time to Bangkok, just shopping and some sightseeing.

 

[XiaoZen]

Is Citin Pratunama good choice? Intended to book 2x triple rooms for a group of 6.

First time to Bangkok, just shopping and some sightseeing.

citin pratunam is good enuff... i heard they provide vegan breakfast.. i personally like ham and beacon for breakfast.. lols

 

[putmefirst]

Dear all,

Please help. Few questions.

Does the airport train allow big bag and luggage to go in? Or are they like singapore got limit?

Where to buy the airport train ticket?

The departure and arrival hall seems to be different, If last day take train to airport, where is the departure hall?


I intend to stay near partpong, so i will be taking skytrain from surawong to praya thai then switch to airport train. May i know is the station visible?

Anybody can answer pls

 

[satyavirya]

heys. same here. planning to go in march! but i am planning to stay at baiyoke sky hotel. but have slight problems planning itinerary! 2 girls and 2 guys for me =)

hi there.. i'm planning to go mid of March, kinda short trip, only 3 days, probably will be just going to the grand palace temple.. other places will just see how the timing there

 

[satyavirya]

den i recommend pratunam area and certain part of sukhumvit area for you..
budget
http://www.sg.pyotravel.com/hotel/tango-vibrant-living-place-thw1t0739h
http://www.sg.pyotravel.com/hotel/baiyoke-boutique-hotel-thw1t0147h
http://www.sg.pyotravel.com/hotel/ecotel-bangkok-hotel-thw1t0150h

Mid budget
All citadines apartments. example sukhumvit 11,16,23 and 8.
http://www.sg.pyotravel.com/hotel/citadines-bangkok-sukhumvit-11-thw1t0437h

diamond suites have 2 bedroom suites.. (expensive)
http://www.sg.pyotravel.com/hotel/grand-diamond-suites-hotel-thw1t0095h

hi XiaoZen, thanks a lot for the recommendations, think will go with tango vibrant, is it necessary to book the hotel from now?

 

[sellphones]

Is Citin Pratunama good choice? Intended to book 2x triple rooms for a group of 6.

First time to Bangkok, just shopping and some sightseeing.

The hotels in pratunam seems to be a big favorite of singaporeans who go there for shopping.

Citin is ideal for that price. Also consider best western mayfair and budacco for hotels around the areas, in the same price range.

 

[s330063]

Dear all,

Please help. Few questions.

Does the airport train allow big bag and luggage to go in? Or are they like singapore got limit?

Where to buy the airport train ticket?

The departure and arrival hall seems to be different, If last day take train to airport, where is the departure hall?


I intend to stay near partpong, so i will be taking skytrain from surawong to praya thai then switch to airport train. May i know is the station visible?

Anybody can answer pls

if your luggage can go in sky train means can go in airport train.

 

[XiaoZen]

phaya thai BTST to phayathai airport rail got linkway.. very visible..

of cos, departure and arrival is different.. similar to singapore changi airport terminal 1.. departure hall is on top of arrival hall..

 

[XiaoZen]

hi XiaoZen, thanks a lot for the recommendations, think will go with tango vibrant, is it necessary to book the hotel from now?

book 2weeks in advance should be fine.. if not, just change hotel lo.. bkk alot hotel..

 

[dlrowehtleah]

Does the airport train allow big bag and luggage to go in? Or are they like singapore got limit?

no limit but i don think u shld bring along a bathtub.
there r 2 types of airport rail train - city & express. d city line uses train likes our mrt train. d express line, which is more ex, has plush seats & there r overhead racks 4 u 2 place luggage.

train pics of SA Express. (not my pics)

credit: K'Pon

Where to buy the airport train ticket?

@ d airport train station loh.
basement.

The departure and arrival hall seems to be different, If last day take train to airport, where is the departure hall?

it meant 2 b different. i'm glad u realized dat. so u won check-in @ d wrong counter.
seriously, it's an international airport. english signage r aplenty.

I intend to stay near partpong, so i will be taking skytrain from surawong to praya thai then switch to airport train. May i know is the station visible?

d nearest BTS station 2 Surawongse is Saladang BTS station. surowongse (btw is a sleazy but 'colorful' area) runs parallel wif Silom rd where d skytrain station is. it depends where u stand along Suriwong, at some locations u can actually c d train station across.

note: i know u r confused. surawong, surawongse, surowong & suriwong r all d same 2 Thai ppl.

 

[Azrielsc]

does the bkk airport sell the data sim??

Go to AIS. They have it either in micro-sim or normal sim sizes. 99Baht. Airport, 1st floor on left, to the very end. Tried True but they do not have micro-sims.

Used the micro-sim for my iPad whilst travelling to my wife's hometown in the northeast and in BKK. No issues at all, just a bit slow as Thailand still doesn't have true 3G services.

Cheers.

 

[s330063]

Go to AIS. They have it either in micro-sim or normal sim sizes. 99Baht. Airport, 1st floor on left, to the very end. Tried True but they do not have micro-sims.

Used the micro-sim for my iPad whilst travelling to my wife's hometown in the northeast and in BKK. No issues at all, just a bit slow as Thailand still doesn't have true 3G services.

Cheers.

hi AIS is a shop name at the airport? the card already comes in micro-sim or they cut for you

are you referring to this network?
http://www.i-kool.net/th/index.php

 

[Azrielsc]

hi AIS is a shop name at the airport? the card already comes in micro-sim or they cut for you

are you referring to this network?
http://www.i-kool.net/th/index.php

Oh i'm sorry. The shop name is DTAC. Actually, all 3 telecom companies, AIS, DTAC & True have shops on the 1st floor of the airport. But I chose DTAC because it was closest to me, the shop personnel speaks good English and they offer the SIM card in both micro-sim and normal sim card formats, there is no need for any cutting services. The shop personnel will also help you insert the sim card and test it out in front of you.

I bought the micro-sim for 99baht and topped up another 500baht. Used the iPad everyday for 2wks in my wife's hometown in the northeast province and in BKK and there was no issues at all. Remember, there is no 3G so Internet can be a bit slow.

Now, I have a BKK micro-sim card sitting at home till my next BKK trip!

 

[XiaoZen]

Oh i'm sorry. The shop name is DTAC. Actually, all 3 telecom companies, AIS, DTAC & True have shops on the 1st floor of the airport. But I chose DTAC because it was closest to me, the shop personnel speaks good English and they offer the SIM card in both micro-sim and normal sim card formats, there is no need for any cutting services. The shop personnel will also help you insert the sim card and test it out in front of you.

I bought the micro-sim for 99baht and topped up another 500baht. Used the iPad everyday for 2wks in my wife's hometown in the northeast province and in BKK and there was no issues at all. Remember, there is no 3G so Internet can be a bit slow.

Now, I have a BKK micro-sim card sitting at home till my next BKK trip!

bro, ur wife hometown at northeast where ar? i miss issan..

 

[Azrielsc]

bro, ur wife hometown at northeast where ar? i miss issan..

My wife is from Khon Kaen.

Just came back from a 2wk trip there, staying at our house and celebrating Xmas & New Year there. Drove around the area visting friends in Korat, Udon Thani, Nong Khai and Khao Yai.

Was a blast!