I haven't talk about Bangkok itself. Bangkok is the capital of Thailand.
With a population of over eleven million inhabitants, by far Its largest city and Its high-rise buildings, heavy traffic congestion, intense heat and naughty nightlife may not immediately give you the best impression. But don't let that mislead you. It is one of Asia's most cosmopolitan cities with magnificent temples and palaces, authentic canals, busy markets and a vibrant nightlife that has something for everyone.
Bangkok is a huge and modern city humming with nightlife and fervour. Administratively, it is split up into 50 districts (เขต khet), which are further split into 154 subdistricts (แขวง khwaeng), but these are more often used in official business and for addresses.
Credit:
- http://wikitravel.org/en/Bangkok
- http://wikitravel.org/en/Bangkok
I never thought that I will like this city. Just like Jakarta, but with more convenient public transport and more comfortable. I like to walk in the city, even in the day or night, everything is wonderful.
The people is nice, even they barely say English, but They are kind and helpful. The stuff is cheaper especially on Fashionmall or floating market.
I would like to go here again, and also explore another city in Thailand. Maybe Phuket or Pattaya, next time, I will go there.
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Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Monday, September 23, 2013
Don Mueang International Airport > Bangkok ~ Thailand < 2013 August 14 > (Bangkok - Ayutthaya - Kuala Lumpur)
Wake up so early in the morning, because 06:00 have to go to Airport to go back to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. We rent a car from hotel for 5 people + luggage.
It cost 1400 Baht with car for 7 people.
Then we go to Don Mueang International Airport. Airasia is a low cost carrier flight, so at Bangkok, Airasia is at Don Mueang International Airport Terminal.
Web:
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Mueang_International_Airport
- http://donmueangairportthai.com/
- http://www.donmuangairportonline.com/
We plan to eat breakfast at airport. I order this:
Then after eating, we pass the imigration, and waiting for boarding. Goodbye Bangkok, see you next time.
It cost 1400 Baht with car for 7 people.
Then we go to Don Mueang International Airport. Airasia is a low cost carrier flight, so at Bangkok, Airasia is at Don Mueang International Airport Terminal.
Web:
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Mueang_International_Airport
- http://donmueangairportthai.com/
- http://www.donmuangairportonline.com/
We plan to eat breakfast at airport. I order this:
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| ABF |
Sunday, September 22, 2013
Union Mall (ยูเนี่ยน มอลล์) (2) > Bangkok ~ Thailand < 2013 August 13 (5) > (Bangkok - Ayutthaya - Kuala Lumpur)
After eat the dinner, then we decided to shopping again at Union Mall. This time, we go there by BTS and MRT.
First, from BTS Siam, we go to BTS Mo Chit, the last station of BTS Mochit Line.
Then we exit from BTS station to go to MRT Chatuchak Market.
Today, is Thai people start to work after long weekend. So, it's traffic.
From MRT Chatuchak, we go to MRT Phanon Yothin.
Union mall was more crowded than when we first come here. Our first come was when Queen's Birthday celebration, so many people in Bangkok, went outside for vacation. Today, a lot of store were open.
After shopping for a while, then we go back to hotel. Today is the last day of the journey at Bangkok, Thailand.
First, from BTS Siam, we go to BTS Mo Chit, the last station of BTS Mochit Line.
Then we exit from BTS station to go to MRT Chatuchak Market.
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| the view from bridge crossing |
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| the view from bridge crossing |
From MRT Chatuchak, we go to MRT Phanon Yothin.
Union mall was more crowded than when we first come here. Our first come was when Queen's Birthday celebration, so many people in Bangkok, went outside for vacation. Today, a lot of store were open.
After shopping for a while, then we go back to hotel. Today is the last day of the journey at Bangkok, Thailand.
Saturday, September 21, 2013
Dinner at Siam Paragon Food Hall > Bangkok ~ Thailand < 2013 August 13 (4) > (Bangkok - Ayutthaya - Kuala Lumpur)
Siam Paragon Food Court also another food court that recomended by http://www.bangkok.com/. We decided to try it on dinner.
But, when we arrived there, we don't know what we want to eat. It's confusing because no english at all. Only picture. T_T
And we ended buy this Thai Noodle:
It's super spicy. Actually, the taste is not bad, but because the spicy, I can't enjoy the eat.
Siam Paragon:
- http://www.siamparagon.co.th/
- http://www.bangkok.com/shopping-mall/siam-paragon.htm
But, when we arrived there, we don't know what we want to eat. It's confusing because no english at all. Only picture. T_T
And we ended buy this Thai Noodle:
It's super spicy. Actually, the taste is not bad, but because the spicy, I can't enjoy the eat.
Siam Paragon:
- http://www.siamparagon.co.th/
- http://www.bangkok.com/shopping-mall/siam-paragon.htm
Friday, September 20, 2013
Platinum Fashion Mall > Bangkok ~ Thailand < 2013 August 13 (3) > (Bangkok - Ayutthaya - Kuala Lumpur)
After eating lunch, we go to Platinum Fashion Mall.
We walk trough the skywalk, passed Siam Paragon. And then go inside the Siam Paragon, until found Isetan. And out from Isetan. From there, just follow the road, until found Platinum Fashion Mall.
Website: http://www.platinumfashionmall.com/
We decided to separate, women and men. So that we can more explore.
Platinum Fashion Mall has 3 building. Unfortunately, we the woman, didn't know about this. We only roaming around building 3. And we thought, why the mall was too small.
So we the women, finished shopping early than the men. Wowww... It's record. Usually, the men whom waiting for us. haha..
Then we just found out, that there's 3 building of Platinum Shopping Mall. They (the men), buy a lot. We (the women), buy just a little. T_T
But it's okay, at least we have visited the famous Fashion Mall in Bangkok.
Open - Close
Sat, Sun, Wed: 08:00-20:00
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 09:00-20:00
Address: The Platinum Fashion Mall, Juristic Person
222 11th Floor Petchburi Road, ThanonPetchburi, Ratchthevi Phone: 02-121-8000, Fax: 02-121-9009
We walk trough the skywalk, passed Siam Paragon. And then go inside the Siam Paragon, until found Isetan. And out from Isetan. From there, just follow the road, until found Platinum Fashion Mall.
Website: http://www.platinumfashionmall.com/
We decided to separate, women and men. So that we can more explore.
Platinum Fashion Mall has 3 building. Unfortunately, we the woman, didn't know about this. We only roaming around building 3. And we thought, why the mall was too small.
So we the women, finished shopping early than the men. Wowww... It's record. Usually, the men whom waiting for us. haha..
Then we just found out, that there's 3 building of Platinum Shopping Mall. They (the men), buy a lot. We (the women), buy just a little. T_T
But it's okay, at least we have visited the famous Fashion Mall in Bangkok.
Open - Close
Sat, Sun, Wed: 08:00-20:00
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 09:00-20:00
Address: The Platinum Fashion Mall, Juristic Person
222 11th Floor Petchburi Road, ThanonPetchburi, Ratchthevi Phone: 02-121-8000, Fax: 02-121-9009
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Lunch at Siam Centre Food Court / Food Republic > Bangkok ~ Thailand < 2013 August 13 (2) > (Bangkok - Ayutthaya - Kuala Lumpur)
Time move fast, It's already 2 o'clock afternoon. Then it's time to lunch.
I read in some website, that Siam Centre Food court is a must try place. So we go there, just walk by skywalk right next Siam Discovery.
Website: http://www.siamcenter.co.th/
Opening Hours: 10:00 - 21:00
You can go here by BTS Siam.
Another Information:
- http://www.bangkok.com/shopping-mall/siam-center.htm
- http://www.bangkok.com/magazine/siam-center-foodcourt.htm
The food court or also known as Food Republic is nice, and easy to choose the food. You just have to buy card and top-up. I don't know about this at first. So I just order, and the waiter ask me to top-up at the cashier. They are nice, would like to guide us.
I bought Fried pork with Rice, and it's delicious.
I read in some website, that Siam Centre Food court is a must try place. So we go there, just walk by skywalk right next Siam Discovery.
Website: http://www.siamcenter.co.th/
Opening Hours: 10:00 - 21:00
You can go here by BTS Siam.
Another Information:
- http://www.bangkok.com/shopping-mall/siam-center.htm
- http://www.bangkok.com/magazine/siam-center-foodcourt.htm
The food court or also known as Food Republic is nice, and easy to choose the food. You just have to buy card and top-up. I don't know about this at first. So I just order, and the waiter ask me to top-up at the cashier. They are nice, would like to guide us.
I bought Fried pork with Rice, and it's delicious.
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Madam Tussauds > Bangkok ~ Thailand < 2013 August 13 (1) > (Bangkok - Ayutthaya - Kuala Lumpur)
Today, our Thai friends didn't accompany us because they have to back to work. So today, We go by our own travelling skill. :P
Our first place to visit is Madam Tussauds Bangkok. First, we rode MRT from HuayKwang Station to MRT Sukhumvit / BTS Asok, then change into BTS to Siam Centre, then change again to BTS Silom Line, stop at National Stadium.
At first, we stop at Siam. And there's no direction which exit to Siam Discovery Centre, where madam Tussauds take a place. Then we ask the information centre, and she said that we have to stop at National Stadium. So she help us to make our BTS card can be stop at BTS National Stadium, of course we have to pay the additional fee.
After arrive at National Stadium Station, then look for the exit to Discovery Centre. Then walk using sky walk.
The Siam Discovery Centre, open at 10:00, and we arrived there at 09:15. So we have to wait for 45 minutes. T_T
Web:
- http://www.siamdiscovery.co.th/main.php
- http://www.bangkok.com/shopping-mall/siam-discovery.htm
- http://www.madametussauds.com/bangkok/en/
Madame Tussaud’s history is a rich and fascinating one, with roots dating back to 1770s Paris. It was here that Madame Tussaud learnt to model wax likeness under the tutelage of her mentor, Dr Philippe Curtius. At the age of 17, she became the art tutor to King Louis XVI’s sister at the the Palace of Versailles and then, during the French Revolution, was hastily forced to prove her allegiance to the feudalistic nobles by making the death makes of executed aristrocrats. Madame Tussaud came to Britain in to early 19th century alongside a travelling exhibition of revolutionary relics and effigies of public heroes and rouges.
Explore the lives of the many notable people that shaped and influenced Asia and test your knowledge of history. Then discover how seemingly everyday objects can provide an insight into the lives of these important figures.
Finally, learn more about Princess Diana’s life as a young girl, married woman, mother, style icon and how she became the people’s princess.
I'm sure you know what's inside Madam Tussauds. We can meet some actor / actress, President, famous people, but only their Model Wax.
The ticket fee is 800 Baht. But try to buy the ticket from travel agent, which you can see while go upstairs (Madam Tussauds was at 6th floor), and you will get the discount.
Address : Madame Tussauds, Siam Discovery, 6th Floor, 989 Rama 1 Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330
Just be patient when you come here and meet some group tour. Spend much times here, don't plan anything important after this. So when there's too many people take photos on 1 spot, just wait and take another photo of another spot which available at that area first. Then after they gone, you can freely take photos.
Our first place to visit is Madam Tussauds Bangkok. First, we rode MRT from HuayKwang Station to MRT Sukhumvit / BTS Asok, then change into BTS to Siam Centre, then change again to BTS Silom Line, stop at National Stadium.
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| BTS Mo Chit Line, ride this to go to BTS Siam |
At first, we stop at Siam. And there's no direction which exit to Siam Discovery Centre, where madam Tussauds take a place. Then we ask the information centre, and she said that we have to stop at National Stadium. So she help us to make our BTS card can be stop at BTS National Stadium, of course we have to pay the additional fee.
After arrive at National Stadium Station, then look for the exit to Discovery Centre. Then walk using sky walk.
The Siam Discovery Centre, open at 10:00, and we arrived there at 09:15. So we have to wait for 45 minutes. T_T
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| view from in front of Siam Discovery Entrance at skywalk |
- http://www.siamdiscovery.co.th/main.php
- http://www.bangkok.com/shopping-mall/siam-discovery.htm
- http://www.madametussauds.com/bangkok/en/
Madame Tussaud’s history is a rich and fascinating one, with roots dating back to 1770s Paris. It was here that Madame Tussaud learnt to model wax likeness under the tutelage of her mentor, Dr Philippe Curtius. At the age of 17, she became the art tutor to King Louis XVI’s sister at the the Palace of Versailles and then, during the French Revolution, was hastily forced to prove her allegiance to the feudalistic nobles by making the death makes of executed aristrocrats. Madame Tussaud came to Britain in to early 19th century alongside a travelling exhibition of revolutionary relics and effigies of public heroes and rouges.
Explore the lives of the many notable people that shaped and influenced Asia and test your knowledge of history. Then discover how seemingly everyday objects can provide an insight into the lives of these important figures.
Finally, learn more about Princess Diana’s life as a young girl, married woman, mother, style icon and how she became the people’s princess.
I'm sure you know what's inside Madam Tussauds. We can meet some actor / actress, President, famous people, but only their Model Wax.
The ticket fee is 800 Baht. But try to buy the ticket from travel agent, which you can see while go upstairs (Madam Tussauds was at 6th floor), and you will get the discount.
Address : Madame Tussauds, Siam Discovery, 6th Floor, 989 Rama 1 Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330
Just be patient when you come here and meet some group tour. Spend much times here, don't plan anything important after this. So when there's too many people take photos on 1 spot, just wait and take another photo of another spot which available at that area first. Then after they gone, you can freely take photos.
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| This poster available on the entrance |
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| Thailand King & Queen |
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| Lady Diana |
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| Nichkhun 2PM |
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| Michael Jackson |
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| Justin Bieber |
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| Jay Chow |
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| Doraemon |
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| Michelle Yeoh |
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| Jacky Chen |
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