Tuesday, January 5, 2010

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Places of interest we visited in Bangkok

1. Erawan Shrine (Thai: ศาลพระพรหม, San Phra Phrom)
Address: 494 Rajdamri Road, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
It is located at the Rajprasong intersection, in front of Grand Hyatt Erawan Hotel, Bangkok. It is near the BTS Chit Lom Station, which has an elevated walkway overlooking the shrine. A trip from BTS Victory Monument station to BTS Chit Lom station cost 25 baht.

Address:222 (Pratunum) Petchaburi Rd. Ratchathevee, Bangkok, Thailand 10400
The Platinum Mall is 5 - 10 min walk away from BTS Chit Lom station.

Address:444 Payathai Road, Patumwan, Bangkok
It is near the BTS National Stadium station.

To get to Suan Lum Night Bazzar take the Skytrain to S2 Sala Daeng ,Station (Silom Line). Walk about 100m and you will see Si Lom MRT station. Take the subway train to Lumpini and follow the signage , you will see Suan Lum Night Bazzar.
Or just take a 15 - 30 mins walk from Sala Daeng to Suan Lum Night Bazzar.

Chatuchak market is adjacent to the Kamphaengphet MRT station (MRT Bangkok Metro Blue Line), or about a 5-minute walk from the BTS Mo Chit station and Chatuchak Park MRT Station.

We book the floating market tour via the tour operator in Pullman Bangkok King Power Hotel. A visit to the Orchid/coconut farm and Carving wood shop.
Cost: 1050 baht

7. Baipai Thai Chooking School (Thai: โรงเรียนสอนทำอาหารไทยใบพาย)
Address: 150/12 Soi Naksuwan, Nonsee Road, Chongnonsee, Yannawa, Bangkok 10120 Thailand
Cost: 1800 baht for 4 dishes (half a day)

The massage packages are reasonably priced and super relaxing. They have a few outlets, you can find more convenient outlet from their website. Remember to call/email to book beforehand, especially during weekends to avoid dissappointment.

Accomodation in Bangkok

1. Pullman Bangkok King Power Hotel - The hotel that we stayed in. (reviews)
 
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