Oh when I say perth I meant the whole western side 'cos perth in the city itself is really nothing much.
So Bangkok it is! :) 26.01.13-29.01.13
Some tips:
1. The moment you step out the airport, BARGAIN is your name! Lol
Really first thing we reached there, we went to the departure area where people get off their taxis and we were told to catch a taxi there 'cos it will be cheaper. They normally don't use meters (from airport to city) 'cos they wanna earn more. Yes taxi also must bargain, there are so many taxis there so competition sial. Pretend to walk away and they'll be like shouting prices from their windows.
2. Ask them use the highway. Bangkok is known for their jam. Tell the taxi use highway (they may give different price) but don't let them cheat you! One time when the taxi driver asks us whether we wanna pay the toll fee or pay XX amount including toll so we just decided to pay toll ourselves and it's actually cheaper.
So we go straight to our hotel - Aloft at Sukhumvit Soi 11
I have to say it's the best hotel I have ever stayed. Expensive but you're actually paying for the services. I think it's 4-star..? And they have international plug points! You can actually bring your lappie there USD, HDMI port also got.
Double twin beds, with sofa!! (left hand side) |
Shower, with bathrobe!! |
View near the lift. |
3. Research research research! Get a map, know your nearest train station. We took the BTS and taxi as many times. It's really on the timing. During rush hours and nights, it is better to take the BTS 'cos taxi is much slower and they charge like crazy. 10mins drive can be like 30mins or more. Though for 2-3 people taking the BTS is cheaper.
We landed at late noon so we straight went to search for 'lunch'. As I said everything is in Siam square. Like all the malls that people talk about? Ya there. We first went to MBK food court 'cos they say food is nice there. Their food courts all use the 'top-up card' to buy food. Abit mafan though, gotta top up and refund everytime you makan. :/
First thing we ate, padthai, fried oyster (o-jian), forgot, mango sticky rice! Padthais there are more to the sweet side, they even have sugar if you want to sprinkle some. >.< And the mango is seriously sweet like it has been soaked in sugar! It was a nice dessert :)
A must-try in Bangkok! Mango sticky rice! |
Siam center - alot of local brand boutiques. (but not that cheap) |
Breakfast of fried oyster, thai fried rice, fried dong-fun with prawn @ some all at chatuchak. This was not really nice. |
Ban Khun Mae at Siam area. |
Full table of food - pineapple rice, pandan chicken, green curry, tom yum kung, and that prawn-dongfun thing, don't remember the name but I always eat it in Thai Thai. SOUL FOOD |
Dessert! I remember it is pumpkin and it is unexpectedly yum! |
DAY 3
5. Went to Platinum mall, which is abit further than the other malls. That mall is more of a wholesale mall, but don't worry 2 pieces and above you can get wholesale price. It is not that cheap though they have alot of things. Note: not much bargaining at this mall. Things here are like sungai wang and timesquare price which is actually okay to buy.
Lunched there and this is one of the interesting thingys that I see in most food courts but it tasted ordinary. |
DAY 4
Last day, flight at late noon so gotta hunt for lunch first! Went back to the Siam area 'cos we saw this restaurant that won 'best som tam restaurant' so we wanted to try it. Like the heck we know what is somtam right. Haha. (Later found out somtam is green papaya salad)
The shop open quite late so we gotta get some breakfast first...at the lorong. lol We didn't want to walk far and the only thing we get to eat is from the stalls at the alley.
Recognize this again? haha. Not that cheap considering the place but it was not bad! |
Last meal! no idea what it is called la but all tastes good! Nothing you have ever tasted! It shows not all food in thai is spicy and sour :) |
Fried chicken. Dunno where's the salad pic hmm..but I know it was abit too spicy for me, still appetizing! |