Bangkok Travel Forum

hi,

please advise how to get to these places from somewhere near khao san road by public transportation. on the other hand, is it safe to book a tour from an agency in khao san road? any idea on how much would it costs? thank you.

hi,

we'll be in bangkok this weekend and we're planning to go to samutprakarn crocodile farm and zoo on monday but still thinking on what's the easiest way to get there. has anyone here been there by public transportation? i would like to take a taxi but i don't have an idea how much would it costs. by the way, we'll be staying in a place 10-15 mins walk from khao san road. anyone, please help...

thank you.

Hi Everyone. We are going to Bangkok next week 11/14/09 and would lke to make some reservations for a dinner cruise and the Siam Niramit show. Found some great prices on hotels2thailand.com but I can't find anyone who has used that site. Since they require a credit card I'm a bit concerned. Does anyone kow anything about that site? If not ,any suggestions on those two ventures?

Thanks for any help you may give, Princesscat

Hiya,

I will be going to Bangkok in early December 09. I am looking for a 3~4 star clean, convenient hotel around SIAM area. Hope to do some shopping nearby as well as visit some interesting places around Bangkok.

What are the recommended hotels around SIAM area?

Many thanks!

Hello
How is the frequency and comfort of the Airport express bus service from swarnaboomi airport to bangkok city hotels?Please advise
Thanks

Hi,

I am going to Bangkok between 28th Dec 2009 and 2nd Jan 2010.

I am wondering whereabout are the best places to celebrate new year eve 2009 with local people?

Some people said it is by the river. some said it's Siam square etc.

I couldn't verify those but I ask people here if they know the best places to count down and celebrate the new year celebration in open air (no, not interested in those clubs).

Many thanks!

Cheers,
D

Will be in Bangkok Nov.26th-by any chance will the skytrain be operating from the airport to town? Thanks, Darla

Hi! We're travelling to Bangkok with our 3 kids by the end of January 2010. Can anyone recommend a reasonable 2-br apartment in a convenient location? Is anyone familiar with Abloom Serviced Apartments? They have very reasonable rates (free night for a minimum of 4 night stay) but I'm kinda worried about the location.

hi,

are there any tourist spots near chatuchak market?

by the way, how much would a taxi fare costs from a place near khao san road to chatuchak market?

thank you.

Hello. I'm arriving at Suvarnibhumi and have only one day in Bangkok before flying out to a neighboring country so would like a room at a nice hotel or guesthouse closer to the airport but which is still close to maybe a cinema/movie theatre. This time I don't need to be in central Bangkok and would prefer to avoid the 'traffic'. My preference is below 1,200B, if possible but am willing to pay more if the amenities are well worth it.
Thanks for your help!

We want a cheap hotel with a pool and friendly service near the shopping in Bangkok. Am not sure what area to stay in that is central, convenient and has lots of shopping and nightlife/restaurants. Thanks for your help.

I will be staying in Soi 11 for the first time, and don't want to use the expensive hotel laundry. I was wondering if anyone knew whether there was a laundry services close by.

I realised alot of website provide train tickets booking online services. the time and price differs from different website

Whats the best way to book tickets? advance online booking or straight at bangkok train station?

i had no idea as my travel date is nearing.

thks all!!

hi, sorry to post this question again.

I tried the earlier link that one of the forum-ner however it doesn show the exact time of the train schedule available from bangkok to surin.

anyone has a more accurate train schedule to share??

thks a million

HELLO, CAN ANYBODY GIVE ME THE NAME AND WAY TO CONTACT OF THE PERSON THAT MAKES THE HANDBAGS WITH KNITTED YARN IN FORM OF FLOWERS? THANK YOU!

hi,

we would like to visit the grand palace and reclining buddha and some of the tourist spots around the area. please advise what should be the proper attire so we may not disrespect the buddha and as well as the thais. can we wear open toe footwear or should we wear close shoes? thanks in advance.

Hi Friends, this is Goutam Mitra from Kolkata. We are a group of 5 ( four adult and a kid) would be visiting Bangkok for 8 days from 3rd Jan to 10th Jan. Though we have many places in our mind to visit. We are reaching BKK at 12 NOON on 3rd. We would like to see Kanchanaburi, Ayutthaya, Floating Market, Chao Praya river cruise, almost all the wats, Bangkok Museums, Royal Palace, Royal Museum, Boat Museum, Safari park, Pattaya only for a day, Thai Dance drama, etc . In other words we would like to explore the city and surroundings as much as possible. We are not interested to see the sex related shows like Alcazar, Pat Pong shows etc. We have drawn many itinerary but joining the VT forum is obtain help from some expert Bangkok travelers, who can suggest me as what we can see day wise to explore the place. Could someone help me to draw a day wise itinerary to explore the place? I would like to spend the first day exploring the city and wats if possible.
We would also like to have a small VT meet with like minded people in Bangkok. Our VT Archeologist friend Pattayaraj would be joining us for a day!

Thanks to all of you for responding in advance!

Hi everyone,

I intend to travel to surin from bangkok. May i know what is the train schedules from bangkok train station to surin train station?

thks for helping

we are interested to visit the damneon saduak floating market in bangkok during our trip in Feb 2010. Our hotel is located at chinatown and how to go from there on our own. thank you.

Hi,

Roughly how much are crowns to get done? How long would i need for them,. possible 3 to be done in front...

Anyone had expereinces?

Best place, Bangkok or Phuket?

Dear Friends,,

I am travelling to bangkok in January its my first visit, can you plz tell me how far is prathunam market and Baiyoke Shopping area from SUkhumvit, which is the best place to shop for adult and children,

Has anyone ever stayed at LubD hostel in silom? Im a 23y/o solo traveler and was thinking about staying there seeing how its close to skytrain and seems pretty central. If there are any other places like this someone would like to recommend id appreciate it as well. Thank You, Mike

I tried to find info on Baiyoke Tower II but not much info abt the interior.
I gather from the forum that says that there is a public observatory on the 77th floor, may i know whether we need a fee to go up there?
And what time is it close? what is the best time of the day to go up there)

Also, i saw some1 mentioned abt a bar called "Roof Top Bar & Music Lounge" on the 83rd floor, and a 360-degree revolving roof deck on the 84th floor.

Is the drinks at the lounge expensive?

Can we just go up the tower just to see the view or we must dine or drink there

Lastly where is it located? Is it near Novotel Siam hotel?

i have been to bali and i know it is cheaper to book the tours on the ground there does this also apply in bangkok
thanks

hello all,
can anyone reccommend a reasonable 3* or 4* hotel close to the sukhumvit rd area preferably with a swimming pool?

regards,
hob.

hello all,
please could you reccommend the best view over bangkok,we just want to admire the view with a beer,not expensive restaurants!

regards,
hob.

May I know how do i can from Asia Hotel to Chinatown? Is there any MRT near Chinatown?

Hi
What do you reckon is the best place to stay for 3 nights in Bangkok, with good transport links. Khao San Road seems the obvious choice, but is there anywhere better? Not looking to flash loads of cash, but also not necessarily on the tightest of budgets either. Any ideas? You don't have to be exact, just a rough idea of a location and then i can get on tinterweb to research further.
cheers.

Hi
I am heading out to the andaman islands for christmas and new year to meet some pals on a boat but the flights are expensive, so I was wondering if anyone knew if it was possible to go their from bangkok? ideally flights?
would be very grateful if you could post any ideas, also if you have been let meknow what it is like!

Is it advisable to take the help of a travel agency for a troublefree and scamfree Bangkok trip?Please advise.Thanks