Bangkok Travel Forum

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

hi all,

Anyone can recommend bangkok nearby provinces with nice beaches that sells seafood by the beach. other than Pattaya or hua hin.

Thanks

Im looking for the absolute cheapest places to stay throughout thailand as i am coming in november for a month. For bangkok the first few nights i would like to book ahead of time so i have a place when i get there late at night. i am looking for the CHEAPEST place around that is located in a place that wont be expensive to get around to the sights either...(if a place is really cheap but very far away thus making travel expensive thats no good.)

Hi
Another question for y'all, its about the Tiger temple in Kanchanburi. I am reading conflicting things, some people are full of praise whilst others claim it to be full of sedated Tigers abducted from their natural habitat and who end up as meat and wine in the Chinese markets.
Anyone know for sure what the score is, cos I'd like to go, but not if theres any element of mistreatment or abuse.
Cheers
Ally.

Hi
I was going to come to Bangkok with very little baggage and do some shopping there, but is the fact that i am 6ft 4in and 18 stone(250 pounds) going to be a problem. I assume that there will be some xxl sizes, but how much of a struggle is it usually to find such sizes.

hello,

i have been looking online for a map of bangkok which also has the 2 skyrail lines on it without success. would anyone have a link to a map like this which will help me plan where i am going to go when i'm in bangkok. i would much rather use public transport than get taxis or tuk tuks.

does anyone also have price information ie day ticket prices or weekly ticket prices for the skyrail?

many thanks,

mike

Hi
Thanks to everyone about my previous question. Got another one though.
In general, is it better to pre-book flights to saigon or hanoi from bangkok or does it usually work out the same if you book whilst there.
For example, i intend to fly from Bangkok to either Hanoi or Saigon at the start of December. Should i book flights now, or just do it whilst in Bangkok. If its not going to be too much difference in price, i'll just sort it out whilst there to keep our options open about when and where to go.
Cheers.

Ok, strange question i know but does anybody happen to know here i can by a babyphone in Bangkok? You can't buy them here in Myanmar so Bangkok is the closest place for me to have a look. Does one of the big supermarkets happen to sell them?

Thanks

I'm interested in renting a motorbike in Bangkok and I don't recall seeing rentals while in Bangkok during previous visits.

I almost feel stupid to ask this question since I'm currently living in Pattaya, however, I don't recall seeing rentals. Granted, I've usually gone to Bkk with the intent on using BTS or MRT. Although I've walked down many a streets (Soi's), nothing stands out. I also don't recall seeing tourists riding around town on motorbikes; I can recall seeing motorbike taxi or locals on motorbikes?

Does Bkk have some law or unwritten rule to prevent tourists from renting motorbikes in Bkk, thus, promoting their public transportation system (which is top notch)?

Here's what I'm looking at doing within the next week or so: I want travel from Pattaya to Bkk and arrive either at the Ekammai Bus Terminal or get off early at Onnut, or arrive at the Mo Chit bus terminal. I would like to be able to rent from a shop as close as possible to either one of those bus terminals. Even the south bus terminal is always an option.

FYI: I have a GPSr with "ALL" Thailand maps installed, including 1 way streets. Driving around Bkk is not going to be an issue. I know it would be a lot less hassle for me than using all the other choices (BTS, MRT, Meter Taxi, Tuk-Tuk, Motorbike Taxi, City Bus).

*** I did take note to a recently published question regarding motorcycle shops but it didn't specify rentals.

Thanks.

Hi, my friend and i are visiting BKK for the 1st time and we would like to know if any1 has any suggestions/ iternary on the must visit places in BKK. We are stayiing ard platumum area and we know there are quite a numbr of shopping malls ard there. We are interested in shoppin, perhaps some sight seeing and any1 can recommend any cheap and "safe" massage places ard the area. Thanks

Hi,

Myself and my partner are planning on doing lots of clothes shopping when we get to Bangkok in January 2010.

Is it really cheap for clothes etc in Bangkok? Because if it is, I won't bring that many clothese with me, for our ten night trip.

If anyone can advise on the cost for "Ugg Boots" for my girlfriend, that would be great to?

We plan on buying designer labelled clothes, and it doesnt really matter if its fake or not. Does anyone know if non fake clothes are still cheap?

Also, can anyone supply any websites on shopping malls in Bangkok?

Thanks ever so much in advance,

Anton

hi,

i want to see some elephant and crocodile show, please advice which one offers a better show and which is nearer from bangkok. thanks.

I would like to know any large motorbike shop in bangkok. I'll be staying near to Platinum mall and will be going to various shopping centres in Bangkok. Hope someone can provide me with the name and address of the motorbike shops. Thank you

Which is the better hostel in terms of location and ambiance? UDEE BANGKOK (Pradiphat Soi 19,Samsennai, Payathai) OR BANGKOK CENTER SUKHUMVIT 25 (Sukumvit Road)?

We would like to do cheap shopping, sightseeing, going to the lying Golden Buddha, Chatuchak market, night markets, Patpong, etc. Anything else we can do on our 4-days?

Can anyone recommend an itinerary?

Thanks!

Hi all,

I was thinking to stay in Bangkok for a week then go to Koh Samui for the rest of holiday.

Now i have changed my mind as i think if i stay in Bangkok first i will spend all my money well my husbands money :)

And save the safari trip and Tiger Temple till last.

www.highlightsthailand.com

hi again.

Im here in bangkok ryt now, tired from a day of shopping.

Me and my 2 friends will go to Ayuthaya tomorrow morning till 5pm. We are very curious about the famous pingpong show at patpong and plans to go there around 7pm.

We were warned by the tour agency, who arranged our trip to Ayuthaya, to be careful in entering bars with 100baht entrance because of posible scams. She then offered us a package for an exotic show for 500 baht, transpo included but no food or drinks. We told her we'll think about it since 500 seems xpensive. My questions are:

1. Is the offer reasonable?
2. If we decide to go there on our own, do you have any suggestions on what clubs are safe? Those that will not overcharge us.

Thank you.

How is the present situation at duty free shops after the July scams? Where can I get good quality football jerseys?

While former has way better reviews and also offer 1 tuk-tuk ride to stn the latter is located on Asoke Stn. Im confused which of the 2 I should pik?

I have only 2 days and 1 night and I plan to mainly shop.

Plz help!

i am planning to backpack and keep everything as cheap as possible. budget travels. hatyai to bkk to krabi . will be in thailand for a week to 2. will 5k baht be enough?

Hi all,

What is the cheapest way to get to Koh Samui from Bangkok. I am looking for a winter home so want to try a different route instead of flying.

Best Regards

Hi there,

Off to Bangkok for a few months i want to buy some new clothes for my wardrobe.

Where can i find the shopping places that sell Authentic Designer Clothing?

Thank you in advance

Hi,
I know that most take the River back from Ayuthaya, can you take a boat there as well? I love boats-trains and buses not so much......
Thanks, Darla

What is a good place for a massage?

1.Paradiso Boutique Hotel
2.Imm Fusion Sukhmvit
3.Park Plaza
4.Fusion Suites

I have 2 days and 1 night in BKK.. so wanted it close to train stn/ MRT and shopping areas.

Hi again. We will be ariving in BKK tomorrow night. So excited..
Last minute questions though.

1.Would like to ask commute directions and fare costs by train or river (since I heard traffic in BKK is as heavy as here in Manila) from Pratunam Area (Our hotel, Citin Pratunam is near Baiyoke Hotel) to Ranatakosin (aiming to visit Grand Palace). If by train or by river is not an option, then may I ask how do we go there via a bus. =)

2.From a map, it seems that Pratunam to Lumphini (and to Patpong afterwards) is only walking distance away. Is that correct? If not, any transpo directions and fare costs to Lumphini Area?