14 Mar
It is actually our 6mths wedding anniversary/ 6yrs 7mths courtship anni during our day of departure to Bangkok... felt so excited for the whole shopping trip. =) The two guys were simply bored while waiting for me to finish my previous posting in the transit so we decided to head off to the departure gate @ 1040 Sin time.
Took this airline and was so disappointed with the current standard now... BE was commenting on one who looks like a ghost, at the same time, the air stewardess walked passed him.. Hehe not sure if she heard him.
Played my favourite childhood game onboard, make me so tempted to purchase a nintendo.... didnt manage to finish it as there were too many announcements and interuptions.
Reached Bangkok around noon time and we went straight to our hotel - Hotel Residence Rajtaevee along Phetchaburi Road. It took us an hour to reach there due to the extremely bad traffic condition and the blur blur taxi driver who took the wrong route. Luckily bro was there to guide him along as he is the bangkok guru who speaks relatively good Thai. This hotel is not extremely very big and posh but i would say that it is value for money as we only paid about $25 per night each. It is more of a spa hotel which only caters to a small number of customers as it is only 5 storeys high with one lift. The venue is relatively convenient as it is in btw pratunam and Mah Boon Khrong.
After resting and unpacking, we head out to Big C to check our bro's new creation. BE got a little tempted but after some thoughts, he decided not to go for it. Walked down to Siam Square area as BE, as usual, wanted to purchase shot glasses, fridge magnet and teddy bear from Hard Rock Cafe as souvenirs whenever he visit the country.
Our latest collection on the left - Bangkok bear with boxing gloves.
Ate A&W for early dinner, BE was so happy to have his Root beer float and ice cream waffle once again and then walked down to MBK. Bro had a real shock as i nearly fainted while shopping at the stuffy Plaza 29. This is something which i least expect and luckily for the following days, i dont have such symptoms again as both BE and bro will keep on asking me to drink water and rest making sure that i dont overwalk.
Went back hotel to meet bro's friend who is working in Kanchanaburi as he is joining us for a break over the weekend. As the traffic condition was bad, we decided not to travel to Yao Wa Rat (Chinatown) or Rachada so we walked down to one of the roadside restaurant for our late dinner - ate Tom Yum soup, Kailan with roast pork, chicken with mango and chilli, grilled prawns and my favourite Mango glutinuous rice, BE had Chang while bro had Singha to end the meal. While walking back, we saw an Elephant???? along the small lane.... BE tot he was so drunk to see that haha Actually this is a typical scene in Bangkok as they will use them to beg from others.
15 Mar
Chatuchak here we go.... this is the weekend market which most people will go if they dont mind the hot humid weather. Went through the lanes one by one each and bot some stuffs, lesser than my expectations as the things were not as cheap as before. My favourite spot to look look see see - pets corner! See the cute little puppies, there were so many of them in each cage which is so squeezy and given the hot weather, all of them look so tired and lazy.
Too tired to go anywhere else for lunch so we went back hotel to wash up and at the same time, bot some food near hotel. The grilled chicken stall is still there since the last time i went bangkok in 2007. Finally got permission from them to grab a stick to fill my hunger haha.. Also bot shrimp wanton soup from 7 eleven, it is tasty given the amount of MSG in it.
It is dinner time, we took a cab to Chinatown T&K Seafood - ordered steamed fish with lemon grass, oyster egg, charcoal cockles, prawn fritters, vegetables and beer.... Given my current condition, i have to stay away from my fav oysters and cockles but i will love to try it the next time.... Was too full to have bird nest for dessert so i gave it a miss.
The monopoly in Bangkok selling the local delicacies --- Lin Zhi Yuan
As the night is till young, we went to the nearby Sanpanpoo - local flea market. It was super crowded with locals and we basically walked and walked without purchasing anything as the stuffs there are not fanciful and of low quality.
16 Mar
Walked to the nearby Pratunam whole sale market and Pratunam shopping centre after breakfast till mid noon. Next to Siam Paragon for lunch at the food court, ate yummy but salty beef noodles and cooling but sweet Ice Thai Tea and then to do my own shopping.. Poor BE slept at the sofa while waiting for me for 2 hours. Bought the mango glutinuous rice before heading back but felt that it is not as nice as the roadside stall.
BE went back hotel to put down all the stuffs which we bought while i waited at Platinum for our next round of shopping. I simply loved this place as it is air conditioned and cheap and i managed to buy almost 10 dresses, accessories, etc.... Shopped till about 8 and grabbed the shrimp wanton soup again from 7 eleven to fill my stomach while waiting for bro. Had a short nap and rest as our legs were both aching terribly.
In the end, bro didnt manage to join us so we went dinner with his friend. Had limited selection as the place is closing so we had baked fish stuffed with herbs, mixed veges and fried pork.
17 Mar
Last day in Bangkok so we woke up especially early to go MBK to do our last min shopping. While my manicure for $12 within 45 mins, the guys went shopping.... Went back hotel to pack up and then travel down to airport.... another one hour ride as there is traffic jam once again.
Had our expensive meal at the airport before boarding the plane.... Phad Thai and Beef Noodles....
Home Sweet Home.........
Discover this place through friend's recommendations... It is located at East Coast previous Big Splash or the known Playground now... Heard that it is opened by J@ck Neo and guess who we saw??? Zheng Gep1ing and wife, both of them really look very good in real person.
