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- Sat Aug 26, 2017 9:03 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Best hotel to lodge in Thailand
- Replies: 8
- Views: 11001
Re: Best hotel to lodge in Thailand
Our first hotel in Bangkok was a mediocre one with a simple breakfast and nothing to crow about. In our last year's trip to Bangkok, we stayed in a new hotel which is the Gateway. The breakfast is not that grand but it's fine for middle class, satisfying as well. There are spas all around the place ...
- Sat Aug 26, 2017 8:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Why Should I Travel to Thailand?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 23165
Re: Why Should I Travel to Thailand?
I have been to Thailand twice already and this is my take on that country. First is the low standard of living which means your money has a higher value. My haunt in Bangkok is the cheap clothing items in the street market. There's also the high quality fruits. In other words, Thailand is a good pla...
- Fri Aug 25, 2017 9:22 am
- Forum: Things to do in Thailand
- Topic: Sampling weird food
- Replies: 8
- Views: 49046
Sampling weird food
Have you eaten cooked insects? We tried that on our second trip to Bangkok. Together with the 3 nephew and nieces, it was fun because eating the cooked insect being peddled in the street is a big challenge. Anyway, we bought one order and the kids started eating while in front of the camera. Frieds ...
- Fri Aug 25, 2017 9:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tuk- Tuks like them or not?
- Replies: 7
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Re: Tuk- Tuks like them or not?
We have taken the tuktuk just once for the experience and with the guidance of our tour guide. But we always ride in a taxi which is more comfortable with the air conditioning. We were in Bangkok twice, both during summer where the sweltering heat could kill you. If you ride the Tuktuk, you will be ...
- Fri Aug 25, 2017 3:40 am
- Forum: Things to do in Thailand
- Topic: How about an elephant ride?
- Replies: 18
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How about an elephant ride?
On our first trip to Thailand, we didn't take the elephant ride because of the cost. But on our second trip, we decided for tge experience regardless of tge expensive charge. The elephant has a driver and it can take in 2 more passengers. It is actually just a short distance around the garden but th...
- Fri Aug 25, 2017 3:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cheapest and safest mode of transport
- Replies: 5
- Views: 11410
Re: Cheapest and safest mode of transport
We also took the taxi for traveling in Bangkok. It is pretty cheap although some taxi drivers would ask for an add on to the fare. We have been warned of the Tuktuk, the 3-wheeled cab. You can be fooled to pay excessively, said the tour guide. But other than that, the Thai people are generally hones...
- Mon Aug 21, 2017 11:40 am
- Forum: Photography and Art
- Topic: Good photos and videos
- Replies: 2
- Views: 19880
Good photos and videos
When it comes to taking pictures and videos, my priority is the cultural touch. Early in the morning, monks are roaming the streets of Bangkok which made me busy with my camera. The monks are considered holy people to me so I feel blessed to talk to them and to offer them food. Another scenery for m...
- Mon Aug 21, 2017 10:58 am
- Forum: How much do Things Cost ?
- Topic: Trip to Thailand
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6034
Re: Trip to Thailand
We have been to Bangkok twice and it was March and April. That is a good time for the fruits in season. However, the downside in that period is the hot weather. For the plane tickets from Manila to Bangkok, round trip for 2 costs less than 10k pesos on the promo price. You have to buy the tickets 3 ...
- Sun Aug 20, 2017 4:19 am
- Forum: Night Life!
- Topic: Night life for tourists
- Replies: 11
- Views: 32128
Re: Night life for tourists
This is not a guarantee but I think Bangkok in general is a safe place even at night. However, I would still subscribe to the security of not going alone at night just for a little safety. When you are in a group of 4 maybe, I don't see any problem even when you get drunk as long as you don't commit...
- Sun Aug 20, 2017 4:09 am
- Forum: How much do Things Cost ?
- Topic: Thai massage is a surprise
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4721
Thai massage is a surprise
There’s a spa right in front of our hotel in Bangkok. After dinner, we tried the massage. A one hour session of massage costs just $5 and that’s pretty cheap even in our standards. And since the massage therapist is good, every night of our stay in the hotel, we would always go to the salon for a on...