bangkok
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i'm going there this june for 3 days 2 nights free&easy tour.
what is nice to see there?
how do i get around?
do they speak english there?
what are the impt things i should know?
how do i prepare myself so that i can have the most enjoyable time there?
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Not sure about Bangkok.... I've been to Chiang Mai and Kanchanaburi, though.
You can get around using tuk-tuks and the red vans. Tuk-tuks are more expensive, but more fun to ride in. Make sure you haggle the price with the driver before boarding.
For the most part, they speak English, but if you're gonna do a lot of bargaining, I suggest bringing a small calculator to indicate your price to them.
Otherwise, Thailand is a generally safe place to be in, just exercise the same level of discretion and safety as you would when visiting any foreign country.
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are the tuk tuks dangerous? i heard they weave through the traffic like some.... dangerous weaving thing.. lolz...
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tuks tuks.. u saw James Bond right ? He had no problems with the tuks tuks.
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Originally posted by starblue:
are the tuk tuks dangerous? i heard they weave through the traffic like some.... dangerous weaving thing.. lolz...
fun n fast.
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Originally posted by starblue:
i'm going there this june for 3 days 2 nights free&easy tour.
what is nice to see there?
how do i get around?
do they speak english there?
what are the impt things i should know?
how do i prepare myself so that i can have the most enjoyable time there?
Find some girls to accompany you at night....
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Originally posted by starblue:
are the tuk tuks dangerous? i heard they weave through the traffic like some.... dangerous weaving thing.. lolz...
They can be dangerous.....
But they're fun too.
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.....Have lotsa fun in Bangkok!!
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Originally posted by Devil1976:
Find some girls to accompany you at night....
What girls? -
Originally posted by Herzog_Zwei:
What girls?
= ayam/shemale? -
I also going there end of June to early July...have you been there yet?
Maybe can let me know which part of Thailand you are staying in, as in which hotel? Then can give recommendation easier...
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Yes, Bangkok People speak English.The first thing you do upon arrival is get a free map from the airport .The map will tell you what you need to know from changing your currency to Accomodations and sight seeing attractions.If you are going there on a weekend dont miss Jatujak the weekend market and if you are looking for action at night then go to Pat Pong or Soi Cowboy
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Originally posted by BadzMaro:
tuks tuks.. u saw James Bond right ? He had no problems with the tuks tuks.
If you watch the movie Tomyum kung then you might want to avoid taking one but in my opinion Tuk Tuk drivers are skillful and their reflexes on the wheel is incredible.
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I plan to visit the following:
Chatuchak Weekend Market
Siam Paragon
Siam Square
MBK
Grand Palace
Wat Phra Kaew
Chinatown
Khao San Road
CentralWorld
Panthip Mall
Erawan Shrine
I will be staying in Baiyoke Sky Hotel for around 5 days..
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The Temples and the Royal palace is in the same area Baiyoke Sky hotel is right in the middle of it all .I remember staying there just days after 9/11...keep looking out the window dono for wat?LOL.Dont forget to include Thai Boxing and the Ah Kua show in your Itinery but if you dont have time then go to Rose Garden for the cultural show which would include a little of everything
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Originally posted by Short Ninja:
Yes, Bangkok People speak English.The first thing you do upon arrival is get a free map from the airport .The map will tell you what you need to know from changing your currency to Accomodations and sight seeing attractions.If you are going there on a weekend dont miss Jatujak the weekend market and if you are looking for action at night then go to Pat Pong or Soi Cowboy
where exactly do i get this map?? you have to be precise, cos you're talking to someone who has never travelled on her own before.which makes me wonder what business i have trying to go on this free&easy trip with an equally clueless brother... -____-""
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rainee jie, when exactly are u going bangkok?? i will be most likely staying at First Hotel (anyone knows where exactly that is? where is the nearest.... er... underground train station-thing is? is the hotel in siam, or wad?)
damn. i really have no clue at all. -____-"""
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Originally posted by starblue:
rainee jie, when exactly are u going bangkok?? i will be most likely staying at First Hotel (anyone knows where exactly that is? where is the nearest.... er... underground train station-thing is? is the hotel in siam, or wad?)
damn. i really have no clue at all. -____-"""
I am going this coming Saturday and will be there until Wednesday...
This map should be helpful to help you plan your trip...
And if you want to know how to get around using the BTS (somewhat like the MRT we have in Singapore), here's the BTS map: BTS
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Originally posted by rainee:
Damn, I found out that we are staying in hotels which are like opposite one another...when are you going again? Maybe can meet up if you are going next week...
The nearest BTS to your hotel should be N1, Ratchathewi.
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Originally posted by rainee:
Damn, I found out that we are staying in hotels which are like opposite one another...when are you going again? Maybe can meet up if you are going next week...
The nearest BTS to your hotel should be N1, Ratchathewi.
opposite as in... across the street? haha.... can meet up and shop together!!i'm going this sat until monday. =D
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Originally posted by starblue:
opposite as in... across the street? haha.... can meet up and shop together!!i'm going this sat until monday. =D
maybe not across the street la...you saw the map that I put up there right? I am staying in Baiyoke Sky
We can always arrange to meet up at one of the BTS station and go for lunch together...if you want to see my itinerary, you can visit this thread here: rainee's trip
Give me a SMS k if you would like to meet up, I am leaving on Saturday evening. Which airlines you taking?
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Originally posted by rainee:
maybe not across the street la...you saw the map that I put up there right? I am staying in Baiyoke Sky
We can always arrange to meet up at one of the BTS station and go for lunch together...if you want to see my itinerary, you can visit this thread here: rainee's trip
Give me a SMS k if you would like to meet up, I am leaving on Saturday evening. Which airlines you taking?
my phone like cannot sms overseas de... last time i tried cannot. unless i'm doing something wrong...
i'm taking thai airways. you going with rin only is it? or a group of friends?
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The free city maps are at the information counter just before baggage claim
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Originally posted by starblue:
my phone like cannot sms overseas de... last time i tried cannot. unless i'm doing something wrong...
i'm taking thai airways. you going with rin only is it? or a group of friends?
Yea, going with Rin only.
No la, I mean SMS now while we are still in Singapore, then fix a time, day and place to meet lolz..
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if sms overseas, add a + infront of the number