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Back from Bangkok
Tuesday, June 14, 2005
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Back from Bangkok and after a day's rest away from work and blogging. Heh! Quite a nice feeling to be back in Singapore.

At least my throat's feeling ok and my toothache that's been bugging me for almost a week now is gone.

If you are interested in the pictures we (actually, I) took during the trip, you may proceed here.

Some thoughts of mine.

I feel/learnt that...
1. It seems cheaper and more fun to get to Central Bangkok on the SRT (State Railway of Thailand). You get to see the sub-urban and squatter areas of Bangkok.

2. Tuk-tuk drivers are divided into the bad and not-so-bad categories. We agreed on 40 Baht for 2 x tuk-tuks but ended up paying 85 baht instead - they have been rated not-so-bad as they were friendly enough. As for the bad type, you find out for yourself! :)

3. Where possible, take the BTS (Bangkok Mass Transit System) Skytrain to get around the city. It is convenient and easy to navigate.

Most hotels tie up with BTS to offer 300 baht (15-trip) BTS tickets, that can be easily bought at the Concierge.

4. Chatuchak Weekend Market is much too over-rated. It is big and a lot of things are available. But, I would think Suan Lum Night Bazaar seems better - though some prices might be slightly higher.

F.Y.I., to get to Chatuchak Weekend Market, you will need to take the BTS Skytrain to Mo Chit station.

5. Better visit Bangkok without the kids. They suffer there... not just the food, but the weather is harsh.

6. When visiting temples/tourist spots, it is better to bring along a fan or some maps/paper/magazines. When you see some funny guy/gal coming up to you with a digital camera, cover your face (in our case, Valerie and Lucas' faces) and tell them sternly 'NO PICTURES'. This will deter them from taking your pictures and selling you souvenirs imprinted with these pictures that they took.

7. The people of Thailand are a friendly bunch! :)

Where to next?

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