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What, Where & How when you visit Bangkok

// May 17th, 2010 // Photography, Travel

This is a sequel of posts during one of my travels to the country above me (Thailand) and Laos in Feb 2010.

Bangkok should be synonymous to a lot of travelers all around the world due to its rich cultural society, history, hospitality, food and relatively cheap to travel (if travel wisely). As this is not my first time there, this post will not be a beginner introduction but rather an explanation on the events that could be revisited not only for the first time experience.

Tourism is one of the main income contributor to the economy of Thailand and people here is especially pleasant and courteous (especially true when you’re a “Fa Rang” or foreigner). While tourism ranks high, traffic congestion doesn’t lose its ranking as well. Ranking #4 on the world’s 20 cities with the worst traffic jams, nonetheless has its own charm and appeal to travelers.

Traffic condition during Chinese New Year, not too bad.

Looking out of the window is the usual sights of tall buildings and complexes, which is very true in Silom (which I am standing while taking this photo below).

Food in Bangkok is surprisingly “international”. What I mean is, don’t be surprised by the quality of food you can find here. Many top renowned restaurants are in Bangkok as agreed by many that tasted it before. Chinese food is very good and might be even better than what we have here in Penang.

One of the impressive menu that you will see when you enter MBK is this japanese style spaghetti restaurant called Jin-emon

Pantip plaza is equivalent to Sim Lim Square in Singapore. I usually will visit Pantip plaza whenever I visit Bangkok to get any computer of camera stuffs. There is a wide variety of electronics that you can get in this plaza alone. This is a famous indoor IT mall in Bangkok. “Cheap” DVDs and softwares are freely available here if you want to.

People are usually very friendly, just say “Sawasdee” and smile.

I was fortunate to be able to get onboard the River City cruise of Chao Phraya river.

You need to book early to get a place on board one of these cruises. They serve buffet dinner on board and traditional dances as well while cruising on the river of Chao Phraya for 2 hours or so.

We’re suppose to get on board at 7:30pm though.

Other cruises are occupying the pier and this is not ours.

After much waiting, finally it arrive in all its purple glory.

We got a place on the air-conditioned lower deck indoor with a nice view next to the window.

It’s very cosy and relaxing on board the cruise and it’s a perfect idea for Valentine’s Day.

You get spectacular view as it cruises along the river.

As well as a few traditional dances on board the cruise.

If that does not fascinate you, walk up the deck to have a feel of the live music played by the in house band.

Or dine al-fresco on the roof top lit by candle lights.

Tour ends after 2 hours of fun, food and entertainment.

Stay tuned for the next post, I’ll be sharing my trip to Laos.