Impromptu 4D3N Bangkok Day 1 - SG > BKK
Travel Period: 9th Feb 2017 - 12th Feb 2017 (Wrote this post many months ago then realized I never published.. OMG... old age?!)
Here it goes...
Boarded the plane @ 7am flight and arrived @ 8.20am (Thailand time) at Bangkok International Airport.
Day 1
Reached BKK, applied for data plan with AIS @ 7days unlimited data @ 4.5Gbps rate for THB $299
Went to find food and we ended up eating Subway.
Took the train via city line to Ratchaprarop station @ THB $35 per person.
It was fast getting to the city via Skyline BUT it was so packed when it were nearing the intersection station (MRT Makkasan). Still can't figure out how we were able to make it passed the crowd to exit the train.
Walking to Citin Pratunam can be tricky. If not for another group of travelers heading the same direction, we were bound to have problems getting to the hotel. The route to the hotel was via a train path which has a small exit and cannot be seen from far. We didn't had a heavy luggage so it wasn't a big issue walking on this train path.
After we dropped our luggage at the hotel, we started our journey towards BIG C. Despite seeing the shopping mall from far, walking seemed to take forever. Must have been the hot weather despite the journey only took approximate 15-20 mins time.
After our endless buying, we were in need of a lunch/tea-time break. We went searching for After You with high recommendations from friends. Fortunately, there was No Queue on weekday around 2pm but the cafe was 90% filled with customers. Ordered the Milo Toast, Matcha Crepe (both had the must try sign at their menu), Royal Thai Milk Tea and Lavender Earl Grey Milk Tea.
- Milo Toast is heavenly nice but if you have a full stomach, don't go for that because it can be quite heavy
- Matcha Crepe didn't live up to my expectation. Cream was light and tea aroma is good but the overall bite texture is slightly harder than the ones from Najdes (Malacca) or Lady M (Singapore)
- Royal Thai Milk Tea is slightly too sweet
- Lavender Earl Grey Milk Tea is just nice for me
After our long break, we proceed to pray at Erawan Shrine.
With our purchases at hand, we walked back to hotel but not before we ended up going in circles because we tried to take shortcuts via the several shopping malls. The crowds that filled up the 2 man lanes were making it more difficult for us to get around.
Finally back at hotel, we took a long break before we met up with our friend and back to BIG C for dinner.
Note, dinner @ almost 9pm is not advisable if you are going to the shopping mall because most restaurants were almost at the last order. Settled for Japanese meal @ Yayoi
We revisited Erawan Shrine at night and it was much better than in the afternoon time in terms of the weather but it was more crowded at night.
After praying, we headed back to the hotel but not before we shopped around the streets outside of Indra Regent.
Here it goes...
Boarded the plane @ 7am flight and arrived @ 8.20am (Thailand time) at Bangkok International Airport.
Day 1
Reached BKK, applied for data plan with AIS @ 7days unlimited data @ 4.5Gbps rate for THB $299
Went to find food and we ended up eating Subway.
Took the train via city line to Ratchaprarop station @ THB $35 per person.
It was fast getting to the city via Skyline BUT it was so packed when it were nearing the intersection station (MRT Makkasan). Still can't figure out how we were able to make it passed the crowd to exit the train.
Walking to Citin Pratunam can be tricky. If not for another group of travelers heading the same direction, we were bound to have problems getting to the hotel. The route to the hotel was via a train path which has a small exit and cannot be seen from far. We didn't had a heavy luggage so it wasn't a big issue walking on this train path.
The track towards Citin Pratunam
Along the path were individual basket cages of cocks. Was told that on every Sunday morning around 10am (Bangkok time) there will be cockfighting.
Caged Rooster/Cock
Citin Pratunam
Busy traffic on a weekday morning
At BIG C, we started our buy-buy-buy. Bought medication, bought snacks, and beverages and almost wanted everything there.
Pharmacy @ Big C
After our endless buying, we were in need of a lunch/tea-time break. We went searching for After You with high recommendations from friends. Fortunately, there was No Queue on weekday around 2pm but the cafe was 90% filled with customers. Ordered the Milo Toast, Matcha Crepe (both had the must try sign at their menu), Royal Thai Milk Tea and Lavender Earl Grey Milk Tea.
After You desserts and beverages
- Milo Toast is heavenly nice but if you have a full stomach, don't go for that because it can be quite heavy
- Matcha Crepe didn't live up to my expectation. Cream was light and tea aroma is good but the overall bite texture is slightly harder than the ones from Najdes (Malacca) or Lady M (Singapore)
- Royal Thai Milk Tea is slightly too sweet
- Lavender Earl Grey Milk Tea is just nice for me
After our long break, we proceed to pray at Erawan Shrine.
With our purchases at hand, we walked back to hotel but not before we ended up going in circles because we tried to take shortcuts via the several shopping malls. The crowds that filled up the 2 man lanes were making it more difficult for us to get around.
Finally back at hotel, we took a long break before we met up with our friend and back to BIG C for dinner.
Note, dinner @ almost 9pm is not advisable if you are going to the shopping mall because most restaurants were almost at the last order. Settled for Japanese meal @ Yayoi
My dinner
We revisited Erawan Shrine at night and it was much better than in the afternoon time in terms of the weather but it was more crowded at night.
After praying, we headed back to the hotel but not before we shopped around the streets outside of Indra Regent.
The walking route for Day 1
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