First-timer's off-beat suggestions
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First-timer's off-beat suggestions
Just back from BKK, and wanted to add a few of things we stumbled across that haven't gotten much mention in this forum: Siam Society, on Asok just north of Sukhumvit and the Asok BTS, has a lovely little house and exhibit about the Lanna people (also nice coffee shop) -- if you are staying at JW Marriott, Landmark or the Sheraton Grande Sukh., it's a good first-day jet lagged stop. Suan Pakkad Palace's Lacquer House (near the Phaya Thai BTS stop) -- gorgeous. Food: Curries & More by Baan Karnitha (that's the whole name) is just south of B.K. on Ruam Rudi, near Ploenchit BTS stop -- VERY good food, reasonably priced, frequented by business and embassy people for lunch. I had a fish soup southern style (ie I had to say three times that yes I knew it would be hot and yes that was ok -- and it was, on both scores). I am now too tired to remember name - Guang Leung Pla Samlee, maybe?
Thanks guys for putting all your suggestions on this forum - it helped me a lot planning our trip!!
Lisa
Thanks guys for putting all your suggestions on this forum - it helped me a lot planning our trip!!
Lisa
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Lisa,
I just flew home on the 21st. Were we on the same plane? I flew BKK-NRT-ORD. Just curious.
Thanks for your suggestions for dining. We are always open to trying new places. I have to shy away from the really hot stuff though.
Carol
I just flew home on the 21st. Were we on the same plane? I flew BKK-NRT-ORD. Just curious.
Thanks for your suggestions for dining. We are always open to trying new places. I have to shy away from the really hot stuff though.
Carol
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Lisa, are you in Chicago?
I also recommend Siam Society and I especially recommend Prasart Museum. It was one of the highlights of my last trip and it was fabulous being someplace where we were the only two tourists. I don't know why it and Sian Society aren't gone to by more people.
I also recommend Siam Society and I especially recommend Prasart Museum. It was one of the highlights of my last trip and it was fabulous being someplace where we were the only two tourists. I don't know why it and Sian Society aren't gone to by more people.
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Gloria - Yes, I am in Chicago, near U of C...looks like several of you frequent posters are from this area!
As for Baan Karnitha, Bob, I was not referring to the Baan Karnitha on Ruam Rudi, but the completely separate restaurant just south, called "Curries & More." I never went to either parent restaurant.
Lisa, already pining for another trip
As for Baan Karnitha, Bob, I was not referring to the Baan Karnitha on Ruam Rudi, but the completely separate restaurant just south, called "Curries & More." I never went to either parent restaurant.
Lisa, already pining for another trip
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Ya..... I've waned too post about Suan Pakkad Palace's Lacquer Hous.. (it's in my nighberhood).. but I figured no one would care since it's not verry touristy and I was the one that posted about it..lol
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