Hello from Thailand - I'm here!
Nov 3rd, 2014, 05:39 PM
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Ok this jetlag is getting ridiculous. Tired but didn't really sleep. Argh.
Today: Jim Thompson house, second fitting, maybe a shopping mall - Siam Paragon? Not sure. Let's see what I can fit in. I moved my Nahm rez to the end of my trip- I want to see if I can get to sleep earlier.
No fruit for me! In room that is. I think I may have turned the fruit guy away last night when I was getting dressed.
But I made up for it at brekkie this morning.
Off I go- have a nice day / night everyone.
Today: Jim Thompson house, second fitting, maybe a shopping mall - Siam Paragon? Not sure. Let's see what I can fit in. I moved my Nahm rez to the end of my trip- I want to see if I can get to sleep earlier.
No fruit for me! In room that is. I think I may have turned the fruit guy away last night when I was getting dressed.
But I made up for it at brekkie this morning.
Off I go- have a nice day / night everyone.
Nov 3rd, 2014, 05:49 PM
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Paragon is a good choice for a mall. Easy to get to by sky train. No having to change trains. Just hop on at the river and get off at SIAM station. Paragon is right there!!!
I know about jet lag. It takes me a week to really get used to the 12 hour time difference. The older I get the more time jet lag takes. I sometimes find that an afternoon nap gives me a second wind for dinner/evening. I just have to make sure I wake up from my nap after a couple of hours of resting.
I know about jet lag. It takes me a week to really get used to the 12 hour time difference. The older I get the more time jet lag takes. I sometimes find that an afternoon nap gives me a second wind for dinner/evening. I just have to make sure I wake up from my nap after a couple of hours of resting.
Nov 3rd, 2014, 05:59 PM
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Thank you Simpson!
I think I will cab to JT's house - after that, is the skytrain near enough to get me over to Siam Paragon? If the skytrain is close to JT's house, would it be easier or quicker to train the whole way?
I think I will cab to JT's house - after that, is the skytrain near enough to get me over to Siam Paragon? If the skytrain is close to JT's house, would it be easier or quicker to train the whole way?
Nov 3rd, 2014, 10:58 PM
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It's a few minutes walk south to National Stadium BTS station. Ask someone in JT House the directions.
Then it's one stop on the BTS to Siam. Siam Paragon is on the left in the direction the train is going.
Pick up a BTS map at any BTS station.
Then it's one stop on the BTS to Siam. Siam Paragon is on the left in the direction the train is going.
Pick up a BTS map at any BTS station.
Nov 4th, 2014, 12:30 AM
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JT's house was fantastic and so interesting. What a life he led (until he disappeared that is). I wonder if he worked for the CIA.
Siam Paragon - I didn't last too long. I got in another fitting and meanwhile bought three more dresses from Cotton House. Two in linen (made and apparently left behind so they are cutting them down to size for me) and the third one is black chiffon with a nice swing to it as well as a halter top style closing.
I am going to stick to the hotel tonight. Wicked tired, finally, after not much sleep since Saturday and so a glass of wine on the riverfront terrace and probably some nibbles later. It's a shame as it's still fairly early but then again many things to sightsee are closing up right now. I will have to see the Grand Palace on my return trip.
BTW Asiatique was OK. A good dinner outing for my first full day but rather sterile I thought.
Siam Paragon - I didn't last too long. I got in another fitting and meanwhile bought three more dresses from Cotton House. Two in linen (made and apparently left behind so they are cutting them down to size for me) and the third one is black chiffon with a nice swing to it as well as a halter top style closing.
I am going to stick to the hotel tonight. Wicked tired, finally, after not much sleep since Saturday and so a glass of wine on the riverfront terrace and probably some nibbles later. It's a shame as it's still fairly early but then again many things to sightsee are closing up right now. I will have to see the Grand Palace on my return trip.
BTW Asiatique was OK. A good dinner outing for my first full day but rather sterile I thought.
Nov 4th, 2014, 04:30 AM
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A bit surprised that Asiatique was only so-so. Paragon is upscale but nice brand names. MBK is the mall to visit when you have the stamina. Love this very Thai mall. The 4th floor is all about phones. Fifth floor (or is it 6th) is Thai furniture. The rest of the 7 floors you will find food, food, food, plus shoes, clothing, jewelry, copy bags. Copy watches. Copy makeup. Some Thai made souvenirs. It's always fun to look.
Anxious to hear how you like the north!
Anxious to hear how you like the north!
Nov 4th, 2014, 09:19 AM
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it is far from my favorite city, but i wouldnt miss it if it fit into my travels. if you absolutely hate big, buzzy cities, you might want to pass it by. but otherwise there is much to see there that makes it a nice city to explore.
Nov 4th, 2014, 10:15 AM
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It's my favorite city. I'm very much a city person, love the energy of Bangkok, love the contrasts... the gilded wats, the river traffic hauling everything from people to rice to industrial equipment. The food, of course, is fabulous. And the prices remain reasonable. I often say that you can live in the lap of luxury for the price of a Holiday Inn in the US. The people are warm and welcoming. Hospitality is considered a high calling, and the kind of service you get reflects that.
Nov 4th, 2014, 01:54 PM
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Bangkok: fun people, never a dull city, great food variety and shopping, energetic, relaxing in a crazy-busy way, high-end hotels at the price of 2 stars in places like Paris, great mixture of the old and ultra modern in architecture and interior design, weather temperatures similar to here at home in L.A., but with more humidity, and lots of downright sanuk as the Thais say.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/...94S1DH20130529
Happy Travels!
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/...94S1DH20130529
Happy Travels!
Nov 4th, 2014, 02:14 PM
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God morning!
Another night with little sleep. Four hours at least. I'm alert for now!
I changed my last two nights of trip to be back here at the shangri-la. Really like this hotel and love the river view room!
Another night with little sleep. Four hours at least. I'm alert for now!
I changed my last two nights of trip to be back here at the shangri-la. Really like this hotel and love the river view room!
Nov 4th, 2014, 07:34 PM
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Glad you are liking the Shangri-La. We are there for 7 nights in the Spring. I got a really good deal.
We stayed at the Shangri-la the first time in Bangkok, but last time we were at the Peninsula, which is also a great hotel.
I want to have some clothes made...sounds like the Cotton House is the way to go and very convenient to the Shangri-La. Do they do men's dress shirts? Have good selection of shirt fabric? DH wants some new cotton ones and the tailor he has always used is out of business.
Enjoying your trip comments.
We stayed at the Shangri-la the first time in Bangkok, but last time we were at the Peninsula, which is also a great hotel.
I want to have some clothes made...sounds like the Cotton House is the way to go and very convenient to the Shangri-La. Do they do men's dress shirts? Have good selection of shirt fabric? DH wants some new cotton ones and the tailor he has always used is out of business.
Enjoying your trip comments.
Nov 4th, 2014, 11:22 PM
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Stevelyon<<<Why is Bangkok many peoples favourite city? I was going to give it a complete miss when planning my first trip to Thailand but people say I would be mad to miss it .... Why?>>>
Best to start a new thread, and have a proper discussion. But spell out what your basic expectations are, and perhaps an idea of your budget.
Best to start a new thread, and have a proper discussion. But spell out what your basic expectations are, and perhaps an idea of your budget.
Nov 5th, 2014, 06:54 PM
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Now in Chiang Mai. It was rainy yesterday and so far today just cloudy. Lively and lovely.
Spent a few hours at Riverside cafe yesterday and had nice conversations with the owner and the Aussies sitting next to me. Had my first Chang beer(s) but no changover. Saw a few lanterns last night but not many.
Right now I am having brekkie at Good Morning Chiang Mai cafe.
And I had my first tuk tuk ride!
Spent a few hours at Riverside cafe yesterday and had nice conversations with the owner and the Aussies sitting next to me. Had my first Chang beer(s) but no changover. Saw a few lanterns last night but not many.
Right now I am having brekkie at Good Morning Chiang Mai cafe.
And I had my first tuk tuk ride!
