What to do on New Years' Eve in Bangkok?
Nov 21st, 2007, 07:21 PM
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As you can see from Hanuman's prices, champagne is expensive here. If I pay US$100 a bottle, I want something really special, not a Moet and Chandon...
If you aren't totally fried when you come through the airport from your international flight, you can buy from duty free on your way into the country. There is a good selection of nice champagnes at the airport for reasonable prices.
You can't bring liquids on the plane as a carry on, but you can pack it in your suitcase. I have done that from time to time, but each time I do it, I remember a friends's story of her husband bringing home several bottles from France in his suitcase. One exploded and it sent shards of glass through his suits and shirts. Virtually everything in the suitcase (except for the intact bottles) had to be thrown away.
If you aren't totally fried when you come through the airport from your international flight, you can buy from duty free on your way into the country. There is a good selection of nice champagnes at the airport for reasonable prices.
You can't bring liquids on the plane as a carry on, but you can pack it in your suitcase. I have done that from time to time, but each time I do it, I remember a friends's story of her husband bringing home several bottles from France in his suitcase. One exploded and it sent shards of glass through his suits and shirts. Virtually everything in the suitcase (except for the intact bottles) had to be thrown away.
Nov 25th, 2007, 04:55 AM
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Wow- that's a little pricey for a bottle to toast New Years...maybe I'll go ahead and attempt to bring my own.
We've transported wine back from Italy and France, as well as rum from St. Croix and just a couple weeks ago wine from California. And every time I do I hold my breath that the very thing you spoke of Kathie will not happen. But so far-so good.
Hope you all had a nice Thanksgiving holiday!
We've transported wine back from Italy and France, as well as rum from St. Croix and just a couple weeks ago wine from California. And every time I do I hold my breath that the very thing you spoke of Kathie will not happen. But so far-so good.
Hope you all had a nice Thanksgiving holiday!
Nov 26th, 2007, 06:26 AM
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Just so you know, the fireworks are fine but nothing extraordinary. If you are standing outside on the river it is fun because you are right there under them. But they probably only last about 10 minutes -- maybe 15 at most. It's not like 4th of July in NYC or DC.
Nov 26th, 2007, 07:02 AM
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I agree with Glorialf. The fireworks are fine, but nothing extraordinary and they last 15 minutes. There are also fireworks going off to the north. I watch them all from my serviced apartment terrace. Happy Travels!
