Yet another holiday trip to Bangkok!
Jan 4th, 2012, 11:38 AM
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I don't know the street names at all, but it was right close to the skytrain. We got off the stop after Saladaeng and worked our way back through the market. I think Maeng and I started at Saladaeng station. Anyway, it was a good market. Lunch was some very delicious Thai food.
Now we are getting ready for our taxi van to the airport. I will see if UA will move me up to first class with DH! (not holding my breath on this one)
Now we are getting ready for our taxi van to the airport. I will see if UA will move me up to first class with DH! (not holding my breath on this one)
Jan 4th, 2012, 04:43 PM
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Hey Carol, safe trip home, hope you get to move into the pointy end - still can't make out how dh got there on your miles and you didn't!
Anyway, thanks for "taking me along" on another great trip to Thailand. I really do get the feel and flavour from your reports so keep them coming for those of us who only get to visit every two years. Hey I think that I've convinced dh for another SE Asia trip this time next year so will start out by getting the FF BZ tks with miles 320 ish days out.
Fly safe and relaxed and, sip some champagene for me. I'll be spending tomorrow night at the Nashville Marriott sipping free white wine from my renewed Platinum status, on our way to Florida.
Thanks again.
Sue
Anyway, thanks for "taking me along" on another great trip to Thailand. I really do get the feel and flavour from your reports so keep them coming for those of us who only get to visit every two years. Hey I think that I've convinced dh for another SE Asia trip this time next year so will start out by getting the FF BZ tks with miles 320 ish days out.
Fly safe and relaxed and, sip some champagene for me. I'll be spending tomorrow night at the Nashville Marriott sipping free white wine from my renewed Platinum status, on our way to Florida.
Thanks again.
Sue
Jan 4th, 2012, 09:33 PM
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Sue, an explanation of DH in first class... He had enough miles for a ONE-WAY first class ticket. I gave him miles for the trip home. I need to start building my elite qualifying miles again, with UA, since they reset to zero on Jan 1. I do over 100,000 miles in a year, and want to maintain that status level with UA. I had the FF miles, but did not want to fly on a free ticket, so I bought a one-way "y" fare (full fare) which got upgraded to biz all the way home. I smiled nicely, reminded them that I was so kind to my husband, and told them that I just crossed the million mile threshold... but same answer... "no, but thank you for your loyalty" when I asked about moving up to first class. UA, you (sort of) let me down. But I do like the upperdeck, so I'll be just fine. I like the international first lounges (we're at Narita right now) and can use them since DH is flying in first, and we're flying together.
Bob, it's a religious experience shopping sometimes, just ask K. (no disrespect to my fellow fodorites)... (my home church has Trinity in the name)...
We landed about 45 minutes early at NRT coming from BKK. The flight was somewhat bumpy. Old style 777, so my biz seat was not the lie flat with big screen TV on demand. I made do... I did sleep for maybe a couple of hours.
We had eaten at the Thai first class lounge in BKK so I said I did not need the breakfast they were serving. I went to sleep instead. I did have that thing they call a 'sandwich' an hour before landing. Oh, and I had a mimosa... ah, how nice. Think I'll have another one (or two) on the long haul.
About the Thai first class lounge in BKK... I do like how quiet that lounge is. I do like that they have plenty of food and beverage options. I don't like the idea that they really don't want you to serve yourself, preferring that you place an order for items you want and they deliver it to your private table/area/room, where ever you happen to be seated. It means you have to wait. If you are on a bit of a tight schedule, which we were this am, it can eat up your precious time to have to wait to eat something! I like the 'rooms' but they were all filled this morning, so we were in our own nice quiet window area, with seating for about 6 people, and we were it. We ate cereal, fruit, sandwiches, and coffee. If I had gotten to serve myself, I'd have gotten more watermelon and less papaya.... oh well.......
I think NEXT TIME I might opt to go into the Thai Spa instead of the lounge. It looked like there was seating in there. I don't need a massage or spa treatment, but the seating looked like something I might want to further explore. And a shower at the airport would also be a nice possibility, meaning I could sleep in an extra half hour in my comfy bed in the city!
So has anyone spent time in that Spa? It appears to be for
both first and biz class ticket holders. What about Star Gold, should I not be upgraded to biz? Ken, I'm betting you have been in the Spa, if you are reading along here.
Sue, would love to catch up with you in FLA, but don't know if our times/paths cross. I'm in the St Pete area from February 8-15.
Time for a shower and a change into 'winter' clothing and shoes. Fit Flops won't do in Chicago! Gotta have socks and tennies. At least we won't find a blizzard this time. Last year....... what a winter!!!
Left DS in BKK for another 5 days or so. Loose ends to tie up, re: publishing projects.
Oh, playing pool with Tree was actually fun. She beat me horribly, but I did win two games against her. She taught me a few things, but I'm pretty hopeless... DS and DH will continue to beat me when I play them. Oh well...
Carol
Bob, it's a religious experience shopping sometimes, just ask K. (no disrespect to my fellow fodorites)... (my home church has Trinity in the name)...
We landed about 45 minutes early at NRT coming from BKK. The flight was somewhat bumpy. Old style 777, so my biz seat was not the lie flat with big screen TV on demand. I made do... I did sleep for maybe a couple of hours.
We had eaten at the Thai first class lounge in BKK so I said I did not need the breakfast they were serving. I went to sleep instead. I did have that thing they call a 'sandwich' an hour before landing. Oh, and I had a mimosa... ah, how nice. Think I'll have another one (or two) on the long haul.
About the Thai first class lounge in BKK... I do like how quiet that lounge is. I do like that they have plenty of food and beverage options. I don't like the idea that they really don't want you to serve yourself, preferring that you place an order for items you want and they deliver it to your private table/area/room, where ever you happen to be seated. It means you have to wait. If you are on a bit of a tight schedule, which we were this am, it can eat up your precious time to have to wait to eat something! I like the 'rooms' but they were all filled this morning, so we were in our own nice quiet window area, with seating for about 6 people, and we were it. We ate cereal, fruit, sandwiches, and coffee. If I had gotten to serve myself, I'd have gotten more watermelon and less papaya.... oh well.......
I think NEXT TIME I might opt to go into the Thai Spa instead of the lounge. It looked like there was seating in there. I don't need a massage or spa treatment, but the seating looked like something I might want to further explore. And a shower at the airport would also be a nice possibility, meaning I could sleep in an extra half hour in my comfy bed in the city!
So has anyone spent time in that Spa? It appears to be for
both first and biz class ticket holders. What about Star Gold, should I not be upgraded to biz? Ken, I'm betting you have been in the Spa, if you are reading along here.
Sue, would love to catch up with you in FLA, but don't know if our times/paths cross. I'm in the St Pete area from February 8-15.
Time for a shower and a change into 'winter' clothing and shoes. Fit Flops won't do in Chicago! Gotta have socks and tennies. At least we won't find a blizzard this time. Last year....... what a winter!!!
Left DS in BKK for another 5 days or so. Loose ends to tie up, re: publishing projects.
Oh, playing pool with Tree was actually fun. She beat me horribly, but I did win two games against her. She taught me a few things, but I'm pretty hopeless... DS and DH will continue to beat me when I play them. Oh well...
Carol
Jan 5th, 2012, 01:20 AM
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Carol,
TG Spa is for both 1st and business class passengers. However, first class on TG flights will entitle you to a 1 hour massage session while business class and Star Alliances passengers(in both 1st and bus) are only entitled to a 15 - 20 minutes foot or back massage.
I believe the seatings in the spa are only for people waiting for their spa appointment as well as for the after spa tea.
The 1st class lounge, as well as business class, get really busy at night as most of Thai flights with 1st class services are flown then.
TG Spa is for both 1st and business class passengers. However, first class on TG flights will entitle you to a 1 hour massage session while business class and Star Alliances passengers(in both 1st and bus) are only entitled to a 15 - 20 minutes foot or back massage.
I believe the seatings in the spa are only for people waiting for their spa appointment as well as for the after spa tea.
The 1st class lounge, as well as business class, get really busy at night as most of Thai flights with 1st class services are flown then.
Jan 5th, 2012, 02:36 PM
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Welcome home, Carol!
Hanuman is spot on with info regarding that rather fine BKK TG Spa. I've had the pleasure of savouring full body massages at the spa on only a few occasions before flying off to Hong Kong and Tokyo for meetings and/or connecting to SFO bound flights : TG606 F (BKK-HKG) and TG676 F (BKK-NRT).
And, when flying business with TG and 'up front' with SQ and UA, I've experienced some great head, neck, shoulder, calf, foot massages as noted by Pook. These particular treatments, most enjoyable and a bit of a PG-rated 'Thai threesome' : one masseuse massaging calves and feet, with partner weaving her magic, shoulders up. Upon completion of noted massages, always most serene with tea, water and Thai version of 'energy bar', if so desired.
Thanks again Carol, for your ongoing financial support of the Thai economy. Upon your return to SE Asia, perhaps a flight to our fine home of Singapore via yes, SQ business class. I'll be curious to hear if your BKK 'home' of Adelphi Suites is offering a decent frequent guest rate for you; I ask because the St. Regis and Peninsula have been most competitive with corporate/leisure rates for my BKK return later this month and mid-Feb for meetings (and Valentine's Day).
Many thanks for your always enjoyable reports and hope the jet lag treats you kindly. I'm currently scheduled for flying back to Asia tomorrow night out of SFO via SQ1; a fine flight for sleeping (and special crews).
robert
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Hanuman is spot on with info regarding that rather fine BKK TG Spa. I've had the pleasure of savouring full body massages at the spa on only a few occasions before flying off to Hong Kong and Tokyo for meetings and/or connecting to SFO bound flights : TG606 F (BKK-HKG) and TG676 F (BKK-NRT).
And, when flying business with TG and 'up front' with SQ and UA, I've experienced some great head, neck, shoulder, calf, foot massages as noted by Pook. These particular treatments, most enjoyable and a bit of a PG-rated 'Thai threesome' : one masseuse massaging calves and feet, with partner weaving her magic, shoulders up. Upon completion of noted massages, always most serene with tea, water and Thai version of 'energy bar', if so desired.
Thanks again Carol, for your ongoing financial support of the Thai economy. Upon your return to SE Asia, perhaps a flight to our fine home of Singapore via yes, SQ business class. I'll be curious to hear if your BKK 'home' of Adelphi Suites is offering a decent frequent guest rate for you; I ask because the St. Regis and Peninsula have been most competitive with corporate/leisure rates for my BKK return later this month and mid-Feb for meetings (and Valentine's Day).
Many thanks for your always enjoyable reports and hope the jet lag treats you kindly. I'm currently scheduled for flying back to Asia tomorrow night out of SFO via SQ1; a fine flight for sleeping (and special crews).
robert
... Singapore Girl, You're a Great Way to Fly ...
Jan 5th, 2012, 06:43 PM
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We're back home in our own town once again. It's nice that there is not a wintry snow to greet us!
Hanuman and Robert, thanks for the information about the TG Spa. I could see folks sitting around inside, but it makes sense that they might be waiting for their spa appt or enjoying tea. I'm not a massage type person, so I will stick to the lounge.
Robert, I appreciate your thoughts on competitive corp rates from St Regis and Peninsula. They are big corporations with hotels worldwide. I doubt Adelphi Suites can/would compete. They often have a full house, so I don't expect them to give me any special deals, even though I am a steady customer. Maybe I should be expecting/hoping for more from them??!! Anyway, their location is pretty hard for me to improve upon. I doubt very much that I switch to Centre Point, for example, though I think that a number of fodorites would really like the new place connected to Terminal 21 (Sukhumvit at Asok). I am loyal to AS, but I'm always on the lookout for something else that offers me the same sort of location and space!
Hanuman and Robert, thanks for the information about the TG Spa. I could see folks sitting around inside, but it makes sense that they might be waiting for their spa appt or enjoying tea. I'm not a massage type person, so I will stick to the lounge.
Robert, I appreciate your thoughts on competitive corp rates from St Regis and Peninsula. They are big corporations with hotels worldwide. I doubt Adelphi Suites can/would compete. They often have a full house, so I don't expect them to give me any special deals, even though I am a steady customer. Maybe I should be expecting/hoping for more from them??!! Anyway, their location is pretty hard for me to improve upon. I doubt very much that I switch to Centre Point, for example, though I think that a number of fodorites would really like the new place connected to Terminal 21 (Sukhumvit at Asok). I am loyal to AS, but I'm always on the lookout for something else that offers me the same sort of location and space!
Jan 6th, 2012, 03:11 AM
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carol, get on the next plane to lv, as you bet correctly. yes, i've been to the thai airlines spa, and it was fantastic. hanuman told me about it. i had the 20 min. foot massage. it was excellent, very soothing, and relaxing. and a very nice lounge.
btw, a few years ago, i stayed at the trinity hotel on silom, and i've been to the market of which you speak. i'm not shopper, so my reaction to the market was, to quote kui lee, "ain't no beeg thing brudda".
btw, looking for a few rupees.
btw, a few years ago, i stayed at the trinity hotel on silom, and i've been to the market of which you speak. i'm not shopper, so my reaction to the market was, to quote kui lee, "ain't no beeg thing brudda".
btw, looking for a few rupees.
Jan 6th, 2012, 12:25 PM
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Ken, I'm not on the next plane to LV, but will be going there in less than two weeks. Will that be soon enough?? haha
Men don't usually appreciate a market like the noon market like women do, I'd guess. It's mostly stuff for women!
Men don't usually appreciate a market like the noon market like women do, I'd guess. It's mostly stuff for women!
Jan 6th, 2012, 02:11 PM
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Carol, welcome home and thanks for taking us all along again!
What is the minimum stay they will allow at the Adelphi Suites?
Do you have to stay for weeks at a time or do they do 3 to 5 days?
Ken, going to ask an angel if he has any spare rupees for you later this evening.....you know where.
Aloha!
What is the minimum stay they will allow at the Adelphi Suites?
Do you have to stay for weeks at a time or do they do 3 to 5 days?
Ken, going to ask an angel if he has any spare rupees for you later this evening.....you know where.
Aloha!
