Super Shaznae: 2012/09

Bangkok Diaries Day 4

Our day 4 itinerary includes temple visit. Grand Palace, Wat Pho and other temple is what we aim to visit to complete this Bangkok trip. They are known for their temples and buddha's especially for the ancient Thai's. We walked from Jakrapong road to the Grand Palace, it will take about 10-20 mins. it depends on how fast you walk. As for me and my mom, we had few pauses in between because we have to take pictures once in a while of the breathtaking view Bangkok has to offer.

First stop: Grand Palace. If you've been to Bangkok, every establishment or tourist attraction, they have different rates for foreigners and locals. For example, if you will go to Grand Palace, if you are a Thai you will only pay if I'm not mistaken, 100baht but if you are a foreigner, you have to pay 400 for the admission fee. Call it unfair but I think this is how they earn money and their economy. Anyways, Grand Palace entrance fee is 400 baht. For first timers, I suggest, be cautious with your things, there are pick pockets so be very careful with your stuff everywhere you go. If someone will approach you and tell you that the temple is close, oh please don't be fooled by such trick because the temple is open every day. You can do intensive research first before going to the place so as not to be fooled by scam.

Will post more photos for Day 4!!

If a picture paints a thousand words

If a picture paints a thousands words... of course he can't paint me because of too many pictures I have in one place.. LOL.. Call me narcissistic.

Sorry for the delay... Here are more pictures from our Day 3 trip...

When you want to order food in their food court, you have to buy cash card first. It costs 100 baht corresponding to 100 baht in cash too but I think you can buy more than that. Just say your order and all you have to do is give this, they will swipe it in their machine. You don't have to pay cash but instead the cash card will pay for the food that you ordered. No worries, it is refundable within the day. So if you won't be able to consume the entire balance, all you have to do is return this to the counter and they will refund you to the remaining balance that you have in your cash card.

I forgot the name, but it is Pork and it costs 80 baht.

This one is Gyoza. It costs 85 baht.

Bought pastries and sweets for dessert.

Platinum mall pronounced as "Platinam" mall, they consider this as the largest wholesale fashion mall. They will give you 10-50% discount if you buy more than 2 items.

Bangkok Diaries Day 3

Mom and I decided to tour around the city as for our day 3. Theme parks, zoo and museum visit are on top of our list.Woke up not so early to prepare for another adventure in Bangkok. Since most Thai's can't speak English, we had a hard time asking for directions, bus number and some information that might be helpful as we tour around Bangkok. And so Day 3 is exciting as it seems to be.

From Ratcha Damnoen Nok road bus station, we rode bus#47 that will pass in Siam Paragon and Siam Discovery. Bus fare costs 6.50 baht. We first went to Siam Discovery where Madame Tussauds can be found. I forgot the price but they have packages like Madame Tussauds + Ocean world + 3D movie but it depends on the package that you will be getting. Madame Tussauds is a wax museum where you can see celebrities made of wax but I tell you it looks like real, very deceiving. In Hongkong, there's also a wax museum but I forgot the name. Going back, so we decided to check Ocean world first before deciding what package to get. Ocean world entrance fee is 900 baht and it is located at Siam Paragon which is beside Siam Discovery. There's a shuttle available for transfer from Siam Discovery to Siam Paragon which is for free.

After exploring Ocean world and Madame Tussauds, we went to Platinum Fashion mall, which is considered as the largest wholesale fashion mall in Bangkok, I don't know if it's true but that's what one of the Thai's told me. It's like much improve St. Francis square in Manila. From Siam Paragon, we rode a taxi to Platinum mall (pronounced as Platinam). Paid 50 baht which is very reasonable. The mall closes around 6 or 7pm.

As a confessed shopaholic, 7pm shopping hours is way too early for me. So we headed out to Indra Plaza and Pratunam (pronounced as Patunam) which is walking distance from Platinum mall. We roam around the area up until 11PM and since we are not familiar with the place, we decided to take a cab back to Siam Paragon since there's a bus on the other side of Siam Paragon that will pass by to Chakrapong road. We were told we need to look out bus#15 (non A/C). Fare costs 13 baht from the other side of Siam Paragon to Chakrapong road. Got home safe and sound.

Thinking... What lies ahead for us on Day 4? Enjoy the pictures!! More pics to be uploaded soon for Day 3!

While waiting for the bus