Travel: Thailand - Bangkok

[olenpeal]

auntieM:

If you like the old city and elephant rides, you can take a train to Ayutthaya.

We went there for a day and it was worth the trip.. ..don't worry about the flood damage, they recovered liao. Do google for more info...

Sorry for asking a stupid question. Take a train from where? Is it a day trip?

[xiaostar]

xiaostar:

New hotel Ibis Bangkok Siam - SG$55/night (tax included)


<10 minute walk to Siam Paragon.
Right beside National Stadium BTS.
Just opposite MBK.

$55/night applicable for Dec 12th till Jan 31st (excluding new year weekend)
Double or twin. No triple sharing. Breakfast not included.

http://www.ibishotel.com/gb/hotel-8016-ibis-bangkok-siam-opening-december-2012/index.shtml
For queries, can ask on their FB page: http://www.facebook.com/ibisthailand

Sale for stays on 1 February 2013 - 30 April 2013
http://www.accorhotels.com/gb/hotels-offers/promotion-8906-hotel-offer.shtml

Checked a few dates, as low as SG$38 including tax.

[verykiasumummy]

xiaostar:

xiaostar:

New hotel Ibis Bangkok Siam - SG$55/night (tax included)


<10 minute walk to Siam Paragon.
Right beside National Stadium BTS.
Just opposite MBK.

$55/night applicable for Dec 12th till Jan 31st (excluding new year weekend)
Double or twin. No triple sharing. Breakfast not included.

http://www.ibishotel.com/gb/hotel-8016-ibis-bangkok-siam-opening-december-2012/index.shtml
For queries, can ask on their FB page: http://www.facebook.com/ibisthailand

Sale for stays on 1 February 2013 - 30 April 2013
http://www.accorhotels.com/gb/hotels-offers/promotion-8906-hotel-offer.shtml

Checked a few dates, as low as SG$38 including tax.

wow thks for sharing... was wondering if i want to go during or after cny...

[verykiasumummy]

doratheexplorer:

Yes but I am going with 6 adults and 2 kids so will need 2 cabs I spouse. It's more convenient to take private van can stop anywhere

oh then take private van may work better.... how much did u rent it for?

[doratheexplorer]

Hi I actually booked oriental escape, it’s a tour agent, recommended in tripadvisor. Pretty reasonable and save me the hassle of own tpt u c. U guys can google orintalescape.com

[Fairy]

auntieM:

verykiasumummy:

[quote=\"doratheexplorer\"]Have u guys been to the Bangkok amusement park thought bringing my kids there one of the day

my dh was there some time ago... he said it was not worth...

Are you referring to Dreamworld?
Young kids will find it fun and a lot of things are quite rundown liao.. My thai friends told us to avoid the snow city in there coz rather unhygienic. Quite far out too.. [/quote]Dreamworld
http://www.dreamworld.co.th/2011/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=102&lang=en

Suitable for teens
- Hurricane
- Sky Coaster
- Super Splash
- Grand Canyon (maybe)
- Space Mountain (maybe)

The other rides are meant for the kids.

My opinion of the following: No standard
- 4D Adventure
- Alien

Food
- KFC
- Food kiosks
- Food Staion
- Food Pavilion (for tour grps only)

[Fairy]

doratheexplorer:

Hi I actually booked oriental escape, it's a tour agent, recommended in tripadvisor. Pretty reasonable and save me the hassle of own tpt u c. U guys can google orintalescape.com

Hi,

you may wish to consider the Chao Phraya Princess Dinner Cruise. (recommend - upper deck)

http://www.thaicruise.com/home_en.php

[Gems]

I stayed at Novotel Platinium and Amari Watergate before. Both very good and location is very convenient.


I bought the kids (pri + sec) to Siam Ocean World, Dream World and Safari World.

Siam World: worthwhile going but very expensive.
Dream World: Beautiful scenery, nice rides but don’t expect Universal studio types. Worthwhile going if you have not been before.
Safari World: Wide space and many animals to see. Can feed giraffes and also have interesting animal shows.

Anyone know about the floating market? Worthwhile going?

[xiaostar]

Freelance transport provider in Bangkok, Thailand

http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/thailand-279/freelance-transport-provider-bangkok-thailand-3987482.html

[ahkeong]

i do have a thai friend who will bring us around whenever we go as well


he will oso advise us whether the place worth going or not
floating market not exactly one of the places he will bring cos the water is not exactly clean… we went to mdm tussard though…