All posts tagged: Bangkok



Sirocco, Bangkok – Cocktails on Top of the World

Sirocco, Bangkok – Cocktails on Top of the World

Travel / Thailand

One place that I have long wanted to check out in Bangkok is Sirocco, the sky bar at lebua Hotel. What makes this bar particularly awesome is that it is perched open-air on the hotel rooftop, more than 60 floors above the ground! Imagine having a drink...


Kaiton, Pratunam Bangkok – Cheap and Good, Possibly the Best Chicken Rice in Bangkok

Kaiton, Pratunam Bangkok – Cheap and Good, Possibly the Best Chicken Rice in Bangkok

Travel / Thailand

At first glance, Kaiton in Pratunam looks like any other street food vendor in Bangkok. A small stand fronts the eatery, where staff busily prepare plate after plate of food to be served to customers. Yet, beyond its nondescript facade lies possibly the...


Collagen Beauty Drink – Tried and Tasted in Thailand!

Collagen Beauty Drink – Tried and Tasted in Thailand!

Travel / Thailand

In Bangkok, I find myself constantly heading to the 7-Eleven stores to stock up on these collagen drinks. Apparently, these “Beauti” drinks are made with some form of collagen formula and promise to be chock-full of the beauty-enhancing collagen...


11 Gallery, Sukhumvit Bangkok – Old World Thailand

11 Gallery, Sukhumvit Bangkok – Old World Thailand

Travel / Thailand

If you are looking for a memorable dining experience in Bangkok, head to 11 Gallery in Sukhumvit. The moment you enter the restaurant, it is as though you have walked through the gateway to old world Thailand. The waitress, clad in traditional Thai clothing...


Koko, Siam Square Bangkok – Lovely Flavors in Siam Square

Koko, Siam Square Bangkok – Lovely Flavors in Siam Square

Travel / Thailand

Siam Square is an area that appeals to tourists and locals alike with its eclectic mix of shops and boutiques that sell local designer-label apparel. When it comes to chow time, aside from the big players like the Bangkok Hard Rock Café, you can...


The Offshore, Sukhumvit Bangkok – Fish-and-Chip Shop in a Red-Light District

The Offshore, Sukhumvit Bangkok – Fish-and-Chip Shop in a Red-Light District

Travel / Thailand

On a recent trip to Bangkok, I stayed in Sukhumvit and visited what is perhaps the best-known chippy in Bangkok — the Offshore. It is situated in Soi Cowboy, the red-light district in Sukhumvit that is notorious for its strip bars and risque sex...


Bangkok (Day 9) – Homebound

Bangkok (Day 9) – Homebound

Travel / Thailand

when we first arrived at the Bangkok suvarnabhumi international airport, I was marveled by the vast difference it was from the rundown don muang airport. At that time though, we were in a rush to start exploring the city, eager travelers that we were,...


Bangkok (Day 8) – Shop, Eat and Relax!

Bangkok (Day 8) – Shop, Eat and Relax!

Travel / Thailand

Our last day in Bangkok was spent shopping and using up our remaining baht, because those are no good back home. Bored of MBK and all the malls in the Siam area, we made our visit to the platinum fashion mall in petchaburi. It was an excellent choice....


Bangkok (Day 7) – Forensic Museum, Temple of Dawn & Chao Phraya River

Bangkok (Day 7) – Forensic Museum, Temple of Dawn & Chao Phraya River

Travel / Thailand

We had planned the entire day’s activities down to a tee! In the day, we would explore the sights along the Chao Phraya River. At night, we would take a dinner cruise whilst admiring the city lights! Doesn’t that sound wonderful? The bustling...


Bangkok (Day 6) – Muang Boran the Ancient City

Bangkok (Day 6) – Muang Boran the Ancient City

Travel / Thailand

Muang Boran, the ancient city, is one fascinating sight that is missing from every traveler’s guidebook and website. After a day trip to this amazing park/outdoor museum, it feels as though we have toured the whole country. Honestly — and...


Bangkok (Day 5) – Thailand Cultural Centre & National Museum

Bangkok (Day 5) – Thailand Cultural Centre & National Museum

Travel / Thailand

Being huge fans of museums, we dedicated the day to exploring some of the museums in Bangkok. Before embarking on our cultural journey, we made a stop at MBK Center for some cake and coffee. Gateaux house is a little bakery café at the first level...


Bangkok (Day 4) – Jim Thompson House & Suan Pakkad Palace

Bangkok (Day 4) – Jim Thompson House & Suan Pakkad Palace

Travel / Thailand

Following a weekend of shopping and dining, it was time for some serious sightseeing. Having visited the usual sights like Grand Palace and the floating market, you would think that there’s nothing more to see. That might have been true if the city...


Bangkok (Day 3) – Chokchai Steakhouse & Manchester United Restaurant and Bar

Bangkok (Day 3) – Chokchai Steakhouse & Manchester United Restaurant and Bar

Travel / Thailand

The mornings in Bangkok are extremely cool and comfortable. When we stepped out of our hotel each morning, we would be like, whoa, chilly! Compared to the hot climate in Singapore, the 15C weather was pure bliss. That’s why shopping at Chatuchak...


Bangkok (Day 2) – Chatuchak, Central World & Roadside Dining

Bangkok (Day 2) – Chatuchak, Central World & Roadside Dining

Travel / Thailand

A trip to Bangkok would not be complete without a visit to Chatuchak Weekend Market. There are over 15,000 stalls packed closely together, rendering it almost impossible to comb every single one. Nonetheless, we were determined to spend not just one but...


Bangkok (Day 1) – Arrival in Bangkok

Bangkok (Day 1) – Arrival in Bangkok

Travel / Thailand

Hi guys! I’m back from my 9-day trip to Bangkok! The journey is far from over though. Now’s the time to really relive the memories and start my traditional day-to-day posts about the vacation. For a city that I’ve already visited four...


It’s Time to Come Home…

It’s Time to Come Home…

Travel / Thailand

Alrighty, I thought since I blogged all the way from my departure for Bangkok right up to my last day in Bangkok, I might as well blog about my return trip to Singapore too. I remember waking up early Wednesday morning feeling all sad and blue as I had...


Bangkok Solo Trip (Day 6) – Grand Palace, Reclining Buddha & Baiyoke Sky Hotel

Bangkok Solo Trip (Day 6) – Grand Palace, Reclining Buddha & Baiyoke Sky Hotel

Travel / Thailand

The day started off with me ignoring the alarm clock and waking up late. Had planned to go to Ayutthaya for the day. But when I got to the Hua Lamphong train station, it was already after noon. And if I caught the two-hour train ride to Ayutthaya anyway,...


Bangkok Solo Trip (Day 5) – Golden Mount, Democracy Monument, Giant Swing, Chinatown & Suan Lum Night Bazaar

Bangkok Solo Trip (Day 5) – Golden Mount, Democracy Monument, Giant Swing, Chinatown & Suan Lum Night Bazaar

Travel / Thailand

Gosh, I can’t believe I have to leave Bangkok in two days’ time. I have already gotten so used to living in my serviced apartment, walking to the BTS station to take the skytrain, exploring the city by myself, taking pictures wherever I go,...


Bangkok Solo Trip (Day 4) – Chatuchak Weekend Market & Pratunam

Bangkok Solo Trip (Day 4) – Chatuchak Weekend Market & Pratunam

Travel / Thailand

People always seem surprised when they find out my trip in Bangkok lasts seven days. They tend to think that seven days is too long. But right now, I suspect I may have to extend my trip because there is so much more to do and so little time left. I’m...


Bangkok Solo Trip (Day 3) – Muay Thai Boxing at Lumpinee Stadium

Bangkok Solo Trip (Day 3) – Muay Thai Boxing at Lumpinee Stadium

Travel / Thailand

It was a very fun day for me yesterday. I set out to Lumpinee stadium to watch Muay Thai kickboxing. But before that, I had time to check out the supposedly best khao mun kai (chicken rice) in the city. The shop was called Kaiton and I had some trouble...