Random Thoughts

I've booked our flight for Bangkok (BKK) last March, during the Cebu Pacific Promo - P1 fare. I've booked myself, Hubby, Alex, my brother, and Dad. But as the months went by and because of some unexpected events, only myself, Hubby and my brother were able to go. As I've mentioned, we decided to leave Alex at her Lola's realizing that she's so malikot these days already and it would be hard to find food for her there. I didn't want to feed her Mc Donald's everyday. :)

We had a very weird flight schedule. We left Manila around 10:45 PM at NAIA airport and we arrived BKK at 1 AM. I guess that's what we get from the cheap fares. But since Alex was not with us, it wasn't a problem.

While waiting for our flight we had dinner at the airport

After we claimed our baggage we went straight to get a Cab then straight to the hotel. Our trip to the hotel was a breeze! No traffic (of course, since it was already 1 AM), and the cab driver knew where our hotel was. I suggested that we check out the night market, but the boys just laughed off my idea and couldn't believe what they were hearing! LOL! Anyway, we went straight to the hotel and slept.

Our first day started with a good buffet breakfast at the hotel. At last, I was able to try the famous coffee of BKK where they add evaporated milk. Hmmmm, for me, I would still prefer cream for my coffee, I guess. While we were waiting for my bro, we checked out the streets near the hotel and also the Kabuhayan Travel Tour (A Filipino-owned travel agency) just across the hotel. We realized that we got the best location! We're just minutes away from the MALLS. My oh my. Platinum Plaza Mall, Pratunam Center, Big C, etc...And not to mention that we are in the middle of Pratunam. Tiangges are just everywhere!

Grand Palace

Our first stop was supposed to be at the Grand Palace, but the Tuk-tuk that we rented needs to drop by at the two jewelry shops and tried to refer us there. We realized that it was part of their marketing strategy all along. After two jewelry shops and a lot of smugs later, we finally got to the Grand Palace. It was huge! And very hot too! We got there around 10 AM! I suggest that if you go there, umbrellas or hats are a must! Oh, sleeveless and slippers are not allowed here too.


The Famout BKK's Tuk-tuk


I love Thai's Architechture






The Grand Palace



At Grand Palace (compound), you will see different temples and buddha, and it was all made of gold. It was amazing!

Wat Pho - Temple of the Reclining Buddha

After Grand Palace, we went straight to Wat Pho, the temple of the reclining buddha. It was the biggest Buddha I've ever seen! And again, it was made of gold. It was sooo big that we couldn't get a picture of the whole buddha.








Malls - MBK Center & Big C

After the two temples, we went straight to MBK Center for lunch. Good thing we found the ZEN restaurant, because I heard the food is cheap and good here. We ate a lot here. Their value meals which were only around Baht 135 includes rice, viand, appetizers, and dessert! I loved it here!


Sulit talga!

After the late lunch, we went shopping. We weren't able to buy a lot. What I only liked here is that shopping was comfortable, food chains were always available and most Thais here can understand English.

After a couple of hours we went straight to Big C. We realized that it was like Shopwise. It was a grocery/mall type. Since we didn't have plans of buying a lot of food from BKK, we didn't take too much of our time here. We went back to the hotel after, took some rest and got ready for dinner.

Indian Restaurant Somewhere in Pratunam

After strolling along Pratunam, we finally settled for an indian cuisine for dinner. It was good. The boys loved it although, too spicy (take note: we asked for not spicy pa ha!). I had chicken, Hubby had pork, and my bro had lamb.



Hubby drinking Sprite - Thai Version


Our Not-so-Spicy Dinner



Patpong's Freak Show

After dinner, we decided to check out the Patpong's Freak Show. This one is the most unforgettable. I'm sure some of you who's been to BKK, heard or even seen it. Since, my blog is for general audience, i don't want to elaborate on this. LOL! :)

After the freak show, we went back straight to the hotel. We had a long day but we definitely had a great time!

Well, that's it for our first day in BKK. Watch out for my next post on how our Day 2 went. (*wink*)