Traffic jam everywhere !
by dragontml
I have heard people talking about traffic in Bangkok and this time I got to see for myself. It's really bad !
Not as bad in KL city so I guess people in KL should be thankful ! We were in a taxi after 8pm (suppose to be off peak hour) and still there was a jam. Probably due to the rain. We were heading for dinner at the Water Front restaurant. The taxi man told us it would take about 45 minutes and yes, we still went !
It was a 12km taxi ride in 52 minutes and we paid 155 Baht !
River Cruise - East Asiatic Company Buidling.
by Audrey118
Just next to the Oriental Hotel is the East East Trading Asiatic Cmpany building. The building has inscribed date of 1901 and flies a Dutch flag over it. Beyond the building is the Assumption Church.,...built in 1822. You wil lsee this if you walk from the main street to wards the Oriental Hotel.
Bangkok Tip
by j-san
being trapped at Wat Arun in a tiny alcove with a monk and a chinese american girl as a group of Southern Indian actors and crew filmed yet another Bollywood hit...! Then sitting around with the actress and talking about her complicated relationship with... a MEMORABLE afternoon indeed!!
MORE pics in the Wat Arun Travelogue!
Learn Quick
by Meadows11
Bargaining is quite simply a way of life in Thailand. The sooner you get used to it, the more baht you'll save. It is difficult to provide strict guidelines on how low a seller may be willing to go down from his original quoted price, as all are different, but midway is a good starting point. Always smile, and be prepared to purchase the item if you agree a price. Also, how ever much you want the item, be prepared to walk away, if the seller realises you are willing to stand your ground, he might call you back and cave in.
Forgo the shorts and sandals...
by thetravelguy
Bangkok is not the cleanest city and with puddles of water on street and sidewalk surfaces, you'll end up with very foul smelling feet before you know it. Trust me on this - forget the open air sandals and shorts. There's a reason most local end up wearing pants and shoes.
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