Tag: Bangkok

  • Grabbing a taxi in Bangkok

    Grabbing a taxi in Bangkok

    Probably the best way to grab a taxi in Bangkok is to Grab one (as in to use the Grab app). It was certainly a convenient way to get a six seater taxi, which is now available abundantly. The other advantages are – not having to fumble over communicating the destination to the driver since…

  • Bangkok trip report card

    Bangkok trip report card

    Everything went as planned, except for improvements made on the itinerary. I was originally going to give Krua Apsorn a miss, but after reading various rave reviews by foodie bloggers, and since I didn’t think I would be in Bangkok so often, I decided I had to go this round. Also, i dropped Platinum Mall…

  • Bangkok Travel Tips

    Bangkok Travel Tips

    Data SIM card I followed Aroimakmak’s advice and bought the AIS Traveller SIM from Changi Recommends at Changi airport. It worked without requiring any activation – just insert SIM card into phone and you’re good to go. All the telcos sell SIM cards for tourists at the same price – 299 Baht which comes with…

  • Bangkok 3.5 days itinerary

    Bangkok 3.5 days itinerary

    The last time i went to Bangkok was in 2001, for work. Back then, the only place i visited was MBK. I guess that was as good as not having been to Bangkok. For my upcoming 3.5 days trip to Bangkok, i have come up with the following itinerary. Grouping nearby places to visit together seems to…