We'd decided to have a short break only a week before as the original idea was to go the Chiangmai. However, the smog issue they were having drove tourists, and us of course, away from the city.
So it was a mad rush in the morning to pack, drive the kids to the in-laws and then to get to Changi Airport.
Flew free SQ on our miles... well, we still had to add $300+ taxes and surcharge... at least they gave us a hot meal and entertainment...
Online checked-in the night before so managed to get seats right at the exit... more leg room!
Need a good seat? Check out: http://www.seatguru.com
Finally arrived in Bangkok and checked into Swissotel Nai Lert Park (http://www.tripadvisor.com.sg/Hotel_Review-g293916-d607553-Reviews-Swissotel_Nai_Lert_Park-Bangkok.html) - a city hotel with an urban resort setting within a short walk to Phloen Chit BTS Station. Also a short walk to Chidlom Central - 8 floors of upmarket departmental shopping... more on that later.
For more info on the Bangkok BTS, go to: http://www.bts.co.th/customer/en/06-travel-palace-01.aspx
2 things we wanted to do today:
1. Chatuchak Market (http://www.tripadvisor.com.sg/Attraction_Review-g293916-d450971-Reviews-Chatuchak_Market-Bangkok.html)
2. Nickermann Tailor (http://www.tripadvisor.com.sg/Attraction_Review-g293916-d1892020-Reviews-Nickermann_s_Tailors-Bangkok.html)
Done all our research online already... Tripadvisor was a great help!
Officially, Chatuchak Market is opened till 6pm. But the shops on the main streets are still buzzing with loads of people when we left at about 7pm.
Took the BTS to Mo Chit station, then just followed the crowd.
Loot:
1. Paper flowers for handicraft
2. Foodstuff (from stall opposite Toilet 3): durian chips, cuttlefish
3. Vintage cotton t-shirts
4. Cute keychains
5. Printed stockings (jeans lookalike)
Also had a light dinner there in one of the stalls at the market.
Then off to Nickermann's Tailor at the basement of Landmark Hotel. Reached there at 8.30pm but they are closed by 6pm on Sundays and 8pm other days.
No choice went to Chang Foot Massage & Spa (http://www.soidb.com/bangkok/spa/chang-massage-langsuan.html) on Soi Lang Suan (next to Chidlom BTS) for massage.
Foot Massage rating: 4/5
Body Massage rating: 3/5
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