FINE DINING

Thai food is not the only thing that draws tourists across the globe to Bangkok. Bangkok has exclusive restaurants that will knock you off your feet!! Japanese, Italian, French, Chinese, Indian, Mexican, you name it. Today I will give a preview of my all time favorites!!!!

Vertigo

Imagine having dinner on the rooftop of a 61 stories high of a 5 stars hotel.. watching beautiful sunset while enjoying the best Italian and French food and desserts! Oh, and lets not forget fine wine and champagne :) Amazinggggggg!!!!!

Longtable

enjoys Bangkok view from 25th floor.. trend-setting interior :) lots and lots of contemporary artwork decorations.. focus not just on food, but the total dining environment, delivering Thai inspired cuisine with a creative and distinctive twist. endless selections of popular cocktails and alcoholic drinks after work or dinner. Enjoy melodic music from international DJ's while dining! your time at Longtable will get to a full swing!!!

That's it for this week :)
to be continued..

Bon Appetit!!

Songkran Festival

Songkran Festival!!

If you like summer time and likes to feel the splash of cool water on your face, Songkran Festival is definitely right for you. Ever summer in Thailand, during April, Thailand holds Songkran Festival that marks the Thai new year. During the period between April 13-15th of every year, Songkran is being held every year. At Silom and Khaosan Roads are the most famous venues for this festival. Thousands of tourists each year travel from all around the world to experience this festive event. Here are some pictures to get an idea of what the festival is all about...

it is my favorite time of the year :):):)

"TUK-TUK"

If you happen to have a chance to visit Thailand, you must take a ride in a "TUK-TUK." It is an old fashioned taxi that have been around for at least 30 years. It can be much faster and cheaper than taxi when traffic is heavy.
It's essential to bargain the price with tuk-tuks before getting in. If you only ask after the ride, it's likely to end in a request for an ridiculous fare which can obviously lead to an unpleasant situation.

CHINA TOWN

If you're running out of places to go in Bangkok..

China Town in downtown Bangkok is the place to be!

Thai and traditional Chinese food can be found along the streets.

China Town is open Monday to Saturday from 9 AM to 5 AM.

China Town is also known for imported goods from China and Japan.

Chinese Temple that is believed to give everyone good luck!

China Town is always packed with tourists and locals..even at night!

pattaya part 2

other things to do in Pattaya..

banana boat

jet ski

"donut"

Ripley's believe it or not museum!

and of course,

Pattaya Walking Street.

you will find plenty of food to try on this street

also remember to check out clothing and jewelry shops :) there are more than 200 stores to choose from!

I would recommend to stay at Hard Rock or Sofitel.

They are right in Central Pattaya..they the closest to most attractions..

Pattaya

Not only that Bangkok is known for its superb night life,

Pattaya is also well known for partiess!

At Pattaya, you will find walking streets everywhere.

You will find numerous clubs, bars, restaurants, small hotels, and many clothing shops.

You will find so many foreigners around Pattaya.

Five star hotels can be easily spotted along the South Pattaya Beach.

For example.. Hard Rock, Marriott, Hilton, and so much more.

PARTYY ONNN!!

Night Life in Bangkok

As mentioned in earlier posts...

Bangkok attracts travelers around the world. The city keeps people entertained by its unique culture, exotic food, and interesting getaway spots. The other thing that Bangkok will keep you busy at night are the famous night clubs around THONG LOR, SUKHUMVIT, AND EKAMAI ROAD.

One of the most famous club is..

"muse"

it is known for its live performance and hip hop music.

the atmosphere is also the killer!!

muse is located in Ekamai Road.

There are probably more than 50 night clubs around Sukhumvit area. The onethat stands out is definitely

"BED SUPPERCLUB."

"bed" is renowned for its modern atmosphere.. and luxurious lounging area..

"bed" attracts famous talented DJs around the world to get the party jumping 7 days a week :)

as for Thong Lor.. the best club is

DEMO

Demo is well known for luxurious and urban atmosphere that attracts many superstars and famous people around Thailand. It is also known for premium liquor bar!!

BTW.. you need to be 21 to enter all the night clubs in Thailand!!

ENJOY..

Thai Temples

Temples are everywhere in Bangkok.

People usually go to the temple in the morning to pray as well as donate food and money to the monks and to the poors..

The most popular temple in Thailand is the Golden Palace.

this is the entrance..

these "royal guard giants" are considered as the guards of the Golden Palace.

all the sculptures are all handcrafted!

you cannot afford to miss this place when you visit Bangkok!

*Remember to wear proper attire to the temples!

Long pants andappropriate t-shirts are mandatory.

Beaches in Thailand!

Although Florida is famous for South Beach in Miami..

I am sure Krabi is wayyy better!

"KRABI.."

is located on the southeastern seaboard of Thailand.

It is one of the top destination for beach and island that draws tourists from all around the world. You will need to get on a plane to get to Krabi. It will only be a 45 min flight from Bangkok.

it's beautiful huh?

Most of the hotels are 5 star hotels..

The weekend at Krabi will not come cheap.

Everything here will be in premium price for premium service.

Therefore..bring lots of cash because Krabi will make definitely spenddd!!

The Malls

Now that we went around the city for shopping, it is time for me to show you the mainstream malls right in the heart of downtown Bangkok.

Most of all the shops and department stores are mostly located on Rama IV Road. All the malls around Bangkok can be reached by the sky train, BTS. I highly recommend traveling through the sky train. The traffic can be extremely horrible!

The first stop I will take you is the Phrom Phong station.

Emporium is the name of the mall. It is known for its high end brand name shops.

It also has the luxury hotel right next to the mall.

The next station is Chit Lom.

Central Chit Lom is one of the oldest malls in Thailand.

It is known for its fantastic fusion food court "Food Loft."

It is also known for its high end brand names.

There are all kinds of food here..

Thai, Japanese, Korean, American, Italian, Vietnamese, Indian, Chinese, you name it!

The next station is at Siam station.

Siam Paragon and Central World are one of the newest malls in Bangkok.

They are super complex malls that offers clothing, electronics, super cars, make ups, jewelry, bowling arena, cinema, aquarium, and food court.

Siam Paragon..

Central World..

There are many other malls to check out as well :)

AMPAWA FLOATING MARKET

Other than shopping at JJ Market, the other must go attraction is the Ampawa Floating Market. The market is located in Samut Songkram province. Unlike other markets, Ampawa is open in the afternoon. Not a lot of foreigners have heard of this place. Even some Thais have never been there.

At the market, you will find Thai boats all over the river. Each boat actually sells food and authentic Thai desserts that are very rare to find in the city. And of course, the price of the products are cheap and reasonable!

the market..

thai desserts..

thai food..

you can also take a ride in the boat for sight seeing. it will only cost you around 50 cents!

the market opens until 8 pm!!

it is a unique place to get a taste of Thai culture :)

a day in bangkok

There are tons of things to do in and outside of Bangkok. One of the best thing to do in Bangkok is probably shopping. At "Jatujak Market,"or JJ Market, you can find anything from shoes, brand name bags, home decorations, plants, pets, YOU NAME IT! At JJ Market, you can get the same product as displayed in the mall for at least 50% cheaper!!

HERE ARE SOME PHOTOS...

arts and crafts..

clothing shops..

and much much more!!

CLEAR OUT YOUR SCHEDULE WHEN YOU ARE GOING TO JJ MARKET, BECAUSE THERE ARE MORE THAN 15,000 STORES FOR YOU TO SHOPP!!!

here is the market directory..

its HUGE!

REMEMBER TO WEAR LIGHT CLOTHING BECAUSE MOST OF THE SHOPS ARE NON-AIR-CONDITIONED. THERE ARE AT LEAST 300,000 VISITORS EACH DAY TO THE MARKET. PREPARE TO BE VERY HOT AND CROWDED!!

*ALSO, JJ MARKET IS OPEN ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY ONLY!

Don't worry if you don't know where the market is. You can always take the BTS (sky train) to Jatujak station. It is convenient and cheap. A round trip will cost you around $2!

<---- BTS

ALTHOUGH JATUJAK MARKET WILL MAKE YOU SWEAT LIKE CRAZY, I AM SURE YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED :)

"Bangkok..what??"

The common stereotype of "Bangkok" is the city of prostitute and protests. I have been living in Bangkok all my life. Those words are definitely not the first words that comes to my mind when I think of this mysterious city. Bangkok is more magical that anyone could ever expect. The purpose of this blog is to create a whole new path that allows you to walk through and experience what is truly "Bangkok."

Photographer: Kittima Pariyarungsi

The temple where I normally visit...

Some of you may not even know

where Bangkok is located...

let me show you :)

source:http://www.warren-wilson.edu/~library/SOC294.htm

Thailand is located in Southeast Asia.

And no, it is not Taiwan.

I have encountered endless amount of people who thought Thailand is actually Taiwan. No!!!

We do not even speak the same language.

We speak Thai. Taiwanese speaks Chinese..

WHEN I THINK ABOUT BANGKOK, I ALWAYS GET THE HOMESICK FEELING :(

I MISS thai food!

i would like to introduce to you one of the most famous thai dishes that i miss so much!

____________________________1. "TOM YAM KUNG"

___________2. "PAPAYA SALAD"

___________________3. "PANANG"

That's it for now.....

I am very hungry!!