Thursday morning, we woke up around 6am to start our backpack trip to Thailand. Although its 4 hours earlier to the departure time for our flight at LCCT (Low Cost Carrier Terminal), its never being too early as this time we decided to minimize our expenses by talking public transport if we could. Thus, more time consuming.
So, here we goes, we took the airport shuttle from KL Central station (RM8 per person) instead of taking a taxi (Usually cost RM50). Usually, it takes about 40mins to 1 hours for the trip. Knowing that Air Asia is a budget airline and will not provide us meals on board, we had our breakfast at LCC Terminal.
My wife to be boarding the plane.
At around 12 noon we arrived at Suvarnabhumi air port in Bangkok. To avoid the heavy traffic in Bangkok in the middle of the day, we took the Airport Express (AE4) from the airport to bring us to downtown at Hua Lamphong Station (Bangkok Main Train station and subway station).
As aspected we were caught in the traffic jam for 1 hour and reached the destination around 3pm.
We had a short walk for 10 mins to find our way to Cozy Hotel which we had reserved online from Hua Langphong Station.
Recommended by friends, we watched Calypso Show which is not far from MBK Mall. Believe it or not, the ladies were HE. I wonder if I should admire them for the courage or pitty them for the sacrifice they made. Nevertheless, the show was superb, perfessional and worth the price. It cost us 600 Bath per person for the seat and a cocktail drink. PS: The show is "G" rated (General Audiences).
Day 2 (9 Nov, Friday)
Sunny day... and hot. Basically we are still in Bangkok. Today we covered most of the places of interest in the city. Starting from ChinaTown (Wat Traimit, Chinatown Gate) by foot, took taxi to Wat Pho (The temple of declining
Buddha) and finally the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew (The temples of Emerald Buddha)
We were exhausted after long day of sightseeing and decided to experience the Thai Massage for 150baht per hour.
Refresh after recharged overnight.
Local Thai student praying.
Buddha statue inside Wat Tramit.
Some Wat at Chinatown.
Street at Chinatown where we took taxi at 50baht to Wat Pho.
The declining buddha which is 46 meter long and covered with gold leaf at Wat Pho - The largest temple in Bangkok.
The decoration at 3 meter long Buddha's feet.
Foong Ling posing...
A tourist throwing coins into the offering bowl inside the temple.
Another view of the goldern Buddha.
Triple elephant monument near the Grand Palace.
We at the Temples of the Emerald Buddha at Grand Palace.
Golden guardian statue at the bottom of golden chendi.
The Grand Palace. One of the building is currently the museum.
Guard stationing at Grand Palace.
Back to Chinatown by local bus, usually 15 Baht for each ride.
Day 3 (10 Nov, Saturday)
Last day in Bangkok. There are still many places of interest we are not covering. Thus, we decided to just visit Wat Arun, the temple of dawn and visit Chatuchak market to kill the lust of shopping.
At late evening we went back to Hua Lamphong station via the Underground train to collect our luggage at Cozy Hotel and ready to board on train to Chiang Mai at 7pm.
On local bus again.. cheapest way to get around and experience the local lifestyle.
Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn stands on the west bank of Chao Phraya River. The most common way to get there is to get an express boat from Tha Tien Express boat Pier.
Very steep stairs to climb up
Rewarded... a view for Chao Phraya River.
Summary for Bangkok Trip:
Day 1:
MBK Mall for shopping
Calypso Show
Day 2:
ChinaTown
Wat Traimit
Chinatown Gate
Wat Pho (The temple of declining Buddha)
Grand Palace
Wat Phra Kaew (The temples of Emerald Buddha)
Day 3:
Wat Arun (The temple of dawn)
Chatuchak market
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