We managed to have a great day in Bangkok today. We started our day with a super delicious hotel breakfast that consisted of yummy Thai fruits, poach eggs,some vegetable salad, and some freshly squeezed pineapple juice. Yum!
With our tummies full,we took a cab to the canal boat pier, and took the public boat to Jim Thompson House.It was a great visit, with a guided tour included in the price of admission ticket to the amazing Western/Thai style house that is full of a splendid collection of art and artifacts. Jim Thompson is an American architect who,after joining the military,fell in love with Thailand and moved there building his house and reviving the Thai silk industry.We saw many amazing art work and incredible statues. It was also refreshing to see the Thai friendliness shine through the staff in Bangkok, like it was n Chiang Mai.
From the museum, we took a ten minute walk to MBK shopping mall. In the air conditioned six story mall, we found most of the tourists in Bangkok, shopping for electronics, clothes, shoes, bags and souvenirs. Many food places to choose from as well. We settled for some sushi and Japanese food, which was delicious. And somehow we managed to spend about five hours at the mall! Who can blame us? The AC is very inviting,the pushy crowds on the roads were replaced with busy friendly shoppers, and the only smells were of delicious foods and candles.
From the shopping center, we walked for about ten minutes to Erwan Shrine, where a very worshiped Hindu Buddha statue resides. We were treated with a performance of folklore Thai dancing, and enjoyed people watching for a while.
We finished our day by walking around Chinatown, which seems to be the most atmospheric part in Bangkok. We also had Chinese for dinner and took the cab back to the hotel.
It was a great day in Bangkok, and we decided if ever come back to Bangkok, it will most likely be for shopping. Some great deals can be found here. More importantly, it seemed to be a good way to spend a hot day in Bangkok, and it revived our faith in the city.
Comments (12)
Glad to hear that Retail Therapy worked out for you! Sounds like a fun day. I can't wait to see your photos of that shrine!
Posted by Annie | May 29, 2009 9:28 AM
Posted on May 29, 2009 09:28
Good to hear that shopping worked.... revived your faith in Bangkok...Looking forward to the photos later.
Posted by Eden | May 30, 2009 12:06 PM
Posted on May 30, 2009 12:06
I'm so glad you had a better day today. Did you buy anything fun?
Posted by girasoli | May 30, 2009 12:29 PM
Posted on May 30, 2009 12:29
Oh, good! I'm glad that Bangkok has shown you its good side.
Enjoy the rest of your trip.
Posted by nancyhol | May 30, 2009 1:56 PM
Posted on May 30, 2009 13:56
Thanks all for all your comments.
Posted by candi | June 1, 2009 9:21 AM
Posted on June 1, 2009 09:21
Shopping is always a good idea, especially in the cities, you can kind of forget the negative parts and appreciative the commerce.
Posted by Marcia | June 1, 2009 3:23 PM
Posted on June 1, 2009 15:23
This sounds like a much more pleasant experience than your previous day in Bangkok. I hope we'll see some photos of your shopping finds!
Posted by sandrac | June 1, 2009 7:45 PM
Posted on June 1, 2009 19:45
Candi, this sounds like an amazing trip. I've been busy lately. Looking forward to this weekend when I can read through your entries in one sitting!
Posted by sheri | June 1, 2009 8:21 PM
Posted on June 1, 2009 20:21
I'm glad the only sights, sounds and smells were fragrant ones. I'm glad to hear you had a fun day.
Posted by Barb Cabot | June 1, 2009 8:47 PM
Posted on June 1, 2009 20:47
I agree, there’s great shopping in Bangkok. Glad to hear that you had a pleasant day.
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Posted on June 2, 2009 11:16
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Posted by one hour cash advance | June 29, 2009 3:42 AM
Posted on June 29, 2009 03:42
That's good trip story. From my experience of Bangkok trip. I think that looking for accommodation around Sukhumvit are is the good idea because Sukhunvit is in the heart of the shopping district, both in terms of large department stores and the various stalls lining both sides of the road. The various side-streets provide a proliferation of nightlife venues. For the renowned and well-known spots, you will need to walk onwards past the Asok crossroads to Sukhumvit Soi 21 or Soi Cowboy. This area also offers a wide selection of cuisine to choose from, both in terms of air-conditioned high-end restaurants and open air restaurants offering quite reasonable prices.
Posted by Bangkok Hotels | September 16, 2009 12:09 AM
Posted on September 16, 2009 00:09