Address: 12 Sukhumvit Soi 2, Bangkok, 10110, ThailandEmail: BKKSO_HOTEL@hilton.com Skyline views and city convenience Take in city center views from the downtown Bangkok hotel. Doubletree Hilton Bangkok Ploenchit is a 10-minute walk from Nana Plaza and Central Embassy, with multiple BTS stations nearby. The fitness center is open all day, and there is also an …
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On our trip to Oman, we booked a redemption flight on Star Alliance, in business class. The first leg was on Singapore Airlines from Singapore to Bangkok, after which we connected to Thai Airways flight TG507 from Bangkok to Muscat. SQ 970 From: Singapore To: Bangkok Plane: Airbus A330-300 Check in at Changi Terminal 2 …
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For first time visitors to Krabi, Thailand, it is always a dilemma choosing where to stay, between Ao nang beach or Railay beach. Railay is known mainly for its great beaches and huge limestone cliffs. Visitors mainly come either for the beaches or for rock climbing. While connected to mainland Thailand, Railay is only accessible …
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The Thai capital’s artisanal cafes will satisfy even the fussiest coffee fanatics. Roots coffee Address: theCOMMONS (Market Floor), Thonglor 17, Sukhumvit Rd. Formerly known as Wattana, Roots has opened an outlet at The Commons. You’ll still be able to choose from a great range of espresso and filter coffees, and pour-over or French-press methods. Conveniently, you” …
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For those who are tired of exploring Bangkok and want a city break, do head over to Phetchaburi, a small, tranquil town about 2-3 hours away from the bustling capital. It has temples, palaces and cave shrines, and is a convenient stop on your way to the beach. Best of all, Phetburi, as it’s usually called, …
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29 June SL105 SIN – DMK 2 July SL104 DMK – SIN It was our second time this year flying to Bangkok. The first trip was in April during Songkran, where we took Malaysia airlines. This time, we booked with Thai Lion air because they had a promotion and with free 20kg baggage allowance, it …
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Bangkok is a foodie paradise. For those craving for authentic Thai food, here is the place to be. Since people from all over the country come to Bangkok to find job opportunities, to school or to set up businesses, Bangkok is the place to enjoy cuisine from each province in Thailand. My friend introduced me …
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Songkran festival – also known as the traditional Thai new year – was originally celebrated by sprinkling water on family members and elders for good fortune, and by paying respects to images of the beloved Buddha. Over time, the festival has evolved and it now involves three days of water play, with locals and visitors …
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Wat Rong Khun, better known as “the White Temple” is one of the most recognizable temples in Thailand. The temple outside the town of Chiang Rai attracts a large number of visitors, both Thai and foreign, making it one of Chiang Rai’s most visited attractions. It is a unique temple that stands out through the …
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Stay Blanco Room & Apartments | 228 Moo 2, Ao Nang, Krabi, Thailand 81000 We stayed at Blanco Room & Apartments, which is about 20 minute on foot to Aonang beach. We liked the area because it is not so touristy, there is a Tesco supermarket opposite, 7-eleven and roadside food stalls. You won’t go …
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Just one month after visiting Bangkok, I am back here again in Thailand, this time to have a taste of some adventure sports. With return flights from Singapore costing about S$90-100, it is quite affordable to visit Krabi or any part of Thailand. For this trip, we took AirAsia to Krabi and came back via …
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Bangkok has a pulsating night life which can be compared to Singapore, but the better thing is that alcohol in Thailand is much cheaper. So there is a good reason to celebrate every night. The concept of sky bars has been quite popular because people like to enjoy the panoramic views of the city from …
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For my recent trip to Bangkok, I took the Dreamliner 747 on Scoot from Singapore to Bangkok. Actually the plane was flying to Osaka, via Bangkok. I loved the plane, the seats were spacious, the window shades changed automatically according to the light intensity and it was very quiet inside. Plus since I booked early, …
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I joined FS without knowing anyone, not even my fellow year threes except for one or two familiar faces. After the end of 39 days, I’m glad to say that I’ve made many new friends and this journey has piqued my interest in studying geography. Basically I love outdoor learning, interacting with human subjects and …
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Third and last day in phuket. Instead of the sea, we headed to the forest this time. We drove up north to phang-nga province, which is south of bangkok. Our island safari tour included whitewater rafting, trek to waterfall, fish spa, elephant ride, ATV. For the whitewater rafting, we did level 1&2. The waters were …
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I woke up on the second day not feeling too well. We bought breakfast from the street food stall, then sat down at our hotel seats while waiting for the tour bus. The thai kway teow and fried rice were delicious and satisfying for breakfast. The minivan arrived and sent us to the pier where …
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Flight to phuket was supposed to leave at 2040, but due to flight delay we departed at 2115. This is the first time that I took jetstar and experienced a delay; my previous flights with jetstar to taipei, hong kong, bangkok were all fine. Anyway on the flight, I was pondering about what type of …
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