Tag: Bangkok
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Catch a nap at CentralWorld
While many malls provide chairs or benches for shoppers to take a break, CentralWorld has upped the notch by offering tired shoppers a place to take a nap. During my trip to Bangkok last week, I came across a red rectangular structure in the popular shopping complex. It looks like something one would find in […]
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555 Villa Thai is no laughing matter
Imagine Suvarnabhumi Airport right next to Changi Airport? It’s not just possible with a small scale map but right smack adjacent to Changi Airport, within a stone’s throw from Changi Prison. Of course, I’m not talking about the airport in Thailand but a sign bearing its name along with many other popular places in Bangkok, […]
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Grilled seafood platter value for money
Night life is alive and very vibrant in exotic Bangkok. A key element are the night markets, of which there are plenty, each with its own uniqueness and offerings. For my recent trip, my family decided to check out Ratchada Rot Fai Night Market at 55/9 Ratchadaphisek Rd. Easily accessible via Cultural Centre MRT Station, this […]
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Cool coconut dessert draws me back to Chatuchak
My first trip to the famous Chatuchak Weekend Market in Bangkok left an impression that says, “been there, done that”. I did not even want to consider venturing again to the massive maze of more than 15,000 stalls. It was hot, humid and when it poured, the place was flooded. The cheap T-shirts were cheaper […]
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Click and book airport run
Living near the airport has its pros and cons. While a trip to and from the airport is a breeze, taking a taxi back from the airport is an entirely different experience. Whenever I tell the driver my destination after boarding, the response often is stony black face or worst yet, sarcasm on a couple […]
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Mango dessert that leaves one longing for more
Mention Swensen’s and memories of rich ice cream desserts decked with interesting sweet condiments come to mind. When the ice cream chain first arrived in Singapore, I remember hanging out there once or twice a week after tennis sessions with my friends. It used to offer their desserts in two sizes — standard and Swensen’s […]
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Palladium World: Underrated but a gem in its own right
In a city with so many shopping malls, it’s understandable why Palladium World does not ring a bell. The mall is diagonally across the road from the world famous Platinum Fashion Mall. It’s hard to fathom why the mall is not drawing more crowd especially as it’s connected to The Berkeley Hotel Pratunam, a huge […]
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