Bangkok Trip - June 2016 (4D3N) - Day 1

Took my parents to Bangkok as they never been to BKK before. They were 2 lost sheep and excited AF. Hahaha

3 pax air tickets cost about S$400+ and hotel room for 3 pax cost about $400+ as well (booked through Agoda).

Flew by Jetstar and stayed in Grand Diamond Suites Hotel. I booked the Junior Suite, 1 bedroom. Grand Diamond Suites Hotel is a good accommodation to consider as it is just beside Platinum Mall. There is a 24hrs supermarket, Boots pharmacy, Subway located below the hotel. Burger King and Starbucks are at the same level as the hotel lobby. Convenient location.

Personally, I like Grand Diamond Suites Hotel. No "weird stuff" happening and room is clean and spacious. And it's just next to Platinum Mall. There are also night market and food stalls in front of Platinum Mall along the stretch of street. You can choose between Smoking Room or Non-Smoking Room.




View outside of hotel room. We can see the skywalk bridge that link Platinum Mall to outside of Central World

Living Room of Junior Suite
 

Bedroom. they put in an extra bed for me

Toilet




 

Day 1 - chatuchak weekend market

Reached BBK at around 11am. Check in at the hotel and off we went to Chatuchak weekend market. The weather still hot as usual. Remember to wear light material clothings, Airism is the best clothes to wear. Best to wear hats as well. The sun is really scorching hot!

Chatuchak is just beside Mo Chit Station, exit from exit 1 and you can see Chatuchak. Chatuchak is only open on Fridays, 6pm to 12am, Saturdays and Sundays 9am to 6pm. If you have the time, just explore. If not, get the map to navigate around. Or you can go to BKK during the cooling season, October onwards.

Half of the clothing in Chatuchak is similar, just that you have to bargain or search for the cheapest price. No trying is allow. From my experience, go one size up when you are buying their shorts or skirt. A lot of their stuff go for buy more and get cheaper price.

 

 

Lunch! Cheap cheap~

 

Dinner was at a nearby seafood restaurant. Out of the hotel, and turned left. I can't remember the name of the restaurant. But it was really not worth the money. The crabs were small and expensive. The other food was so-so. And my parents and I got upset stomachs afterwards! :(