"One Night in Bangkok... oh man, how unoriginal" Bangkok by Rodan44


Bangkok Travel Guide: 11,696 reviews and 20,845 photos

I've been to Bangkok numerous times over the years, and every time I discover something amazing. This has to be one of my favorite cities in the world. It may not be sqeaky clean super-efficient like Singapore, but it's also not scary run-down fear for your life either. It's safe enough to be enjoyable while being shady enough to be interesting. The temples and palaces are utterly mesmerizing, but it's the Chatuchak weekend market that keeps drawing me back. If you don't have a good time here then you should check your pulse.

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Bangkok VT Meet - March 2005

Our first ever VT meet outside of Singapore!

Pictured from left to right,
front row: Daeyita, peerapa, Museberry
back row: roongrot99, Pichayada, Rodan44 (me), Trisanna (my wife)

The meet was hosted by local VTers peerara, roongrot99, and Pichayada for Seoul VTer Museberry who was in town on holiday. Daeyita, Trisanna and myself were spending a weekend in Bangkok for Daeyita's birthday, and signed up for the meet at the last minute. We all met at a restaurant in Sumkumvit, afterwhich we went out for some coffee and ice cream. The next day peerapa took all us visitors to Chatuchak market for an intense day of shopping. Afterwards, we met back up with roongrot99 and Pichayada for a wonderful dinner and traditional dance show along the Chao Phraya River. Finally, we finished the night hanging out on Khao San Road. Our hosts were very generous to spend so much time showing us their city, and we all had a great time!

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:temples, palaces, thai food, Chatuchak market, value for money
  • Cons:sex tourism
  • In a nutshell:I can feel the devil walking next to me
  • Last visit to Bangkok: Mar 2009
  • Intro Updated Mar 21, 2009
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    Pimilan Sep 7, 2005 at 1:04 AM Report Abuse

    Really original picture of the Oriental, good comment for this exceptionnally hotel

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    imstress Sep 7, 2005 at 12:22 AM Report Abuse

    we miss alot of sights when we were in Bangkok. Thanks for sharing. I will be back for more.

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    museberry Apr 24, 2005 at 2:48 AM Report Abuse

    So, had such a great time I've decided we'll all have to do it again sometime soon... who knows where the next time? Crazy travelling group that we are!

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    jenniferchin Nov 8, 2004 at 1:25 AM Report Abuse

    Ahhh ... your pictures and narrations make me miss BKK !! Good job !

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    pmarshuk Jul 1, 2004 at 5:20 AM Report Abuse

    Interesting tips - especially about the food. But so true. Great page

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    ATXtraveler Jun 24, 2004 at 12:37 AM Report Abuse

    Great Pictures!

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    jrs1234 Jun 6, 2004 at 8:15 AM Report Abuse

    Great Wat Pho pic - nice comments, too - thanks!

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