BANGKOK IN DECEMBER DAY 1 (24.12.2014)

Essentials

1. A Map
2. A Journal
3. i-Pad / Camera / Phone

DAY ONE (24.12.2014)

It's true. Bangkok is December is perfect for vacationers. First is the weather. It's cooler than other months. Second is the fact that we are 'celebrating' Christmas in Bangkok. The atmosphere here makes is more of a celebratory mood compared to the mood back home.

We wanted to take Day 1 free and easy since we took an early flight and arrived in Don Mueng around 1130 am. We had earlier booked a taxi and he charges us BHT600. So it's BHT150 per person for the four of us. Worth it!

View from the plane. 

Checked into Citadines located strategically at Sukhumvit Soi 8. Hotel was kind enough to allow us to check in to one room to enable us to place our luggage and even to wash up.

More info on hotel via link below.

http://www.citadines.com/en/thailand/bangkok/sukhumvit_8.html

We booked our rooms online. Hubby accidentally booked 3 rooms instead of 2. Hotel officer for the Global Reservations by the name of Kamol assisted us in cancelling the extra room swiftly when we e-mailed the hotel on the day it self. Efficient and friendly. You can check more reviews posted on http://www.tripadvisor.com.my/Hotel_Review-g293916-d1110622-Reviews-Citadines_Sukhumvit_8_Bangkok-Bangkok.html

Plus point 

1. Free Tuk-tuk service to and fro from hotel to main road
2. Fee wifi
3. Friendly hotel staff
4. Quiet
5. Two 7-11 along the road
6. Street food along the road
7. Safe
8. Pantry together with cooking utensils available
9. Near Nana Metro MRT station.
10. Near Terminal 21 mall (just stop at Asok Metro MRT station)

We stayed in Room 608. Smells and feels fresh. The only complain that I may have is that the housekeeping doesn't keep the floor clean i.e. the floor still feel 'dusty' as I am a clean freak. Would appreciate if they furnished body shampoo and hair shampoo separately. My hair was as dry as a broom after 6 days. Haha. My fault. Lazy to buy shampoo. Hehe. In fact, only when we checked out, we notice that the hotel provided the washroom kit, only upon request.

However, room 615 smells of dampness. My friends had to open the window for a while each day for good ventilation.

Street Food along Sukhumvit Soi 8

Along Sukhumvit Soi 8 there are plenty of street vendors. In the event you are too tired, you can have street food. However, on a side note, the street vendors are 'expensive'. BHT60 per plate. You can get the same dish at Terminal 21 Food Court for much cheaper, with air-conditioner and it's tastier. Hehe. But no harm trying street food! 

Terminal 21

Wanna know more about Terminal 21? Here you go. http://www.terminal21.co.th/main

It's one of my favourite malls. Affordable for shoppers. Food court is great. Each floor has different themes. Eg. "Istanbul Departure", "Rome Departure", "Paris Departure" and many more.

You can walk from Nana Metro MRT to Asok to get to Terminal 21. 

Food court is called PIER 21 - vast array of choices! http://www.terminal21.co.th/main/store_content/30

You can get a booklet from the information counter that may assist you on your shopping experience.

Jesse & Sons Tailor

My hubby used to tailor make his shirts at Ravi Seghal. However, one of our friends spotted Jesse & Sons on the way to Health Land, the infamous massage centre.

Website and Directions available here. http://www.jesseandson.com/
Located at Sukhumvit Soi 19, Asoke. Very very strategically located to where we are staying. 

Plus point

1. Comfortable and Cosy outlet
2. Mr Jesse and his son Manop are friendly and professional
3. Affordable
4. Quality in product
5. Free beverage for customers

Hubby was a happy camper with his tailor made shirt. Last year we were at Ah Song Tailor but it was inconvenient for us to get there. Ah Song Tailor is another highly recommended tailor that you should get you shirt made. Ah Song tailor is located at Charoen Krung Road, Sathorn.

Above 11

We hoped to catch Bangkok's sunset on a rooftop bar located at 33rd Floor of the Fraser Suites Sukhumvit Soi 11. Unfortunately, we were late. The atmosphere is great. Booking needed to be made to get a seat. Here is how the rooftop bar looks like. Get ready to splurge a little on the food and drinks. No point trying to save $$$ while dining at a rooftop bar. There is a dress code. Please read link below for more info. 
http://www.aboveeleven.com/

Below are the layout FYI. U wanna have the best view? Book early. Try to arrive before sunset.

Hope you find the above an easy read and informative.