Guest Guest Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 Take BTS to Saphan Taksin Station. Once out of station, turn left and there is a running Asiatique shuttle boat. The shuttle boat is about 5 - 15 minutes and it takes 5 - 10 minutes to reach Asiatique.Ikutube, is Asiatique worth visiting? What is it? Is it an upmarket version of Jatuchak or is it a Jatuchak/MBK blend? Are all shops now rented out and operating? Thanks for info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enelym1978 Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 How are things there now? My Thai friend says that the opposition is now planning on marching on the US embassy.... wtf? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IkuTube Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 Ikutube, is Asiatique worth visiting? What is it? Is it an upmarket version of Jatuchak or is it a Jatuchak/MBK blend? Are all shops now rented out and operating? Thanks for info. I guess it depends on one's expectation. Asiatique is definitely more 'atas' than chatuchak and I am guessing prices there are slightly expensive too. It is a place to go if one can't make it for the weekend market. Not sure if all shops are now rented out and operating. Anyway, BKK is pretty cool today .. temperature outside is probably around 21 - 22 deg and sunny (rather rare though it occurs mainly in Dec here) Guessing, it will be cooler in the evening and night time. And, it is very much peaceful with no protest in sight in most shopping/tourists areas (from silom to MBK and to Asoke areas). Quote Click Here To Visit My Blog @ "The Blessed Life" *Let me live my life to be an instrument of 'Love', in how I speak and in how I see others* - May there be Love and Peace beyond all understanding - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest meremale Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 Anyone there during Christmas week? I'll be in Bangkok Dec 27-29. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlylonely Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 Ikutube, is Asiatique worth visiting? What is it? Is it an upmarket version of Jatuchak or is it a Jatuchak/MBK blend? Are all shops now rented out and operating? Thanks for info.Platinum + Chatuchak + Mbk. More walking space. You get a lot of stuff there and opens daily from 3pm. At night the scenery is nice and u can buy a beer n chill there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superflawless Posted December 18, 2013 Report Share Posted December 18, 2013 If ur staying at silom u can try ballys studio its good and up to ur budget.. i like this hotel so much very gay friendly... And its just below the mrt station near to gogo bars ang massage shop. Enjoy!Is it noisy at Bally's Studio Suites Silom? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warlock88 Posted December 18, 2013 Report Share Posted December 18, 2013 Ikutube, is Asiatique worth visiting? What is it? Is it an upmarket version of Jatuchak or is it a Jatuchak/MBK blend? Are all shops now rented out and operating? Thanks for info. went. did not buy anything. shopping wise is okay. food is more awesome! IMO Chatuchak is still better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlylonely Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 went. did not buy anything. shopping wise is okay. food is more awesome! IMO Chatuchak is still better!Chatuchak is too hot and cramp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enelym1978 Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 I actually don't why everyone is so crazy about Chatuchak? I've been there once and it's so hot, cramped and smelly... and the things you find there are mostly bad quality... unless you look carefully through all the stalls.... but with the hot weather.... not for me. I did enjoy the more artsy part though, selling all those paintings and sculptures. At least that was a bit different from other markets/malls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hausanzai Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 Waaaa going back so soon? Your first visit was just about a month ago. . It must have been good. What did you do, please share.Haha... well if you have scanned through this thread, my last visit to Bangkok is not last month. Its in October. And its not my first visit ;-)Experience was good and i have met someone nice online but we doesnt have chance to meet at all so i thought of going there soon since it shouldnt be too hot to visit around this period Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve5380 Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 Chatuchak is too hot and cramp I found Chatuchak not hotter or more cramped than other places. But I bought there a good number of clothes that were very good deals. Also I found there a few healthy snacks to eat while keeping away from the tons of junk food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hot Swimmer Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 I actually don't why everyone is so crazy about Chatuchak? I've been there once and it's so hot, cramped and smelly... and the things you find there are mostly bad quality... unless you look carefully through all the stalls.... but with the hot weather.... not for me.I did enjoy the more artsy part though, selling all those paintings and sculptures. At least that was a bit different from other markets/malls.Mind to share where can I buy Thai Cultural Wood Craving Art Piece in Bangkok? Is there a market in Bkk dedicating to art?I only know one shop in Pattaya selling beautiful thai wood craft. But don't know any in Bkk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eurus246 Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 Is it noisy at Bally's Studio Suites Silom? Depends on the room. I was there last week. On the first night I was given a room with windows over soi 2. The music kept me up till 3 or 4am, and I was wearing ear plugs. I asked for a change of room the next day and was given a windowless room on the other side of the building. Much much better. Some reviewers say rooms on higher floors are quieter, but I don't see how a few floors will make any difference if you are facing soi 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IkuTube Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 Mind to share where can I buy Thai Cultural Wood Craving Art Piece in Bangkok? Is there a market in Bkk dedicating to art?I only know one shop in Pattaya selling beautiful thai wood craft. But don't know any in Bkk. Adjacent to Chatuchak Market, there is a handicraft section. It is in between Chatuchak Weekend Market and JJ Mall. Then again, I am not sure what types of woodcrafts you are looking for. You can go to this section on weekdays but most shops open on weekends. Also, you may want to venture it at JJ Mall, second floor. Or cross over to the opposite side of Chatuchak for more shops. Easier to take the mrt to Kamphaeng Phet to go to these places. Quote Click Here To Visit My Blog @ "The Blessed Life" *Let me live my life to be an instrument of 'Love', in how I speak and in how I see others* - May there be Love and Peace beyond all understanding - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlylonely Posted December 21, 2013 Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 Is jj mall = union mall? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted December 21, 2013 Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 Is jj mall = union mall?I dont know what the JJ in JJ Mall stands for. I am guessing that it stands for JatuJak/Chatuchak. No, JJ Mall is just next to Jatuchak, near the mrt Chatuchak. Union Mall is further along i.e. one mrt stop away, mrt Phanon Yotin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IkuTube Posted December 21, 2013 Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 No, JJ Mall is just next to Jatuchak, near the mrt Chatuchak. Union Mall is further along i.e. one mrt stop away, mrt Phanon Yotin. JJ Mall is much nearer to the Kamphaeng Phet MRT Station than Chatuchak Station. Should one travel with BTS, transfer at Mo Chit BTS and hop from Chatuchak MRT Station to Kamphaeng Phet. I always prefer to drop off at Kamphaeng Phet. Once out of the station, you are already inside the weekend market. Quote Click Here To Visit My Blog @ "The Blessed Life" *Let me live my life to be an instrument of 'Love', in how I speak and in how I see others* - May there be Love and Peace beyond all understanding - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlylonely Posted December 21, 2013 Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 (edited) I dont know what the JJ in JJ Mall stands for. I am guessing that it stands for JatuJak/Chatuchak.No, JJ Mall is just next to Jatuchak, near the mrt Chatuchak. Union Mall is further along i.e. one mrt stop away, mrt Phanon Yotin.Thanks Thanks Edited December 21, 2013 by onlylonely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wailo Posted December 21, 2013 Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 Yes JJ is Jatujak/Chatuchak. So JJ Market also refers to Chatuchak Market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IkuTube Posted December 21, 2013 Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 The ongoing political protest that took place at Asoke Intersection (Asoke BTS and Sukhumvit MRT). Makeshift stalls selling 'protest' items.There was a rally just outside Terminal 21. Quote Click Here To Visit My Blog @ "The Blessed Life" *Let me live my life to be an instrument of 'Love', in how I speak and in how I see others* - May there be Love and Peace beyond all understanding - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlylonely Posted December 22, 2013 Report Share Posted December 22, 2013 The people need to wake up and think. They are so easily manipulated by Suthep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Agogo Posted December 22, 2013 Report Share Posted December 22, 2013 Wonder anyone here has bought Bkk condo? Am quite interested to own a condo in Bkk. Mind to share how did you do it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted December 22, 2013 Report Share Posted December 22, 2013 I actually don't why everyone is so crazy about Chatuchak? I've been there once and it's so hot, cramped and smelly... and the things you find there are mostly bad quality... unless you look carefully through all the stalls.... but with the hot weather.... not for me. I did enjoy the more artsy part though, selling all those paintings and sculptures. At least that was a bit different from other markets/malls.When were you last there? It is not as hot as it used to be - ventilators have been installed on rooftops and I think that helps draw the hot air out. Cramped cos it is so popular, you just need to make sure that you are not in a rush so that you make allowance to negotiate the different bodies that pass you by. Smelly? Well yes, some parts of it but hey, doesnt that add to the ambience? . I like it cos I cant find a place like this anywhere else in the world, not that I know of anyway. There are so many shops there and whilst the same stuff might be sold, there are shops selling enough different stuff to keep me occupied for a half to a whole day. I mean when in BKK, one shops, eats and goes for massages. Chatuchak provides for at least half a days activity, between massages . Talking of which, there are only 2 massage shops there and they are always packed with people wanting/having foot massages! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlylonely Posted December 22, 2013 Report Share Posted December 22, 2013 Protest looks bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qiqi Posted December 22, 2013 Report Share Posted December 22, 2013 Going from 24 to 26 dec. Anyone will be there also?me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlylonely Posted December 22, 2013 Report Share Posted December 22, 2013 Im going 25dec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enelym1978 Posted December 23, 2013 Report Share Posted December 23, 2013 (edited) Well here's a picture update from this weekend from a friend of mine in BKK. As you can see, it's outside Gaysorn and Central World shopping malls, at the big road crossing where the 4 face buddha is if I'm not mistaken. But it's still safe to travel there, neither Singapore government or the Swiss (the one i'm looking at usually as I'm from there) government issued any warnings regarding travels to Thailand as of now. Edited December 23, 2013 by Enelym1978 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipi Posted December 23, 2013 Report Share Posted December 23, 2013 Who is here at bbk now? PM me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlylonely Posted December 24, 2013 Report Share Posted December 24, 2013 The protesters should be resting this xmas. Stay home and chill and hope the election results will be in your favour. Let the tourists enjoy their holidays and don't cloak the streets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enelym1978 Posted December 24, 2013 Report Share Posted December 24, 2013 (edited) BTS down today lol. (Sukhumvit area) Mayhem on the streets good luck for those who are there Edited December 24, 2013 by Enelym1978 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuscleFit Posted December 25, 2013 Report Share Posted December 25, 2013 Hey GuysIm going BKK soon for countdownAny nice recommendation on clubs or saunas??? Please do let me know the DOs and Dont'sThanks Peeps! Quote Would like to get to know you better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve5380 Posted December 25, 2013 Report Share Posted December 25, 2013 Hey GuysIm going BKK soon for countdownAny nice recommendation on clubs or saunas??? Please do let me know the DOs and Dont'sThanks Peeps! Saunas: Sauna Mania, Chakran, 39 Underground, Babylon... DOs: have fun and have fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azimuth Posted December 26, 2013 Report Share Posted December 26, 2013 Going to BKK on CNY. Anyone going too? Jie Lam 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 26, 2013 Report Share Posted December 26, 2013 going 2nd day of cny... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toppassionate Posted December 27, 2013 Report Share Posted December 27, 2013 Any one in bangkok now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 27, 2013 Report Share Posted December 27, 2013 riots again....can those there advise whether still safe to go? tourist areas ok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
passby Posted December 27, 2013 Report Share Posted December 27, 2013 Anoyone wanna visit Bkk next year during songkran period? Just bought airticket from 9 april to 14 aprilI booked 9-17 April Bombet2014 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
passby Posted December 27, 2013 Report Share Posted December 27, 2013 Hopefully, the situation will not let us witness a repeat of 2008 event where Suvarnabhumi Airpot had to close.I made it in time just before the closure...else be stuck... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topple Posted December 27, 2013 Report Share Posted December 27, 2013 Looking for kaki to go during songkran Jie Lam 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlylonely Posted December 27, 2013 Report Share Posted December 27, 2013 riots again....can those there advise whether still safe to go? tourist areas ok?im here for the 3rd day alr. very safe. haven witness any protest at the major shopping areas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
passby Posted December 27, 2013 Report Share Posted December 27, 2013 Looking for kaki to go during songkranLet's chat... I plan to venture out of BKK after the G Circuit weekend... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedek Posted December 27, 2013 Report Share Posted December 27, 2013 im going new year in bangkok on 30 dec - 2 jan... anyone else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 27, 2013 Report Share Posted December 27, 2013 HiI have one scoot airticket for BKK during CNY. I can't make it. Anyone wants it for SGD300 inclusive name change? No baggage tho'Dep SIN 30 jan 1745hrsDep BKK 2 feb 20:00hrsLeave a message here & i'll get back to u Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devo Posted December 27, 2013 Report Share Posted December 27, 2013 Hi, anyone in bkk now? Looking for ppl to go Sauna Mania with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlylonely Posted December 28, 2013 Report Share Posted December 28, 2013 (edited) Published: 27/12/2013 at 09:27 PMWriter: Bangkok PostHowever, he promised to come back even stronger after the holiday to shut down Bangkok in a campaign to root out the influence of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.The self-appointed leader of the People's Democratic Reform Committee told protesters from the Democracy Monument stage on Friday night that they were free to return home and come back to the capital after the New Year holidays.He said the PDRC would not leave even "one square inche" of space in Bangkok for Thaksin supporters as the protesters would step up their rallies against caretaker Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra in January.The group's stronghold will remain intact as key figures including Anchalee Paireerak and Satit Wongnongtoey said the PDRC and all leaders would hold a chanting ceremony on the night of Dec 31 into the early hours of Jan 1, followed by a food offering to monks on the first day of 2014. Edited December 28, 2013 by onlylonely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toppassionate Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 Hi all merry christmas. I am in bkk now. Bangkok is save. If you stay in silom or go. Shopping in paragon, for sure you don't even remember demo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CNSguys Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 My partner and I are going to BKK on 9 January. We are staying at Babylon for a few days then off to Cambodia to see Angkor Wat and staying at MEN’s in Siem Reap for a few days, then back to Babylon. We are thinking of going to Jey Spa, Hero’s, Guy Spa and possibly Aqua, but not sure about that one. Any comments or suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BabyCub Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 I had always prefer Hero and Aqua for the massage ........ Just a note.. please sure to tell the captain or manager there EXACTLY wat are u looking for..... size, massage skills, role and any other things u like your masseur to do for u........etc...... As for sauna, my buddy loves the sauna called Chakran....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 Can anyone provide the latest review on Babylon, Chakran and Sauna Mania? Which is better and I was told lots of happening in SM on their nude nights but place is dirty and majority are locals? Or any other sauna to recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve5380 Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 Can anyone provide the latest review on Babylon, Chakran and Sauna Mania? Which is better and I was told lots of happening in SM on their nude nights but place is dirty and majority are locals? Or any other sauna to recommend? If you look on page 48, I wrote a review of the places you mentioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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