So little time
Trip Start
Dec 26, 2005
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Trip End
Jan 25, 2009
Bangkok,
TH.40,
Thailand
Monday, September 28, 2009
The Dusit Thani is a real winner and I highly recommend this hotel if you can make your budget stretch. But there are many other fine hotels including The Peninsula, Shangri La and Banyan etc.
Thai breakfasts in a 5 star establishment are to die for... and the service. Once seated, I have the opportunity to order whatever cooked mix I want, fruit juices and tea/coffee. This morning I had a scrambled egg mixed with salmon on toast; followed by a mixture of fruits with home made yoghurt and an assortment of danish bakeries. If I had room, I could have also fitted in croissants, a selection of exquisite cheeses and cold meats. The ladies are at your beck and call, refilling the orange juice and replacing cold coffee as you read your newspaper. I love this life... and I appreciate it more given that I have been in 1 star accommodation in this country. The Thais definitely live up to their reputation as being some of the best world-wide service.
The weather is very tropical - tends to stay fine and dry during the day but when late afternoon comes, the skies open up and pour down the rain. Made bar-jumping difficult last night and I decided to have an early night to catch up on the sleep.
Yesterday, I spent the afternoon cruising the canals - a must do if coming here.
Once done, I retreated to the club lounge for unlimited drinks, canopies and a relaxed ambience. This is what holidays should be all about:)
Today I was thinking of doing a tour to the river Kwai but gave up on that idea after being told I'd have to leave at 7am, and won't be back till 6pm. I think I'll hold off on that till next time.
Instead, I kept occupied by heading to the Grand Temple - taxis are fantastic here - costing 100 baht (or $3) to cross to the other side of town. After being told that the monks were praying till 1pm, I was scooped up by a tuk tuk driver and toured the jewellery and tailor shops and succombed to 3 tailor made shirts for $100. Please, if coming here, do yourself a favour and go to the tailors - I can buy a tailor made suit for $150. When I come back in January, I plan on buying 2 or 3 suits... and if I'm happy here, potentially more. Ladies, I also suggest that you come armed with cash to buy those dresses... tailor made... I noticed one lady spend 51000 baht ... about $1500. People come here to shop and I can see why. It is ridiculously cheap. To make matters better, I will be having my new shirts delivered to my hotel's concierge.
Last night, I had an exquisite Italian meal at one of Dusit Thani's restaurants, Il Cielo. For $50, I ate like a king and had red wine to boot.
Enough dribble... I wanted to go to Banyon's top floor for a terrirfic view of Bangkok and a cocktail but I will wait till it's dry. I intend on hitting Patpong tonight to see a bit of the action but the rain is making it difficult. This is the low season here in Bangkok, hence my terrific accommodation deal, but October 1 all prices go up.
Mum - I checked out the Silom Serene on Silom Soi 3 and it's great... the deluxe room will ensure a very comfortable stay here in Bangkok. I won't mind staying there in January. But I will try to stay here at Dusit Thani other times because the location's terrific, the service outstanding, and the options endless.
