:) This post was delayed for more than a month. Had been inputting bits and pieces everyday to complete it (but just Day 1, LOL!).
It has been 10 years since I last stepped into Bangkok. I remembered my virgin trip there was with my mum and we stayed for 5 days with her 表嫂. There wasn't much sight-seeing done because mum said that Bangkok is shopping paradise and so for the whole trip I went shopping with her. Super tiring because I'm just 15! HAHAHA! And I don't get to buy whatever I see because budget limited. LOL! The amount of baht I had was all sponsored by my Dad.
Anyway, so for this trip, it's all fully covered by MYSELF! *YAY!* I'm a financially independent girl now so I was looking forward to this trip a lot! :):):)
Enough of 废话, here are some of the highlights from the trip! :)
Day 1: Singapore Changi Airport - BKK Suvarnabhumi Airport.- Baiyoke Sky Hotel - MBK Center
:) Took the 2nd Air Asia Flight since it's only 2 hours long and by the time we reached BKK, the timing will be just nice for us to check in the hotel too. Flight was much better than expected because there was quite a number of feedback that Air Asia Flight ain't that good as compared to Jetstar.
:) In-flight advertisement is a good way to earn some profits for budget airlines.
BFF & me looking excited for the 4D3N trip! ^_^_^_^ (I believe this is our 2nd overseas trip together!)
Long queue before we can check out from the custom, but lucky our luggage is already out and waiting for us.
Our first group shot together, and I only knew the girls (behind) for just 3 hours? HAHAHAHA!
After checking out from the Airport, we got to find our way to the hotel. We decided to take the Airport Express followed by the MRT to our hotel instead of cabbing downtown. The traffic in BKK is not that good (or should I say BAD?) so taking the subway might be much faster than car. And of course, a bit more cheaper! :)
:) Airport Express Platform
The Airport Express Tokens (TB90 / pax). Keep this tokens as you'll need them when you exit to the MRT station.
The girls waiting for the Express (which is about 20 minutes interval).
For me, I felt that it's quite a long wait as compared to SG's MRT. *LOL!* Maybe it's because I hate to wait for train, had my share of waiting almost everyday in SG rushing to work. -___-"
The train is very empty when it arrives and when it leaves the station. I think we girls & the driver are the only people on board. *LOL!* Think it in a positive way, we just chartered a private train to go downtown. *WAHAHAHAHA!*
The interior of the Airport Express
The bad thing about traveling on public transport is that you need to carry your own luggage and move around and squeezing with people too. HAHAHAHA! Anyway, we brought a almost-empty luggage there so it's not that heavy too.
:) The girls on board the MRT to our Hotel, squeezing with other people
I got the feeling these Thais are thinking why these ladies are taking the MRT with their big luggages instead of cabbing down. *LOL!*
Street of Bangkok, see the number of cars! :)
Found our way to Baiyoke Sky Hotel, tallest building in BKK. My sister told me it's quite an old hotel but it's cheap and it's near to Platinum Mall (shopping paradise) so we decided to go for it. And boy, we didn't regretted! :):):)
We got free upgrade for 2 rooms to Junior suite from STANDARD room for all 3 nights! *WHEEE!* HAHAHAHAHAHA! How lucky are we? Room is really big, so it can be quite scary at night when one is showering while the other is in the living room. LOL!
After settling down and changed to comfy clothes, we started our 4D3N shopping spree! ^_^_^_^!!!
1st stop: MBK Center! We decided to walk there as from the map it's quite near, and I'm on roaming services so if we really do get lost, we still have google map to help us. :)
On a overhead bridge, see the number of cars on the road! >.<"""
Walking through these small alleys to get to MBK Center! :)
Alright, so I must say that on map it does look near but walking there is definitely a No-No! HAHAHAHA! We had to cross a small river which is super dirty and passed by some shop houses cum private houses and people just stared at us. Still ok to walk in the daylight but at night strongly discouraged. Cab is still safer! :)
Tadah! M.B.K Center! :):):)
There's Tokyu Departmental store, NaRaYa (Thailand Local Brand) and a lot of other shops ranging from cosmetics to clothes, shoes, accessories, bags, etc. Ohh, not to forget there's also a maze level where you can find all the phone accessories. We almost got lost inside and couldn't get out. *LOL!*
Tokyu Departmental Store - Similar to our Takashimaya Store :)
NaRaYa - :) Lots of girly stuff, good for souvenirs *YAY!*
Shopped till super late, and by 9pm the shops were all closing. So early! And in the end we got to settle with roadside food for our dinner. LOL! But it's only first day, we already got a lot of loots! *WINKS!*
A good night of rest, because Day 2 is going to be spent at Platinum Mall.
P.S: It's a must go place in BKK, because it's full of surprises! Stay tuned for Day 2.
