Bangkok Here and There

I had arranged a family vacation to Bangkok few years back but unfortunately, Bangkok encountered the most serious flood disaster, I have no choice but to cancel the trip and change to another place .... 

Since then, the desire to go Bangkok was subsided ...

.... until few days ago, an opportunity given to me to Bangkok to attend the VIV Asia 2013 -  International Trade Fair for Animal Production, Animal Feed and Bio Tech for livestock.

It was a working trip, limited time for me to move around Bangkok for photo shooting ... I took a bit of spare time to capture some photos while I was walking on the street.

Bangkok, a big metropolitan city and larger than Kuala Lumpur, my first impression was not so good because the city looked unorganized. Traffic jam everywhere, worst than KL.  I notice the electrical cables were build on top of the road instead of underground, they looked very unorganized and kind of dangerous. Population here is large with high density and a stressful city.

Travelling by car in Bangkok requires patience. My KL friend who is now working in Bangkok told me, she acquired much patience after driving in Bangkok, KL traffic jam becoming nothing for her ... hahaha...

More cars now in Bangkok, the Du-Du cars are becoming lesser in demand because more taxis are on the road, and it becomes more dangerous by travelling with Du-Du car. However, for short distance travelling is till a good transport due to lower fair, but you need a brave heart as the driver will zi-zap on the road.

People in Bangkok are superb polite and courteous. It's indeed a best place for a good street photography.  

  

The only regret is that I have too little time to do a proper street shooting ... maybe one day, it will be good if someone can get my photography buddies to come for a photowalk in Bangkok, but again ... I think is too hard to get visa for such a place ... kakaka!!

Food is awesome here ... Thai food is famous of its hot and spicy favor. Tong Yum Goong is the dish you won't miss. It tastes very refreshing if you can stand for the sourness and spiciness.

This Thai dessert is what I like most ... beside mango, can put durian ... emmm .. yummy.

Thank to a supplier ... I have tried some expensive dish too ...

Okay, enough to make you feel hungry ... go and grab something to eat :)

If you asked me what place is good to stay in Bangkok, I would suggest to stay at hotels nearby Bangkok Skytrain especially near BTS Asok Station, it is an inter-exchange station that access two train routes. Many hotels are surrounding this area. The famous shopping center Terminal 21 is just next to the station. 

As I have extended stay, I moved out from my 4 star hotel (due to over booked) and found a decent boutique hotel nearby.

This place is called Grottino Residence and Restaurant. It is opened by "ah moh" or "Gwailo", and certain standard is maintained. An Italy restaurant located below and you need to enter the hotel through the restaurant. It cost 1850 - 2100 BHT per night, which I think is reasonable. The room is clean, bed is big for "ah moh" size, even the tower has two tower length, awesome place and the rates are consider reasonable for a comfort and convenient stay.

Ah~ ... time moves very fast in Bangkok ... 

Time to leave ....