Neon Ninja Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 Well, here I am back in the Land of Smiles. Unlike you folks that live here or travel here frequently, I am unable to do so. So I've missed a few things like the new airport, the subway, etc. Last time I was in Thailand was 2006. Here are some observations I've made as an infrequent visitor.... 1) With the exception of walking 2 miles from the terminal to immigration, I generally like the new airport. 2) A 24x7 McDonald's next to the Nana hotel. Interesting... 3) It seems that bars are starting to expand out of Nana plaza and taking over some of the surrounding businesses. Was another beer bar next to Taj Mahal clothing necessary? 4) Walked all the way down to Sukhumvit pedestrian bridge to get to the Starbucks that I knew about this morning... Didn't know there was another closer one near Soi 3. 5) Was accosted by more than the usual number of taxi/tuk tuk touts promising "sexy massage" or some-such. 6) Best Thai phrase I've learned since last trip "Mai Ow" (Sorry if I spelled it wrong), works great for #5 above. 7) They split Annie's fishbowl in two! Well, I guess it weeds out the grandmothers. 8) What the hell are they building next to the Rah-Jah hotel? I can see this huge building under construction from my room.... 9) I see the hotel behind the Rah-Jah is finished. One of the nicest exteriors I've seen. Anyone stay there? 10) Where are all the tourists?! I've never seen the lobby of the Nana so dead before! They actually gave me a room on the 7th floor first go around! They usually start me on the 4th, and I have to beg off it! 11) Where are all the Tuk Tuks? I only saw three since I've been here! Well,that's all for now! I'm sure I'll think up some more later.... -=/NN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mekong Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 Nice Post NN Its surprisung how expats / frequent visitors don't make the same observations as an infrequent visitor does since in our eyes it all happens gradually. Q 11 is probably answered by Q5, Have a great trip and keep us updated via trip reports when you have nothing better to do.and dont waste yourlimited BKK hours posting in here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonjon058 Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 7) They split Annie's fishbowl in two! Well, I guess it weeds out the grandmothers. Annie's started the two tier system in March this year. I talked with Annie and her daughter, who usually runs the place, about this. They said that some customers wanted to have the choice of younger girls. My friend and I took a couple of cuties and got the regular price because they were still in their "training" phase when we were there in late February. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimDidMeGood Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 Q 11 is probably answered by Q5, Maybe the other way ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specialist Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 The tuk-tuks are still around. Last trip, these two girls (one from Nana Plaza, her sister from Soi Cowboy) insisted on taking a tuktuk from Soi Cowboy back to Nana Hotel. One of them apparently wasn't feeling too good, and I think she was afraid she'd ralph in a taxi. I'd previously sworn I'd never ride a tuktuk. Under the circumstances (two escorts to keep me out of trouble), I decided I'd try it, ONCE. Very interesting ride. Those things feel like they move WAY too fast for their size and construction. I don't think I'd do it again, except possibly under similar circumstances... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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