unregisturd Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 Hi, My girlfriend and I are travelling to Thailand this February and desperately need some advice. We plan on spending a total of 14 days or so in Thailand and basically want to spend time in Bangkok (4 days), Pattaya (3 days), Kho Samui(3 days) and Phuket (4days). In Bangkok we would like to go shopping (Mainly for clothes i.e. knockoffs lol) and we plan visit some amusement parks (Don't have any at home) We have checked some places in Sukhomvit (sp) and I wanted to know if this is close to Patpong or any other markets? Also is Patpong the best place to look for clothes etc? Also, Can anyone make any suggestions for nice places to stay in Bangkok, Kho Samui, Pattaya and Phuket for under $100 a night? Many Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiLeakHunt Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 MBK (Short for Mah Boon Krong) get on the skytrain to National Stadium it's a fucking huge building on your left there's also Chatuchak Weekend Market (guess which days it's open on) next to Mo Chit Skytrain station. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartThais Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 I have never had a problem using the following service and staying in one of their recommended places. http://www.sawasdee.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unregisturd Posted January 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 Thanks for the quick response, I'll check them out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Munchmaster Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 My suggestion would be, "Leave your girlfriend at home!" Sorry, couldn't resist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drogon Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 Sound advice especially if heading to Pattaya/sin city... Patpong is definitely not the place where to look for clothes (except if you have incredible negotiating skills) Clothes: MBK like pointed above, a bit more upmarket but with sometimes great sales -> Robinson shopping centers chain, "Central" retail chain. Amusement parks: You are better off in Euro disney .... Except of course for "adult amusement parks" but I suppose that if girlfriend comes then it is out of question. Sukhmvit is a very very long road and anyway this is not close to Patpong. If you want to stay close to patpong then find an accomodation in Silom zone. about budget: There are plenty of accomodation options under 100$ and possibly even some 5 stars hotels everywhere in Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartThais Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 Oh yeah. That $100 budget caught my eye and forgot to say something. If you are calibrated to US standards where $100 will get you a room in something like a Marriott Courtyard, a Hilton or Doubletree, you can easily get the same for less than 2000 baht in Bangkok. You can get really decent oceanside bungalows in the coastal areas for less than 1500 baht/night. So don't let the low prices scare you off from a good deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentors Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 you can try also: www.asiatravel.com :thumbup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samak Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 Patpong night market is usually a tourist rip off with inflated prices. for cheap leisure clothes: Pratunam, Bobe, MBK, Chatuchak weekendmarket amusement parks: Dreamworld Safari World if you come with your girlfriend, i would not go to Pattaya! why to go to 4 places in 2 weeks? Bangkok and either Phuket or Ko Samui will do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samak Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 You can get really decent oceanside bungalows in the coastal areas for less than 1500 baht/night. decent oceanfront bungalows on Ko Samui or Phuket for less than 1500 THB during february=HIGH SEASON? can you point out any as in my experience you hardly find any decent for less than 3000 THB (around 90 usd)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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