Comments on: While in Bangkok http://thailandlandofsmiles.com/2009/03/15/while-in-bangkok/ Sun, 20 May 2012 03:34:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Bangkok's Floating Market | Thailand Land of Smiles http://thailandlandofsmiles.com/2009/03/15/while-in-bangkok/comment-page-1/#comment-7781 Bangkok's Floating Market | Thailand Land of Smiles Sat, 15 Aug 2009 23:39:42 +0000 http://thailandlandofsmiles.com/?p=1470#comment-7781 [...] fruits and vegetables on the open waters of the canals then this has been on your list to see while in Bangkok. Although there are many different floating markets to be seen around Thailand, Damnoen Saduak [...] [...] fruits and vegetables on the open waters of the canals then this has been on your list to see while in Bangkok. Although there are many different floating markets to be seen around Thailand, Damnoen Saduak [...]

]]> By: Talen http://thailandlandofsmiles.com/2009/03/15/while-in-bangkok/comment-page-1/#comment-6823 Talen Wed, 18 Mar 2009 03:57:08 +0000 http://thailandlandofsmiles.com/?p=1470#comment-6823 I'm not much on big cities either...and my tolerance for Bangkok will only last a few days. Between the traffic and the smog it gets old fast. Pattaya is always a good time and there is so much to see and do...lots of pictures yet to be taken there. The bulk of my time will be in Mukdahan with some side trips to Nakom Phanome and probably Ubon. I'm hoping to get a lot more pictures and stories and hopefully avoid snakes and squat toilets! I’m not much on big cities either…and my tolerance for Bangkok will only last a few days. Between the traffic and the smog it gets old fast.

Pattaya is always a good time and there is so much to see and do…lots of pictures yet to be taken there.

The bulk of my time will be in Mukdahan with some side trips to Nakom Phanome and probably Ubon. I’m hoping to get a lot more pictures and stories and hopefully avoid snakes and squat toilets!

]]> By: Andy http://thailandlandofsmiles.com/2009/03/15/while-in-bangkok/comment-page-1/#comment-6822 Andy Tue, 17 Mar 2009 19:21:12 +0000 http://thailandlandofsmiles.com/?p=1470#comment-6822 Much more interesting than the bridge itself is the train ride from Kanchanaburi to Nam Tok, especially the last part where the valley gets narrow and the track is on a curved viaduct directly at the valley wall. <abbr><em>Andys last blog post..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thesaphiban/~3/zroXY5Mp_o0/number-of-administrative-entities-2008.html" rel="nofollow">Number of administrative entities 2008</a></abbr></em> Much more interesting than the bridge itself is the train ride from Kanchanaburi to Nam Tok, especially the last part where the valley gets narrow and the track is on a curved viaduct directly at the valley wall.

Andys last blog post..Number of administrative entities 2008

]]> By: Martyn http://thailandlandofsmiles.com/2009/03/15/while-in-bangkok/comment-page-1/#comment-6821 Martyn Tue, 17 Mar 2009 18:29:56 +0000 http://thailandlandofsmiles.com/?p=1470#comment-6821 When it comes to big cities and Bangkok is certainly in that category then I am of little use to anyone. The last time I visited my countries capital London was about ten years ago and it will probably be another ten years before I do so again. Smaller cities like Pattaya I can handle and I am looking forward to your posts from there. However lately I have realized that one day myself and Wilai must visit Bangkok and spend a few days seeing the sights as you are going to do. I will read your reviews with interest and perhaps mark down some time next year to visit a couple of your recommendations. Most of all though I'm eager to view your stories and photos about Mukdahan as that kind of place holds more interest to me now. <abbr><em>Martyns last blog post..<a href="http://www.thaisabai.org/?p=3882" rel="nofollow">The Buffalo Gang</a></abbr></em> When it comes to big cities and Bangkok is certainly in that category then I am of little use to anyone. The last time I visited my countries capital London was about ten years ago and it will probably be another ten years before I do so again.

Smaller cities like Pattaya I can handle and I am looking forward to your posts from there. However lately I have realized that one day myself and Wilai must visit Bangkok and spend a few days seeing the sights as you are going to do. I will read your reviews with interest and perhaps mark down some time next year to visit a couple of your recommendations.

Most of all though I’m eager to view your stories and photos about Mukdahan as that kind of place holds more interest to me now.

Martyns last blog post..The Buffalo Gang

]]> By: martin in bulgaria http://thailandlandofsmiles.com/2009/03/15/while-in-bangkok/comment-page-1/#comment-6820 martin in bulgaria Tue, 17 Mar 2009 15:24:32 +0000 http://thailandlandofsmiles.com/?p=1470#comment-6820 Are you trying to fit too much in. Maybe I've been in Bulgaria too long, but taking it easy should be on the agenda if you are 'on holiday'. In all instances, enjoy the trip and show us some photographs when you have time. <abbr><em>martin in bulgarias last blog post..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/bulgarianslivatree/bWvr/~3/E4JaRGPjjKE/two-tonics-in-one.html" rel="nofollow">Two Tonics in One</a></abbr></em> Are you trying to fit too much in. Maybe I’ve been in Bulgaria too long, but taking it easy should be on the agenda if you are ‘on holiday’.

In all instances, enjoy the trip and show us some photographs when you have time.

martin in bulgarias last blog post..Two Tonics in One

]]> By: Talen http://thailandlandofsmiles.com/2009/03/15/while-in-bangkok/comment-page-1/#comment-6816 Talen Tue, 17 Mar 2009 01:06:08 +0000 http://thailandlandofsmiles.com/?p=1470#comment-6816 The Museums sound like a good choice and I'm going to do my best to work them in. I had heard that the floating market at Damnoen Sudak was the real deal and not the tourist trap like the one inside Bangkok...I also plan to see the one in Pattaya. Taling Chan sounds great so I will definitely be adding that to the list....gonna be a tough four days I might just need a vacation after this! The Museums sound like a good choice and I’m going to do my best to work them in.

I had heard that the floating market at Damnoen Sudak was the real deal and not the tourist trap like the one inside Bangkok…I also plan to see the one in Pattaya.

Taling Chan sounds great so I will definitely be adding that to the list….gonna be a tough four days I might just need a vacation after this!

]]> By: Talen http://thailandlandofsmiles.com/2009/03/15/while-in-bangkok/comment-page-1/#comment-6815 Talen Tue, 17 Mar 2009 01:02:52 +0000 http://thailandlandofsmiles.com/?p=1470#comment-6815 Oh I will be getting out of Bangkok fast no doubt there. I was thinking of the Bridge on the River Kwai a little later in my trip. Oh I will be getting out of Bangkok fast no doubt there. I was thinking of the Bridge on the River Kwai a little later in my trip.

]]> By: Talen http://thailandlandofsmiles.com/2009/03/15/while-in-bangkok/comment-page-1/#comment-6814 Talen Tue, 17 Mar 2009 01:01:34 +0000 http://thailandlandofsmiles.com/?p=1470#comment-6814 Dinner cruise is an excellent Idea Mike...That's definitely going on the list. Cycle tour sounds like fun but I don't know if time will permit or if my teelac will enjoy that much exercise lol. Dinner cruise is an excellent Idea Mike…That’s definitely going on the list. Cycle tour sounds like fun but I don’t know if time will permit or if my teelac will enjoy that much exercise lol.

]]> By: Andy http://thailandlandofsmiles.com/2009/03/15/while-in-bangkok/comment-page-1/#comment-6810 Andy Mon, 16 Mar 2009 07:08:35 +0000 http://thailandlandofsmiles.com/?p=1470#comment-6810 I'd add two more museums to the list - first the National Museum within walking distance from Grand Palace, but for that you should reserve at least two hours to make the visit worth it and not rushing through the exhibitions. A smaller but quite charming one is Suan Pakkard, which I just wrote about on <a href="http://myunseenthailand.blogspot.com/2009/03/suan-pakkad-palace.html" rel="nofollow">my travel blog</a>. The second one is a bit like Jim Thompsons, but more quiet. Damnoen Saduak is OK if you don't mind it being completely touristy, but I read on one of Richard Barrows blogs that there's a similar floating market just opened somewhere near Pattaya, that might be easier to do on the way. Or if you're in Bangkok on the weekend you can also go to Taling Chan, actually more a floating eating place with the market on the road towards the canal, quite different from Damnoen Saduak but still interesting, much cheaper and more near. <abbr><em>Andys last blog post..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thesaphiban/~3/e_mDOzMuaOc/province-governor-reshuffle-update.html" rel="nofollow">Province governor reshuffle - Update</a></abbr></em> I’d add two more museums to the list – first the National Museum within walking distance from Grand Palace, but for that you should reserve at least two hours to make the visit worth it and not rushing through the exhibitions. A smaller but quite charming one is Suan Pakkard, which I just wrote about on my travel blog. The second one is a bit like Jim Thompsons, but more quiet.

Damnoen Saduak is OK if you don’t mind it being completely touristy, but I read on one of Richard Barrows blogs that there’s a similar floating market just opened somewhere near Pattaya, that might be easier to do on the way. Or if you’re in Bangkok on the weekend you can also go to Taling Chan, actually more a floating eating place with the market on the road towards the canal, quite different from Damnoen Saduak but still interesting, much cheaper and more near.

Andys last blog post..Province governor reshuffle – Update

]]> By: nomadicmatt http://thailandlandofsmiles.com/2009/03/15/while-in-bangkok/comment-page-1/#comment-6809 nomadicmatt Mon, 16 Mar 2009 06:49:20 +0000 http://thailandlandofsmiles.com/?p=1470#comment-6809 no chinatown? some great food there. I'd add it your list. <abbr><em>nomadicmatts last blog post..<a href="http://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/make-your-money-last/" rel="nofollow">How to Make Your Money Last</a></abbr></em> no chinatown? some great food there. I’d add it your list.

nomadicmatts last blog post..How to Make Your Money Last

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