Bangkok on Sea or Family Friendly Fun?

Advantages: Offers something for everyone, cheap
Disadvantages: Not easy on the eye, choose where you stay based on the kind of holiday you want

...I am sure, up until the day he died, my husband wondered how he managed to convince me that Pattaya would be a great destination for a family holiday. However, he did manage it and more to the point, our visit was a memorable one. Whilst I cannot say I have any desire to ever go back, I am glad I have seen one of Thailand?s main beach resorts which is the antithesis to more traditional destinations such as Koh Samui or Hua Hin. Pattaya is often known as ?Bangkok on Sea?, and the town itself is situated just over 100 miles from Bangkok, or about a 90 minute drive away. We arrived in Bangkok and as ever, spent the first night there attempting to sleep off our jetlag. Next morning found us at the Ekamai bus station purchasing tickets from a woman who was most reluctant to give my husband his change. We had decided to travel from...

rosebud2001 10.07.2009 (13.07.2009) · Read review
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Review of Pattaya (Bangkok)

The Wild Side Of Bangkok

Advantages: Cheap entrance, lots to see and do, very scenic
Disadvantages: None

...Myself and my boyfriend visited Bangkok Zoo in October 2007. Getting there Bangkok Zoo is easily accessible by public transport. There are bus routes that run directly there or you can get a tuk tuk which is the option we chose. We paid £4 for a return journey to the zoo from our hotel. Admission Prices We paid £3.50 each for admission to the zoo which we thought was very reasonable as the zoo is quite large. Bangkok Zoo Bangkok Zoo covers 35.2 acres of land and 12 acres of water. It holds nearly 300 mammals, over a thousand birds and nearly 300 reptiles. We found the zoo to be spacious and relaxing. There is a large lake in the middle of the zoo, and several picnic areas dotted around. Sections of the zoo are joined by bridges which lead you over the lake. The zoo is split up into sections such as the African Savanah...

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A GLIMPSE AT BANGKOK

Advantages: a totally different culture
Disadvantages: can be too hot

...then please feel free to comment and I will do my best to answer all of your questions. GETTING THERE Although Thailand is a long-haul destination, you can find some pretty cheap flights if you are willing to shop around for the best deal. Many airlines fly direct to Bangkok, but if you are willing to change planes half way then it can work out cheaper. I booked my flight on lastminute.com, where I was able to search for the cheapest flight. There are several internet sites that offer the same service and it is well worth shopping around. I booked my flight a couple of weeks before I went, and it was looking ridiculously expensive to fly direct, so I ended up flying with Qatar airlines on a flight that changed in Qatar. We had a wait of a few hours in Qatar and it was a welcome break to get off the plane and stretch my legs. This...

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Review of General: Bangkok

A tranquil experience in bustling Bangkok

Advantages: High quality modern design, luxurious and relaxing, very helpful staff, great value for money
Disadvantages: Food at the hotel restaurants is not as high in quality as everything else

...Having flown in and out of Bangkok several times, I have stayed in several different places and most of them were low budget accommodations. On my last visit there though I decided to treat myself to a night at this 5 star hotel before flying back to the UK. Location The hotel is situated near the Siam Square shopping district which makes it a perfect place to stay if you are about to fly back home and want to do lots of shopping for items such as clothing and electronic goods. There are also lots of restaurants in the area and it is easy to get to other parts of Bangkok using the Skytrain. The nearest Skytrain station is Victory Monument and I walked to the hotel from there in about 20 minutes. The weather in Bangkok is usually hot and humid though so most people would prefer the easier option of the free shuttle service...

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Review of Pullman Bangkok King Power, Bangkok

Fantastic all suite hotel in Bangkok close to transport systems.

Advantages: Lovely hotel with Brilliant views of the river close to transport links.
Disadvantages: The hotel is very high not good if your scared of heights. Restaurant pricey and not worth it.

...Lebua at State Tower Bangkok. Location. The Lebua Hotel is an all suite hotel which is ideally centrally located on the Silom road in the business district near to the Chao Phraya River. Excellent views of the Chao Phraya River and Central Bangkok can be had from the hotel and the hotels distinctive gold Dome can be seen for miles around. Getting there: It is approximately 40 minutes by car from Bangkok?s new Suvarnabhumi International Airport. (BKK). It is 30 minutes by car from Bangkok?s original Dom Mueang airport (DMK) which mainly handles internal flights. The nearest sky train station is Saphan Taksin which is approximately ten minute walk away which can whisk you off in air-conditioned comfort all over Bangkok. It is also near the Saphan Taksin pier where an abundance of water buses and water taxis ply...

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Review of Lebua At State Tower, Bangkok

A Load of Old Bangkok

Advantages: I suppose it's reasonably short.
Disadvantages: Appalling direction, dreadful acting, derivative writing and dodgy stuntwork

...Joe is a hitman who travels to Bangkok to kill four enemies of a crime boss called Surat. He hires a young conman and pickpocket named King to run errands for him, intending to kill him once the job is over. But Joe finds himself teaching the younger man whilst beginning a tentative romance with a local deaf shop assistant. As he opens his eyes to the beauty of Thailand, Joe starts to question his career and let down his guard. But Surat has decided to clean house? I should have known - the rule of thumb with Nicolas Cage films is the worse the wig, the more awful the movie. And that certainly holds true for this doomed project; especially when you take into account that this is an American remake of a previously successful film from South-East Asia. It should sidestep some of the usual pitfalls because it is helmed by the original...

afy9mab 07.11.2008 · Read review
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Review of Bangkok Dangerous (DVD)

Lost in Bangkok

Advantages: Good action film, fast moving, effective
Disadvantages: Very predictable, some parts are hard to follow

...I only just saw this film with a couple of friends last night and as I knew lately I've seen a lot of things and thought "I could review this" then left it, I have to admit I rushed through and wrote this review while it was all still fresh in my mind. It was not, for me, a particularly special film, but it was good. Story The film is about a hit-man/assassin who has travelled to Bangkok for his next four assignments. He normally lives strictly by the rules of having no social life and sharing nothing about himself. He gets people to work for him and if they find out too much, he kills them. In Bangkok, he starts to break his own rules, becoming attracted to a beautiful pharmacist, and the consequences follow. This time I am giving just a very general summary of the story, because to be honest some of the twists it did...

Ayesha- 05.10.2008 · Read review
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Beautiful Bangkok

Advantages: Beautiful people, beautiful city.
Disadvantages: Being hassled by Tuk Tuk drivers, and being told attractions were closed.

...Bangkok is the capital city of Thailand, and is probably most famous for its imprisonment of Westerners bringing drugs into the country, ladyboys and prostitution. Bangkok is also a beautiful city, where thankfully, my friend and I only witnessed one of the above! Although we loved it immediately, a lot of people hate the city when they first arrive. It is probably best to spend your first night in Bangkok, travel around the country, and return to the city when you are more at home in Thailand. AIRPORT BUS OR TAXI? If there are more than two people travelling together then a taxi will be cheaper, but you will need to agree a price before stepping into the taxi - this will most probably involve bartering the price down a bit. As there were only two of us travelling we opted for the airport bus which costs 100 baht each. When...

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Bangkok Dangerous

Advantages: Good movie
Disadvantages: None

...Bangkok Dangerous. = Joe is a Hitman. Joe is the coolest Hitman in the world. Joe has rules which he never break. Joe is about to break his own rules and things are about to go seriously wrong. Joe is in Bangkok to fulfil his latest hit. He hires a go between, Kong, he lays down the rule that Kong must follow. these rules are unbreakable for a reason. when you break them things go wrong. but Joe takes a liking to Kong and that's his first mistake. Kong picks up a package for Joe, in the package is a brief case, in the case is a photo of his next 'Hit'. Joe then falls in love with a young deaf girl, his second mistake The hit does not go well the client is unhappy and soon everyone is after Kong, then everyone is after Joe. Opinion:Nicholas Cage is just incredible as Joe, he is mean moody and magnificent...

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Beauty in Bangkok

Advantages: Great Breakfast, Friendly staff, central location, Yummy poolside pina coladas.
Disadvantages: Perhaps not very wheelchair friendly.

...On our trek throhugh Thailand in March 2008 our first point of call was Bangkok. We chose The Arnoma hotel as it was very centrally located by the main shopping district and close to siam square. It was very reasonably priced and i think cost us about £33-00 a night we booked through kuoni so got a lower price with the whole package and i think a night free! When we entered our room we were over the moon. I had read a couple of reviews on trip advisor which lead us to be dubious about the cleanliness of the hotel. However, the room was adorable with rose petals on the bed and fresh flowers. The bathroom was large, clean and modern and the bed was reasonably firm, just how we like it. There was a large swimming pool with a Bar which served excellent Pina Colados served in coconuts! Yummy. The eye opener for me were the views from...

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