Grand Palace in wet season 

 

Chiang Mai pancake aroi aroi

 

https://youtu.be/A75X4bkitzo

Evergreen resort Chaweng beach, Koh Samui is a medium sized resort. There are rooms in the main building and bungalows near the swimming pool available. The resort is located at a soi just back from the main road in the centre of Chaweng. Because of the location it's just 2 minutes walking to central plaza shopping centre but very quiet.

Rooms are clean with large balcony en decent bathroom. The bed is a bid on the hard side. Big closet to store the suitcase. to get to the beach you'll have to follow a narrow path via a connecting resort. It's about 200 meters through a beautiful garden.

I paid about 30 euros for the room. Given the location it's a decent price but for better facilities and luxury you'll have pay more in Chaweng.

 

https://youtu.be/-VRC_A_jQpc

Morchit bus station. On arrival from Khorat I made some quick shots of the massive bus station. The station mainly serves north and north eastern destinations. The terminal has 2 floors and many different bus companies sell their tickets.

 

https://youtu.be/MD0uM-XvWg8

Thai BBQ restaurant Chiang Mai. On top of the hot plate they put a big piece of pork fat. You can choose the meats you like and bbq it. The hot pot is used to cook fish and vegetables. It's fun!!

 

https://youtu.be/WunQBcG4-bQ

On 11.09.2016 at 10:26 AM, palomnyk said:

now former highest skyscraper in Thailand

 

correct link

 

Perfect view of Bangkok from Lebua state tower. Drinks come at a steep price. 400 bht for a beer and 690 for a cocktail, all ex VAT and service charge. But the view is to die for.

 

https://youtu.be/bisCc8zqTNw

Bayoke tower 360 degree view of Bangkok. Entrance 350 bht during daytime which gives you access to the 77th floor (inside) and 84th floor (outside revolving deck) and free fruit buffet on 17th floor. Lots of Chinese people on 77th floor so do make that trip up to the 84th.

 

https://youtu.be/uQ7vaSt1WIE

Just in time to be inside the condo before the rain started. All of Bangkoks skyline disappears in the tropical downpour.

 

https://youtu.be/cgO-mBEHiQM

Early evening back from the market to the hotel. The songthaew plays loud music while we are stuck in traffic on the main road in Nakhon si Thammarat. This is Thailand.

https://youtu.be/E8-Y0T35Bdg

If you do not want to walk short distances in Bangkok you can make use of the motorbike taxi. Most of the time you can find them at corners of a long soi, junction or BTS station. For 10 or 20 bht you can hop on for a kilometer or so. It's nice when you don't want to get sweaty but if it's safe.....

 

https://youtu.be/TviRHLi7PvQ

When I open the curtains at 7 am to enjoy the view of Bangkok there is not much to see. All the high rises are covered in a thick layer of fog which slowly gets burned away by the sun.

 

https://youtu.be/WbGBfg-6rLk

The rainy season has not stopped yet in Bangkok. Just got out of MBK walking back to the skytrain when it started to rain. It rained so much even the entrance of the skytrain had small pools of water.

 

https://youtu.be/IJh114Kbyvg

 

Edited October 8, 20169 yr by asiantraveler1

Flight SL 789 with Thai Lion air from Nakhon si Thammarat to Bangkok. Just after take off the shore line is clearly visible with large pieces of pristine beach such as near the village of Phanom. After the islands of Samui, Phangan and Koh Tao become visible. Near hua Hin a large thunder cloud is visible after which the pilot is decending to Bangkok.

 

https://youtu.be/pd5SoWa4AEY

On the 5th floor of Terminal 21 shopping mall there is a large food court named Pier 21. There are a lot of food stalls present providing good quality food in a nice and clean environment at low prices. Nice to have lunch and escape the heat of the city for a while. At the back you can sit next to the window to have a good view of Bangkok. 

 

Don't forget to order some mango with sticky rice!!

 

https://youtu.be/Zfv0b7lwtgE

Bang Krachao is the green lung of Bangkok. It's like an peninsula in the south of Bangkok across the Chao Praya river. There are no high rises or traffic jams but quiet roads and local communities set in a lush green environment. The best way to explore this part of Bangkok is by bike.

 

Video shows:
00.00 arrive at Queen Sirikit station, walk to Khlong Toei market
00.06 taking motorbike to Khlong Toei temple to cross the river
00.12 crossing the river
00.18 renting a bike and start biking
00.44 arrive at Wat Bang Cachao Nok for nice view of Bangkok skyline and river
00.59 visit Sri Nakhon Khuean Khan Park And Botanical Garden
01.46 back at pier/finish biking tour
01.55 quick look at Khlong Toei temple
02.05 walking back to main road for taxi back home

 

https://youtu.be/EHS32l0w0U4

Vipa house Chiang Mai, Loi Kroh soi 1. Nice hotel in quiet soi but walking distance to the old city, the night bazaar and Warorot market. About 10-15 minutes from airport and train station.

 

https://youtu.be/U-ACUicC2Gw

Great view of Bangkok from Airasia flight.