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A November 2003 trip to Bangkok by treeelf

Quote: For this trip, I traveled with my brother. He is a Canadian who now lives in Kumamoto, Japan. It was a first-time visit to Thailand for both of us and we don't know what to expect . . .
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Royal Hotel Best of IgoUgo

Hotel | "The Royal Hotel"

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The accommodations were quite pleasant for the price (about $16 a night, breakfast included, for a double room). This hotel is situated not far from Kao san Rd, where many tourists stay.

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on February 2, 2004

Royal Hotel
2 Rajdadamnoen Avenue
Bangkok, Thailand
+66 2-222-9111

Street Vendors Best of IgoUgo

Restaurant

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We ate mostly from street vendors. You can choose from fried chicken, noodle soup, rice, fish (dried squid reheated on the BBQ was a favorite of mine), and even insects (I bought a two-inch long black scorpion for 10bat just to walk around with), fried and ready to eat! (I must add that I was unable to eat the scorpion, but it was cool to have for a while!) These vendors sell from push or bicycle carts. The food is most often delicious and very cheap!

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on February 2, 2004

Street Vendors
Various Locations
Bangkok, Thailand

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Bangkok! We arrived at the airport and were promptly bundled into a car by men in suits. This ride cost us 600bat to get to our hotel. We learned later, however, that metered taxis at the airport will take you to the same place for half the price. Another trick is to catch a taxi at the terminal departures, and thus save the 50bat fee for leaving from the arrivals terminal. A good place to visit for the first timer is Kaho San Rd, which is filled with tourists. This three-block long street is lined with hawkers, guesthouses, travel bureaus, and, of course, bars. You will find mostly everything you are looking for here, but will pay a little more, given the concentration of tourists. ...Read More

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