Joanna James
Planning your holiday can be stressful with many details to be taken care of. These well researched and practical travel tips will save you time, undue worry and have you look forward to enjoying your well-deserved break in this exciting city, Bangkok.
BTS (Or the Sky Train) runs across Bangkok from north to South East high above the main roads, whilst the subway or MRT winds its way through underground. Both provide well-cushioned seats and air-conditioned comfort making these the swiftest and most comfortable ways to travel during your holiday, select what is best for your visit and get a day pass or a ticket as you go. You can board at many stations not far from your hotel in Bangkok Sukhumvit.
Arming yourself with a map with street names in both English and Thai is wise as you plan what you want to see during your stay, visiting an attraction and doing shopping on the way back can be fitted in by planning, and doing it for the period of your stay. This saves time and makes it easier for you to decide the best mode of travel, BTS, MRT, cab or even water taxis.
02 simple things to carry around always, however an important necessity. Carrying your Passport all the time can be risky and a constant worry to you. A copy is as good to produce in case such an identity is required at a nightclub or even by a local security officer while you are on the move. The hotel address card in Thai is a must-have in case you lose your bearings, or even to get back to the hotel by cab. Watch the absolute relief and the happy grin from your local driver upon seeing the information in Thai. A sound practice by many guests at Avani Sukhumvit Bangkok Hotel.
Just as much as it is exciting and fulfilling to sketch what you want to see and do it your way, there is a different joy in pampering yourself on an organized tour. Give way to that inclination and have a value for money tour booked, you just pick your stuff and report at the designated time and location. No hassle, no worrying about looking after your things or getting lost. Simply let your hair down, your feet up (while you are on the move) and thoroughly enjoy the tour.
Many are aware of the heavy haggling or bargaining going on at Bangkok markets. If the item is not barcoded or tagged with a price haggling is done. Research has shown that the shopkeepers anticipate and even accept haggling. However, as visitors, it is good to remember to be friendly and supportive to the vendor whilst you haggle and expect a reasonable reduction from the initial quote. If you are not happy with the new lower price quoted, leave the product or item with good grace rather than become confrontational. Chances are that your good conduct will get you a further discount.
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