BKK Trip with Leecher Nov 2012 P1

Blogging quite randomly these few weeks, random juxtaposition of recent and past events. Another (extremely) updated entry on our recent BKK trip in November :) Needless to say, Leecher did his usual stunt - took his passport, luggage, money and headed to the airport *slaps forehead* I've always warned him not to get me pissed off in a foreign country, if not, I'll just leave him alone at the roadside. He came up with the perfect counter strategy - he holds the wallet of our money, so if he is left stranded, he can always cab his way back to the hotel. Brilliant idea, so he says >.<

It was pouring heavily while waiting for a cab and we were drenched by the time we managed to get one. 

The heavy downpour stopped as soon as we reached Pasir Ris area! Odd weather sometimes, but I'm not complaining :)

AirAsia check-in counter.

 Leecher at the self-checkin kiosk. He wanted to have some hands-on experience, haha!

 
 

 After collecting the self-checkin slips, we proceeded for document checks.

 Waiting for our turn to check the documents.

  

 

A step closer to BKK :) 

 

  

Had our lunch @ Texas Chicken - my first time trying this, but I still prefer Popeyes's biscuit over this version. 

           

Making our way to the gates, with our hand-carry luggages. Decided to travel light on the way there & save some money too.

       

 

 Queuing up to board the aircraft. The flight was pretty full, but we managed to get seats together.

  

Onboard AirAsia, which now lands at Don Muang International Airport. 

      

 Entertained myself with my drama shows, and taking pictures of the clouds.

 

Arrived at Don Muang airport - a small airport at first glance.  

We took the airport shuttle bus that runs b/w Don Muang and Suvarnabhumi, which was a big mistake! I forgot to check the exact location of Don Muang, thinking that as long as the shuttle bus service runs b/w both airports, we can get on the Airport Rail which is only available from Subarnabhumi airport to the hotel. 

When the bus entered the expressway & I saw the Airport Rail tracks, I knew for sure we were taking a detour. So, we went from B to A then to C (red route) instead of B to C (green route). Mega detour! Thankfully, I received an SMS on my phone saying that I can redeem 100THB of starbucks voucher (courtesy from DTAC) at their booth in Suvarnabhumi Airport, which makes the journey more worthwhile, haha! 

 

Leecher queuing up at DTAC booth to purchase the internet card, unlimited usage for 7 days for 299 THB.

 

I'll normally take the Airport Rail to the city, a fast and inexpensive way. Each person costs max of 45THB. A cab ride would probably costs more than 250THB, so share a cab if you're travelling with more people. 

 

Entertained himself with his phone while waiting for the train. 

  

On board the train :) 

 

20 mins later, we alighted at Ratchaprarop Station.

 

The road was being blocked off, for the one of their domestic train to pass through the city.

 

Checked into Tango hotel, the same hotel that we stayed during our 1st trip. This hotel is within walking distance from the train station, but nowhere near any BTS station, which is a minus point. Also, they only offer 1hour free wifi per day per room :(  My 3rd time staying in this hotel, 4th time soon in Jan, haha! Time to explore other hotels in the area.

Tango Vibrant Living Place
11 Soi Wattanawong, Makasan
Rachathavee, Bangkok 10400
Email: tango@tangobkk.com

We were famished by the time we checked into the hotel. Brought Leecher to the chicken rice place that I brought the girls previously.
 

 

 This stretch of road is what I'll like to call the Chicken Rice road, since there are 3 chicken rice stalls fighting for business. They are distinguished by the colour of the shirts that they are wearing. I've always frequented the pink shirts, since it was supposedly the best of the lot. 

They operate from morning till late, and chopping non-stop.

The place was crowded when we arrived around 8.30pm. Had to struggle to find seats for 2 pax.

  

2nd time tasting, I still think the taste is so-so, not worth the hype. Leecher echoed my sentiments as well. Worth a try if you're in the area OR head to the other chicken rice stalls for comparison. 

Kaiton Chicken Rice

Petchburi Soi 30 Bangkok

Opens daily from 5.30am till 3pm, 5pm till 3am

 

  

Bought Mango Sticky Rice for dessert from a random fruit stall back to the hotel. 

  

Leecher, machiam like a king, waiting for his dessert to be served.

 A sweet dessert to end the night!