Bangkok Shopping - Day 3
It was time to check out of Baiyoke Boutique, and upgrade ourselves to the very spacious Baiyoke Sky Hotel!! It’s Thailand’s highest hotel, up to 88 storeys. But when we were checking in, we got a little lost in fact, as we had no idea that the lobby was actually on the 18th floor instead. Thankfully, after some helpful directions, we finally made it in, staying on the 74th level =)
After which, we joined the pair again for some Korean lunch.
Thanks to the cousin, we got to enjoy authentic Korean dining along Sukhumvit Road. They even had Kimchi Tofu soup, which was really tasty! Unfortunately, I'm unable to tell you where exactly the restaurant is as we took a cab there, and it was directed by the cousin. But hopefully the picture will help you guys out if you are interested =D I do know however that it is near Asok BTS station.
Anyway, we went our separate ways again after lunch, of which we explored around the area, chancing upon Robinsons and Times Square. And since it was a Friday, we thought of trying our luck at Chatuchak Weekend Market, as we heard that some shops might be open on Fridays too. To get there, we decided to try out their train system, so on we hopped onto the BTS service, and made our way to Mo Chit station.
I must say that their train service is pretty good and high tech. Their mode of payment is very much like our own EZ-link card, in which your value can be stored for a maximum of 2 years, though the card is valid for 5. You can even watch short adverts and mtv on their mobile tv system, very much unlike our very own NEL line where it is muted, and it is constantly showing the ‘Be Aware’ video on repeat mode. Besides, their air-con is constantly on full blast, which serves to be a welcome relief from the hot weather outside =) Sadly, when we arrived, most of the stalls were actually not open. So off we went back to our town area, where we decided to shop at Zen at Central World.
I forgot to mention that during our time here, it was actually the mourning period for the passing of Thailand's Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana Krom Luang Naradhiwas Rajanagarindra. And I must say on the way to Zen, we actually got a chance to witness the Thai's love for their royalty. Dressed in black, many Thais came to the nearby temple to pay their last respects to Her Royal Highness. The city even broadcasted the ceremony on television, of which we managed to watch a little.
At the end of it all, they played the National Anthem. And it was during this time when the anthem was broadcasted out on the streets, all movement came to a standstill (except for the transport). Thanks to Raphel's sharp observation, he noticed that all the Thais suddenly stood still, as a music was being played in the background. And remembering that the cousin previously mentioned that when the Thai National Anthem was being played, everyone would stand, we also gave our respect to the nation by standing still and observing a moment of silence.
So moving on, dinner this time was spent at… KFC!! The boy had cravings to check out how their chicken there is like, so we decided to give it a try.
Check out the way they serve!! They actually provide glasses for your drinks, knife and fork for your utility, trays for your food, and their sauces are in bottles that are on every table!! It’s soo interesting, because for the first time in my life, I can eat KFC without having to dirty my hands! The poor boy however found it a chore, haha… Too bad for him =D I like this idea anyway, as it helps to cut down wastage and save the world. The only bad thing is that with all these glasses and utensils, the tray ends up being pretty heavy…
Anyway, I was so tired at the end of the day, we decided to just head back and rest. That's when I switched on the television, and discovered a very nice channel. FashionTV!! I love FashionTV!! Poor Raphel felt so left out, hahahaa =)
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