One week in Bangkok
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What a great idea! Not for me, though. Unless the bikes have air-con….and motors! 
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – If you really want some great adventure and get a great feel of Bangkok try http://www.amazingbangkokcyclist.com/index.html They give bicycle tours, I have gone 2 times and it was great. Not expensive, they provide the bikes, not to strenuous for the somewhat out of shape. You won’t regret it. (No, I’m not affiliated with them in anyway, just a happy customer) I’ll be there in November and will most likely take another ride with them then. My family, wife and myself with two teens will fly in to Bangkok either in November or December for a week. Our first time there on our own. Question is we like to go shopping, site seeing and of course eat eat eat. Any recommendation for Hotels US$30 to US40 per twin room sharing. Must be safe to stay. Online booking? Is it ok to stay in more than one hotel. 3 nights and 4 nights. Any places for siteseeing.. say day trip? Any shopping places, night markets near-by hotels. Eat…no need to elaborate.. Thank you. Allan
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If you really want some great adventure and get a great feel of Bangkok try http://www.amazingbangkokcyclist.com/index.html They give bicycle tours, I have gone 2 times and it was great. Not expensive, they provide the bikes, not to strenuous for the somewhat out of shape. You won’t regret it. (No, I’m not affiliated with them in anyway, just a happy customer) I’ll be there in November and will most likely take another ride with them then.
I can’t vouch for this vendor. However I’ve been on bicycle tours several times in several countries (not Thailand, though). Hell of a way to see the country. I’d be a little concerned about safety for cyclists on some roads. I’d also make sure they have a full complement of support equipment including First Aid and Sag Wagons. If they do (and you have the energy) I think this would be a great suggestion.
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The original operator was a Dutchman named Ko Van Kessel, he was (and still may be) a 25 year resident of BKK and knew the city like the back of his hand. Most of the ride is on the back streets, alleyways, markets, along the Klongs, and so on. I believe we crossed only one main street on both of the rides I took. We also loaded our bikes and crossed the river in one of the fan tail boats. I believe the new operator’s name is Michael but I have not gone on a ride since he took over. They did not have a sag wagon but it really is a relaxed pace with plenty of stops. The operator purchases all the drinks and provides lunch also. Hope this helps.
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – If you really want some great adventure and get a great feel of Bangkok try http://www.amazingbangkokcyclist.com/index.html They give bicycle tours, I have gone 2 times and it was great. Not expensive, they provide the bikes, not to strenuous for the somewhat out of shape. You won’t regret it. (No, I’m not affiliated with them in anyway, just a happy customer) I’ll be there in November and will most likely take another ride with them then. I can’t vouch for this vendor. However I’ve been on bicycle tours several times in several countries (not Thailand, though). Hell of a way to see the country. I’d be a little concerned about safety for cyclists on some roads. I’d also make sure they have a full complement of support equipment including First Aid and Sag Wagons. If they do (and you have the energy) I think this would be a great suggestion.
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I can’t vouch for this vendor. However I’ve been on bicycle tours several times in several countries (not Thailand, though).
*******55555555555555555555 Hell of a way to see the local ‘Red Light’
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If you really want some great adventure and get a great feel of Bangkok try http://www.amazingbangkokcyclist.com/index.html They give bicycle tours, I have gone 2 times and it was great. Not expensive, they provide the bikes, not to strenuous for the somewhat out of shape. You won’t regret it. (No, I’m not affiliated with them in anyway, just a happy customer) I’ll be there in November and will most likely take another ride with them then.
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – My family, wife and myself with two teens will fly in to Bangkok either in November or December for a week. Our first time there on our own. Question is we like to go shopping, site seeing and of course eat eat eat. Any recommendation for Hotels US$30 to US40 per twin room sharing. Must be safe to stay. Online booking? Is it ok to stay in more than one hotel. 3 nights and 4 nights. Any places for siteseeing.. say day trip? Any shopping places, night markets near-by hotels. Eat…no need to elaborate.. Thank you. Allan
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Hi I also can recommend the Asia Hotel. Stayed there last year and am going back there in two weeks time — Evelyn
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Before we moved there we stayed at Grand President Hotel. They are more serviced apartments than a hotel. Great staff, great hotel and great atmosphere. I would recommend it highly, but not sure that you will get it in your price range. We had a 2br suite and I think it was around $US100 a night.Make sure that you want a 2 bed room as most of them are just one bed. Grand Palace (Sanam Chai) This is where the King used to reside. It is very scenic. There is also Wat Phra Keo on the grounds. Dress Code – No shorts or open shoes. Wat Pho (across road from Grand Palace) This is the most famous Wat in BKK. A must to see. Architecture and work is fantastic. Can have your palm read here or get a Thai massage by one of the monks. Wat Arun(along Chao Phraya River) Take river cruise to get there Long Boat River Cruise (left of Sheraton River City) Get taxi to take you here. There will be a small booth with a person that will organise the trip for you. Barter the price. You will board a long boat (be prepared to get a little wet at times) and they will take you for a ride up the river through the canals, to see how a lot of the locals live. There will be women in floating boats (only a couple) trying to sell you things. They sell trinkets and drinks (beer). The driver will stop at the snake farm and also Wat Arun. It is always nice to tip the driver THB50-100 - depending on how many people are with you. Floating Markets(Wat Sai) There are many permanent shops and plenty of people in small boats selling things. Quite a big tourist attraction Chatuchak Weekend Markets (Phahon Yothin) You can take the Skytrain to the markets. The train stops right outside the market. This is very big and very crowded, but you can get some incredible bargains here – watch for pick pockets. Bridge Over The River Kwai (see hotel or travel agent) This is a 2 – 3 hour trip north of BKK. On a tour you will leave about 6am and not return until 7pm. It is a great trip, very touristy. You can ride the train over death valley, board the train asap as everyone pushes and shoves to get on and you may miss out. Don’t go in the first carriage as some times it is reserved and you’ll have to get off. Try and get a private tour guide to take you, then you can go to the War Memorials as well. Jim Thompson House This is a house that belonged to a "silk king" millionaire that mysteriously disappeared in 1967. It is a display of this private collection of antiques, silk etc. Lumpini Park (cnr Rama IV & Ratcharamri) – Nice for a stroll around or do some paddle boating in the lake in the middle. They have an outdoor gym, aerobics and many other activities. This is the main Park and has a lot of greenery. Crocodile Farm (Samut Prakan Province) Here they do Crocodile wrestling and silly things like putting their heads in their mouths. They also have elephant shows (with crowd participation), tigers, snakes etc. Have small change to throw in to the Croc Pit. Patpong Road (off Silom) This is the Nightlife spot where all the "girly" bars are, where they have the "ping pong" shows. There is a strip of them, make sure there is no cover charge to go in. The women flock to the men as soon as you get in there. They will massage your shoulders, hands, whatever. Then they will ask you to buy them a drink. If you buy them one they will come back for more. If you are not interested tell them to go away. It can be a real eye opener. When we went to one bar, there were people having sex next to us on the chair. We soon left. It is very crowded around this area and is absolute chaos at times. Thai Boxing They have boxing at Lumpini Park and there is another major stadium, but I can
