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Disney on Ice: “Princess Wishes”!

Monday, March 30th, 2009

 

 

Disney on Ice: “Princess Wishes”!

 

I booked the best seats as a reward for my baby sister due to the excellent results in her tests, as well as part of her upcoming Bday gift!

 

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Aint my princess totally adorable and doesn’t she just further adorn the magnificently dreamy castle?

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The star of our hearts:

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And let this fantasy of all children begin:

 

The all time favorite cartoon characters: Minnie and Mickey, as the hosts!

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First up; Aladin and his maiden, Jasmine!

“I can open your eyes
Take you wonder by wonder
Over, sideways and under
On a magic carpet ride

A whole new world
A dazzling place I never knew
But when I’m way up here
It’s crystal clear
That now I’m in a whole new world with you”

 

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And out trolled the cute seven little dwarves!

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Of course the main leads for the fairy tale: “Snow white”

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Skating out in queue was Beauty and the Beast!!!

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This sweet little angel was just attentive throughout the show:

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Appearance of the little mermaid!

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This little fishy that trails around her at all time is just SOOOOOO CUTEEEEE!

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Two very fortunate kids were invited for a little tour around in this “boat”

as the performance continues, surrounding them both:

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For god knows what reason, Mulan’s actually involved in this “Princess Wishes” Play.

Whoever wished to be Mulan when they were a kid?! You?

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Back to the topic of Princesses.

That’s right, here’s sleeping beauty for you!

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Her prince/knight killed the witch

(who evolved into the dragon as shown in the below image):

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And revived her after a kiss!

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Finally, my favorite and highlight of the entire musical concert:

 

Cinderella! Of course! Who else?!

But her gown really isn’t as elegant as it should have been!

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-Stay tuned to this space for the upload of the video:

“Cinderella’s Fairy Tale”-

 

 

 

 

Final ending with all the different leads from the many tales:

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It reminds me of my childhood times,

when my parents brought both me and Winnie to Disney on ice too!

One difference between us,

Joey’s able to appreciate the show way better than we did in the past. Damn.

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JJ’s Concert

Sunday, March 29th, 2009

 

 

JJ World Tour 2009; first station in SG!

 

 

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I actually spent earth hour at JJ’s concert.

As you can see, lots of electricty usage was involved still. Hahahaha.

You cant expect a concert without all the lightings and sound system right?

But we did actually had 1 minute of darkness as a significaton of the day! (:

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JJ with his little babies that he’s self created!

He asked: “Which 1 do you prefer?”

Then he said: “Actually, they all look the same!”

Lame or what. Haha

 

And these big mascots were such entertainers.

They kept bumping and hitting one another cause they are so well cushioned.

I doubt it might even hurt; should they roll off the stage.

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Then came BY2 (originated from SG too), one of the invited guests to grace his concert.

This pair of talented twins took over the stage and rocked it off with their dance moves!

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Impersonating Michael Jackson:

The classic “BEAT IT”!!!!

 

They’re Out To Get You, Better Leave While You Can
Don’t Wanna Be A Boy, You Wanna Be A Man
You Wanna Stay Alive, Better Do What You Can
So Beat It, Just Beat It

 

He even did the moonwalk! O.o

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Once he’s done with posing as the king of pop,

he went on to mimic Jacky Cheung!

Singing cantonese song for his HK fans.

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And viola! A special appearance…

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And it’s čŒƒē‘‹ēŖ!!!!

Singing the song that justifies her relationship: é»‘ē™½é…

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JJ lost the game and had to give her a kiss! (Though the rule was suggested by himself)

 

They also sang my all time KTV must hit: äø€å€‹åƒå¤å¤© äø€å€‹åƒē§‹å¤©!

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Finally, a goodbye hug before she proceeds

with this fantastic song: čŒƒčŒƒä¹‹č¼©

 

Me and Winnie pr
olly screamed the loudest for her!

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Then out came the teacher that groomed JJ, if i didn’t get it wrong.

Both donned in the shades of our national flag, coincidental or not.

 

He then leaded us along to sing a birthday song for the bday boy!

I forgot to mention, it’s JJ’s 28th birthday on this very day!

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And the following is his birthday present from the director:

 

The entire “ꞗ” Family’s performance! Cool or what?!

His mum’s playing 琵琶, while the dad’s instrument was 二胔.

Both JJ and the brother play the piano!

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If only, I could bring upon such glory to my family as well.

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As it was his birthday, he decided to give out presents to his fans.

They were hidden under the chairs but not beneath mine :(

 

One of the lucky fan was also invited onto the stage to sing along with him:

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Final performance:

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The fireworks rounded up this phenomenal music concert!

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Not exactly supporters but definitely fans of music:

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Thanks to my Co. for the sponsor and for making this happen!

We were certainly on the top of our lungs when the co. was mentioned =P

 

 

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Jakarta; Bandung!

Monday, March 23rd, 2009

 

 

Bye People!

 

Lol, you must be wondering what the hell right?

 

Yay! I’m jetting off again!

And my flight is like freaking less than 3 hrs away! Wahahahahaa.

 

This time round, I’m bumping over to Jakarta; Bandung!!!

Will be on a chartered flight for the Media! Gosh, I’m totally looking forward to it!

Ps*** I’m now a Millionaire! LOL! Two million to be exact =P

 

What’s ahead of me?

Though I’ve briefly screened through the itinerary, I’m still as excited as ever!

 

I’m hoping to bring back more juicy topics for you guys.

Do stay tuned! Cause for all you know, my lappy is coming along with me (:

 

And guess who else am I bringing along?

 

 

I’m absolutely adoring this picture, so I’m gonna post it up before I’m off.

I have an entry on this as well.

Will be back!

 

 

I love Nuffnang and Air Asia!!! You know why (:

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BKK Trip Final Episode

Sunday, March 22nd, 2009

 

 

BKK Trip’s Final Episode

 

 

As expected, a whole pool of accurate answers on the lunch location!

It’s indeed Baiyoke Hotel!

 

 

On level 77, Observation deck and Sky buffet restaurant.

 

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A little walkabout around the observation deck after lunch:

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I think I’ve achieved the touristy feel! Hahahaha.

I look like a damn downtown bumpkin please!

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To the highest level, storey 83!

Sky walk and Roof Top; not for the faint hearted.

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And guess what, the 360 degrees revolving roof deck was meant to be MANUAL.

Literally, we had to take the walk ourselves to complete the 360 deg.

It doesn’t move a single bit at all. Zzzzz.

Spell D-I-S-A-P-P-O-I-N-T-M-E-N-T.

But nevertheless, the sight was spectacular! Minus those fencing.

 

Too bad if you thought you could jump off

from the highest storey of the tallest hotel in Bangkok. LOL!

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Of course, what’s a trip to Bangkok

without an experience of the traditional Thai Massage?!

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Cosy set up of the massage rooms:

 

And BF, what’s up with that ballet pose? Hahahaha.

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After which, we had to change into some pajamas like apparels

before we were ready for the massage.

No pictures of the pajamas. It’s blue in color and obviously not pretty.

 

Massage was awesome for 250 Baht at ā€œLek Foot Massage Spa treatmentā€.

It’s situated at Siam Square Soi 6.

One of the more reliable outlet with really affordable pricing.

As we were running out of time, we only went for the 1 hr massage :(

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Time is too short for everything.

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One moment I’m shopping my hearts out

and now I’m back stressing/slaving myself off everyday.

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BKK Trip Final Episode!

Thursday, March 19th, 2009

 

BKK Trip Part III!

 

***I know I was supposed to blog about the entire BKK Trip’s Final Episode,

but work’s a bitch and it has easily killed half of my brain cells today.

So I’ve decided to take the Final episodes into two more parts.

Will only complete 1 part today, so please bear with me (:

 

 

I’m loving this dress! I like how it seems to shout ā€œAmazing Thailandā€!

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Hopped on to the tuk tuk for the taste of excitement!

It’s a complimentary shuttle service provided by Mariott to the BTS station.

Sweet or what? I was paranoid about riding on a tuk tuk on the busy road.

But I guess a short route to the station should be fine!

And indeed, at least I’m still very much alive and kicking and blogging now!

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After which, we switched our transport to the train and off we went,

on our way to the famous Chatuchak weekend market!

 

With BF half dozing off! HAHAHA.

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I swear that the sun was threatening to kill!

We were both drenched in and out with perspiration within minutes of arrival!

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How can I resist from getting a fanciful hat upon the sight of this stall?

Isn’t it just gorgeous?!

I bet you will agree, especially when the price is just freaking 99baht!!!

For at least, I’m a little sheltered now. Hohoho.

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Yet another ultimate cool shits that caught my attention!

All these were purely hand made from ropes!!!

I’m totally regretting about not getting one of these art work :(

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My intention of getting around Chatuchak was to check out the adorable pets that I’ve seen around other blogs during their trip to BKK.

But after walking for a bit & some asking about,

we didn’t manage to see them at all :(

I did after all, happened to come across two really cute puppies with pig-like PINK noses! Wahahaha.

Too bad they had an owner with them & I was too paiseh to take a pic of them.

 

But they looked something like that:

 

 

 

AWWWWWWW!!!! SO CUTEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!

 

 

 

 

So I was more or less contented & we jumped into a cab, scooting off for lunch!

 

It’s lunch time!!!

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Make a quick guess on the venue of our lunch?

 

The ZzZ bugs are chasing me & I’m hallucinating about my bed already.

 

I’ll might be back tomorrow to reveal the answers~

But if there are no guesses from you guys/girls, perhaps I won’t be back that soon!

If you want me to update on the finals quickly,

and wish to see more pictures, then be more spontaneous k? (:

 

Click on ā€œcommentā€ on top of this post

to leave a comment/make guesses!

 

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BKK Trip Part II

Tuesday, March 17th, 2009

 

 

BKK Trip Part II

 

 

Rise and shine lo!!!

The swimming pool downstairs that I never had a chance to dip in.

No time for that yo, swimming can wait, shopping can’t!

 

And what’s worst?

By the time we got our asses off the room, it already noon time :(

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My memory is dying on me. Kinda forgot what I did on this day already.

But anyway, it’s already day 3! Gosh! :(

I think I spent my day shopping again. WAHAHAHA.

 

Anyway, went back to Platinum mall for dinner!

 

This spicy fried pork rice is super shiok!!!

Used to have it when I was 16, working at Golden Mile as a tour agent of Five Stars tour.

The thought of it makes me salivate all over again :(((

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There’s this small temple situated right outside Platinum mall.

Since we were too lazy to check out the temples of Bangkok,

this is better than nothing:

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Along the way, we spotted a miniature elephanty too!

Why mini?

Because I saw A SUPER HUGE ONE; at least twice of it’s size, on the road earlier on!

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Then we continued to explore.

Several times, I was tempted to try out those roadside stalls.

But the sight of the flies, put my thoughts away.

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Eventually, we came across this little stretch that seemed to be more promising.

 

So we made our virgin attempt with some of the finger foods.

Surprisingly, they were quite delicious! No upset stomachs either!

We tried the ā€œpooā€-looking sausages as well! Tom yam flavored; my favorite!

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Then to the night bazaar again!

This time, it’s Suan Lum!

I loveeeee night bazaars, for that’s when I can fully utilize my bargaining skills!

I’m damn proud of it. LOL.

At least 1/3 of the price stated is always my first quote!

MUHAHAHA! Feels damn good when I succeed with it.

Can totally taste the fruit of labor. WAHAHAHA.

Must be very firm when you negotiate with the stall owners though!

Be a carrot (Get chopped) or get a steal, it’s really up to you (:

 

 

We stayed on till it was time for closure!

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STAY TUNED FOR THE FINAL DAY!

Sorry for this short post, rushing off!

There’s a lot more pictures on the last day (:

Will update when I’m home later or something!

 

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BKK Trip

Sunday, March 15th, 2009

 

 

Bangkok Getaway with the BF!

 

 

And we both took up the opportunity for a sex change (:

 

 

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WAHAHAHA!!!

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Thanks to Jetstar for the sponsor (:

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OFF WE GO!!!

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My sweetest companion:

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Peeping out my little window, secretly bidding goodbye to my sunny island:

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Jetting off above the sky:

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Up into the clouds nine.

Doesn’t it resembles soft and fluffy-like cotton wool?

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Within a short nap, I’m already nearing yet another beautiful land!

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Landed in Suvarnabhumi Airport:

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Jetstar’s cabin crews:

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With the gigantic Thai statue:

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SAWADEEKA!!!!

WEEEEEEE~~~ Here I am at Suvarnabhumi Airport!

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Paid for the Airport Shuttle’s tickets and we are on our way to the hotel!

Cost only about 150 baht or so! CHEAP!

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Shiokness! Only 4 of us on the bus!!!

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Glaring sunlight of the early morning!

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Sight seeing during the bus journey:

Bangkok’s super colorful everywhere! Even the buses around are filled with colors like those from the circus!

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The well known bright colored cabs!

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HOT PINK! Even hotter under the sunshine:

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Pink building:

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Pink wall:

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It takes an hour trip before we arrived at the bus stop near the hotel: 

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Our hotel!

Doesn’t the exterior resembles that of a condominium?

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It has gotta be located at the MOST CONVENIENT area ever!

Allocated in town, directly behind Four Season Hotel and close to Grand Hyatt!

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At the lobby while checking in:

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Up to the second highest level, the 14th storey!

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Welcome Welcome!

Allow me to show you around the interior (:

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Mariott courtyard was awesome! Great and efficient service.

The staffs do not insist on tips. And when we tipped them a little token, they were extremely appreciative.

Employees there are all smiley, friendly and superbly helpful!

These made the stay even more comfortable than it already is!

 

Thanks to Mariott for the sponsor (:

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Room-service: Pizza!!!

Only at 180 baht!

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Done with unpacking, getting ready to set off to satisfy my SHOPPING CRAZE:

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LOL! Lame BF with his silly faces!!!

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Off to Gaysorn first, to check out on the brand boutiques:

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Nothing special (Similar to SG), except it’s extremely quiet and without a single soul.

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After a little walkabout and shopping at Platinium Mall,

we had our dinner at the food court on the top level:

 

Japanese food! Weird right?

But I did my research and realized that the Jap cuisine at BKK is rather recommendable!

And indeed it was!!!! Must try if you’re there kk??

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The total only amounted to 130 baht!

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My loot of the day from Platinum Mall!

My suggestion: Shopping there is sufficient!

It has the cheapest yet gorgeous apparels compared to the other malls (eg. MBK)!

Dresses priced at only $199 baht or below!!! Don’t bother bargaining here.

Just buy 3 from the same shop and get it at wholesale price (:

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Back to our crib to catch a wink.

Then rise and shine early for our brunch:

 

Kway Tiao with pork meat + meatballs! Delicious and cheap but not tummy filling.

Can ask for additional portion though, since it’s dirt cheap!

Priced at 25 baht only if i dint remember wrongly.

So we went for tea time at Mister Donut! It sure rocks a hell lot better than SG’s.

Not too sweet, just nice (:

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MBK’s quite a distant walk away from Courtyard hotel.

Thus, we took a train back to save us from the perspiration:

 

 

The old school tickets’ machine!

Reminiscing my childhood days~

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The train is super short. Probably 1/2 to 2/3 of SG’s?

Considering it’s population, it’s not even over crowded during the noon time!

Does that mean that the train isn’t a preferred transportation?

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Almost similar to SG’s design:

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Headed back to drop off my purchases:

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Grabbed a bit of supper (My Jap food crave never stops, no matter where!):

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Resting our aching legs while waiting for Juney and her pal to arrive!

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The BTS station nearest to our hotel:

Just less than 5 mins walk away!

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Night shopping at Patpong (Night market + red light district)!

That’s where you can see the prostitutes hanging around, tiger (Thai girl) show etc.

Be extra wary there.

The workers of the tiger show would try to forcefully psycho you to check out the show!

I’ve heard lots of conning going on in there (Claiming that the charges are only 100 baht but you would usually end up with a bill of 1000 baht or more!)

 

Still, there are lots of accessories and apparels that are worth to look out for (:

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Alright, time for me to flop onto my bed!

Will be back to update tomorrow should time allows.

More about BKK, stay tuned (:

 

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Wednesday, March 11th, 2009

 

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