Mandarin Oriental (Ballroom), Bangkok
Grand Palace, Bangkok
The Grand Palace is seriously pretty. There are no BTS or subway stations nearby, so you probably have to take a taxi to come here if you stay at a city hotel (ie located in Silom or Sumkhumvit). I happened…
Sala Rim Naam, Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok
I tried the set menu priced at 2300 baht. Appetizers Grilled squid with ground toasted rice and chilli tamarind sauce. I could smell the charcoal smell of being grilled, which was great. The flavours are short and kind of simple—just…
The Okura Prestige, Bangkok
The Okura Prestige is a bit of an abnormality in today’s hospitality industry. Where the norm today is to offer very small rooms, the rooms at The Okura Prestige are roomy and spacious, even the lowest category deluxe rooms. Connected…
The Peninsula Academy, Bangkok
The Peninsula Bangkok has a range of activities on hand to entertain guests. Called The Peninsula Academy, the programme introduces guests to various aspects of Thai culture. The programme includes activities such as learning to cook Thai cuisine, herbal wisdom…
Air Asia Singapore – Kuala Lumpur LCCT
Getting to and from the airport Krabi, Thailand
At the airport, immediately after arrivals, you are able to buy bus tickets to various parts of Krabi. The aircon bus from the airport to Ao Nang costs 150B. The journey from the airport to Ao Nanag takes approx. 40…
Nopparat Thara Beach, Krabi
Much quieter, longer than Ao Nang beach. Perhaps prettier too. There are hotels and restaurants and hotels here too, though in a less tourist-centric atmosphere than Ao Nang Beach. There are a couple of bars on the beach. Come night,…
Ao Nang Beach, Krabi
The epi-centre of tourist activity/ madness. An assortment of near-identical shops selling Thai-themed tank tops/ T-shirts (Chang beer tank, any one?), counterfeit fashion, restaurants (Thai, Western, Italian, Kebabs, Indian), tours, you get the idea. There is also a Burger King,…
Massage, Krabi
Brutally frank: Massage places are all over Ao Nang and prices seem uniform (probably due to intense competition). A 60 min Thai massage at a spa would cost 350B. Occasionally, you may find a 60 min Thai massage at 300B. …
