After knowing the places a little bit better, I ditch the taxi and be more adventurous by taking their public bus into the city. It’s a good think I did my research before this trip and know for sure that I can either take bus no. 511 or 79 from Khao San to City Centre. Compared to taking taxi, which would probably cost about 70B, it only cost me 16B to get into city.
First thing in the city was to get a light snack, a small pack of fried noodles for only 10B, that’s a crazy bargain! Ohh, and I’ve got my caffeine fix for 20B! And I’m ready to do what many come to Bangkok to do, shopping!
The lady preparing my coffee, with fresh milk
I wasn’t quite interested with the branded stuffs, cos I suppose the price wouldn’t be that mush of different compared to any other country. I eventually went over the Platinum Plaza to hunt for chap nice t-shirts and travel back-pack. Bought 4 t-shirts for 100b each and a 50+10 litre travel-pack for only 1250B.
After satisfied with my purchase, I just roam around the city centre and check out what they got. I’m amazed to see how every corner has been decorated up for Christmas occasion. Being a Buddhist country, it’s quite a surprise to me. Perhaps it’s been so commercialised and just give the businesses to boost up their sales.
Bangkok city with the renowned traffic jam
more Bangkok jam
Christmas deco outside Siam Centre
Christmas deco outside Siam Paragon
Having seen enough of the city centre, and feeling abit tired, I went back to Khao San and have a nice rest. Walk around Khao San area in the evening and finally got a proper Thai food for dinner. No more bugs for today. lol!
Basil Pork Rice (a.k.a.Nasi Padprik Babi)
Thai Tom Yum…. finally!
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