Bangkok Thailand Ellen's Overview

It is the strong coffee and its aroma that wake up my senses. I pinch myself and realized I'm still in a foreign country. Its almost 8am when I check my wristwatch, within the next 3 hours ill be flying north.

Toast, Eggs and Coffee for breaky @ Kopitiam Tampines, SG 

Welcome to Sukhumvit Airport! I didn't bother to listen. I'm excited! Another foreign country, another foreign language.

Thailand Aerial View

From Sukhumvit Airport I rode the train located at the basement bound to city. I alighted at the last station Makkasan. I think I paid around 20baht for the train ride I honestly cant remember. Then I asked the train employee on how can i get to Khao San Road.

Airport Link Website

From Makkasan I rode the bus #556 that take me to Khao San Road for 16baht.

Where I Sleep:

Six months before the trip I booked a budget hotel in Agoda with free breakfast for 3000 pesos.

Welcome to Sawasdee Bunglumpoo Inn

Hotel Amenities:

Free Wifi ( stayed on 3rd flr I cant get any connection)

TV and Ref ( HBO is the only English channel)

Hot and Cold Shower

I must say I'm satisfied with my stay at Sawasdee. The staffs are accommodating and friendly. The rooms are clean and pleasant. Highly recommended for budget traveler like me.

Khao San Road:

Backpackers and budget travellers haven. This place is also close to historical sites in the city such as Grand Palace, Wat Po and the Chao Praya River. A very busy street with vendors left and right. Travel agencies are also scattered in the area that offers cheap tours around Thailand. But wait there's more this busy Khao San Road turns to into a street club at night. Amazing!

Khao San Road Daytime

Food:

Most local foods are spicy!  

Bangkok's Street Food Vendor

Pad Thai Spices

Pad Thai

spices,milk tea and local burger

dinner time and bar at Bangkok

Getting Around: 

With my 4 days stay at Bangkok bus is still the cheapest way to travel around intercity. Though, i got lost couple of times for budget traveller asking questions with the locals help me a lot to reach my destination. Taxi is okay though I felt like the driver cheated on me because he was reluctant to use the meter. So be careful and insist to use the meter all the time!With my 4 days stay i found tuktuk more expensive than taxi.

 There was this local who offer us to tour around the city for 20baht. Cheap right? so we went to two temples it was a small temples located inside the schools. Nothing special. The driver said there is an ongoing expo that we need to visit to check their local goods. But instead we went to a jewelry shop. So beware! We spent 2hours inside the shop, I mean I'm not interested in buying golds and jewelry so i felt like it ruined our itinerary for that day.

Tuk Tuk

Overall Bangkok is like Manila. Polluted, street vendors, traffic,the locals the look is similar to Filipino. But what makes this city unique is they  know how to value their historical attractions. Which i guessed we're lacking as I heard the old post office building in Manila is now being sold to foreigners. And soon will be Fullerton Hotel. Sad =(

Taste of Thai Jatujak

I am a self confessed japanese food lover, If you will check my previous post most of the restaurant i've visited served japanese cuisine.Not until last night. Now im torn :( between japanese and thai food.

Last night was awesome, after work I went staright to Sm North to meet my long time bestfriend May.She arrived last Wednesday from Singapore.A night beofre we meet we both agreed to dine out at Yakimix. Though I dont feel liked it but she insisted that she want a buffet dinner I the said yes.

Cold rainy Tuesday night at exactly 8pm I was standing in front of Jollibee inside Sm North. I easily recognized her because she was wearing a long skirt as usual.We had a little chat and I told her it was raining hard outside. Lazy me, I told her we can dine at yakimix some other time. Though I know she was dissapointed she agreed to me. Besides she went to the grocery so she has 3 big grocery bags, which will be uncomfortable for us. This time she suggested to eat thai food. I dont have any idea what so ever, thanks to my reliable phone and sm north free wifi , I was able to googled munch punch. The website has it's own list of all restaurant in the metro.
The I found Jatujak. Located inside 4th level The Block SM North Edsa.
inside jatujak

colorful ceiling me payong hehe

I was staring blankly on the menu, gosh i dont have any idea on what to order. The name of the food is so strange for me. Ofcourse except the Thai bagoong and thai ice tea. But this a whole new dining experience . I want to to spare myself in eating thai bagoong. Not today! I want to try something new. May decided to ordered for both us. I trusted her this time. =)

thai iced tea P75.00
Thai iced tea tastes like milk tea masarap pramis. The sweet blend of tea, milk and crush ice perfect.
crunchy catfish with mango salad
another angle
Crunchy catfish with mango salad. According to May this food was one of her personal favorite. It looks weird to me, but the taste was awesome.This is a perfect appetizer as in.
tom yum the best!
Next is Tom Yam, favorite ko na to. Again as per May this soup is the most popular soup in Thailand. Unique taste. May even requested to add some coco milk.The combination of herbs and spices makes this recipe extra special.
Pad Thai
Lastly, Pad thai isa pa etong winner recipe.Stir fried noodles with nuts,bean sprouts, egg tofu makes this taste unforgettable.Strongly recommended din to and swak sya sa panlasa ng pinoy because of sweet taste.After satisfying my tummy I think im craving for more Thai food!!!
Jatujak thai resto sarap =)
Jatujak
4th level Sm North The Block
(02) 442-0354