Hotels near Bangkok’s BTS Skytrain stations is a post from: Thai Hotels

I am pleased to announce that we have just completed and uploaded a comprehensive list of 3, 4 and 5 star hotels near all BTS Skytrain stations in Bangkok.

Since opening a few years ago, the Skytrain has made traveling around the capital a breeze for locals and tourists alike- though it hasn’t done much to  alleviate the seemingly endless traffic jams in Bangkok.

The network consists of two lines, the Sukhumvit line, which runs from Mo Chit, near the Weekend markets and comes down to the Siam area where Siam Paragon and a lot of shopping malls are (Siam station). Then it runs along Sukhumvit Road all the way to On Nut.

The Silom line runs form National Stadium near Siam and goes down through the Silom area of Patpong and Sathorn and crosses the Chao Phraya river to the newly extended Wongwian Yai station. Siam station is an interchange between the Silom and Sukhumvit lines.

Hotels near Siam Station (Siam discovery, Siam Paragon, Siam Square)

Hotels near National Stadium (MBK)

Hotels near Chit Lom (Central World, Gaysorn)

Hotels near Phloen Chit

Hotels near Nana (Nana Plaza)

Hotels near Sala Daeng (Patpong)

Hotels near Phrom Phong (Emporium Shopping mall)

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Hotels near Siam Paragon is a post from: Thai Hotels

Next in the ongoing series of hotels near Bangkok attractions, are hotels near Siam Paragon, in the Siam district of Bangkok.

Siam Paragon is one of the newest, largest and most well renowned shopping malls in Thailand, if not all of Southeast Asia. Opened in December 2005, this huge shopping complex boasts 400, 000 square meters of retail space and houses over 250 retail stores and services.

Apart from shopping at some of the many upscale brand stores here, there is plenty of things to do if you wanted to spend a day indoors away from the Bangkok heat. You will  find the 21 screen Paragon Cineplex complex and Krungsri IMAX theatre, as well as Siam Discovery center. In the basement, covering 10,000 square meters is Siam Ocean World, the largest aquarium in Southeast Asia, with 30,000 marine animals comprising of 400 species.

Siam Paragon is easily accessible by public transportation from almost anywhere in Bangkok thanks to the BTS Skytrain. Siam Station, which is at a junction between the Sukhumvit line and the Silom line is connected to the M floor by a covered elevated skybridge. You can travel by foot along the skybridge as far as the Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok, with the famous Erawan Shrine on the corner and the Intercontinental Hotel across the street.

The Skybridge will also take you to the second largest mall in Asia, Central World, which features a huge range of stores and the Centara Grand at Central World.
Central World was damaged in an arson attack in May 2010. The Siam Theatre was totally destroyed. It is unclear at this moment how much of the mall was damaged and when it will open again. Leave a message below and check back for updates.

Click for a full list of hotels near Siam Paragon.

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Hotels near patpong is a post from: Thai Hotels

Almost everybody who visits Bangkok Thailand checks out Patpong at least once. Love it or hate it, Patpong is one of the best known and night spots in Bangkok.

There are two main activities on offer in Patpong. The first one is the night market that is set up in the street from about 6pm until late at night. Here you can find anything that you would expect to find in a market catering to tourists in Thailand, and not a single thing here is real. Knockoffs of just about anything are available here from cheap(ish) Diesel jeans and shoes, heaps of T-shirts, watches, CDs, DVDs, handbags and belts.

A Patpong gogo bar.

Make sure you bargain because it is expected and you can get everything for a lot cheaper than originally quoted. Of course bargaining doesn’t mean being rude or pushy, as that will most likely get you nowhere.

There are two great ways to get the best price you can while bargaining at a market like Patpong. The easiest way is to bargain as low as you can and when bargaining seems to have reached a standstill and you both won’t budge, ask them one more time for your price, and when they say no, start to walk away. If there was ever any possibility of getting the price that you were asking for then the owner of the stall will come after you and submit to your offer.

The other way to get a great price, most times lower than other tourists will get takes a little work, but can turn out to be a lot more fun and rewarding. If you learn how to count from 1 to 1000 and also a couple of simple bargaining phrases in Thai, people will be so impressed that you have put the effort into learning their language that they are likely to give you a local price. Why not spend the hours on the flight over learning some phrases and numbers and you would be surprised by the reception you get.

The other attraction in Patpong of course is the go-go bars. These are on both sides of the street that the market stalls have been set up in. Which is why it’s probably not a good idea to bring the kids to this market as the will be exposed to sights they have never seen before and could drive your young son (and maybe even husband) to total distraction.

Everyone has heard the stories of ping pong shows and all the other sordid stories from Bangkok. Couples are welcome at these shows and indeed many do go, however one important piece of advice you should remember is to stay away from upstairs bars. Anything on the ground floor should be ok, but there are too many stories of people being ripped off in the upstairs bars.

There are plenty of Patpong hotels as it is located in the Silom district, which is a major hub of business and very close to Sathorn. So whether you are in Bangkok for business or pleasure, staying in Patpong will position you close to both business areas and nightlife.

Photo by The Philosophy of Photography.

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Hotels near Chatuchak Weekend markets is a post from: Thai Hotels

20 Hotels near Chatuchak Weekend markets

Hotels near Chatuchak weekend markets

Chatuchak Market, also known as J.J Weekend Market, is the largest outdoor market in Bangkok, and is often referred to as the largest outdoor market in the world. It is a popular destination for both tourists and locals alike. Situated by the Mo Chit BTS Skytrain station and reachable as well via Suan Chatuchak station on the MRT subway line, people looking to spend a day searching out a few of the many bargains to be had shouldn’t have any trouble finding it, especially since it’s one of the most renowned attractions in the city.

The markets are spread over 35 acres, and depending on who you ask, there are between 9000 and 15000 stalls selling everything from household accesories, handicrafts, art, antiques, religious artifacts, fruit, vegetables, flowers and exotic plants, to Thai silk and gifts to send home.  Bargaining is expected so make sure you don’t accept the first price you are quoted.

There are plenty of hotels in the surrounding area and this area is also close to Don Muang airport, which is served by Nok Air and One-Two-Go airways for domestic flights.

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Child Muay Thai boxers is a post from: Thai Hotels

Seeing this new story on a 7 year old girl who is a champion Muay Thai boxer reminded me of the night I watched a match between a 9 year boy and 9 year girl.

You can read my account of the night I went and watched some child Muay Thai boxers in Hua Hin at the Grand Sport Hua Hin on Petchkasem Road. This is a good night of entertainment if you are staying in Hua Hin, or even if you are living it up in one of the hotels in Cha Am, the next beach resort town on the way to Bangkok.

Do you think this is exploitation? Or do you think it is a good opportunity for kids with the talent and parents with drive to help them out of poverty? Please leave a comment and let me know what you think.

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Following up on a recent post about hotels near Suan Lum night bazaar, I have recently completed a Google map showing exactly where all of the hotels mentioned are located, so you can see how far they are from the night markets as well as what is located nearby.

Each point on the map has a photo of the hotel or a guestroom, a short description, the address and a link to the hotel booking page.

Please leave a comment below and let me know if you find this map useful or not.

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Hotels near Panthip Plaza is a post from: Thai Hotels

20 hotels near Panthip Plaza, Platinum Mall and Pratunam Market.

Hotels near Panthip Plaza

Panthip Plaza on Petchaburi Road in Bangkok is a mana from heaven for people looking for anything to do with computers or electronics. It is a multi-story mall with practically every square inch of floor space taken up by every conceivable type of electronics product available, from region-free DVDs, computers and computer parts, printers, game consoles, DVDs, CDs and software, as well as stalls that will do custom work for you including chipping of region locked devices, unlocking and “jailbreaking” iPhones among other things.

Staying in one of the many hotels in this area will not only position yourself near the largest IT mall in Asia, but also near many of the famously cheap wholesale fashion outlets along Pratunam Road including Pratunam Market and it’s air-conditioned and more comfortable Platinum Mall. Being situated close together, he could stroll the hundreds of stores finding everything electronic he ever wanted, as well as some things he never even knew he wanted in Panthip Plaza, while she spent the day browsing and buying up as many fashion items that she can fit into a suitcase at very low prices. With your hotel nearby, you can easily drop everything off and go back for a second and third round.

These hotels are also located not far from some more up-market shopping malls like Gaysorn, Central World Plaza and Siam Paragon. For people who are in Bangkok to do some serious shopping, these hotels near Panthip Plaza, Pratunam Market and Platinum Mall would make excellent choices.

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Continuing our series of hotels hotels near famous Bangkok landmarks and tourists attractions, we bring you 20 hotels near Wat Pho.

Hotels near Wat Pho

The area around Wat Pho is very convenient to a number of other temples that are popular on the sight seeing circuit. The Grand Palace is also very close, making this area an ideal launching pad for a day or two of Bangkok’s must see destinations.

Being close to the famous Khaosan Road, there are a large number of cheap and very cheap hotels, of varying quality. You can stay overnight in this area for as little as USD14 a night, but don’t forget that old adage that you get what you pay for.  Some of these places are definately aimed at backpackers and the adventurous. Not much here for the “flashpacker” crowd, although one or two may fit the bill.

With public transportation being so cheap in Thailand, I personally wouldn’t stay in the area if all I wanted to do was see Wat Pho, The Grand Temple and other nearby attractions. A taxi from more popular areas of Bangkok won’t cost you very much at all.

One piece of advice though. The Tuk Tuk drivers in this area are more, …”aggresive” in their pursuit of the Baht, and are less reliable than tuk tuk drivers in other parts of Bangkok. Unless you really know what you are doing, I would save the Tuk Tuk ride for when you are in another part of the city. Take a taxi to and from this area, it will save you more than just time and sweat.

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Hotels near Bangkok’s Suan Lum Night Bazaar is a post from: Thai Hotels

Bangkok’s famous night market is an integral part of any trip to the Thai capital. If you are looking for a hotel near Suan Lum night bazaar, read on.

Hotels near Suan Lum Night Bazaar, Bangkok's night market

Open from 5 pm to midnight every day, Suan Lum night bazaar has something for just about everybody. There is a huge beer garden and food court with many stores selling Thai and international food as well as beer from many different countries. Entertainment on the big stage is held nightly with a variety of local Thai artist and international acts.

Visitors to the bazaar will find a wide range of goods for sale including flowers and fruit, handicrafts, local artists displaying their creations, brand name goods, home furnishings, along with the latest DVDs and CDs of dubious origin.

Check out ReserveThaiHotels.com for a list of hotels near Suan Lum night bazaar.

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20 hotels within 20 minutes of Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport.

Hotels near Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi airport

Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport serves as a major transportation hub in southeast Asia with flights arriving and departing 24 hours a day. The newly built airport is quite a distance from downtown Bangkok so if you have an early departure or if you arrive late at night you may like to stay closer to the airport and avoid the risk of getting caught in Bangkok’s infamous traffic jams.

Also, if you have a layover of several hours and you don’t want to travel into the city, but you also don’t want to sit around the airport for hours, a few hours at a nearby hotel can be very relaxing. You can lay around the pool for a few hours, freshen up with a shower or even have a massage and spa treatment, an ideal way to relax before, after or between long flights. Complimentary airport transfers are standard in most of the hotels featured in our list of 20 hotels near Suvarnabhumi airport.

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