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Two days Bangkok

November 6, 2021 by David Herd

Two days Bangkok

Two days Bangkok

Two days Bangkok seemed like a week because of all the walking I did, over 20,000 steps in 48 hours. By the time I got home to Pattaya I was desperate for a foot & leg massage. 🙂 My hotel was in a graet location, only 50 meters to Chit Lom sky train.

Nice room

Two days Bangkok

Great value at a low cost of B1100 pn, or $45 AUD.

An added bonus

Two days Bangkok

A very nice view from my room. For a terrific room rate just book through THIS LINK. 

Chit Lom station

Two days Bangkok

 Taken from the Golden House hotel, a terrific location.  Only 5 minutes walk to Central Embassy shopping mall.

Looking in the oposite direction

Two days Bangkok

One of the many fantastic Bangkok buildings.

But wait, there is more….

Two days Bangkok

Always someting to look at in this great city.

A shot from Chit Lom BTS.

El Mercado Bangkok 2021

And always something to photograph. 🙂 

My favourite bangkok restaurant

El Mercado Bangkok 2021

This is one of 3 El Mercado branches, for more photos please follow THIS LINK.

Oysters from France

Low cost food Bangkok

Here is the main reason I love to dine at El Mercado. Beautiful Fine de Clare No 3 at B886 or $36 AUD, quite a good price for Bangkok, although I get them for $23 at L’Auberge in Pattaya. These were Fine de Clare No 3.

The Fines de Claires Oysters are exclusively produced in the Marennes-Oléron basin in France. They have an elongated shell which makes them easily recognizable.

The Fines de Claires Oysters are less fleshy than normal oysters and have a softer-coloured flesh. The Fines de Claires Oysters are rich in water and have a stronger, slightly sweeter taste thanks to the « affinage” made in ponds connected to seawater during the last weeks of the farming.

JW Marriott on Sukhumvit

Two days Bangkok

For many years I have been enjoying breakfast here.

And here it is

Two days Bangkok

Poached eggs, avocado & crispy bacon.

Late night snack

Two days Bangkok

Only the lonely. 🙂 

Golden House location

Two days Bangkok

A great location in Bangkok.

Thanks for visiting my Two days Bangkok photo blog, there is no doubt this is one of the world’s great cities.

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El Mercado Bangkok 2021

November 5, 2021 by David Herd

El Mercado Bangkok 2021

El Mercado Bangkok 2021

El Mercado Bangkok 2021, any time I visit this great city this restaurant is on the top of my list. They now have three branches, but so far I have only been to two of them. This photo blog is on their Calle 35 branch at 15/8 M Tower, Sukhumvit 35 Alley, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110. Phone02 011 1712

A fairly compact venue

El Mercado Bangkok 2021

However there is also an upstairs section. They have a home delivery service as well as three branches in Bangkok. Check out their website on THIS  LINK.

Quite a stylish unique fitout

El Mercado Bangkok 2021

All products provided by El Mercado will be delivered as per strict temperature control: – Seafood 2 to 5 degrees . – Dairy 4 to 10 degrees 

Bread, pastries & croisants

El Mercado Bangkok 2021

After you dine make sure you take some of these home for later. 🙂

Here is an outdoor area for the smokers

El Mercado Bangkok 2021

It would be ok to sit here at night but certainly not at lunch time. 

Here is what I always order.

El Mercado Bangkok 2021

Oysters from France, beautiful Fine de Clare No 3.

B886 or $36 AUD, quite a good price for Bangkok, although I get them for $23 at L’Auberge in Pattaya. These were Fine de Clare No 3.

The Fines de Claires Oysters are exclusively produced in the Marennes-Oléron basin in France. They have an elongated shell which makes them easily recognizable.

The Fines de Claires Oysters are less fleshy than normal oysters and have a softer-coloured flesh. The Fines de Claires Oysters are rich in water and have a stronger, slightly sweeter taste thanks to the « affinage” made in ponds connected to seawater during the last weeks of the farming.

Lots of wine available

El Mercado Bangkok 2021

 A very important addition. 🙂

Sauces & mustards etc

El Mercado Bangkok 2021

As well as the wine, make sure to take home some condiments.

El Mercado started with 4 people “doing it all”, 6 tables, 10 cheeses and cold-cuts, a coffee machine and lot’s of ideas, dreams and hopes.

As a concept, El Mercado means “Market” in Spanish and it refers to a place to find a variety of the fresher and finest foods, usually seasonal, at a reasonable prices. Check out their fabulous seafood on THIS LINK.

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Low cost food Bangkok

November 5, 2021 by David Herd

Low cost food Bangkok

Low cost food Bangkok

Low cost food Bangkok is very easy to find, just stick to Sukhumvit Road & you can’t go wrong. I was staying in a small hotel just 40 meters from Chit Lom station which I consider the centre of this great city. I had a very nice room for only B1100, or $45 AUD. For a great room rate just book through THIS LINK.

New York Bagel

Low cost food Bangkok

I don’t get too exited about bagels, somrtimes I find to rolls far too tough. This shop is at  3 Phloen Chit Rd, Lumphini, Pathum Wan District, Bangkok 10330.

Good price for oysters from France.

Low cost food Bangkok

B886 or $36 AUD, quite a good price for Bangkok, although I get them for $23 at L’Auberge in Pattaya. These were Fine de Clare No 3.

The Fines de Claires Oysters are exclusively produced in the Marennes-Oléron basin in France. They have an elongated shell which makes them easily recognizable.

The Fines de Claires Oysters are less fleshy than normal oysters and have a softer-coloured flesh. The Fines de Claires Oysters are rich in water and have a stronger, slightly sweeter taste thanks to the « affinage” made in ponds connected to seawater during the last weeks of the farming.

El Mercado Calle 35

Low cost food Bangkok

El Mercado has 2 or 3 branches in Bangkok, this one is at M Tower, 15/8 Sukhumvit Soi 35, Bangkok.

Near Chit Lom BTS.

Low cost food Bangkok

I am a sucker for avocado. 🙂

Starbucks at Chit Lom

Low cost food Bangkok

I am at a Starbucks cafe at least once every day.

Good coffee

Low cost food Bangkok

Plus a great place to “people watch” in Bangkok.

Breakfast at JW Marriott

Low cost food Bangkok

Whenever I’m in Bangkok I always visit their excellent cafe. Check out THIS LINK.

Always very quiet & peaceful

Low cost food Bangkok

Service is very good as well.

MBK food court

Low cost food Bangkok

Good low cost food here.

Roast pork & rice

Low cost food Bangkok

Only B70.

MBK food court

Low cost food Bangkok

MBK is always busy, however some floors were deserted due to Covid.

MBK, an empty floor

Low cost food Bangkok

Sadly no business is fafe from the effects of Covid.

I can’t remember which cafe.

Low cost food Bangkok

 I do however rember it was delicious. 🙂

Mango & sticky rice

Low cost food Bangkok

The quintessential Thai desert, absolutely delicious. In fact I am back home in Pattaya & I’m intending to just have a serve of this for dinner.

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Nana Plaza Bangkok

September 12, 2021 by David Herd

Sex in the city

 

Nana Plaza Bangkok

Nana Plaza Bangkok sex sin sleaze it’s all there. I have been a frequent visitor for 20 years & have seen the LadyBoy population rise from 10% to around 40% today. This does not suit me at all, give me the sexy young girls any day. 🙂

Was Lollipop, now Suckers

Nana Plaza Bangkok

I prefer the name Lollipop but I guess they are now referring to the people who enter the premises. 🙂

Here is the name a few months ago

Nana Plaza Bangkok

This post is going to show you the old and the new Nana Plaza Bangkok

The more things change the more they stay the same. Can you believe it’s 2018 & Lollipop returns. 🙂

Nana Plaza Bangkok Lollipop just refuses to die.

 Nana Plaza Bangkok

Nana Plaza Bangkok

Nana Plaza Bangkok seems to be forever changing not always for the better. In fact Soi Cowboy is more spectacular and the girls seem friendlier, the downside is that it is more expensive.

December 2014 with friends

Nana Plaza Bangkok

I like to stay at the Dynasty Hotel which happens to be only 40 meters from Nana Plaza so it is a very convenient drinking spot for me. In the photo above is Bow, Matt Harkness and Roland Bonnici.

The Plaza comes alive after 9 pm

Nana Plaza Bangkok

The later it gets the busier it becomes.

Entrance from Soi 4 to Nana Plaza Bangkok

Nana Plaza Bangkok

The plaza does not look too appealing in daylight.

Spellbound

Nana Plaza Bangkok

Nana Plaza Bangkok is square-shaped, with a single opening on the west side, and consists of a ground floor and two additional floors. It started as a restaurant area in the late 1970s. During the early 1980s, a few go-go bars appeared and gradually replaced the restaurants.

The composition of the bars has changed over the past few years; the last non-go-go bar, the Woodstock Pub, was sold in 2005 to the Rainbow Group and reopened as “Rainbow 4.” A few bars offer a more pub-like or beer bar format without dancing; as of late-2009 only the Cathouse remained. Three short-time hotels operate on the top floor. Short-time hotels rent out rooms by the hour or more to the NEP patrons to take a bargirl (or kathoey) for commercial sex.

Most bar girls working at bars in Nana Plaza are willing to leave with customers upon payment of a bar fine.

Spellbound is now Bangkok Bunnies

Nana Plaza Bangkok

The more things change the more they stay the same. It is a never ending cycle at Nana Plaza, one business goes bust and another steps in. Bangkok Bunnies is one of the largest clubs in the complex. The photo was taken February 20 2016 as was the following YouTube video.

Now in November 2018 there has been a name change.

Big Changes Nana Plaza Plus Soi 4The more things change the more they stay the same. I first came to Nana Plaza in 1996, & here I am again in October 2018 drinking ice cold Tiger beer & listening to the Eagles sing Hotel California, the perfect song for this incredible venue. “You can check out any time you want but you can never leave.”

 

 
Nana Plaza Bangkok at sunset
 
 

 

My favourite Nana plaza girl

Nana Plaza Bangkok

Her name in Phung but to me she will always be Cleopatra. I met her at the Plaza in 2001 and for the next 7 or 8 years each time I would visit Bangkok I would look her up. She left the Plaza 3 or 4 years ago and I believe she now lives with a guy in Europe.

Kathoeys or LadyBoys

Nana Plaza Bangkok

Most bars in Nana Plaza do not employ kathoeys, but several do so exclusively. As of mid-2013, these venues are ObsessionVoodoo (ground floor), CasanovaTemptations (middle floor), Carnival and Cascades (top floor). With the exception of Voodoo which exclusively employs post-op kathoeys, the staff at the remainder are almost all “pre-operation”, in contrast to the kathoey bars in Patpong. A number of post-op kathoeys can be found at other bars managed by the Crown Group, namely Lollipop,Hollywood RockFantasia, and G-Spot as well as the independently run Erotica.

Here is Cleo in June 2006

Nana Plaza Bangkok

Hard to believe 15 years has flashed by.

September 2006

Nana Plaza Bangkok

Nana Plaza Bangkok with some Australian friends in 2006, from the left is Tony Murphy, David Herd (me) John Sinclair & Brian Rawnsley.

Sinclair has a black list.

Nana Plaza Bangkok There are quite a few of us on s black lit so I thought I would design a shirt in appreciation. 🙂

 More friends at Nana in 2008

Nana Plaza Bangkok

Good friends Nick & Sharon from the Gold Coast and Rod Perrin from the NSW central coast who lived in Pattaya. RIP

 

Nana Plaza 1999

Nana Plaza Bangkok

Poor quality photos from the early digital cameras.

Nana Plaza 1999

Nana Plaza Bangkok

Very different now in December 2015.

 Nana Plaza 1997

Nana Plaza Bangkok

Nineteen years ago and nothing much has changed.

 Gorgeous girls in Nana Plaza 1997

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Nana Plaza in my opinion was much better in the 90s.

My gorgeous Jane

Nana Plaza Bangkok

  I met Jane in Nana Plaza Bangkok in 1999  and I took her to Pattaya and Koh Samui.

Here is beautiful Cleo saying goodbye

Nana Plaza Bangkok

I have great memories of time spent with Cleo.

Hooters arrives in Nana

Nana Plaza Bangkok

Right opposite Nana Plaza Hooters on December 23rd 2015, it may prove to be a little too expensive for the Soi 4 Nana Cheap Charlie’s.

         Nana Plaza Bangkok          Nana Plaza Bangkok

 

 
Hooters Bangkok Nana Plaza
 
 

 

The entrance to Nana Plaza, Hooters and the Hillary bar.

This photo says it all. 🙂

Nana Plaza Bangkok

Quintessential Nana Plaza. Here is the my history over the last 20 years.

When I’m in Bangkok I like to stay in Sukhumvit Soi 11, here is an excellent budget hotel, if you USE THIS LINK you will get a great rate of around B1100 per night, or $30 USD.

Nana Plaza Bangkok

The best Bangkok budget hotel I have ever stayed in.

Check out this link to see the surrounding area.  

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Good Indian Food Pattaya

August 23, 2021 by David Herd

Good Indian Food Pattaya

Good Indian Food Pattaya

Good Indian Food Pattaya located in 2nd Rd just opposite the Royal Gardens shopping mall. I don’t often patronize Indian restaurants however the food at Zaika was very good so in future I will make an effort to visit other similar places.

Fairly mundane decor

Good Indian Food Pattaya In fact the upholstery on the booths looks like it needs a good shampoo. Otherwise it’s comfortable & compact.

Lets check out the food.

Good Indian Food Pattaya

I ordered a chicken curry not too spicy. 

Good Indian Food Pattaya

Good Indian Food Pattaya Lets take a closer look at the Good Indian Food Pattaya. The curry was excellent and the long grain rice exceptional.

 Chicken Biryani

Good Indian Food Pattaya These  two photos I borrowed from TripAdvisor to let you see a couple more food samples.

Fish Tikka with Jasmine rice

Good Indian Food Pattaya

TripAdvisor rating is #27 of 1,091 Places to Eat in Pattaya  which seems a rather high rating, hard for me to judge after only one visit.

Located on 2nd Rd

Good Indian Food Pattaya Right opposite the Royal Gardens shopping mall. Their phone number is 038  488 958.

These prices are very low indeed.

Good Indian Food Pattaya They have a very busy home delivery service.

A huge selection

Good Indian Food Pattaya I certainly will be using the home delivery service.

Thanks for visiting my Good Indian Food Pattaya photo blog.

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Fabulous views, excellent restaurants & a very good room rate if you book through THIS LINK.

The building in the middle is the Holiday Inn, on the left is the Amari Hotel which is another very good five star hotel. Use THIS LINK to book for a very good room rate.

Sabai Wing North Pattaya

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The best Pattaya budget hotel, 3 pools & opposite Central Marina shopping mall. For a great room rate just book through THIS LINK.

Sutus Court is a great budget hotel right i the heart of one of Pattaya’s main bar areas, just use THIS LINK for a terrific room rate. 420/100 Moo 9 Soi Buakhao.

Pattaya Hilton

Pattaya hotels, Hilton & Holiday Inn

 

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Fabulous Commons Bangkok

August 18, 2021 by David Herd

Fabulous Commons Bangkok

The Commons Thonglor (25)

Fabulous Commons Bangkok located in Thonglor is a wonderful venue for many interesting restaurants. Diners can order their favorite dishes from the various food kiosks to dine at the central communal area before heading upstairs for dessert and shopping.

Meat & Bones

The Commons Thonglor (18)

Great name for a restaurant. 🙂 There are two options: the standout eight-hour-roasted beef ribs (B480) and six-hour-roasted pork ribs (B280), both cooked in a smokehouse and slathered with the in-house recipe of rubs and barbecue sauce.

Soul Food

The Commons Thonglor (11)

Risky Chicken (B250) wraps up a meal of somtam with fried chicken in a Conkey’s brioche bun, while the Khao Soy Cowboy (B259) sees pulled pork in khao soy curry mixed with sweet potato and mustard pickles.

Live lobster available

The Commons Thonglor (28)

Excellent lobster sandwiches here which cost about B900.

The Lobster Lab

The Commons Thonglor (8)

With years of experience as one of Thailand’s top seafood importers, The Lobster Lab serves fresh lobster from Maine and a bevy of other high-quality seafood. Grab a roll to go, or enjoy a spread of hearty sharing dishes like lobster mac-and-cheese or a plate of oysters.

Roast

The Commons Thonglor (32)

This business had a big hand in kick-starting Bangkok’s brunch craze, it serves all-day dishes like crab cakes with eggs Benedict (B360), corned beef hash (B280), and a sinfully rich strawberry waffle (B260). Other meals are represented on the menu too, such as lunch (burgers) and dinner (steak frites B890, roast chicken B480). Thanks to carefully-sourced beans roasted in house, the coffee here is excellent.

My brother Warren Herd

The Commons Thonglor (31)

Studying the excellent menu at Roast.

Excellent pasta

The Commons Thonglor (33)

 I chose this pasta which was very good indeed.

Kitchen at The Roast

The Commons Thonglor (42)

Very clean and efficient.

Barrio Bonito

The Commons Thonglor (21)

Established about eight years ago on Koh Chang, Barrio Bonito quickly earned itself Tripadvisor’s no. 1 restaurant spot on the island. Co-owner Mariana Villalobos Torres, a self-taught chef from Mexico City, turns out authentic native dishes on a short menu that rotates daily. Usual offerings include burritos, tacos and queso (cheese fondue) with different fillings and toppings like homemade chorizo, slow-cooked pulled pork, beef and lamb.

The Beer Cap

The Commons Thonglor (24)

Unlike its sister venue, Brew, The Beer Cap focuses on niche craft beers, both on tap and by the bottle. When we last visited, there were six beers on tap: BrewDog Punk IPA (B160/260 per pint/half-pint), Holgate (B220), Chainbreaker White IPA (B240), Epic Escape IPA (B220), Epic Mid Mountain mid ale (B220) and Limburgse Witte (B140/240). Bottles are categorized by style (not country of origin like at Brew) and cover brands like Hitachino, La Trappe, Rogue and Chimney.

Communal dining section

The Commons Thonglor (27)

This ambitious project works kind of like a food court, only a really, really good one. Diners can order their favorite dishes from the various food kiosks to dine at the central communal area before heading upstairs for dessert and shopping.

Location

Sukhumvit Soi 55 Thonglor Bangkok 

Thanks for visiting my Fabulous Commons Bangkok photo blog, if you visit Bangkok make sure you visit the Commons.

Everything you wanted to know about Bangkok but were afraid to ask. 🙂

 

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Bangkok vaccination center

July 14, 2021 by David Herd

Bangkok vaccination center

Bangkok vaccination center

Bangkok vaccination center located at Bang Sue railway station on the northern side of the city. Three brave Aussie geriatrics hired a taxi & headed north from Pattaya to face what the press was calling total chaos.

Bang Sue Grand Station, which began construction in 2013, is equipped with 24 tracks and is capable of accommodating up to 40 trains at the same time. Sitting very close to the Sirat Expressway, Bang Sue Grand Station covers an enormous 1,280 acres, positioning it to become the largest railway station in all of Southeast Asia.

Surprise surprise

Bangkok vaccination centerWhere is the so called chaos? We were surprised & happy to find a well organised facility with friendly staff on standby to assist everybody. The patients were 98% Thai with the majority quite elderly & wheelcair bound.

This was not a surprise as foreigners,or Farangs as they are known had to be aged over 75 to qualify for the free vaccination. AstraZeneca was their weapon of choice.

The whole process was simple

Bangkok vaccination center

The most time was taken by the blood pressure testing, for some unknown reason we all tested high time & time again. Daryl was the biggest problem with a reading just under 200, initally I was 170 but after a couple of extra checks & waiting 20 minutes in between I came in around 130.

I’m next in line

Bangkok vaccination center

I can’t help repeating how friendly & helpful all the staff were, they helped make the whole process stress free. 🙂

Bangkok vaccination center, my turn for the needle 🙂

I hardly felt a thing, who’s a brave boy then? 🙂 🙂 🙂 

The happy geriatrics

Bangkok vaccination centerAfter the injection you have to wait for 30 minutes to ensure there is no adverse reaction to the vaccine. Glad to say we were all fine & feeling no effects whatsoever. On the left is Ron Sievers who was accompanied by his Thai girlfriend, she was a great help in making sure we had a trouble free experience. 

Meet Sirisak

Bangkok vaccination centerA very good driver with a nice large SUV, took us there, waited 2.5 hours & back to Pattaya for B2000 + tolls.

Health authorities on Wednesday said 87 more Covid-19 fatalities and 9,317 new transmissions around Thailand occurred on Tuesday, bringing the accumulated toll to 2,934 deaths and the number of cases since the start of the pandemic to 363,029.
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Bangkok Dim Sum

January 14, 2021 by David Herd

Bangkok Dim Sum

Bangkok Dim Sum Bangkok Dim Sum is one of my regular lunches when I visit the big mango. Very good quality reasonable price food & a good variety. Here are three of my favourite places around Sukhumvit in Nana, JW Marriott, Landmark Hotel & the Ambassador in Soi 11.

Ambassador Hotel Soi 11

Bangkok Dim SumThis is where I go most of the time, good quality at a reasonable price & never crowded.

Delicious food at the Ambassador

Bangkok Dim SumHow good does this look?

 

Soi 11 Ambassador Hotel

Bangkok Dim SumA good low cost place to stay in the heart of the action, for an excellent room discount just use THIS LINK. If you want to see some of the great bars & restaurants in Soi 11 just follow THIS LINK.

Landmark Hotel Sukhumvit

Bangkok Dim SumHigh quality restaurants & food. In the basement there is a terrific bar called the Huntsman, which is designed like an upmarket English pub, please check out THEIR LINK here.

Noodles & wontons & celery at the Landmark

Bangkok Dim SumAn unusual dish but very good.

Pork Shumai at Landmark

Bangkok Dim SumCompulsory with every dim sum meal. 🙂

JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok

Bangkok Dim SumExcellent hotel with some very good restaurants. 

JW Marriot at Nana

Bangkok Dim SumOn the corner of Soi 3 & Sukhumvit.

Bangkok Dim Sum, sticky rice at the Marriot

Bangkok Dim SumThis is a great place to stay if you want some luxury with loads of nightlife at your doorstep, including the infamous Nana Plaza. 🙂 Once again for a very good room discount just book through THIS LINK.

Talking about Nana Plaza

Nana Plaza 1Well here it is, one of the world’s most famous red light districts. Of course right now in January 2021 we are in the middle of the Covid-19 crisis, consequently Nana Plaza is in temporary lockdown.

Breakfast at the Marriott

Bangkok Dim SumThis is definitely my favourite venue for breakfast when I’m in Bangkok, poached eggs, avocado & crispy bacon, delicious.

Brad Robbins & I at The Ambassador January 2019

Bangkok Dim Sum

Thanks for visiting my Bangkok Dim Sum photo blog.

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Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park

October 17, 2020 by David Herd

Great location

Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park

Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park has 1,388 rooms and suites & convention and meeting facilities that can cater for over 1,000 people. Situated in Soi 22 & walking distance to BTS Skytrain Station Phrom Phong, Emquartier & the Emporium.

Credit for all the photos must go to the Marriott, the high quality of these shots inspired me to write this photo blog.

The Lobby

Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park As you would expect there is Complimentary Wi Fi in the lobby & all rooms.

ABar Rooftop

Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park I don’t know of any city in the world with more rooftop bars than Bangkok.

Surrounded by a concrete jungle. 🙂

Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park

Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park has everything you could wish for in a luxury Bangkok hotel.

Goji Kitchen + Bar

Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park

Specializing in Parrilla-grilled meats and ocean-fresh seafood, Goji Kitchen’s expert chefs use only the best ingredients to create memorable dining experiences.

Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park ABar

Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park Being an Australian pensioner sadly the bars & restaurants are a little above my budget.

ABar Seating Area

Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park

There are so many choices to sit & enjoy the great views of Bangkok.

ABar Balcony

Marriott Marquis Queen’s ParkThe balcony looks very nice as well.

Perhaps a game of 8 ball while sipping a cocktail?

Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park

The facilities at this magnificent hotel are endless.

The Sky Suite

Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park

The penthouse duplex unit is nestled on the 37th and 38th floor of the hotel building, featuring a spacious space of more than 1,002 square meters in total, transforming the top levels of Bangkok’s largest hotel into the guest’s own private residence. Marriott Marquis’ new crown jewel features two luxurious levels of living space, three bedrooms (one master with a super-king bed and two spacious doubles), a huge marble master bathroom, two further en-suite bathrooms, a spacious living room, pantry, and a huge entertainment area complete with a grand piano and a circular dining space with seating for up to 16 guests. The entire suite is wrapped in floor-to-ceiling windows, encompassing spectacular views of Bangkok’s ever-changing skyline. Crowning atop the suite is the outdoor Sky Garden guests could privately unwind with family and friends. Privacy of exclusive guests is also guaranteed with private lift access.

ABar Rooftop

Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park

Looks like a good spot to watch the sunset.

Rooms are beautiful

Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park As you would expect. 🙂

You may prefer a suite

Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park

For an excellent discount just book through THIS LINK, you will have the option of paying later or a free cancellation.

Sunset cocktails

Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park A perfect way to start the evening. 🙂

Here is Michael Hogan

JW Marriott hotel Bangkok

Michael is a fellow Australian from south east Queensland, he is the execrative chef at the Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park. This photo was taken when he was at the JW Marriot on Sukhumvit at Nana. Here is what they say about him; Executive Chef Michael Hogan is pushing the envelope on local cuisine at Goji Kitchen & Bar! Showcasing stellar products from small, regional farms and turning them into contemporary fares, inspired by Thai staples.

Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park

Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park

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Everybody loves Thailand

June 30, 2020 by David Herd

Everybody loves Thailand

Remarkable Temple Chiang Mai Thailand

Everybody loves Thailand, the food, the people, the temples, the beach resorts, the tropical islands, it’s all here for you to enjoy. Lets not forget Bangkok, as they say in the song, one night in Bangkok and the world’s your oyster. 🙂

We are going to start in the north at Chiang Mai & then head south all the way to Phuket, Krabi & Koh Samui. For each location I will give you links to my fabulous photo blogs. 🙂

A beautiful Chiang Mai Temple.

Good restaurants in Chaing Mai.

River Kwai Bridge Kanchanaburi

Everybody loves Thailand

River Kwai Bridge Kanchanaburi was of special interest to me due to my late uncle Allan Herd, who spent 2 years as a POW on the Burma Railway. In fact I urge you to read his amazing story, you can find it by following this link which will take you to “One Soldiers Incredible Story”.

River Kwai photo blog.

Ayutthaya Historical Park Thailand

Ayutthaya Historical Park Thailand Just an hour north of Bangkok, there are lots of low price day tours you can take.

Ayutthaya Historical Park

Bangkok is known as “The Big Mango.”

Asoke Nana along Sukhumvit Road Bangkok

What a fabulous city, home to over 10 million people. There are so many things to see you need to spend at least a week here. Here is a LINK for a very nice hotel in a great location, for a good discount just use THIS LINK.

However if you want a low cost hotel where all the action is please use THIS LINK. Rooms start at $25 USD per night.

Sirocco Sky Bar State Tower Bangkok

Bangkok Grand Palace 

Bangkok’s number 1 attraction Reclining Buddha Wat Pho.

Soi Cowboy Bangkok playground

Pattaya 2 hours south of Bangkok

Pattaya Asian Travel VacationBeach side city with hundreds of good restaurants & clubs.

Beach Road Pattaya

Pattaya attractions

World famous Walking Street

Sanctuary of Truth.

Here is a LINK to get an excellent room rate at a very good hotel.

Koh Chang

White Sands Beach Koh Chang

Close to the Cambodian border this is the 2nd largest island in Thailand. A perfect place to enjoy crystal clear water & sandy beaches. Or just relax in the pool with an ice cold beer. 🙂

The Kacha hotel above is on the beach and close to lots of restaurants, use THIS LINK for a great room rate.

White sands beach Koh Chang.

Fabulous Koh Chang.

Phuket

Phuket memory flashback

Phuket, a mountainous island in the Andaman Sea, with some of Thailand’s most popular beaches, mainly situated along the clear waters of the western shore. Patong is the main resort town, it has many nightclubs, bars and discos.

Use THIS LINK for great hotel discounts & pay later.

Let your hair down in Phuket.

Krabi in southern Thailand.

Krabi beach resort Southern Thailand Krabi, on southern Thailand’s west coast, has many craggy, sheer limestone cliffs, dense mangrove forests, and more than a hundred offshore islands. Some of its most popular beach destinations include the Phi Phi Islands.

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Beautiful Koh Samui

Chaweng Beach Koh Samui Island

One of my favourite places in Thailand, lots of daily flights from Bangkok.

Restaurants on the north coast.

Taxi ride around Koh Samui

20 years of Koh Samui memories.

For a good discount on you hotel room just use THIS LINK.

Farewell folks

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