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June 10, 2020
by David Herd
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Bangkok between Nana & Asoke Bangkok restaurants shopping during the Covid-19 lock-down was still an enjoyable weekend, I really needed to get away from my home in Pattaya for a welcome change of scenery. This photo was taken from … Continue reading
November 30, 2019 by David Herd
Iconsiam shopping mall Bangkok on the Chao Phraya River is yet another wonderful Bangkok shopping venue. I certainly believe Bangkok now rivals Tokyo with the best shopping malls in the world.
This is where you arrive on the free ferry shuttle from Sathon wharf. The River Park is a riverside community space covering a 10,000-sq. m. area in front of ICONLUXE. Open daily, it welcomes all visitors to enjoy an enchanting view of the Chao Phraya River amid lush, green auspicious trees.
You will need several hours to explore this wonderful shopping precinct. In fact there are over a hundred famous restaurants from all over the world available in seven spacious zones, each of them catering to diverse culinary tastes. Check out THIS LINK for details.
For a list of the hundreds of shops just follow THIS LINK.
There is a surprise around every corner.
Now is your chance to grab a tiger by the tail. 🙂
Over 100 restaurants, check out THIS LINK.
Estimates are that there are about 3,500 domesticated elephants in Thailand. Roughly 3,340 wild elephants live in 69 wildlife sanctuaries and national parks across the country. Thailand’s population of wild elephants has been rising.
However, it’s a far cry from a century ago when at least 100,00 elephants roamed the heavily forested Kingdom. Loss of habitat and poaching helped lead to the steep decline in the elephant population.
This bull is a real cool dude. 🙂
Thanks for visiting my Iconsiam shopping mall Bangkok photo blog, please go to THIS LINK to see some incredible buildings along the Chao Phraya river.
A new huge branch to open in February 2021. In addition to the main Starbucks signature coffee bar, the Starbucks Reserve store will be the first to serve Starbucks’ Mew Jai ‘Blend coffee grown in the northern part of our country, along with the’ Tee Vana ( Teavana ™ Bar) ‘first in Thailand. For customers who like drinking tea. Both Earl Gray Lychee and Peach Mojito Tea There are also cocktail bars that are not yet available
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July 18, 2017 by David Herd
Asiatique Market Shops Bangkok
Asiatique Market Shops Bangkok located in the heart of the city on a 30 acre plot. Lots to keep you busy here, there are 1,500 shops & 40 restaurants.
The easiest and fastest way to get there is via boat. Just catch the BTS (Skytrain) to Saphan Taksin station and board the free shuttle at the end of the pier. It only takes about ten minutes & the boat runs every 30 minutes between 4.00 – 11.30 pm.
Please be careful if you want to take a taxi from Asiatique, the Bangkok taxi Mafia are in full control of the taxi rank at the center. They will charge you B400 ($12 usd) for a fare that in our case for a 6 km trip should have been B70 or $2.50 usd. It is such a shame that TAT the Thai tourist Authority allows these gangsters to tarnish the image of this great city.
How much does a taxi cost in Bangkok?These fares are estimates; the exact fare will depend on traffic and any other surcharges noted below.
As soon as you step off the ferry head for Capri which is right in front of you, they have an extended “happy hour” with 2 for one drinks. We ordered 2 ice cold Chang draught beers for B24o & got the next 2 free.
This is my favorite photo from our night at Asiatique.
The finished product arrives. 🙂
Sit inside or out whatever suits you. 🙂
Of course he does.
The cruise boats glide up the mighty Chao Phraya river. Follow THIS LINK for boats & buildings on the river.
Twilight offers a unique lighting scenario, within which ambient light (sunlight) gradually fades, creating a sparse but magical effect that is almost impossible to create artificially. It fades into the artificial light being emitted by street lights. Houses and offices and can sometimes create an ‘un-real’ feel as the shortage of light diminishes the eye’s perception of distance.
This is a must for your Bangkok bucket list.
Looks magic at night.
These roast chickens look terrific at Fine & Dine.
Decisions, decisions, where to eat?
Lucky for us they were offering a 30% discount for dining before 8pm.
Food was good & the wine a little expensive.
Always a popular pastime in Thailand.
Shop till you drop, but be prepared for things to be a little more expensive than some other night markets.
Please remember what I said earlier about the taxi rip off.
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.
Close to Nana BTS.
For something more upmarket near where the ferry docks try Centre Point, fabulous 45M2 rooms, for a great discount book through THIS LINK.
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May 23, 2016 by David Herd
Siam Paragon Shopping Mall
Siam Paragon Shopping Mall Bangkok opened about 15 years ago in 2006, I remember how impressed I was with this amazing new shopping mall with it’s wide aisles and fabulous food court and supermarket.
Now of course there are many new super malls in Bangkok to compete with including Central Embassy and EmQuartier.
Here is a guide to some of the shops.
Another photo taken way back in 2006 of the Siam Paragon, Hanging fences, I’m not sure if they are still there or not.
Strangely the level that is linked to the skywalk is called the Main Floor, despite it being one above the ground, and the floors above that are then the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, up to the 5th, which is taken up by the Cineplex and its 15 large size theatres. There is direct access to the centre from Siam BTS Skytrain station.
Only 5 minutes walk on an elevated path from the well know MBK centre.
As I mentioned for Siam Paragon get of at Siam station, MBK is actually one stop further at National Stadium station.
Get a great discount at all the Hotels near Siam Paragon & MBK, just book through THIS LINK.
Could this be my 15 minutes of fame? 🙂
One thing is for certain the Thai people love their food and there are plenty of options at Siam Paragon to keep them happy.
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.
The hard part is trying to decide where to eat, they all look so inviting.
Right next door to Siam Paragon is Siam Center another wonderful mall, check it out on THIS LINK.
Follow THIS LINK for some amazing super cars at Siam Paragon Shopping Mall.
There is really no type of food you can’t buy at the fabulous mall.
What a great idea to keep the kids amused while you are dining at the Siam Paragon Shopping Mall.
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This is the view from Horizons the amazing rooftop bar. A great five star hotel located opposte the beach & above the Central Festival shopping mall. Just book through THIS LINK for an excellent room rate.
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May 17, 2016 by David Herd
Central Embassy Shopping Mall Bangkok
Central Embassy Shopping Mall Bangkok in Chidlom is full of high end designer stores, all the famous labels are here. There is direct access from two sky train stations, Chidlom and Ploenchit. It is also connected to Central Chidlom which is their flagship store.
Everything about Central Embassy oozes class & luxury, some of the many labels include Versace, Gucci, Prada, Givenchy and many more, in other words it’s way above my pay grade. 🙂
From memory according to Merryl Streep the devil wears it. A great friend of mine in Australia often refers to his wife as “The Prada Princess”, that’s ok because he can afford her expensive tastes.
I remember visiting the spot where Versace was shot dead in 1997 on the steps of his Miami home. Fifty is way too young to die.
The prices at the bakery reflect the surroundings.
Now here is a familiar name from good old London town.
A word of warning to my male friends, don’t tell your wife about Central Embassy Shopping Mall.
A great place for coffee and cake and lots of other goodies.
There are many branches in Bangkok including EmQuartier another favourite mall of mine.
There are many of these converted VWs where I live in Pattaya, what a great idea. No way you could do it in Australia, far too many ridiculous rules and regulations. 🙂
Central Embassy Shopping Mall has a great feel about it, uncluttered and luxurious, I have a lot more to investigate on my next Bangkok visit.
Another wonderful design the Park Hyatt hotel above Central Embassy is expected to open late 2016. Central Embassy will be hoping they will bring potential customers as their traffic since opening has been disappointing.
Get a great room rate at the Park Hyatt through THIS LINK.
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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.
This is the view from Horizons the amazing rooftop bar. A great five star hotel located opposte the beach & above the Central Festival shopping mall. Just book through THIS LINK for an excellent room rate.
Everything you wanted to know about Bangkok but were afraid to ask. 🙂
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May 16, 2016 by David Herd
Central food hall Bangkok
Central food hall Bangkok is quite fantastic, smaller perhaps than other bigger malls close by however the quality and presentation is first class.
Central has several department store branches in Bangkok, Chidlom however is their flagship store and attracts many expats and “well to do” Thai shoppers.
It does not get much better than this, there is another branch just up the road at the Siam Paragon.
So many great food choices here and so little time. 🙂
The number of restaurant choices here is staggering, there are over 50 listed here, there are even cooking classes you can attend.
What a terrific display at this specialty Bavarian food stall, you just have to buy something.
It really is a pleasure to shop or eat here, everything is presented beautifully.
Grab a trolley and shop till you drop. 🙂
A selection of salmon to die for, get your dose of amiga 3 here.
If you can’t find something that suits you here you are just not trying. Wines from all the great regions of the world are on sale here.
Many years ago in Sydney Australia I owned a liquor store, believe me it was nothing like you see here. In those days I would store my favourite reds until it was the right time to drink them and what an incredible difference that made.
I sometimes visit friends of mine in Australia who have a vineyard, now that is a lot of fun, follow this link to see what I mean.
The Central seven story building is dwarfed by a number of modern buildings opposite on Sukhumvit road.
Thanks for visiting my Central food hall Bangkok photo blog. Incidentally you can walk directly into the neighbouring Central Embassy which has has one of the best cinema’s in Bangkok, plus many upmarket labels including Versace, Gucci, Prada, Givenchy and many more, in other words it’s way above my pay grade. The architecture will knock your socks of. 🙂
When I’m in Bangkok I like to stay in Sukhumvit Soi 11, above is an excellent budget hotel, if you USE THIS LINK you will get a great rate of around B1100 per night, or $30 USD.
This is the view from Horizons the amazing rooftop bar. A great five star hotel located opposte the beach & above the Central Festival shopping mall. Just book through THIS LINK for an excellent room rate.
Everything you wanted to know about Bangkok but were afraid to ask. 🙂
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November 1, 2015 by David Herd
Amazing EmQuartier shopping mall Bangkok opened in March 2015 & I’m blown away by the amazing food hall at this new shopping mall opposite the Emporium. I never thought I would say it but Bangkok now rivals Tokyo with the highest quality food presentation in the world.
Street Food Fair
Everything I saw was simply top quality.
There are dozens of restaurants, offices, event halls and a nice atrium garden featuring a waterfall. There’s direct access from Phrom Phong BTS Skytrain and walkway to the original Emporium mall across the road.
One of my favourite coffee chains, I often have breakfast at the Pattaya branch, a bacon & egg croissant & a medium latte.
Way back in the 80s I owned a liquor in Sydney, it looked nothing like this. 🙂
Sadly Penfold’s wine is far too expensive in Thailand.
Quite a beautifully designed store.
So many choices at EmQuartier and so little time.
No, we are not in London, we are in Bangkok.
The choices of restaurants and coffee shops is mind boggling.
What a great name for a restaurant, as well as the indoor area there is a terrace that overlooks downtown Bangkok, they offer Asian and Western choices for appetizers & mains, catering to a variety of tastes, all at very affordable prices.
I wanted to order the lamb shank but they were sold out, when I remarked “but it’s only 12.15,” the waitress informed me they only get 4 shanks each day and we have been opened since 10 am. When I think about it it probably ensures they always have fresh produce to serve.
Wine I love you at Amazing EmQuartier Bangkok is one of many restaurants with wonderful décor.
Part of the nice garden area where people can relax and kids can play.
Did I mention the guard dog?
EmQuartier has its very own guard dog.
It really is a pleasure exploring this wonderful new mall.
Lobsters, New England Clam Chowder and a good selection of oysters (Kumamoto, Calm Cove, Royal, etc…) and fresh home-made pasta. Lots of choices at this popular establishment. The lobster roll is Crab & Claw’s signature dish, however it will set you back around B1000.
They have recently opened at Siam Paragon as well.
An interesting dish featuring a crab with little black hamburger rolls and a crab filling. Although it was a little light on the crab, tasty but I would not order again. A very good selection of (expensive) Oysters from all over the world, average price between B500 & B600 for 3.
For a very good budget hotel in Soi 11 Sukhumvit you can’t beat Citadines.
If you want to go upmarket try the Marriot on Sukhumvit, great rate using this link.
Food is beautifully displayed in keeping with the entire complex.
Beautifully presented fresh produce.
Lots of choices at Amazing EmQuartier shopping mall.
Another great looking establishment.
Thanks for visiting my Amazing EmQuartier shopping mall Bangkok photo blog, put it at the top of your bucket list.
Diagonally opposite MBK.
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.
The best Bangkok budget hotel I have ever stayed in.
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