Saturday, June 1, 2013

Bangkok 7 Dec to 12 Dec 2012

Here's a brief programme of my 5-day Dec 7 to Dec 12 2012 vacation trip to Bangkok with MS and Harold

Travelled by Air Asia.

Stay in Cutin Pratunam. Good hotel and happy with their service.

Day 1
Reached Bangkok 6pm at Don Mueang International Airport.
A long queue for taxi awaited us.

Taxi fare to hotel TB 170+50 surcharge+60 toll. Total = TB 280

Citin Pratunam Bangkok Hotel is situated in the heart of Pratunam, one of Bangkok's most popular shopping and business districts and an especially colourful and vibrant neighbourhood, set against the backdrop of Baiyoke Sky. Fabulous shopping opportunities with the Pratunam Market, a renowned trading center, and Pratunam Plaza at your fee, Platinum Mall and Pantip Plaza to name a few are all within 15 minutes walk of the hotel.


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Pictures of Citin Pratunam Hotel - Hotel Photos
This photo of Citin Pratunam Hotel is courtesy of TripAdvisor


This is the kind of narrow lanes that lead to the hotel which is tucked in the midst of food vendours, small shops and retail outlets. Very convenient with plenty of food and convenient stalls in the vicinity. Photos of Citin Pratunam Hotel, Bangkok
This photo of Citin Pratunam Hotel is courtesy of TripAdvisor









It was rather challenging even for the taxi driver to bring us to the hotel. It is situated in one of those tiny small lanes of Pratunam. But once you are there you'll love the location. We realised it was darn easy to get around the Pratunam area. Yes you may need to walk a little bit but it takes only 5-7 minutes TOPS to get from Citin to Platinum Mall.

The rooms look new, and are well-furnished considering it's a boutique hotel. Great beds which made sleeping very easy -- especially after a long day of walking.


Will go back there again. Location may be a challenge to find but once you get there, it's a piece of cake getting around!

We took one of these 3 single bed rooms.
Photos of Citin Pratunam Hotel, Bangkok
This photo of Citin Pratunam Hotel is courtesy of TripAdvisor


We walked to Central Plaza for dinner, we had Thai food.

Day 2
Chaktucha weekend market. Spent the whole morning there, had lunch there as well. Plenty to see and eat. See here for survival guide.



Afternoon we rested at hotel.

Evening, had dinner at Ramen Express. It is next to Grand Diamond Plaza.

Walked around the Pratunam area.

Day 3
Breakfast was street food pork porridge.

Next went to Pratunam market to shop.

Lunch at food court in Pratunam complex. Good value.
MS and Harold went for massage.

Dinner at local smelly restaurant opp Indra Regent. Food not good.

Bought sports shoes for Harold.

Day 4
7am tour to Kanchanaburi - War Cemetery, JEATH  and Death Railway 

Also went for long tail boat ride followed by Elephant ride.
Lunch was included.

Dinner was roast duck at restaurant near Citin Pratunam Hotel.

Supplement dinner with more local food at seafood restaurant opposite Grand Diamond Plaza. Food was Good.

1 comment:

  1. Hi 😃 was there free WiFi service at citin hotel?

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