Bangkok 2015 - Day 1: Roast > Somboon Seafood > Central World > Big C

A much anticipated trip to Bangkok is here! She has been going on and on about the holiday since we booked the air tickets 2 months ago. And Yes! We are heading to Bangkok solely for 9 days and it’s never enough. Who will say no to a holiday? Not us!

Off we go!

A singing away ~

Oh, we are flying in an airplane,

 Looking out the window,

 Watching the clouds go by.

 Flying in an airplane,

 Looking out the window,

 Up so very high

Loving her Hello Kitty Trunki!

Upon reaching the Airport, getting a prepaid SIM card is a MUST. We chose AIS Traveller SIM as there was a 10 days option at 449 bht. 

Then grab a taxi and head to the hotel.

Grande Centre Point Hotel was recommended to us by Popa’s friend. The spacious layout makes it suitable for family and having a bathtub is every kid’s dream. The hotel is value for money at SGD 135 per night.

Enjoying the pool side view

Grande Centre Point Hotel

Where in Thai > โรงแรมแกรนด์เซ็นเตอร์พ้อยราชดำริ 153/2 ซอย มหาดเล็กหลวง 1, ถนน  ราชดำริ แขวง ลุมพินี  เขต ปทุมวัน  กรุงเทพ เบอร์ติดต่อ

Where > 153/2, Soi Mahatlek - Luang 1, Ratchadamri Road Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330

Call > +66 2 670 5000

 Posing for a photo before heading off

Travelling like the locals via the BTS

We had brunch at Roast Coffee & Eatery, the much raved about cafe in Bangkok. Don't be deceive by the map! It is quite a long walk from the BTS, probably a 15-20 minutes walk. 

A must be really hungry! 

Roast Coffee & Eatery

Nearest BTS > Thong Lo (quite a distance from the BTS! Do consider taking a taxi)

Where in Thai > 251 ซอย ทองหล่อ 13 แขวง คลองตันเหนือ เขต วัฒนา กรุงเทพมหานคร 10110

Where > SeenSpace Thonglor 13, Bangkok, Thailand 10110 (Located at Level 2)

Direction > Walk on one straight road on Sukhumvit 55 and turn left into Akkhara Phat when you see a building call “Home Place”.

Opening Hours > Mon – Thu: 10am-11pm, Fri-Sat: 9am-12:30am, Sun: 9am-11pm

Enjoying her coconut from the roadside stall

Dinner was at Somboon Seafood. We just have to try the much raved about curry crab. The live crab is going at 200 bht/ 100g, about SGD 8/ 100g which I though was a little pricey. The food was pretty good overall and there was quite a queue after we finish our meal. 

Don't forget to make a reservation before heading down! 
You can do it HERE. 

Somboon Seafood
Where > Phraram 1 Road | 4 th Floor Siam square one, Pattumwan
Opening Hours > Daily: 1600 – 2330

There is always room for dessert! So we head over to Central World for Emack & Bolio. 

Cheers to ice cream and m&m

Emack & Bolio 

Where > Central World Level 6

Then we chanced upon Croissant Taiyaki and its a MUST TRY! 

A devouring the Croissant Taiyaki

Croissant Taiyaki
Where > Central World Level 7

Ended our day by heading to Big C to get some drinks and snacks. 

Some of the MUST BUY to bring home: Nestea-Thai Milk Tea, Tom Yum Instant Noodles, Pocky, Koh-Kae Roasted Peanuts, Seaweeds, Mama Instant Noodles, Pad Thai Stir Fry Sauce

Till tomorrow.

Moma