Bangkok, Thailand

So, having travelled back in time and visited Melbourne airport, I’ve finally arrived in Bangkok, home to the kingdom of Thailand. Oh yeah, I forgot to mention my schoolboy error at Melbourne airport. Since I was in transit I fell asleep and forgot to check-in. My charm and the British accent did my wonders, and I was allowed to check-in, 5 minutes from boarding time. This did infact delay the flight by about 15mins, but the pilot made that time difference up in airtime.

Within minutes of arrival in Bangkok I had taxi drivers and Tuk Tuk drivers approach me for my hard earned DeltaRail money. What was the quote from Russell Peters? A Chinese man and Indian cannot do business together!! I knew the next month was going to be a true experience.

Without knowing too much about the going taxi rate or anything, all I knew was that I needed to go to Khaosan Road, home of the backpackers. It was already 8pm and I still had no accommodation for the night. The taxi driver starting quoting me 1200baht (63baht to the pound), with a bit of bargaining I brought it down to 600baht, only later to find out that I still paid way too much. Apparently I should only take a meter taxi and should have paid approx 300baht. Lesson learnt!

There I was in the middle of Khaosan Road with the hustle and bustle taking place around me. A couple of people I met in New Zealand recommended a few places to stay that was decent and reasonable priced. I ended up staying at Four Sons House just off Khaosan Road since I wanted to avoid the noise. For just under 10 pounds I had a double bed; amazing, air conditioning; even better, my own TV; paradise!!

Knowing that I had only 4wks in Thailand and that Bangkok would be the hub of my travels I spent the next day booking excursions and accommodation since it was the peak travel season. I next day I was of to Laos, a country to the North East of Thailand. I had booked an overnight VIP bus that was air-conditioned, from Bangkok to Laos.

That evening I tested the local cuisine, and ordered myself a Thai yellow curry and some spring rolls, price 65baht. It was a good feed, I even felt like ordering seconds since it was so cheap, but I resisted. That evening I met an American guy and we did what all tourists do when they visit Bangkok and witnessed a Ping Pong Show!! It was very amusing to say the least but for further details please enquiry when I’m back. Just to give you a picture the placed was covered with Lady-boys, so Simran you have nothing to worry about. I made sure they stayed well away from me!!

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