Adventure in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Chiang Rai
Nov 13th, 2024, 05:19 AM
#1
Thailand…..temples, Tuk-Tuks, and terrific food
Yes, it’s a very long flight. Chicago to Taiwan, 16 hrs. 3 hr. layover, then 4 hrs. to Bangkok. But what a fantastic experience !
Arriving very tired at The Ramada Menam Riverside hotel we were pleased to see that the hotel was top-knotch. Located right on the main river walking distance to many shops, restaurants, etc.
View from my room
Arriving very tired at The Ramada Menam Riverside hotel we were pleased to see that the hotel was top-knotch. Located right on the main river walking distance to many shops, restaurants, etc.
View from my room
Nov 13th, 2024, 05:26 AM
#2
We were a group of 12 traveling with our travel agent who took care of everything for us. Definitely the way to go, easy, no stress.
After settling in we met for a welcome dinner. I’m not a fan of buffets but this one was massive with every type of fresh seafood imaginable and Asian delights.
After settling in we met for a welcome dinner. I’m not a fan of buffets but this one was massive with every type of fresh seafood imaginable and Asian delights.
Nov 14th, 2024, 09:08 AM
#5
Thailand…..Temples, Tuk-Turks, and terrific food
Yes, it’s a long flight from Chicago. 16 hrs. to Taipei, 3 hr. layover, then 4 hr. to Bangkok.
We were a group of 12 traveling with our travel agent who took care of everything, easy way to go.
Arriving at the Ramada Menham Riverside I was happy that it was a top-knotch hotel situated on the river and walking distance to many shops and restaurants.
After settling in and testing a bit we had a welcome dinner at the hotel’s buffet restaurant. I’m not a fan of buffets but this one was huge with every kind of fresh seafood imaginable and many other tasty choices.
View from my room
We were a group of 12 traveling with our travel agent who took care of everything, easy way to go.
Arriving at the Ramada Menham Riverside I was happy that it was a top-knotch hotel situated on the river and walking distance to many shops and restaurants.
After settling in and testing a bit we had a welcome dinner at the hotel’s buffet restaurant. I’m not a fan of buffets but this one was huge with every kind of fresh seafood imaginable and many other tasty choices.
View from my room
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Nov 14th, 2024, 09:36 AM
#8
The next day was a day of temples, Buddhas, and The Grand Palace.
The weather was nice in the morning and evening but extremely hot and humid at midday.
The Grand Palace
That evening we took the free shuttle boat from the Ramada to
ICONSIAM mall on the river. 7,000 shops….yikes!
we only hit a few and then had dinner at Jumbo Seafood restaurant. Great food, nice view, and live jazz music. A very pleasant way to spend an hour or so.
ICONSIAM MALL
I’m the redhead with the Blue Hawaii drink in hand
Yummy shrimp, scallops, etc.
The weather was nice in the morning and evening but extremely hot and humid at midday.
The Grand Palace
That evening we took the free shuttle boat from the Ramada to
ICONSIAM mall on the river. 7,000 shops….yikes!
we only hit a few and then had dinner at Jumbo Seafood restaurant. Great food, nice view, and live jazz music. A very pleasant way to spend an hour or so.
ICONSIAM MALL
I’m the redhead with the Blue Hawaii drink in hand
Yummy shrimp, scallops, etc.
Nov 14th, 2024, 11:22 AM
#10
Adventure in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Chiang Rai
I posted this as another post and it got messed up so I’m starting over. Please disregard initial posting.
Yes, it is a long flight, Chicago to Taipei 16 hrs. then a 3 hr. layover, then a 4 hr. flight to Bangkok. But so worth it.
We we’re a group of 12 traveling with our travel agent. So easy, as she took care of everything.
Our Bangkok hotel was the Ramada Menam Riverside and it was a good choice walking distance to shops and restaurants.
Drive from airport….high rises everywhere
View from my room
Yes, it is a long flight, Chicago to Taipei 16 hrs. then a 3 hr. layover, then a 4 hr. flight to Bangkok. But so worth it.
We we’re a group of 12 traveling with our travel agent. So easy, as she took care of everything.
Our Bangkok hotel was the Ramada Menam Riverside and it was a good choice walking distance to shops and restaurants.
Drive from airport….high rises everywhere
View from my room
Nov 14th, 2024, 11:26 AM
#11
After settling in we met for a welcome dinner at the hotel buffet.
I am not a fan of buffets but this one was huge with every type of fresh seafood you can imagine and lots of other tasty treats.
I am not a fan of buffets but this one was huge with every type of fresh seafood you can imagine and lots of other tasty treats.
Nov 14th, 2024, 11:39 AM
#13
That evening we took the free shuttle boat from the Ramada to
IconSiam Mall on the river. 7,000 shops….yikes!
We checked out a few and then had dinner at Jumbo Seafood restaurant. Great food, nice view, and live jazz music. A very pleasant way to spend an hour or so.
I’m the redhead with the Blue Hawaii drink in hand
ICONSIAM Mall
Shrimp, scallops, etc. Very good
IconSiam Mall on the river. 7,000 shops….yikes!
We checked out a few and then had dinner at Jumbo Seafood restaurant. Great food, nice view, and live jazz music. A very pleasant way to spend an hour or so.
I’m the redhead with the Blue Hawaii drink in hand
ICONSIAM Mall
Shrimp, scallops, etc. Very good
Nov 14th, 2024, 11:53 AM
#15
On to the floating market. How they are able to get people into and out of those flat bottomed boats is a miracle. It’s like sitting on the floor of a wide kayak. What a fun day!
Pet a Python anyone?
Boats all jammed together trying to get to the vendors
Pet a Python anyone?
Boats all jammed together trying to get to the vendors
Nov 14th, 2024, 11:59 AM
#16
That night we had a Tuk-Tuk dinner tour to 4 restaurants.
Such fun and the food was fabulous.
Our Tuk-Tuk
Riding in heavy traffic
Our guide was informative, friendly, and very funny
The food…..WOW!
Such fun and the food was fabulous.
Our Tuk-Tuk
Riding in heavy traffic
Our guide was informative, friendly, and very funny
The food…..WOW!
Nov 14th, 2024, 12:39 PM
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You could have done that before starting another thread when you wanted it to be a TR
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Nov 14th, 2024, 01:16 PM
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You had two trip report threads but they were posted on the Europe Forum. Both were moved here and merged into one thread. See posts #3 and #9 above. And now it looks like you've started yet another (3rd) thread. and all three have responses so deleting any one thread would probably be difficult at this point. Contact the moderators and tell them what you want done . . .
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