Here comes the Big Brother

First of all I would like to say sorry due the the delay of post. This is because I had issues with my Flickr account and it took them about a week to rectify it. But here am I now, and I will keep the post flowing as frequent as I can.

The delivery man is at my door step, went out, sign some papers and carried my new baby in.

Ta da...

Here it comes..

No it's not my iPhone

Back view...

It's my laptop's Big Brother...

Hope this can help me blog better, just to make myself happy....

Just a short one to tell you guys I'm back in business

Next up, Hello Kitty's Cafe, Hong Dae

Day 1 – Bangkok City

This is my first time traveling to Thailand and the first city that we are visiting is Bangkok, the city of shopping paradise. Upon arrival, we proceed to our hotel for check-in. Kingston Suites located at Sukhumvit Soi 15

Pink Taxi!! It's so cute.. they have orange, yellow and also green taxi..

The journey from the airport to town is just a mere 45minutes and most of the time delayed due to traffic jam. So 4 of us took a metered taxi from the airport to the town which cost us 450bath that is considered quite reasonable.

Kingston Suites-Bangkok boutique hotel,with a European style façade and motifs. The services and the design are so lovely and nice. Especially the bed is so comfortable

Free tuk tuk service from Hotel to BTS(subway) station, anytime upon request.

After check in we are going for Shopping!!! Excited to the MAX!!! The nearest BTS from our hotel is Asok station so we took the train and headed to National Stadium station, which is just a few stops away.

BTS tickets

Once we get out from the station we saw Amarin shopping center with the big bear.

Now only I understood why did people always describe Bangkok as ‘’The Jam City’’

My first lunch in Bangkok was not tomyam, not mango rice, but guess what??

Haha is McDonald!!!

Uncle McDonald says Sawadeekap

We did the same thing in other country that was to try out their special burger and this time we are going to have pork burger.

The burger we ordered. 4 of us eat the same burger! Samurai BBQ pork burger. Is delicious and it was so juicy!!

After a very filling lunch we were filled with energy .. Hehehe.. The only thing on my mind is SHOPPING, SHOPPING and MORE SHOPPING!!!!

The famous 4face Buddha is just next to the Amarin shopping center which located in front of Isetan and their culture believes Buddha bring lucks,health and wealth so most of the people pass by will just stop for a while just for to offer their respect. Even those in the cars or busses will bow their heads when they pass by.

Even they have dancers to dance for Buddha upon donation received.

And I saw people take this as a drinks and some washing their hands and faces. Anyone know what is this for?

Center World is just opposite the road. Aawww… all the shopping mall is very near to each other and just a stone's throw away.Even LV is there too.

Along the road, this uncle has caught my attention. He can make your name into a keychain or necklaces in less than 1minute. This i so incredible!!And it only cost for 40bath

Yey! My name is done.

And see.. is jam again at the back there....or it had never stopped.

And today there as a big event held at Center World Shopping center. I guess this is a racing competition

Wondering this battery can stand until the end of the track. I mean maybe haha...who knows this is maybe a battery competition....Haha

Most of the branded stuffs you can find here in the Center World and this shopping center is really big and we did not walk much here cos we plan to the most reputable shopping mall (or was is only to us).

Another 5minute walk, we reached Platinum Mall. This is the place that we longed for!!Once we entered we totally forget about taking pictures and filling our stomach. Shopping crazily for more then 3hours until we felt tired and we took a pit stop in the food court on the 6th floor of the mall.

Everything that was sold here is very very cheap! Quality wise, you will need to hunt around but bear in mind you might not find the same shop again as it is like a whole maze in there. Most of the shops are selling different style of clothing which u will not able to get the same design in other shops. Really *heart* Platinium mall to the MAXXXX!!!!

Ooops...first half day in Bangkok and we got this...

After shopping we went back to our hotel for a short break and continued our first night with the fantastic view of Lebua State Tower.

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Kathy

Day 2 star cruises pices

2nd day , more about 1st day here

I think I only slept for 5 hours.

As usual I m the first who woke up

Along the way to the restaurant

We went back to the same restaurant for morning breakfast (also buffet style)

We are great by the fresh fruits, make me feel good in the morning

Jason's morning breakfast :) He eat alot

My breakfast , is nice

The breakfast was awesome, after a very filling breakfast we go for another round to capture the last morning view at the top deck of the cruise

As usual, we use the lift that we play around

The little penguin is MUST BUY!! we got it from the sourviner shop, last shopping before we leave.Very cute rite?

Nice view over here

And the sea is calm in the morning

Group photo before we checking out

That all for now. .. See you

More information at here

Star cruises official web

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Kathy

The Dome, Skybar @ Lebua State Tower Bangkok

Sirocco Lebua is the finest dining restaurant in Bangkok located in the heart of Bangkok.

For dining purpose reservation have to make at least 3months in advance. Did I just say 3 months? Yes I did.

For your information the cost for dinning can cost up to 10,000bath for 2 person with just a 3course meal.

Chef recommend menu

Why do you think that the meal cost a bomb? I think this is because Sirrocco restaurant is the highest open air restaurant in the world

We did not manage to try the food because we did not make the reservation earlier. Feeling that we just encountered a thunderstorm but the sun came up straight away when the staff told us that they have a SkyBar area next to the restaurant which we still can enjoy the same scenery and we can enter without any reservation. So kind of her

Photo taken from the web, the sky bar

The sky bar located at the 63rd floor in front of the Dome at State Tower which is also claimed as one of the highest open air bars. Without delaying any further, we went and ordered some cocktails

In the lift to the top of the tower

This is the Dome which we came out from here, heading to the skybar area and they had a live band performing all night long.

Standing at stairs at the top of the 64floor, the night view of the Bangkok during the night was completely different from the morning. The view was simply breath taking and it feels like Paradise.

Photo shoots were not allowed at this area, but we managed to take a shot without any of the staff noticing before we proceed to the Skybar area.

It was 7.30pm, and the bar were packed with visitor and most of them were whites.

We also knew why does the Sirocco fine dining which next to the Skybar was completely full. They must be damn rich to afford such an expansive meal. Agree?

After roaming around the area, we proceed to the Skybar area and order some beverages.
The average price of the drinks cost about 300bath-800bath which is a bit pricey. Even a glass of coke cost 320bath. Mostly people that visit here are paying for the environment which IMO worth every single penny!!

I ordered a strawberry cocktail

The sky bar is an open air area, so you can feel the natural wind blowing but this area is abit crowded so i can only feel hot and stuffy. Some photo we took in the Skybar area of the panoramic view of Bangkok and the Chao Phraya River from the 64th floor.

Of cos not to miss The Dome

With the gals

Before we leave, we took some shoot at the staircase area which is not allowed by pretending view around. Haha with no focus mode and just press...chak chak chak...

And the result.. at least we got something for you
Half of Skybar

This wan is clearer, but mind the angle. The crowed view at the Skybar area

Okay.. and the last wan is blur, but at least you can see something

Lastly, I can proudly say that this is the most breath taking and unforgettable scenery that I had ever visited. It is like a paradise from the moment I step out from The Dome. Recommended place for a drinks and night views

Before I forget the dress code is implemented at the State Tower is no shorts, slipper , cargo pants and gentlemen should wear fully covered shoes.
So be prepare with the proper dressing if you planned for a visit

Good Night Bangkok

Sky Bar is open daily from 6.00 pm - 1.00 am.
The Dome at lebua,
Silom Road, Bangrak,
Bangkok, Thailand, 10500
Tel. (+66) 2624-9555

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Kathy