So this time we came to Bangkok to visit our business partners and explore the city a little bit. We spent most of our time in the shopping areas of Bangkok: Chatuchak weekend market, Asiatique and the newly opened IconSiam.
Chatuchak Weekend Market is huge you can spend the whole weekend there. Many designers and artists sell their works there. Of course it's become more of a tourist spot. The food is over priced so is everything else (except for the art works I think). You can literally find anything there.
Asiatique Riverfront Market is also a market place for tourists. You can catch the BTS to Saphan Taksin then take the free shuttle ferry to the market. We first went to IconSiam then took the tourist boat (50 Baht) to Asiatique. Lots of restaurants and food stalls. Similar prices to Chatuchak weekend market.
IconSiam has only been open for a week when we visited. The interior will blow your mind! You can either take free shuttle bus from Krung Thon Buri or a free shuttle boat from Saphan Taksin.
Sabbath afternoon I visited the Lumphini Park. It was really not that special. It has a big lake in the middle. However, there's also a proper outdoor gym that costs 20 Baht to get in. There are barbells, dumbbells, benches, cables, racks and other machines. If you are not a gym junkie, you can totally skip it.
Health Land is a beauty and massage chain. We did the 2 hr Thai massage (600 Baht per person). It's not the best massage out there but for the price you are paying it's totally worth it. I recommend you find the closest store and make an appointment because it does get booked out!!
We went to the local supermarket to get things and I think there are a few items worthy of buying:
Milo Nuggets. For chocolate addicts out there, this is a must buy! Although I find them a bit too sweet. But I am bringing them home as souvenirs to give to my friends and family. You can also find them at 7-11.
Mistine Lip balm. This particular lip balm doesn't have any colour. However, as soon as you apply it, it turns a pinky natural colour on your lips.
Mozzie spray. This spray lasts for hours and they come in 2 sizes. The big ones you can keep in the car and the small one you can take with you on a hike!
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