Nombor Tiga Puluh Enam : Bangkok Day 1

I am so free tonight, so I think I should start blogging again since my memories are getting worse these few days. I misplaced my TnG card, twice. And sometimes, I left my phone everywhere. That's another story. Now, let's move on to another story that I wish I would never forget for the rest of my life. Travelling.

After almost a year of planning, with lots of obstacles, both Adila and I safely landed in Suvarnabhumi (read as Suvarnabhum without the i) after 2 hours of flight from LCCT. 1 word for Suvarnabhumi Airport; it's HUGE. They were 3 of us, Adila, Keri and I. Keri joined us later. There's a bit drama happened while we were waiting for Keri to touch down. I asked Dila to take care of our backpacks in surau/muslim prayer room (level 2) and I went off to look for Keri. After standing for 1 hour (stupidly) in front of the arrival hall (there are 2 arrival halls for international flights, B & C) and did some mini marathon between gate B & C, I finally saw him. I can breath easily after that. So, let's go!

Welcome to Suvarnabhumi International Airport

  

MRT station 

We booked a dorm at De Talak Hostel (female dorm for Dila & I, mix dorm for Keri) through Agoda. It costs us THB200/pax/night. It is 10mins walk from Queen Sirikit MRT. All I can say, it's totally worth it! Let the pictures do the talking.

From outside

The terrace

The reception

Common area

Free internet

The dorm with a\c and hot shower

After a short nap, we went out to look for food. We were extremely hungry since our last meal was the breakfast). Our hostel owner named Rata is so helpful. She even wrote us a note on where to find halal food. Then, we decided to go to Terminal 21 ( accessible by BTS Sukhumvit). All I can say about Terminal 21 is it's pretty awesome. Different level with different theme. Click here for more info.

The food court is on the 5th floor, it's called Pier 21. You can easily spot a halal stall if you turn left from the excavator. The menu is quite limited, but I can say that it is extremely cheap! Buried chicken with yellow rice (just like nasi bukhari) costs around THB35 (it's RM3.50!). We had buried chicken rice, papaya salad (too spicy for me) and sticky mango rice. All of 'em only cost us less than RM10 per person! *grinning* They use  a reload card system, just like Touch&Go card. You can reload as much as you want and it valids for 3 days. You can refund the balance if there is, no worries. 

After happily bloated ourselves, we went for a stroll around the mall. There comes the least favorite part in our trip. We met a family from middle east (I guess). A man, a woman with a 10yo kid asking for a direction to find halal food. We were more than happy to help. Then, the man asked "where are you guys coming from?" when we said we are from Malaysia, they looked so excited. They said they are going to Malaysia after Bangkok. They are planning to go to Langkawi (as what being told by the wife). After that. the woman  asked Dila & I whether we have RM since they never see one. I was about to open my sling bag then suddenly I realized wth am I doing? Then I quickly turned to Keri and saw him opening his "secret wallet". Oh man, that's not good! I went and say sorry because we changed all our RM to THB. I was scared to death. Then the family just left without bothering to ask for the direction for halal food. Pfft! I was glad because I kept our emergency in a good place before we went out. Tips: find a good backpack with hidden pockets.


Then, we decided to go to Asiatique as suggested by the hostel owner. Asiatique is a night market facing Chao Phraya river. We have to take a shuttle boat (it's FREE!) from Saphan Thaksin to Asiatique. No worries, you can easily spot the boat with small Asiatique flag.  As we boarded the boat, it was raining cats and dogs! We were almost soaked up but thanks to RM5 raincoat from Daiso! *tips : for light packing, bring raincoat instead of umbrella*

There's nothing interesting in Asiatique for us (most probably because of the heavy rain and tiredness). We left after 1/2 hour and went back to the hostel and have a rest before tomorrow adventure!

Night view of Chao Phraya river

To be continued (I have bad memories, pardon me if I don't)