The best thing about checking into Conrad Hotels is
that you’ll be greeted with a stuff toy on your bed, usually the
signature
Conrad Bear, & Rubber
Duckling in the toilet. But here in
Bangkok, an Elephant (Thailand’s mascot) was on lying on my bed
instead. The Chang Surin from the North East, as explained
in the brochure, is popular for its powerful strength &
energy.
In the bathroom, a rubber pokka-dot elephant was sitting in the
bathtub, waiting for me to pick her up.
Our 1st stop in Bangkok was to the Pratunam
Market. It offers a lot of clothes, fabrics such as Thai silk,
accessories, watches & handicraft at low, low prices. But Don't
forget to bargain here. After walking around in this area, Chris
& I headed to the Platinum Plaza, located at the
Pratunum shopping area. This place is a wholesale centre
& you can find many shoppers lugging their trolley bags
stocking up goods. Prices here are unbelievable cheap.
I got some lovely tops & dresses for less than S$15 each. Only
problem is, you can’t try them. It’s either you take it or leave
it.
Right at the top floor, there is a gigantic kids & gift store.
Here, you can find lovely Disney stationery & all sorts of
product @ wholesale prices. A good place to go if you’re looking
for souvenirs, or if you’re a school teacher buying to reward your
students.
After a long day shopping, Chris & I were off to relax
ourselves. The Amara Spa, located on the 3rd Flr of
Amarin Plaza in the Erawan area, is one of the
spas I frequent because of its convenient location. At 450THB for a
60min session of foot massage, the price is slightly higher
compared to some others but you can be assured of its quality &
comfort.
If you’re looking for a place to fine dine, this is an
highly-recommended Italian restaurant that I like to hang-out at.
The understated classy Calderazzo, is a 3-storey loft with
glass walls over-looking the streets of Bangkok.