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In Bangkok for 8 hours with my wife: What to do?

 
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Col.Brandon



Joined: 09 Aug 2004
Location: Seoul
PostPosted: Tue Jul 25, 2006 7:46 pm    Post subject: In Bangkok for 8 hours with my wife: What to do? Reply with quote
Hi, my wife and I have an 8 hour wait overnight in Bangkok in a couple of weeks on our way back to Korea. We arrive at 11pm and leave for Seoul at 7am.

I guess we could just rent a day room at the airport and have a rest, but it seems a shame to be in a country for the first time and not take the opportunity to visit it.

Can anyone suggest some (wholesome) activities in Bangkok after midnight? Thanks.
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Peter Jackson



Joined: 23 Apr 2006
PostPosted: Tue Jul 25, 2006 8:00 pm    Post subject: Bangkok Reply with quote
Not much is open after midnight in Bangkok. You might be able to do some shopping in Silom or Khao San but not sure how late they stay open. Could you not delay the Korea flight one day? Then you could do some sightseeing in the day.

There really aren't too many wholesome things to do after midnight. It would take you a while to get anywhere in a taxi, too. Best bet would be to stay at the airport...boring I know.

All the best,
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justagirl



Joined: 17 Jan 2003
Location: Cheonan/Portland
PostPosted: Wed Jul 26, 2006 9:56 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Khao San road has a curfew, so it won't be open after 11 pm.
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Grotto



Joined: 21 Mar 2004
PostPosted: Wed Jul 26, 2006 10:20 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
go for a massage...there are plenty of reputable massage clinics.

A romantic midnight river cruise and dinner

Twisted Evil pimp her out and see how much you take in Embarassed Rolling Eyes Twisted Evil (just kidding)
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Col.Brandon



Joined: 09 Aug 2004
Location: Seoul
PostPosted: Wed Jul 26, 2006 3:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
OK, thanks guys.

I heard there's a shuttle or subway from the airport, is that right?

What's the danger of wandering into the wrong place and winding up in an icy bathtub with our kidneys missing?

Peter Jackson: Good job on LOTR and King Kong Smile
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Tiger Beer



Joined: 07 Feb 2003
PostPosted: Wed Jul 26, 2006 5:20 pm    Post subject: Re: Bangkok Reply with quote
Peter Jackson wrote:
Not much is open after midnight in Bangkok. You might be able to do some shopping in Silom or Khao San but not sure how late they stay open. Could you not delay the Korea flight one day? Then you could do some sightseeing in the day.

There really aren't too many wholesome things to do after midnight. It would take you a while to get anywhere in a taxi, too. Best bet would be to stay at the airport...boring I know.

All the best,

The curfew is in effect? Only BKK? or throughout Thailand?
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Peter Jackson



Joined: 23 Apr 2006
PostPosted: Wed Jul 26, 2006 7:09 pm    Post subject: BKK Reply with quote
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The curfew is in effect? Only BKK? or throughout Thailand?



Most places pretty much close at 1 or 2AM. Some discos and Thai bars are open later. Places like Khao San have gotten pretty lame, with even 7-11 stopping liquor sales after 11 or 12.

It's all part of the Thai government's "social order" campaign...a crock, really.
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itaewonguy



Joined: 25 Mar 2003
PostPosted: Thu Jul 27, 2006 2:34 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
why not do something strange and wild!
jump in a taxi and head to PATPONG.. and check out some of the famous sex shows.. patpong will be open and heaps of people walking about and eating at vendors and people selling heaps of GOODS! you can easily spend a few hours there.. I mean why not.. something different!!
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trevorcollins



Joined: 02 Jul 2004
PostPosted: Sun Jul 30, 2006 7:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
justagirl wrote:
Khao San road has a curfew, so it won't be open after 11 pm.


There's a curfew in bangkok after 11?????
Since when?
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TECO



Joined: 20 Jan 2003
PostPosted: Sun Jul 30, 2006 8:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
trevorcollins wrote:
justagirl wrote:
Khao San road has a curfew, so it won't be open after 11 pm.


There's a curfew in bangkok after 11?????
Since when?


Since about 2002 - 2003.

Before that, 7-11 would sell beer 24 hours a day and bars would go all night long.
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