Overall

I was in Bangkok the first time and had stayed in a 5-star hotel. The place looked similar to Brooklyn, NY with high rise and slums cluttered together. Although the air was bad, the weather was nice without the scorching heat and high humidity you usually endure in other SE Asian cities. Thai people are generally polite and courteous especially towards tourists and foreigners. Getting around was easy as I stayed in the business district and took the skytrains/BTS - almost the same kind that you find in Singapore's MRT system. Shopping was pleasant and enjoyable because the value you get for the kind of price you pay cannot be compared elsewhere (maybe HK). The service is excellent - food in the hotel were delicious and they're so accommodating. Beware of taxi drivers though, as they like to recommend places that costs a bomb (I suspect they get commissions). Thailand will remain my top choice for shopping and dining.

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5 June 2005 | A Yahoo! User

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