BANGKOK: Day 3 Part 1 - Wat Arun - Temple of Dawn

Dec 2012

This was my first time visiting a Thai Temple and Wat Arun (aka Temple of Dawn) was chosen as to be our first and only temple to be visited in Bangkok. The reason to visit it was that it is very beautiful when you watch it during the night with the lights is switched on. We couldn't visit it at night for fear that the boat service ends before nightfall and we did not wish be stuck at there. 

We had our breakfast in the hotel and boarded BTS from Rachathewi station to Saphan Taksin station (37 baht) where we transferred to Phao Chraya Express Boat and alighted at N8 Tha Tien Pier.We had to transfer to another boat (3 baht) just to the opposite side of the river in order to reach Wat Arun. 

It was our first time using Thai Boat Service and it was very easy to navigate around. There is a booth which sells one day pass for the usage of the boat service and costs 150 baht. It is advisable to pay per boat ride as it only costs 15 baht. 

Wat Arun Temple

Our entrance ticket to Wat Arun of 50 baht for an adult

 The stairs to climb up the stairs are very steep and I was afraid I might missed my footing and fell.

Visitors to the temples are supposed to dress with modesty and I was wearing a short skirt so I had to rent a sarong (20 baht) which is a long cloth to wrap around my body in order to hide my legs.

This statue looks like a Chinese Warrior God.

I saw this pretty elephant ring at a shop outside Wat Arun. Thais treasure elephants alot and see them as sacred and symbolise royalty.

Next: Bangkok: Day 3 Part 2 - Khao San Road + The Fabulous Bar & Dessert Cafe

BANGKOK: Day 2 Part 2 - MBK + Siam Paragon + Rainbow Cake

Dec 2012

After a rest at the hotel from a morning visit at Chatuchuk, we head over to MBK and Siam Paragon area for shopping. We took BTS from Rachathewi station to National Stadium station for shopping. 

Cam-whore with my new white jumper

Thai version of cute bento set

A MacDonalds fan like me do not miss out Samurai Pork Burger. My first pork burger from Mac since my hometown's MacDonalds does not serve pork. 

Love the sauce that goes with the tender pork patty

D also ordered Mac Coke Float. Chilled drink with vanilla ice cream for a hot day @ MBK's MacDonalds

There is Madame Tussauds Musuem at Siam Discovery. I did not visit it as I already went for Madame Tussauds in Hong Kong. 

 Here's Britney Speak real life wax figurine. Since I won't ever meet her in real life for a photograph, I took one with her figure. She is so much prettier than me, haha. 

I like walking in departmental stores' / shopping mall's food section.  This is at Siam Paragon...Look at all these tempting yummy cakes with fruits. D bought the rainbow cake as shown below at Siam Paragon. 

Attracted by the layers of different colors of the circular cake, with the whipped cream on top and coloured tiny bits to add some crunchiness. 

The rainbow cake is from Ms Sasa at the basement of Siam Paragon.

Bought this green tea blended drink from DaKasi. It was disappointing in taste. Green tea without a strong green tea taste. I will never buy it again. 

We just decided on a random food stall at the roadside to settle our dinner. How come one go to Bangkok without trying its street food? It is the best way to try out authentic Thai food and experience the way locals dine.

We ordered the usual Pad Thai noodles, Pad Thai with flat noodles and Tom Yum Seafood Soup.

I had a Margherita at a bar and D ordered beer. Thailand alcohol is really cheap

That is how I end my second night in Bangkok

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