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Left: The floating market is a great place to visit for families
iStockphoto Above: The Grand Palace is Bangkok’s leading attraction
Asiana Airlines cabin attendant
Where is the best bar for a cheeky
Sora Lee offers an insider’s view on
cocktail or two?
how to get the most out of Bangkok
I think the best bar for a cocktail is only
moments away from where I suggest you
eat. The Bamboo Bar is also located in the
What makes Bangkok so special? anything from local food and fruit to Oriental Hotel. It serves fantastic cocktails. I
Bangkok was my first international layover clothes, incense and other local handicrafts recommend you try their Mai Thai cocktail.
after joining Asiana Airlines as a cabin crew – make sure you bring your camera. It is The bar is decorated in a Thai jungle
member, and has always been one of my even more fun during the Thai New Year in atmosphere – but without the wildlife!
favourite cities. The city is so exciting. It April, when water pistols are used and the
offers different types of food, great shopping market transforms from a trading place Where is best for a little retail therapy?
and the opportunity to have a relaxing and into a party atmosphere. I recommend the main Sukhumvit Road.
therapeutic massage for very little money. There are miles of shops, ranging from
Where would you suggest to eat? designer stores to small outlets selling
What is an absolute must-see? By far my favourite restaurant is the Sala locally produced clothes and gifts.
The Grand Palace, with its sprawling gardens, Rim Naam restaurant at the Oriental Hotel
golden pagodas and beautiful design. When in Bangkok. It is designed in the style of a What would you buy to take home?
I first visited the Grand Palace I travelled traditional Thai house and serves set menus Tailor-made clothes. If you have a favourite
by public river boat from near the Taksin and al-fresco dress or suit, and you want another one
Bridge to Thien river boat stop. It was traditional Thai that’s brand new, take it with you and get
wonderful to see the golden pagodas in the food. The them to make a replica, in the fabric and
distance from the boat as we got nearer, restaurant also has finish of your choice.
and also to travel with the local people. local entertainment
comprising Thai What is best avoided?
Where would you recommend for dancing and I prefer to avoid Patpong Market. It is noisy
families? singing. It’s a and full of overpriced market stalls selling
The floating markets in the Damnoen fantastic place to items you can buy cheaper elsewhere.
Saduak area of Bangkok are a great place eat with views of
for families to sample traditional Thailand. the boats passing Any other tips?
There you can travel by small boat and buy down the Chao iStockphoto Bargain hard and take plenty of small Thai
local produce from Thai traders who sell Phrya river. Wat Arun across the Chao Phraya river baht money notes.
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