Showing posts with label Bangkok. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bangkok. Show all posts

Monday, December 29, 2008

Is it Safe to Travel ???

Just when you about to plan for a holiday !!

In the news to-day 29 December 2008 . Situation is Chaotic in Hong Kong !!

In the news to-day 29 December 2009 . Is it safe to visit Bangkok ??



In the news to-day 29 December 2008 (ST Forum) Extremely unfriendly airport Terminal !

Thursday, September 13, 2007

EASY SAFE,BANGKOK,SMOKING GADGET,EARTHQUAKE


Thursday Sep 13, 2007

Tremors felt in Singapore

Tremors were felt in Singapore on Thursday at about 8am, the second time in 24 hours. As many as two aftershocks have rattled the Indonesian island of Sumatra this morning, measuring 7.7 and 6.7 on the richter scale.

Some schools may postpone year-end exams, if tremors are felt on the day. If the students do feel the ground shake, the school has trained them on how to react, even if they are in the midst of sitting for their exams.

Police said engineers from the HDB and BCA have inspected all 337 of the HDB, private and commercial buildings affected. All the buildings inspected so far have been certified structurally safe


REGIONAL EARTHQUAKE ALERT

Earthquakes/Tremors Safety Tips

Channel NewsAsia TV



Going to Bangkok –check these out !


FOR SHOPPERS AND FAMILIES

It's hard to get enough of Bangkok with its sensational food, vibrant night life and terrific shopping. Naturally, all that walking, talking and eating will make anyone want to pamper their tired bodies with out-of-the-ordinary lodging that is steeped in character and close to the

best grub and cheap buys. Welcome to the boutique properties that won't bust your credit limit.

Bangkok Boutique Hotel 241 Sukhumvit 21 ASOKE www.bangkokboutiquehotel.com

FOR CITY SLICKERS AND SPA FIENDS

Cosy and friendly, Bangkok Boutique Hotel puts you at ease from the moment you enter the lobby, which is done up like a contemporary art gallery. The 24-hour room service is a lifesaver when you have skipped meals to squeeze in more shopping time. With 51 individually-styled rooms, there's something for friends, families and business travellers. The hotel throws in complimentary breakfast too, but the real draw is its proximity to the central shopping district, which is within walking distance from the hotel. Room rates start from 2,500 baht. i.sawan

Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok 494 Rajdamri Road www.isawan.hyatt.com

Set in the tranquil "fifth level of heaven" in Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok, i.sawan features six exquisite spa cottages with built-in contemporary luxury. Selected as one of the 55 New/ Best Hot Spas by Conde Nast Traveller last year, and Best Spa in Thailand by SpaAsia Readers' Choice Awards 2007, i.sawan is a clear favourite among locals and tourists.

When you're done with the spa treatment, lie in the softest bed you've ever known and lose yourself in the pre-arranged music from your ipod. Or order room service and stay in with that special someone. Afterall, someone's got to check out the jacuzzi. Room rates start from 18,000 baht.


FOR COUPLES AND SYBARITES

The Eugenia 267 Soi Sukhumvit 31 www.theeugenia.com

"It's not a hotel, it's a home!" Aptly so. Set in a 19th-century colonial house, The Eugenia combines Oriental tranquillity with European sophistication. The rooms are stunning affairs reminiscent of the chambers of yesterday with their four poster beds and sheer curtains. Indeed, the ambience is perfect for a romantic getaway. The lauded DB Bradley Restaurant serves a Western gourmet menu accented by Asian flavours. After dinner, sip whiskey on the rocks in the legendary Zheng He Lounge, named after the intrepid 15th century Chinese explorer. Whether you decide to bask in the hotel's elegant environment, take a bath in a vintage copper bathtub or be chauffeured around town in a Jaguar, one thing's for sure - you won't be wanting for luxury at the Eugenia. Room rates start from 5,800 baht.

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How to save YouTube videos

YouTube Downloader is a free tool that downloads videos from youtube.

YouTube Downloader allows you to easily grab and save desired youtube video to your local computer.

Simply paste the URL of a video into the program, press Start , and the AVI file will be downloaded into the selected folder.

You don't need any players to play flash video just play it on the default media player classic.

YouTube Downloader is completely FREE Software. It contains absolutely NO ADWARE, NO SPYWARE,

Features:
- Easy to use
- Save youtube video as AVI file

http://downloadcenter24.com/video-and-dvd/youtube-downloader.html

Download : http://www.youtube-d.com/files/youtubed_setup.exe (freeware 2.71 Mb)

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Be alerted of latest crimes that happened around your neighborhood by subscribing to SMS Crime Alert from the Singapore Police Force. In times of emergency, you will receive national emergency-related messages and crime prevention tips.
Free trial until 31st Dec 2007. Sign up now! Dial *127!

SingTel's SMS (short message service) Crime Alert service
http://www.spf.gov.sg/mic/2007/070423_singtelsms.htm

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Like Father Like Daughter
No. of Episodes: 19

WATCH IT @ MOBTV

MOBTV (MediaCorp Online Broadband Television), by MediaCorp TV Singapore Pte Ltd is Singapore’s first video-on-demand service. It is a subscription-based VOD service that provides viewers with easy and immediate access to their favorite programmes via digital streaming or download anytime, anywhere. Subscribers can expect a wide range of programme genres such as drama, variety, sitcom, infotainment, reality and telemovies.

MOBTV Subscription Rates : http://www.mobtv.sg/SubscribePriceList.aspx

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$53.91 @ popular Book store
Do not pay more than $59.90

EasySafe

A made in SINGAPORE product!

FAST easySafe is the only hardware cryptography product available in the market with unique features. It combines the most popular hardware authentication and software encryption techniques in one single USB interface token.

Although the design is compliant to FIPS 140-2 standard with PKI technology, FAST easySafe, as its name implies, is rather easy to deploy and use as compared to other sophiscated security products that require dedicated IT specialists for deployment and maintenance.

FAST easySafe combines the 2 most critical security features, i.e. User Authentication and Data Protection in a single product.

User Authentication
FAST easySafe offers a strong authentication alternative that replaces Windows password login control. The user login is controlled by easySafe token which is a separate hardware from the computer and cannot be traced or recorded as compared to generic software password. The computer will be locked when the token is unplugged from it; this is easier to use than windows login and logoff systems.

Data Protection
It is very important in today's IT environment that sensitive and valuable data need protection. This is because many organizations nowadays give their staff workstations to increase efficiency. Confidential information which stored in these workstations is always at risk of being accessed by unauthorized parties if leave unattended.

FAST easySafe provides the protection to the users to store their confidential documents into an electronic vault by generating an encrypted "virtual" disk drive in the computer. Users can easily store their sensitive and valuable data in this electronic vault. They can create, save, move and copy files on it in exactly the same way as they have always done without noticing any difference between using the "virtual" disk drive and a "normal" one. FAST easySafe also is more secure as the security is controlled by a separate hardware instead of using the security software that is installed in the computer.

Benefits of FAST easySafe

  • Protection against unauthorized access to computer

- Protects valuable and sensitive data on hard disk by generating an encrypted virtual disk drive

- No/minimal training effort required for users

- High level of user acceptance

- Fast and simple installation via Windows installer

- Easy to use as the same way the users always done in Windows applications

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smoker's Holder @ $8.55

filter @ $3.50


Sunday, August 12, 2007

BLOG ON BANGKOK


Once again, Thank you for the Thai hospitality !


BANGKOK - CITY OF LIFE !!!
YES
BANGKOK IS ASIA'S MOST VIBRANT CITIES
A PLACE TO EAT,PLAY & STAY .

EVERY TIME I VISIT BANGKOK
THERE'S SOMETHING NEW

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HOLIDAY INN BANGKOK
971 PLOENCHIT ROAD, PATUMWAN
BANGKOK, 10330 THAILAND
Hotel Front Desk: 66-2-6561555 | Hotel Fax: 66-2-6561666
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Holiday Inn Bangkok is conveniently located across from the famous Bangkok Central World Plaza. Other nearby attractions include; Siam Paragon, Siam Square, Chidlom Skytrain Station, Panthip IT City, Gaysorn Boutique Mall and the Erawan Shrine.


Transportation to and from Hotel
Suvarnabhumi Airport (NBK)
Distance: 33 KM / 20.51 MI North to Hotel
Shuttle Charge (one way): $55.00 (USD)
Taxi Charge (one way): $13.00 (USD)
Time by taxi: 45 minutes
FROM AIRPORT: TAKE BANGKOK CHONBURI EXPRESSWAY. THEN TAKE BANGNA SUKHUMVIT EXPRESSWAY AND KEEP LEFT AND EXIT ONTO PLOENCHIT RD. DRIVE PASS THE FIRST 2 INTERSECTIONS AND THE HOTEL IS LOCATED 100 METERS FROM THE SECOND INTERSECTION ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE.
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TAXI DRIVER ARE BIG CHEAT IN BKK
BETTER TO TAKE A CAB FROM THE HOTEL

SAY NO !!!

SEW YOUR CAP ETC HERE !!!


FAKE GAMES & SOFTWARE @ MBK


Attractions :

Places I visited are in bold and italics

Siam Paragon (0.5 KM / 0.31 MI )
BTS Sktrain Station (0.1 KM / 0.06 MI )
CentralWorld Plaza (0.3 KM / 0.19 MI )
Central Departmental Store (0.6 KM / 0.37 MI )
Erawan Shrine (0.1 KM / 0.06 MI )
Panthip IT Mall (2 KM / 1.24 MI )
Patpong Night Market (3 KM / 1.86 MI )
Suan Lum Night Market (4 KM / 2.49 MI )
Grand Palace (12 KM / 7.46 MI )
Jim Thompson Museum (5 KM / 3.11 MI )
Temple of Emerald Buddha (12 KM / 7.46 MI )
China Town (10 KM / 6.21 MI )
Snake Farm (3 KM / 1.86 MI )
Big C Multiplex (0.3 KM / 0.19 MI )
Gaysorn Boutique Mall (0.1 KM / 0.06 MI )
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BROADBAND INTERNET ACCESS IN BKK

INTERNET ACCESS COST
642.00 THB=31.2628 SGD-per day
321.00 THB=15.6312 SGD-per hour
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PRIORITY CLUB

BOOKING IN SEPTEMBER ??
2 SINGLE BEDS STANDARD SMOKING
WITH HIGH SPEED INTERNET DESK IDD PHONE VOICEMAIL IN RM SAFE MINIBAR AIRCON 25 INCH CABLE TV IN RM MOVIES TEA AND COFFEE FACILITIES HAIR DRYER MASSAGE SHOWER ROLLAWAY BED NOT AVAILABLE

14 Day Advance Purchase Rate
3,703.00 (THB) PER ROOM, PER NIGHT
Rate Change: 3,555.00 (THB)
TAX: 7.7% PER NIGHT NOT INCLUDED IN RATE EFFECTIVE 7 SEPTEMBER, 2007 THRU 9 SEPTEMBER, 2007
SERVICE CHARGE: 10% PER NIGHT NOT INCLUDED IN RATE EFFECTIVE 7 SEPTEMBER, 2007 THRU 9 SEPTEMBER, 2007

APPX COST
3,703.00 THB=178.664 SGD
X 3 NIGHTS

11,109 THB= SGD 536
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AIRFARE

You will need 42,500 points on SQ plus
$137.00 for Airport tax

THE FLIGHT

SQ 970/SQ 625
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THAI CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATE

500.00 THB=24.3411 SGD
1,000.00 THB=48.6814 SGD
1,500.00 THB=72.9841 SGD
2,000.00 THB=97.3686 SGD
2,500.00 THB=121.717 SGD
3,000.00 THB=146.036 SGD
3,500.00 THB=170.405 SGD
4,000.00 THB=194.748 SGD
4,500.00 THB=219.000 SGD
5,000.00 THB=243.394 SGD

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LOCAL GSM CARD

CHEAPER TO BUY THIS GSM SIM CARD TO MAKE
LOCAL CALLS !! NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED !!
AIS CALL CENTER : 1175
Website : www.one-2-call.ais.co.th
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4 FACE GOD

STILL THE SAME !!


SOMBOON SEAFOOD OUTLETS

NEAREST TO HOLIDAY INN !!


SOOMBOON OTHER LOCATIONS
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NAM SING IN CHINATOWN

NAMSING LOCATION MAP

NAMSING IN HK ???

FASHION MALL

PLATINUM FASHION MALL


DOG BED & CLOTHING ARE CHEAP HERE
AWESOME 180 thb
(about S$9 for "Mulberry" Dog Bed)
Dog Clothing 120 thb ( about S$6)
Dog Collar 20 thb ( about S $1)

"LUCKY is so happy now !!

No way you can buy these items in Singapore for that kind of prices


DOG COLLAR & CLOTHINGS
L@@KING FOR MY NEW BED !!
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THAI MUSIC FOR TH 250 ( S$12)

KING POWER DUTY FREE SHOP-BKK
$1,590 THB = about S$77 for AZZARO !!
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AMAZING CITY FOR GOOD FOOD & SHOPPING ......

SPACIOUS SHOPPING COMPLEX ,GUESS BETTER THAN SINGAPORE

MY PERSONAL OPINION ABOUT THAI PEOPLE
Most of the thai people are hyper friendly ands will go out of the their way to explain a menu or give directions. If you probe further you can discover some cultural quirks like their thai accent .

Thai massage are superb .Your initial shyness at prancing around naked in spas amid strangers will evaporate in about 20 minutes.

Sorry to say the thai taxi drivers are bloody crooks ! They will take you for a good ride over the highway back to your hotel and often ask if you would like to visit a jewelery store for their petrol voucher .


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SHOPPING IN BANGKOK
REVISITED IN AUGUST 08/07

My Shopping Experience in Bangkok !
I never fail to find great buys in my shopping sprees in Bangkok .
I adore Thai handicraft ranging from silver,pottery and portrait painting ,blah blah .What you want you get it in Bangkok .As I have pleasure for electronics geeks I find Panthip Plaza a five storey IT mall overwhelmed .Hugh selection of computer software,Cd's,DVDs and MP3 compilations both legal and illegal stuff for under 200 baht. My inertia for shopping transforms to paranoia as I go from mall to Mah Boon Krong and in search of intriguing finds,and I am usually rewarded . Thus it make sense to splurge in Bangkok .I usually find myself queuing at the many money changers more often than anticipated in Bangkok . One,it is more fun shopping in Bangkok than crowded Singapore . Two, there is a stunning array of quality clothings, locally produced or imported. Three, many malls in Bangkok easily rival Singapore's,each with distinctive offerings of entertainment and lifestyle facilities. Siam Paragon for instance,boasts Bangkok's largest shopping centre in Asia and it is fun not just for kids but also for adults.Take a map from the hotel and then figure out where to go,what to do,what to buy and what to eat.

Chatuchak Weekend Market :
SKYTRAIN : Mo Chit
Phaholyothin Road (southern end of Chatuchak Park)
Open 9am-6pm ~ Weedends only

15,000 shops sprawled over 35 acres . Was there on Saturday .You can buy anything from clothes to handicrafts.

PANTIP PLAZA
Petchaburi Road
Lots of computer,software and hardware ,much bigger than our Sim Lim Square !!

PRATUNAM MARKET
Intersection of Phetchaburi an Ratchaprarop roads .
Wholesale market specializing in clothing and textiles.

SIAM PARAGON
Skyrail :Siam.Rama 1 Road
One of the biggest shopping centres in Asia with 270 stores. From Gucci to Shanghai Tang ...

MAH BOON KRONG - MBK
Skyrail : National Stadium.444
Phayathai Rd .
Open 10 to 10 pm daily
Lots of Singaporean here !! from fake software to leather goods .You named it they have it here .

SIAM SQUARE
Skyrail : Siam
Open 10 to 10 pm daily
Lots of traditional Thai massage establishments beside Novotel and inexpensive .


SINGAPORE CUSTOM WARNING GIVEN OUT IN
BANGKOK !!

Thursday, July 12, 2007

Happy Birthday ! ST Index


Happy Birthday Aunty Gee !!



Market appears to be on the decline !


Thailand IT Show starts 26-29 July 2007