24 October 2012 1725 - 1845 / TZ302 on ScootBiz / $156 per pax
28 October 2012 2115 - 0040 / 3K514 on Jetstar / THB 6173
Accomodation:
S Sukhumvit Suites Hotel / 4 nights / S$343.02 on Agoda
Featuring:
Quick breakdown of itinerary because Bangkok just does not need additional explaining. This was a shot at a quick long weekend getaway when Scoot made history with whooping cheap ScootBiz fares. The reason why we needed the Jetstar was cos the travel peiod did not cover 28th Oct (boo). This was booked earlier than the family trip to Bangkok in July as well so please do not complain that we are travelling too much (it is never too much).
On hindsight, Tobs lamented that we should have gone Japan, considering this would be the height of autumn season - the only season that we have not been in Japan. Oh well. Next year perhaps!
24th Wed
ScootBiz was comfortable. The meal was also welcoming but do not expect full service meals complete with appetiser and dessert. You get a microwaved meal of your choice. And 1 Evian bottle water, 1 hot drink and 1 cold drink. That's it. No more than that. The extra leg space was good to have but silly on a short flight to Bangkok. Save it for the longer haul trips!
After check-in, we headed to Terminal 21 to redeem the deal for Hokkaido Milk and settled down at Mos burger.
25th Thur
Paul's Fashion for measurements followed by a quick sweep at Platinum's new wing before we went to Square at Novotel for buffet lunch. The spread was good. Dq had a good time with the crayfish. I loved the dory fillet. The standard was pretty good and they're still having a 1-for-1 promo so do check them out.
Finished off the day with spa at 7.30pm. Tobs found a good foot massage therapist (Tom) whom he shall stick to from now onwards.
26th Fri
Started off with storming the Uniqlo opening at Siam Paragon. It was a timely visit because they were giving away ceramic mugs for the first few hundred customers. And there were many daily specials. It was like a warzone inside and people were grabbing the 100THB items like they were free. We chalked up quite a bit of spending and qualified for VAT refund.
Hit the special Santouka temporary stall at the food fair in Isetan Central World and had Toroniku Ramen. It was heavenly, pork cheek slices much thicker than the ones here. I find the ones here unimaginably salty also. Dinner at Via Vai where the pizzas were authentically baked in the stone oven and the pasta was quite good. Too bad we were too stuffed for dessert.
27th Sat
Dental in the morning followed by some me time spent storming Uniqlo Siam Paragon again for the daily special. Some communication screw up on Hanako's side so we did not manage to do our nails at the same time. Wandered about Siam Square a bit before heading back for our 4.30pm massage.
Dinner at a Pizza Company that was closest to Asoke. It functions primarily as a delivery centre but has some seats for dine-in customers. The food was fresh and good - I don't think it gets fresher than this! Overall, quite reliable and we may come back. Perhaps also for the sunrise tacos right outside as well.
28th Sun
Lunch at Spaghetti Factory Central World. I loved the Shrimp Scampi salad. Last ditch to relive the wonderful Toroniku Ramen at Isetan before we had to split up cos our nail appointments were at 12, 1 and 2pm respectively. Tobs and I paid another visit to After You for nutella toast and settled for the chocolate macademia chou at Bake a Wish (which turned out surprisingly good!). Too full for a decent meal so we just made do with pad thai and papaya salad at the Terminal 21 food court before we headed for the airport.
Enroute our 1st driver's cab became a little wonky and would not start. Poor fella. Then we got onto 2nd driver's cab. 2nd driver seems to think he's racing in F1 or something and makes dangerous moves that shows flagrant disregard for the sanctity of life. I have NEVER been so afraid of my dear life before whilst in a cab. No tip for crazy 2nd driver - I'd rather he drive safely and we get to the airport a little later. Need to quickly buy that life insurance; one never knows what is going to happen next.
