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Originally Posted by shwaygwailo
Hi all,
have been to phuket (one trip), Bangkok I’ve used only as a hub in or out.
My Brother and I will be in Bangkok (after 9 days in phuket see you at MTB)for about 24 hours staying at
NARAI HOTEL BANGKOK CITY
Wed 05Jul06 Out Thu 06Jul06
222 Silom Road
BANGKOK THAILAND 10500
We’d like to do the canals (klongs?), and the floating market has also been recommended.
I’ve tried maps ( google earth and maps ) but it didn’t show me where I am.
Given the short amount of time and not knowing the location any suggestions?
Previous suggestions when I've asked about the hotel told me I'm too close to Patpong and I will go broke. I searched this and taking bangkok bob's advice I will steer clear.
thanks
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I know 222 Silom Rd quite well....there is a very nice open air restaurant on the ground floor.....you are about a brisk 10 minute from Patpong, so your not exactly right on top of it....Why stay clear of Patpong, it's lively it's fun,quite a nice area to stay in actually.....Bangkok Bob must be a wet blanket.....fair enough if you live there you become sick of the place, but if your a tourist l can see any problem visiting it.....DO NOT go to any upstairs establishments though...he is right about that.
If you do go to the floating market.....make sure you go real early.