19 hour layover in BKK, what would you do?
Aug 20, 2012, 12:35 pm
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19 hour layover in BKK, what would you do?
flying from BNE -BKK- LHR with 19 hour layover at BKK, Is it worth going into town and what would you do. Flying business so have ability to sleep on plane. What would you do if you? What one thing would you do?
Aug 20, 2012, 12:41 pm
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Aug 20, 2012, 12:44 pm
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It's a common problem across the region. Lots of sex traffickers. I'd stay away from "the ladies of the night"
Aug 20, 2012, 8:37 pm
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Day of week? Time(s) of day? Even exact date as it may be holiday. What kind of things do you like to do?
There have been plenty of similar threads here over the years, many with nearly the full range of suggestions including transportation options, cultural, shopping, eating, massage, etc.
There have been plenty of similar threads here over the years, many with nearly the full range of suggestions including transportation options, cultural, shopping, eating, massage, etc.
Aug 21, 2012, 8:01 am
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Well, I sure wouldn't want to sit in the airport for 19 hours. But yeah, time of day and day of the week makes a something of a difference. If you've not been to Bangkok before I would probably go see the Grand Palace and Wat Po for sure.
Aug 21, 2012, 6:23 pm
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My one suggestion would be to go to the Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall. The crafts on display (using precious metals and gems) are mind blowing, from a beauty, skill and opulence points of view.
It's part of the Teak Palace complex. No shorts allowed (as most of the major Thai sites).
Combine that with one of the million places to eat. If you want to splurge, Breeze is unforgettable - al fresco on the 51st floor. Very pricey but the best meal I had in Thailand. (Second best was a very inexpensive place in Chaing Mai).
It's part of the Teak Palace complex. No shorts allowed (as most of the major Thai sites).
Combine that with one of the million places to eat. If you want to splurge, Breeze is unforgettable - al fresco on the 51st floor. Very pricey but the best meal I had in Thailand. (Second best was a very inexpensive place in Chaing Mai).
Aug 21, 2012, 9:17 pm
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I enjoy the Dusit Palace of Rama V significantly moreso than the Grand Palace. ^
Aug 23, 2012, 8:21 pm
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As others have said it depends:
Personally, I would would do more than one thing if I had 19 hours in Bangkok. So, I will not really answer your question. But, if it were me, I would:
- on what time of day/night you are arriving
- what really interests you
- if you have been to Bangkok before
Personally, I would would do more than one thing if I had 19 hours in Bangkok. So, I will not really answer your question. But, if it were me, I would:
- Clear immigration & customs {2 hours}
- Have a massage [your choice of naughty or nice] {2 hours}
- Have a traditional Thai meal [none of that 'Hi-so' stuff for me] {90 minutes}
- Have a haircut, shave, manicure and pedicure {90 minutes}
- Have time left over for impromptu activity and misc. travel time {10.5 hours}
- Return to airport/check-in/depart {2.5 hours}
Aug 23, 2012, 8:35 pm
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Glad I've never been on your flights. 2 hours? Even in the worst of the immigration problems I've never had more than 1hr to curbside.