That very, very short but awesome Bangkok trip

The good thing about this job is that... it's so easy to just hop on a flight for a weekend getaway right after work. And where else but BANGKOK! Heart, heart, heart.

Our tired but excited faces on Friday night. Bangkok is the place I miss the most, after two years of staying in the States. Can't wait...

After a short flight, just enough to complete Chocolat, we touched down in the Land of a 1,000 Smiles. For some lucky reason, the flight attendant of Thai Airways gave me her fresh flower brooch as we left the air craft. Sweet gesture.

And the taxi queue has improved since the last time we were here, three years ago! They now have a machine to issue tickets to direct you to the proper taxi berth.

Couldn't resist calling room service after we checked in at the hotel. Mr. Jang wanted to go downstairs to buy some food and water, but I thought it was too late, too unsafe. Better spend a bit more to buy more comfort.

Saturday was the only full day we have in Bangkok. Shopping was the only thing on my mind, but I have learnt that you've got to feed the man first. So we had brunch at Chatuchak Weekend Market. 

Jeed-Jard was the store we loved from our last trip. We went back - their grilled pork neck and fried chicken hip are still as good. 

Mr. Jang caught a monk buying meat?!




And then the crazy shopping begins. I love this place. They have everything at a bargain!

Paper mate was giving out free pens. Grabbed two. 

A portion of the loot. Resisted decking myself with everything I've bought on the spot.




After a fruitful shopping trip, we headed back to the hotel for a short rest. It started raining as we reached the Mo Chit BTS. By the time we arrived at Chit Lom, it was pouring.

We ducked into Amarin Plaza to hide from the rain. On our way to the rest room, we found a massage parlor which looked clean and decent. It's 400Baht for a 60-min traditional Thai massage session. Very affordable.



In the evening, we took a cab to Sortrel Cottage for dinner and live music. The air was fresh after the day's shower. I love the ambiance - it has a dempsy feel at half the price. And I made a new friend - the lab puppy who was prancing around.

Sunday morning was dedicated to Platinum mall - the wholesale mall. As usual, we ate breakfast at the shopping place (saves time!) Pad thai in the food court, at less than 100Baht. Yum.

Alas, I didn't find anything I fancy after an hour of looking. I must have been too spoilt for variety and price at Chatuchak. It was only at Mr. Jang's warning that we are running out of time that I dashed around trying to find items to buy.

And then it was feeding time again! Mr. Jang likes live music so we chose the alfresco area of Baan Ying Cafe and Meal at Central World. Obviously, I was more interested in the food. Comes in really small portions, though.

And then coffee and dessert at Simply W, just a floor down. I love these pretty cafes in Bangkok.

And then it's time to say goodbye! It's always too short, too soon to say farewell for Bangkok.

But at least, I am bringing home awesome memories and goodies!