Daddy415 Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 I'm returning to Bangkok later this month and have never been during the super hot season. I'm guessing we will use more Grabs than we did when it was cooler, but am wondering if there are any other suggestions beyond the usual, carry lots of water, wear a hat etc. Specifically, I recall all of the massage places having aircon when I was there... but recognizing these are not 5-star hotels, is your experience that inside the spas is comfortable even when there's such extreme heat outside? Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reader Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 Have yet to encounter shop in Bangkok without AC. Most shops don't open before 11 but usually remain open until midnight in Silom area and often later in Saphan Kwai. Comfort supplied by the masseurs. 🙂 Avoid outdoor activities between 11 and 4. Early morning and Twilight good time for walking parks. The bars don't open until after dark so no problem there. Siam Paragon, Icon Siam and Central World are all great malls but my favorite has become Samyan Mitrtown. Besides the great stores and food offerings, there's an observation deck and discount cinema. It's adjacent to a major university so the people watching is guaranteed to be fun. Just one stop away from Silom MRT station. https://www.samyan-mitrtown.com/en/ vinapu and Daddy415 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post roughjock Posted April 15 Popular Post Share Posted April 15 Haven't had an issue. Aircons and some even have you shower beforehand. I guess it's up to you to determine how heavy you sweat. 1 minute ago, reader said: Have yet to encounter shop in Bangkok without AC. Most shops don't open before 11 but usually remain open until midnight in Silom area and often later in Saphan Kwai. Comfort supplied by the masseurs. 🙂 Avoid outdoor activities between 11 and 4. Early morning and Twilight good time for walking parks. The bars don't open until after dark so no problem there. Siam Paragon, Icon Siam and Central World are all great malls but my favorite has become Samyan Mitrtown. Besides the great stores and food offerings, there's an observation deck and discount cinema. It's adjacent to a major university so the people watching is guaranteed to be fun. Just one stop away from Silom MRT station. https://www.samyan-mitrtown.com/en/ HOUSE is an amazing theatre, the quality of the films they chose and the quality of their projection is top-notch. Love this mall too. khaolakguy, vinapu, jamiebee and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinapu Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 3 hours ago, reader said: Siam Paragon, Icon Siam and Central World are all great malls but my favorite has become Samyan Mitrtown. Just one stop away from Silom MRT station. and across the street from Wat Hualampong if one needs spritual lift or just sightseeing site reader, Marc in Calif, jamiebee and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy415 Posted April 16 Author Share Posted April 16 Thanks guys... I am thinking with the weather so hot there is really no choice but to get massages all day when I am there...I'll watch movies on the plane! 😂 My final day in BKK last time I had 3 massages before my evening flight... I melted onto the plane and it was glorious... jamiebee and vinapu 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaiophilus Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 17 hours ago, Daddy415 said: carry lots of water, Unnecessary exertion when there's a 7-11 on every corner... vinapu, Daddy415 and jamiebee 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reader Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 ....and massage shops provide the water, and often other nourishment. Daddy415 and jamiebee 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy415 Posted April 16 Author Share Posted April 16 Yes, and I hear the water at the massage shops is much sweeter... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithambrose Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 8 hours ago, Daddy415 said: Yes, and I hear the water at the massage shops is much sweeter... And can be a little warmer! vinapu and Daddy415 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
