April 15, 20242 yr 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!
April 15, 20242 yr 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/
April 15, 20242 yr Popular Post 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.
April 15, 20242 yr 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
April 16, 20242 yr Author 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...
April 16, 20242 yr 17 hours ago, Daddy415 said: carry lots of water, Unnecessary exertion when there's a 7-11 on every corner...
April 16, 20242 yr 8 hours ago, Daddy415 said: Yes, and I hear the water at the massage shops is much sweeter... And can be a little warmer!
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