Thank you for taking the trouble to write these reviews. They're very much to the point with useful information, though as you yourself said, ultimately taste can differ. But the information about shops and pricing are definitely helpful.

1 hour ago, macaroni21 said:

Thank you for taking the trouble to write these reviews. They're very much to the point with useful information, though as you yourself said, ultimately taste can differ. But the information about shops and pricing are definitely helpful.

+1

Glad you enjoyed the aerobics at Lumpini Park! I love it!

14 hours ago, Zaffran said:

After dinner, I headed back to my hotel and got ready for some fresh air at Lumphini Park. I walked for about 10 minutes to the main entrance and came across an aerobic dance session. I decided to join in, almost two hours had passed! It was so much fun.

After that, I went for one round of jogging before deciding to head back to the hotel.

I hope you guys are all well. I could imagine going after the guy in the bathtub in another bathtub, but I think it's AI-generated anyway. Good luck to you currently in TH and all the Thai

I'm arriving in Bangkok tomorrow. Now I'm stressed if I can even get to my hotel (56 Surawong) from the airport by grab 😅

28 minutes ago, Foolish said:

I'm arriving in Bangkok tomorrow. Now I'm stressed if I can even get to my hotel (56 Surawong) from the airport by grab 😅

Yes you can. Surawong Road is not flooded according to my guy.

1 hour ago, Foolish said:

if I can even get to my hotel (56 Surawong) from the airport by grab

If I were you, I would strongly suggest that you avoid Grab and instead take the ARL (Airport Rail Link) and then the BTS to Sala Deng.

Many roads are flooded and the Grab car might get stuck in monsoon traffic.

By using the elevated ARL + BTS transportation systems you will glide above all of the flooding below down on the streets.

Note that this transportation solution will only work if you arrive before the ARL + BTS sytem shuts down around midnight.

https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/thai-capital-bangkok-declared-disaster-zone-amid-flooding-2026-09-26/

56 minutes ago, jason1975 said:

Yes you can. Surawong Road is not flooded according to my guy.

Yes, I also checked with the hotel and they say it's fine around the area

17 minutes ago, bkkmfj2648 said:

If I were you, I would strongly suggest that you avoid Grab and instead take the ARL (Airport Rail Link) and then the BTS to Sala Deng.

Many roads are flooded and the Grab car might get stuck in monsoon traffic.

By using the elevated ARL + BTS transportation systems you will glide above all of the flooding below down on the streets.

Note that this transportation solution will only work if you arrive before the ARL + BTS sytem shuts down around midnight.

https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/thai-capital-bangkok-declared-disaster-zone-amid-flooding-2026-09-26/

I'm arriving around noon. Never taken the ARL before but it seems to be the best option now haha

2 hours ago, bkkmfj2648 said:

If I were you, I would strongly suggest that you avoid Grab and instead take the ARL (Airport Rail Link) and then the BTS to Sala Deng.

Many roads are flooded and the Grab car might get stuck in monsoon traffic.

Yes. It's not just about Silom and Surawong but the long route from the airport to get there.

The Star

All 50 Bangkok districts declared disaster zones as flood...

Bangkok authorities declared a flood disaster across the Thai capital on Saturday after almost 48 hours of heavy rain left canals full, roads submerged.

3 hours ago, Foolish said:

I'm arriving in Bangkok tomorrow. Now I'm stressed if I can even get to my hotel (56 Surawong) from the airport by grab 😅

Of course you can.

Excellent update about the current weather situation by Cal @thebangkokguide

2 hours ago, Patanawet said:

Of course you can.

I am being picked up to go to le Meridien 40, Surawong, concierge said it's ok, 35 mins. Hope he's right!

8 minutes ago, Keithambrose said:

I am being picked up to go to le Meridien 40, Surawong, concierge said it's ok, 35 mins. Hope he's right!

welcome back to paradise , even if a bit wet at the moment

5 hours ago, Foolish said:

I'm arriving in Bangkok tomorrow. Now I'm stressed if I can even get to my hotel (56 Surawong) from the airport by grab 😅

thank you for coming to boys rescue as few complained to me about lack of customers due to that extensive rains

36 minutes ago, Keithambrose said:

I am being picked up to go to le Meridien 40, Surawong, concierge said it's ok, 35 mins. Hope he's right!

I've just seen footage of water being up to the ankle level in Silom Soi 4 tonight.

58 minutes ago, vinapu said:

thank you for coming to boys rescue as few complained to me about lack of customers due to that extensive rains

I feel it's our humane duty to help those in need 🤭😇

32 minutes ago, mauRICE said:

I've just seen footage of water being up to the ankle level in Silom Soi 4 t

33 minutes ago, mauRICE said:

I've just seen footage of water being up to the ankle level in Silom Soi 4 tonight.

I hope it will subside by tomorrow...the water gave me the ick the last time i had to wade thru it 😅

1 hour ago, mauRICE said:

I've just seen footage of water being up to the ankle level in Silom Soi 4 tonight.

Arrived, eventually, 30 mins ago. Car took 20 mins to fight through congestion! Not currently raining!

PS. Electronic gates great. No line, worked like a charm, 2 mins!!

1 hour ago, Foolish said:

I feel it's our humane duty to help those in need 🤭😇

indeed , as long as we don't put ourselves in debt by all the help distributed

1 hour ago, Foolish said:

I hope it will subside by tomorrow...the water gave me the ick the last time i had to wade thru it 😅

one needs to be careful, specially if has any kind of wound on the feet , even smallest

11 minutes ago, Keithambrose said:

PS. Electronic gates great. No line, worked like a charm, 2 mins!!

yahooo ! faster than using priority lane

Moisture, with periods of additional moisture. 😜☔️

5 hours ago, Keithambrose said:

I am being picked up to go to le Meridien 40, Surawong, concierge said it's ok, 35 mins. Hope he's right!

I had a friend arrive last night. he, got to Silom by the train services (airport train and BTS).
Another friend drove from Jomtien to Silom -- 6 hours.

5 hours ago, Foolish said:

I hope it will subside by tomorrow...the water gave me the ick the last time i had to wade thru it 😅

It usually subsides quickly if the rain stops and the flood waters aren't too deep but workers living in areas which have been badly flooded may have to skip a day of work or two.

4 hours ago, Keithambrose said:

Arrived, eventually, 30 mins ago. Car took 20 mins to fight through congestion! Not currently raining!

PS. Electronic gates great. No line, worked like a charm, 2 mins!!

Glad to hear you got in safe and sound and without much hassle. I hope you're feeling better too.

1 hour ago, Patanawet said:

Another friend drove from Jomtien to Silom -- 6 hours.

Six hours?! 😮 Driving from KL to Singapore takes a shorter time than that.

8 hours ago, mauRICE said:

It usually subsides quickly if the rain stops and the flood waters aren't too deep but workers living in areas which have been badly flooded may have to skip a day of work or two.

Glad to hear you got in safe and sound and without much hassle. I hope you're feeling better too.

Six hours?! 😮 Driving from KL to Singapore takes a shorter time than that.

Staggered to late breakfast. Dire weather warnings for today, forecast rain 95%, and yet, it's dry outside, almost pleasant! weird.