BKK Silom Covent Garden Serviced Apartments

Hi, there,

I have posted this topic before, but did not get any response from people who have stayed there. Their website and info are informative, however, there is no review - considering this place has been there for a long while, it is a bit weird, isn%26#39;t it?

The reason I am dying to know is that my wife and I are from Sydney Australia, we have been to BKK so many times, but we really want to stay in Silom area as it is the most convenient for us. I really hope to hear from some people who have stayed in this place. Many thanks in advance!!

Kind regards,

Andrew

BKK Silom Covent Garden Serviced Apartments

Never heard of the place. Are you sure you got the name right?

Where on Silom is this place supposed to be?

BKK Silom Covent Garden Serviced Apartments

The correct name is Silom Convent Garden. You can Google and it is there, but I really need some advice from people who know the place before committing myself to a one month rent. Cheers.

The reason there are not many reviews is because the place is fairly new. Its tucked away in a quiet area behind Soi Convent.

Hi Andrew

I dont suppose you found any information out about this place, or stayed there yourself? I am looking at staying here as well - it looks quite good, but would appreciate any other information.

Thanks

splix

Hi, splix,

Yes, I%26#39;ll be in BKK for one month. It%26#39;s weird, this place is not that new, but there has been only one review. Why don%26#39;t they want to market it.

I have stayed at Room@silom (previously known as Trinity Hotel). It%26#39;s very close to this place, but being a hotel, there isn%26#39;t any kitchen facility....

There is another one called Shagarila (not Shangrila)serviced apartments - the same problem, no review. This one is right at the stairs of Chong Nonsi station.

I have stayed on saladaeng road.It%26#39;s location is very good.You can see the location in www.theinnsaladaeng.com

Southern Islands

Hi All

The wife and I are off to Malaysia and Thailand in November.

We will be starting off in Langkawi for a few nights then intend to move onto Thailand.

We dont want to go as far up as Ko Lanta as we have already been there twice. I have an idea of some of the islands we would like to go to like Lipe, Sukorn, Mook etc, but was wondering if anyone has any recommendations of places to stay and visit.

We like to stay in bungalow/chalet/beach hut type places that are near or on the beach, rather than your run of the mill hotels, preferably paying no more than 2000-2500baht.

Also how is the travelling between islands as a lot of the info I can find seem to only give directions from the mainland and not between the actual islands

Southern Islands

In November the ferries will be running between the islands from Langkawi and you can island hop your way across.

Google ';Tezza Thailand'; and you will get all the info you need.

Pics and stories of our trip to the area last November here ... www.thebobmarsh.com

Southern Islands

Cheers.

Has anyone else got any infoof places to visit or recommendations for places to stay?

39 days to go. :)

blackhead eraser

Patara Elephant Farm

Hi, I have been looking at booking a day here for my wife and I, we will be going 11th or 12th October. The price I have been quoted is 5,800Baht each. Now, I have read all the reviews and understand that this is an amazing experience, I just wondered if this is the correct price, and this is what other people have paid as well. Thanx, Steve.

Patara Elephant Farm

Can anyone help?

Patara Elephant Farm

Hi,

I have booked a day at Patara for November. I have also been quoted 5800 Baht/person. I believe this is the new price from October, 2008. I%26#39;m really looking forward to the experience. :-)

Steve,

We are booked for 11 Oct. (4 of us). We are paying 5800THB each. This was the price increase as of 1 Oct.

Have an enjoyable trip

Bob

Hi Bob,

I went ahead and booked the 11th as well, so I guess we will see you guys there, where are you staying whilst in Chang Mai?

Cheers, Steve.

Steve,

We are staying at Golden Cupids---just outside Chiang Mai. Will see you on the 11th %26amp; hopefully have a great time.

Enjoy,

Bob

Hello,

Patara elephant farm is a great experience. I don%26#39;t know about the price %26#39;cause i went there to do an interview, but i had a great time, as well as the people i met there that day.

Patara Elephant farm have a new baby elephant named Peemai, you can check out more info in my blug at http://changpuakmagazine.blogspot.com article page 16.

have a great holliday :)

Hi there

Let%26#39;s check this review tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g293917-d6鈥?/a>

Before i have book with Patara but i saw this review and i have change to go with Baanchang Elephant Park because they do the same but the price alot cheaper ( 2,400 baht/person ) than Patara. If any one would like to go on let check at Baanchang Elephant Park address 147/1 Rachadamnoen rd., Muang Chiangmai 50200 E-mail : info_baanchang@yahoo.com or chiangmaitic.com/elephant-conservation-cente鈥?/a>

Regards,

Olevier

Think maybe your missing the point here, thats why I%26#39;m a TA member, so i can get the ';real'; heads up on places, hotels etc etc from people who have personaly gone there themselves, paid for with their own hard earned cash. So, i see two trips i like the sound of, one has many fantastic reviews from real people and the other has one review only, it%26#39;s kinda a no-brainer really. Different stokes for different folks. I look forward to our trip to see Pat and his Elephants.

Ditto Steve---I%26#39;m sticking with my original plans.

Although I did receive an e-mail this morning from our hotel %26amp; she said they just received pamphlets from this other place a couple of weeks ago.

We went to Patara Elephant Park yesterday.

Absolutely amazing, well worth every cent.

We paid 4200 baht each.

Books

Does anyone know if it%26#39;s easy to buy books (fiction) in Phuket as I don%26#39;t want to take any with me. I plan to have an occasional time out by the pool or stretched out in my room reading while I%26#39;m away.

Thanks,

Wendy

Books

Theres quite a few places Wendy, there is a big shop at Jungceylon (new books) and another one off the square at Jungceylon opposite the Irish pub selling second hand books, another second hand book shop on Rat-u-Thit rd, past Bangla Rd (head north) on the left hand side, we bought quite a few here they ranged in price from 200-300baht for hard covers. Theres a few to get you started.

Cathy

Books

Thanks a lot Cathy!

Wendy

Cathy your just a wealth of information, thanks for sharing it with us.

Cheers

Tink

Books are very expensive in Thailand. Your best bet by far is to avoid the shops selling new books, such as exist in Jungceylon, and to seek out some of the second hand book shops. There are a couple near the aforementioned Jungceylon on the other side of the road. They have a decent range.

I haven%26#39;t found books expensive in Phuket (not saying that they%26#39;re not). B2S at Central Festival is a nice bookshop. It%26#39;s upstairs, connected to the Central Department Store. I%26#39;m not sure how much fiction they have, as I%26#39;ve never looked, but they do have some lovely books.

B2S is dearer than in Australia.

Not that I%26#39;ve noticed, Rufus. We have bought several books there and the prices seemed on a par with what I pay in Australia - actually, one of the books was more expensive in Australia - ';From Good to Great';.

15% more for Harry Potter; 20% more for Colin Cotteril. Perhaps books are cheaper in Melbourne than Perth.

Why waste time looking for books just take them with you and leave behind once you have read. Just don%26#39;t make the mistake Idid and leave in the hotel libary and replace with others only to find that they were a different language once on the plane heading home. Bez

Another second hand book shop is on Rat-U-Thid rd., Opposites Siam Commercial Bank, about 100 meters across from Nicky%26#39;s Handle Bar.

Krabi- less crowded in beginning of Dec or end of Jan?

Debating on trip dates: I can only choose from either beginning of December (2 weeks) or end of January (2 weeks). when is Ko Phi Phi %26amp; Krabi less crowded, or does it really not make a difference since both are during high season anyways?

Krabi- less crowded in beginning of Dec or end of Jan?

Hi Front Row,

we always visit Krabi at the beginning of December, the first visit there was about 12 years ago and it was relativly quiet but certainly not dead, we have visited severall times since then and its become more commercialised a lot more Hotels etc and more crowded but not too busy the swedish seem to like Krabi at this time of year, but they are very nice people and good fun, havent visited there in January so I dont know whether it will be more crowded or not, maybe Lost Farang could give you more information he is an expert on Krabi.

Hope this helps,

Manicus.

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Honeymoon Accomodation Options

My fiance and I are planning our honeymoon next september around the 15-25th. We are looking to spend $200USD or less a night on accomodation. The two places I really like are Anatara and Zazen.

Is it possible to get either of those for that price?

Between the two, which would be better?

Can you walk to the Fisherman%26#39;s village from both of them?

Also, will the weather be okay then, or would we be better off waiting until December and going to another place like Phuket?

Thanks for all your help!!!

Honeymoon Accomodation Options

The Anantara is much nearer Fisherman%26#39;s Village than Zazen which is the furthest away hotel on the beach from the main street.

They are quite different - Anantara is bigger, more modern and cool whereas Zazen is Thai style boutique resort similar to Poppies and Rocky%26#39;s in style. Restaurant at Zazen is fab. Wasn%26#39;t so keen on food at Anantara but I think I am in a minority and haven%26#39;t eaten at the Full Moon which I believe is good.

I guess you can look on TripAdvisor for prices :-)

Honeymoon Accomodation Options

I can only comment on the Anantara as that%26#39;s where we stayed earlier this year. We absolutely loved it, perfect location for walking into Fisherman%26#39;s Village and if we were to return to Samui we would stay there again without hesitation.

Food at Full Moon (Anantara) is very nice. Not only the food but also the presentation, china and glass ware. Anantara tends to overbook their proerties on regular basis... you should just keep this in mind.

the resort itself looks great and the rooms are true 5 star standard

Hi GoBuckeye009,

I stayed at the Anantara for my honeymoon this year and absolutely loved it.

You have to go there!

Need a Great Local Agent or Anyone Local, help !

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