I was at Bangkok's Suvarnhabumi Airport, waiting for my flight back to KL ... had my usual pad kaprao moo sarb whilst watching the spectacular drumming at the Olympic Games Opening ceremony (Birds Nest stadium, Beijing).
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Showing posts with label Bangkok. Show all posts
Saturday, August 09, 2008
Pad Kaprao @ the Opening Ceremony, Bejing Olympics 2008
Where were you at 8pm @ 8th August 2008 ... 08-08-08 !?
I was at Bangkok's Suvarnhabumi Airport, waiting for my flight back to KL ... had my usual pad kaprao moo sarb whilst watching the spectacular drumming at the Olympic Games Opening ceremony (Birds Nest stadium, Beijing).
I was at Bangkok's Suvarnhabumi Airport, waiting for my flight back to KL ... had my usual pad kaprao moo sarb whilst watching the spectacular drumming at the Olympic Games Opening ceremony (Birds Nest stadium, Beijing).
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Air Asia @ Suvarnabhumi - Bangkok Airport
Rainy day at Suvarnabhumi ... Hmm, bet the flight would be delayed, and it was!
Here's the queue of people waiting to board the Air Asia flight, BEFORE it was announced that it was time to get on ...
Flight: Air Asia AK 881
Time: 10:00am - 01:05pm (Nearly a 45 minute delay ... BAH!)
Route: Bangkok - KL's LCCT
Fare: About RM$700 (Booked only a week before, hence the expensive fare, but this is still a 40% savings on Thai or MAS!)
Here's the queue of people waiting to board the Air Asia flight, BEFORE it was announced that it was time to get on ...
Flight: Air Asia AK 881
Time: 10:00am - 01:05pm (Nearly a 45 minute delay ... BAH!)
Route: Bangkok - KL's LCCT
Fare: About RM$700 (Booked only a week before, hence the expensive fare, but this is still a 40% savings on Thai or MAS!)
Breakfast @ Pullman King Power, Bangkok
Can't complain with fresh fruits and yoghurt, a nice selection of dim sum, AND porridge as well for breakies ... As served at the Executive Floor of the Pullman King Power in Bangkok, Thailand. I highly recommend this hotel!
Last shots of Pullman King Power Hotel, Bangkok
Parting shot of the Pullman King Power pool , which I never used!
More views of the Pullman Bangkok ... Lobby area
Tastefully ID'ed ...
More views of the Pullman Bangkok ... Lobby area
Tastefully ID'ed ...
Intercontinental and MBK, Bangkok
Popular locations in Bangkok ... Gaysorn and the Intercontinental Hotel, as well as Mah-Boon-Kong mall aka MBK!
I love the public transportation in Bangkok ... from Tuk Tuks (seen below), to Taxis and Motorcycle-Taxis, to the Skytrain (BTS). You are spoilt for choice, and caters for all budgets!
I love the public transportation in Bangkok ... from Tuk Tuks (seen below), to Taxis and Motorcycle-Taxis, to the Skytrain (BTS). You are spoilt for choice, and caters for all budgets!
Beware! Broken sidewalks all over Bangkok
Public health warning!
Beware of broken sidewalks and pavements all over Bangkok ... wonder how long they will take to repair it all. Similar story in other towns in Thailand, including all over Chonburi and Pattaya.
Beware of broken sidewalks and pavements all over Bangkok ... wonder how long they will take to repair it all. Similar story in other towns in Thailand, including all over Chonburi and Pattaya.
Mos Burger @ Siam Paragon, Bangkok
Add: MOS Burger @ Ground floor - Siam Paragon, Bangkok
Tel: +66 2 610 7563
YES!!! It's MOS Burger .. haven't had one since many moons ago in Singapore!
The informative menu!
I made the right choice ... exquisite!! Best burger in town? Very possibly!
MOS Cheese Burger (THB 169),
Butterfly Prawns (THB 59),
Iced Green Tea - Regular (THB 39)
As it was as a 'set meal', there was a - THB 12 discount, bringing the total to THB 155 (or RM$15).
The burger was incredibly delicious, the prawns were fresh and piping hot with a delicious chilli dip, and the iced green tea washed it all down. SLURP!
ps - Wikipedia has an entry on this superb Japanese burger chain ...
MOS Burger (モスバーガー, Mosu bāgā?), from the initial letters of "Mountain Ocean Sun", is a fast-food restaurant chain (fast-casual) that originated in Japan. It is now the second-largest fast-food franchise in Japan after McDonald's, and owns numerous overseas outlets over East Asia, including Taiwan, Singapore, Hawaii, Mainland China and Hong Kong and Thailand.
It is also the name of the standard hamburger offered by the restaurant, being its first product when the restaurant was founded in 1972.
The publicly-traded company also runs 80^C stores, MOS's-C, MOTHER LEAF, Shanghalichiba, Mamedori, and Stefan GRILL outlets. The company had 1327 stores in 2005, down from 1458 in 2001.
Slogans used within its stores are "HAMBURGER IS MY LIFE" and "Japanese Fine Burger and Coffee."
Tel: +66 2 610 7563
YES!!! It's MOS Burger .. haven't had one since many moons ago in Singapore!
The informative menu!
I made the right choice ... exquisite!! Best burger in town? Very possibly!
MOS Cheese Burger (THB 169),
Butterfly Prawns (THB 59),
Iced Green Tea - Regular (THB 39)
As it was as a 'set meal', there was a - THB 12 discount, bringing the total to THB 155 (or RM$15).
The burger was incredibly delicious, the prawns were fresh and piping hot with a delicious chilli dip, and the iced green tea washed it all down. SLURP!
ps - Wikipedia has an entry on this superb Japanese burger chain ...
MOS Burger (モスバーガー, Mosu bāgā?), from the initial letters of "Mountain Ocean Sun", is a fast-food restaurant chain (fast-casual) that originated in Japan. It is now the second-largest fast-food franchise in Japan after McDonald's, and owns numerous overseas outlets over East Asia, including Taiwan, Singapore, Hawaii, Mainland China and Hong Kong and Thailand.
It is also the name of the standard hamburger offered by the restaurant, being its first product when the restaurant was founded in 1972.
The publicly-traded company also runs 80^C stores, MOS's-C, MOTHER LEAF, Shanghalichiba, Mamedori, and Stefan GRILL outlets. The company had 1327 stores in 2005, down from 1458 in 2001.
Slogans used within its stores are "HAMBURGER IS MY LIFE" and "Japanese Fine Burger and Coffee."
Nissan Fairlady 350Z - Z33 5th Generation, Bangkok
Saw this 5th generation Fairlady aka 350Z aka Z-Car at a Bangkok mall...
Slurp ...
Wikipedia!
Z-car usually refers to a series of sports cars manufactured by Nissan. Early on they were released under Nissan's Datsun brand name.
Starting out in 1969 with the 240Z, the Datsun Z-cars have been popular in Japan, where they are known as the Fairlady Z (Note: the Fairladys used 2000 cc L series motors), the United States, and the United Kingdom.
Even with their good looks, reliability, and strong performance, they have been remarkably affordable automobiles. The Nissan Z cars also currently holds the record of best selling sports car of all time with around 1,685,000 in five generations.
Fifth generation (Z33) / Nissan 350Z
When Carlos Ghosn of French company Renault stepped in, buying 44.4% of the company in 1999 and becoming its chief operating officer, people still had reason to believe that the Z-car would be lost in the shuffle and would never reappear again. Massive restructuring on a scale never before seen by the Japanese automakers led to such fears, among layoffs, corporate restructuring, and product management issues that resulted. Yet Ghosn surprised people after becoming CEO by telling reporters: "We will build the Z. And we will make it profitable."
Finally in August 2001, Nissan introduced the Z Concept. Much like its previous Z concept, it debuted at the North American International Auto Show and was also painted bright orange. The squat, long-hood/short-deck styling was the result of a competition between Nissan's Japanese, European, and American design studios, with the La Jolla, California studio's design being chosen.
The product planners wisely decided to avoid the price problems that plagued the last few years of the 300ZX and shot for a target MSRP of $30,000 while using the Porsche Boxster as a benchmark.
Slurp ...
Wikipedia!
Z-car usually refers to a series of sports cars manufactured by Nissan. Early on they were released under Nissan's Datsun brand name.
Starting out in 1969 with the 240Z, the Datsun Z-cars have been popular in Japan, where they are known as the Fairlady Z (Note: the Fairladys used 2000 cc L series motors), the United States, and the United Kingdom.
Even with their good looks, reliability, and strong performance, they have been remarkably affordable automobiles. The Nissan Z cars also currently holds the record of best selling sports car of all time with around 1,685,000 in five generations.
Fifth generation (Z33) / Nissan 350Z
When Carlos Ghosn of French company Renault stepped in, buying 44.4% of the company in 1999 and becoming its chief operating officer, people still had reason to believe that the Z-car would be lost in the shuffle and would never reappear again. Massive restructuring on a scale never before seen by the Japanese automakers led to such fears, among layoffs, corporate restructuring, and product management issues that resulted. Yet Ghosn surprised people after becoming CEO by telling reporters: "We will build the Z. And we will make it profitable."
Finally in August 2001, Nissan introduced the Z Concept. Much like its previous Z concept, it debuted at the North American International Auto Show and was also painted bright orange. The squat, long-hood/short-deck styling was the result of a competition between Nissan's Japanese, European, and American design studios, with the La Jolla, California studio's design being chosen.
The product planners wisely decided to avoid the price problems that plagued the last few years of the 300ZX and shot for a target MSRP of $30,000 while using the Porsche Boxster as a benchmark.
In the summer of 2002, the 350Z was finally released to wide acclaim. It used the 3.5-liter VQ35DE engine from multiple Nissan cars, including the Maxima and Pathfinder. This engine initially produced 287 bhp (214 kW) and 274 ft·lbf (371 N·m) torque, but in 2005 was bumped up to an even 300 bhp (220 kW) and 260 ft·lbf (350 N·m). Prices started at $26,000 US, well below the $30,000 mark initially set.
Coupled to either a 6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic (the auto loses 13 bhp (9.7 kW) in comparison), it is currently available only as a 2-seater hardtop and a convertible, introduced in 2004, and there will not likely be a 2+2 configuration.
Earth from Above - Yann Arthus-Bertrand, Zen @ Bangkok
Exhibition in Bangkok
"Earth from Above"
When: June 3rd – September 9th
Where: ZEN Department Store - BTS Siam
Time: 10:00am - 10:00pm (Daily)
Described as ... A world cultural phenomenon, "Earth from Above: An aerial portrait of our planet towards a sustainable development" has been seen by over 120 million people in 110 cities around the world since its first exhibition on the grids of the Jardin du Luxembourg in Paris in 2000. More than 3 millions copies of the book have been sold and it has been translated into 24 languages. Zen Department Store and the French Embassy in Thailand are pleased to offer to all the visitors an unforgettable exhibition!
"Earth from Above"
When: June 3rd – September 9th
Where: ZEN Department Store - BTS Siam
Time: 10:00am - 10:00pm (Daily)
Described as ... A world cultural phenomenon, "Earth from Above: An aerial portrait of our planet towards a sustainable development" has been seen by over 120 million people in 110 cities around the world since its first exhibition on the grids of the Jardin du Luxembourg in Paris in 2000. More than 3 millions copies of the book have been sold and it has been translated into 24 languages. Zen Department Store and the French Embassy in Thailand are pleased to offer to all the visitors an unforgettable exhibition!
More notes from Google Earth.com ...
“With Earth from above, I simply want people to see the Earth as it is today, as faithfully as possible. What motivates me is the impact a photograph can make within the framework of environmental preservation. The great novelty of our time is that mankind has the power to change its environment and I want my photos to testify to this fact so people can realise this.” (Yann Arthus-Bertrand)
Yann Arthus-Bertrand, born 1946 in France, has become globally famous as a nature photographer.
During his career he discovered the beauty of the world as seen from above when he became a hot air balloon pilot and began experimenting with aerial photography. Besides photography, Yann passionately engages in non-profit projects for different organisations.
In 2005 Yann created GoodPlanet.org, a non-profit organisation, which is dedicated to the promotion of sustainable development, which is the common leitmotif throughout all his different projects.
Ratchaprasong shopping district, Bangkok
A shopping paradise in Bangkok ... the Ratchaprasong district.
The very upmarket shopping experience that is Gaysorn.
ps - Some notes about Gaysorn ...
Gaysorn Plaza (pronounced Gay-sawn) is a luxurious and upscale shopping mall located on the legendary Ratchaprasong shopping district, in Bangkok, Thailand. The mall is famous for its international high-end brands like, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Prada, Givenchy, La Perla, Christian Lacroix, Loewe, Fendi, Hugo Boss and many others.
Gaysorn provides five levels of exclusive shopping with more than 100 shops over an area of 12,600 square meters.
Gaysorn has a direct link to the Bangkok Skytrain - BTS Chidlom Station, InterContinental Hotel, Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok, Holiday Inn, Erawan Bangkok, Amarin Plaza and skywalk to Central World Plaza.
The very upmarket shopping experience that is Gaysorn.
ps - Some notes about Gaysorn ...
Gaysorn Plaza (pronounced Gay-sawn) is a luxurious and upscale shopping mall located on the legendary Ratchaprasong shopping district, in Bangkok, Thailand. The mall is famous for its international high-end brands like, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Prada, Givenchy, La Perla, Christian Lacroix, Loewe, Fendi, Hugo Boss and many others.
Gaysorn provides five levels of exclusive shopping with more than 100 shops over an area of 12,600 square meters.
Gaysorn has a direct link to the Bangkok Skytrain - BTS Chidlom Station, InterContinental Hotel, Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok, Holiday Inn, Erawan Bangkok, Amarin Plaza and skywalk to Central World Plaza.
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Lots of adverts in Bangkok
Knorr advert on the streets of Bangkok!
Panasonic ... and Coke Zero!
More billboards ...
Panasonic ... and Coke Zero!
More billboards ...
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