Ao Nang, Krabi Town, JJ, MBK, Siam Centre + Square + Paragon, metered taxi and tuk tuk
After nearly 7 days of writing this entry and uploading the photos, it's finally done.
A very fun, exciting, relaxing, happy and maybe even romancing short 6D 6N trip in Thai had come to an end on monday night :'(
7 pimples grew 2 days before the thai trip, all the same time! I guess it must be the cough medicine that i had was too strong for my body to take it and as a result grew 7 pimples in an astonishing 1 nite. [yeah, you didn't read it wrong. it's 1 nite]
Had my hair cut a nite prior the trip.
The Budget Terminal
Joined shortly by ZW, PS & Jov (Left to right)
The Krabi party. (I wasn't ready to tidy up my attire but, nevertheless, i still gave a smile)
Now, you know why it is a budget airline with the tix costing 480 Baht.
22nd May 2007
While we were in the middle of air
Fooling around in the plane.
Krabi International Airport
Touched down in Krabi International Airport with Jov, PS, ST, ZW and Me at around mid-evening time. Took taxi and head down to our resort. Ao Nang Paradise Resort.
Aonang Paradise Resort (I know you all can't make it out)
Since it's a budget trip, Jov, PS and me checked in the resort first making them to believe that there are only 3 persons. ST and ZW came in alone respectively to the room after our dinner.
Look at the tv's top left hand corner in the background! Yea, Four-mod
Walked around the area searching for best price for snorkeling, island-hopping. Smsed my thai friend, twin, family & friends.
That's the end, on the 1st nite in thailand. Anyway, the purpose of early arrival was to prepare for 23rd May which is the Day 1 of our programme.
23rd May 2007
Before we checked in to another resort, we went for a 1/2 day Krabi Town tour. We visited places like farms, etc..
fish farm. NEMO
Piggy horse.
and..~ a MOUNTAIN! When i think back, I think we were crazy! We went there to climb 1237 of steps and we took 1 hr 15 mins. and walked 1237 steps down to the ground floor.
The Tiger Cave climbers party. (ST, ZW, Jov + PS & Weida)
While we WERE still energetic.
YAWN. Only at 675 steps :(
Above ground. @ 1237 steps. Buy 4D!! (I'm the first!!)
Buddha. Pic of this before Vesak Day.
On the way to our resort. (& let me introduce..... myself!!)
Anyway, cut short everything. Headed towards pier to go to an island where we checked in to Sunrise Tropical Resort. To my surprise, the hotel is just right in front of the shore. Checked in shortly after introducing and registered ourselves at the reception table. Had a short discussion on where to go after spending almost an hour settling down in the room. Well, looking at the photo below, how can you blame us for staying in the room for so long?
The wonderful bed of the resort
Went to recee the area around the island. Checked out the prices for snorkeling, island-hopping and decided to book the package with our travel agent.
Went to play around at the beach before heading towards massage centre for a nice and relaxing massage.
Funny Situation 1
There are 5 of us wanted to massage, all at the same time. However, there are only 4 staffs. As we have problems communicating our each respective intentions, a lot of misunderstanding were arised. So we spent 15 mins settling the 'problem'.
Funny Situation 2
I was the 1st to go in for massage after an unexpected arrangement as I planned to massage an hour later as my body was stinked and dirty. In the end, i ended up bathing at the massage centre. Well, a fresh experience :)
Signed up for Thai Massage and Facial package. Spent 800 Baht. OMG, i tell you. The massage is the best of all places i went to. Phuket, BKK, Krabi. They had the usual massage, add on was the massage on your head and neck; something that i've been looking for.
Had my facial mask right after the massage, it was another comfortable 1 hr there. So relaxing that I even fall asleep. And i guess that's why my 7 pimples can went off slightly faster.
Had dinner when everybody finished their spa, massages. Headed back to resort, washed up and sleep.
24th May 2007
Set off for snorkeling. Met up with our snorkeling guide. Was given a thai name by him; Khai. I got a feeling that it's a bad name as his colleagues were laughing. Anyway, we board the 'ship'. Found 3 other singaporeans on board too.
We went to different islands for sightseeing. Then down to the water for snorkeling. I must say the snorkeling experiences is not very bad. Saw a lot of marine species and corals. Water was cooling despite so many people were there too. Went to shooting scene of "The Beach". Headed to Phi Phi Island for lunch where we had ice-breaking with the other 3 singaporeans.
Our Agents
On Board. Travelling for sight-seeing.
One of the bird nest 'production factory' in thailand.
Still sight-seeing.
Posing for a (i-forget-the-island-name) island.
The wording read "Weida was here" (Another lame production)
Snorkeling Gear. By the way, that is me.
Went to 3 other spots for sightseeing and snorkeling. Had tonnes of fun at the last spot as we purposely threw bread near to one another and attracted fishes nearby to eat near to them.
The programme ended and off we go. Bid farewell to the guides and our fellow singaporeans.
At Krabi Beach...
We headed back for a bathe and then walked around the beaches at other corner. Dinner settled at Ya Ya Restaurant. Ordered a coconut of pineapple and a YaYa Burger and a cup of chocolate freeze. A very filling dinner.
A coconut of fried rice
YaYa burger. Biggest burger that i came across. (Bigger than Carl's Junior)
Next, went down to "The Last Bar". The guys ordered a tequila shot for me. Drank it. No problem for the 1st 5 mins. Face turned red the next moment and slowly turn a bit dizzy and uneasy. Haha, luckily they didn't shot down the scene in videos. Anyway, that's my limit. I'm not up for drinks.
They called this Tequlia Shot.
Drinking up......
But the sleep was good. Knocked off as soon as i lied onto the bed.
25th May 2007
The check-out day and the OTOT (Own Time Own Target) time [referring to free time and activity]. Continue to explore other places by foot with Jov and PS, the couple while ST and ZW went for sunbathing swimming.
I returned back to the resort after unable to bear my pulling hamstring tensions. Changed to swimming attire and went for a swim and suntanning. The sun is so strong that my skin was grilled to 'bubbles'.
Bathed and packed bag when everybody returned from their activities. Headed down to YaYa restaurant (again) for lunch.
Before checking-out and setting off to Bangkok
Paid for our sampam ride back to Krabi Town jetty. Initially, we thought we could set off but to our amazement, there are another at least 20 people squeeze with us in the same SAMPAN; longtail boat in thai.
The longtail boat we were in.
We all were like -.-" and that's not all. The motor died down 3/4 way of our journey with 20++ people on the longtail boat. All of us gave the "Oh My God' look. But thanks to the low-tide and motor, the boat managed to drift from the momentum. We alighted and walked on the mangrove area.
The swamp where we walked.
"Oh My God" was the word when we saw this, but still have to walk.
Waited for our agent transport to bring us to Krabi International Airport for my very much-awaited next destination; Bangkok!!
The Guy who disallowed me to sleep.
He is very proud of disturbing my sleep. Inspector Sun.. -.-"
Checked in and waited for our plane. Hmm, now i know why i paid $20+ for a tix. We still couldn't see the plane at the time stated on the boarding pass. Anyway, maybe you can't trust the timing set by any travelling company [eg: KTM, Air Asia] from Malaysia. They just never come on time.
Called back to my parents and tell them i am taking plane to Chang Mai. [Sorry Mum, for lying to you. Because i know you wouldn't allow me to go if it's Bangkok.]
Reached 'Su-wan-na-pum' International Airport at around 8.20 pm where we were picked up by our agent and drove us to Samram Place Hotel for checking-in.
Time was 8.16 pm, thai time when we were in the airport.
A happy tourist.
Reinforcement party from Singapore are LM and CS. Went for dinner near to our hotel. Indeed it is a fantastic dinner esp when there are so much fun and talks.
Headed back to hotel room to sleep since we need to wake up early in the morning. (CS and LM are the one sitting right at the back, left to right respectively)
26th May 2007
Woke up for our breakfast.
A very cheerful smile after breakfast
A photo with the trip organisers
Took a cab down to Taling Chan Floating market. The taxi driver didn't know the location so we spent quite long finding taxi who knows how to get there. Nevertheless, we still patiently waited for it.
At Taling Chan Floating Market
Alright, spending nearly half of the morning, we finally reached Taling Chan Floating market and we have some snacks over there. Took taxi yet again to Chinatown for bird nest tea-break and went to a nearby chinese restaurant for dim sum and lunch.
Chinatown
Bird nest first.. and...
(i realised that we all never take any photo for lunch!!)
Hmm, i didn't know i amso famous in thailand.
Next destination -> JJ Market. Went to find her first as she is working there then shopping around with my friends. Wanted to look for her and surprise her but my presence was found and her brother called out for her.
Came here whenever i'm in BKK. AKA JJ Market.
Meanwhile, we went shopping seperately. Jov and PS on their own, and the remaining one are together shopping.
4.55 pm. Headed down to her workplace and look for her. Passed her birthday present personally. And I was introduced to her brother as well. Erm, I forgot his name. Sorry eh. Wanted to get her for a potrait drawing but there was a lot of people queuing up and I sat down while waiting for it. Had some chat with her and her brother.
I must say, that i looked messy on that day. I should have went to toilet to check on myself before looking her up. Nevertheless, i'm elated seeing her again. it's been like, 6 months +.
After some hours of wait, it's finally our turn. Due to the lack of chair he has, we have to take turns and draw the potrait. She sat down first, followed by me. Took about 10+ mins or so for the portrait to finish. Wanted to go out with her for a drink and snacks, but it's a pity that i decided to go against it as I didn't want her to go home late in the night.
Anyway, i went to MBK to find Jov, PS and ST who were there for shopping and dinner. The remaining were at hotel for a rest.
Reached MBK, called and smsed everybody and nobody gave me a reply of their current whereabouts. I spent 45 mins or so walking around hoping to catch Jov, PS and ST. Decided to go back to hotel and up till 3/4 of the journey, Jov called and asked me where was I. And so, i walked back to MBK for dinner @ The Pizza Company.
Headed back to hotel to join with the others. While they were having their dinner, we got ourselves ready to RCA, an area for clubbing. Headed there by taxi. Think the place is quite near to our hotel as we paid some 60 + baht for the fares. [For Your Information: I don't club in singapore, coz i can't drink and can't dance well. Furthermore, it's so expensive to club.]
Went back to hotel after that. Knocked out on my bed after settling down and it was around near 3 am then. (btw, it's already sunday, 27th May 2007)
27th May 2007
Woke up for breakfast, headed down to MBK, Siam Square, Siam Centre, Siam Paragon. Spent slightly more than half a day. Bought adidas shirt for my bro and me as well.
Texted her and asked her whether will she be free to meet up later in the evening for a snack and drinks at her workplace.
Then, rain started to pour in heavily and i asked her whether is she good to meet up. Unfortunately for me, I was unable to. Instead, i met up with Jov and PS to walk along JJ market.
Caught rainbow at JJ Market after the heavy downpour.
Rushed to hotel to put down their stuff and headed down to Suan Lum night market for dinner.
Grilling Prawn.
The BKK Trip Party + Sun Tian, not in this picture.
Their Kbox. and it's really in a box.
Walked around for 3 hours and headed it back to our hotel for a rest.
28th May 2007
Went all to Siam buildings again before meeting her for a lunch and walked around in MBK centre. Thought we could have the time for a movie but after asking the staff for the duration of the movies, I thought the best solution is not to.
Anyway, thought as agreed that we were to meet at hotel @ 4.30 pm and so I parted with her at 4 pm. And in the end, at 4.15 pm, we were still at around MBK centre. -.-" We need an estimated 20 mins walk back to our hotel. As such, everything was delayed and in the end, we set off at around 4.40 pm.
Book a limousine and drove us to 'Su-wan-na-pum' International airport. Passed through all the neccessary administrative procedures and we all had a drink and dinner inside the airport.
Took this photo requested by LM...
Going back...
I dun know why everybody is looking at me...
I'm an angel after all...
Alright, I did a good deed by stopping 2 females from heading into the guy's toilet.
Boarded plane and off we leave Thailand. Left with a very hard feeling though. And going to thailand the next time may prove to be a difficult thing as my parents are not too happy with me travelling overseas so often, especially down to thailand, bangkok and that was why i lied to my mother that i would be going Chang Mai.
Well, the positive thing about this trip is that i had fulfilled my very 1st priority and to be able to take 3 budget airlines in this overseas trip.
Nevertheless, i will still visit Thailand for it's a nice country to visit.
ลาก่อน and see you, hopefully, next year.
Photos will uploading soon. Will update the URL over my next entry.
A very fun, exciting, relaxing, happy and maybe even romancing short 6D 6N trip in Thai had come to an end on monday night :'(
7 pimples grew 2 days before the thai trip, all the same time! I guess it must be the cough medicine that i had was too strong for my body to take it and as a result grew 7 pimples in an astonishing 1 nite. [yeah, you didn't read it wrong. it's 1 nite]
Had my hair cut a nite prior the trip.
The Budget Terminal
Joined shortly by ZW, PS & Jov (Left to right)
The Krabi party. (I wasn't ready to tidy up my attire but, nevertheless, i still gave a smile)
Now, you know why it is a budget airline with the tix costing 480 Baht.
22nd May 2007
While we were in the middle of air
Fooling around in the plane.
Krabi International Airport
Touched down in Krabi International Airport with Jov, PS, ST, ZW and Me at around mid-evening time. Took taxi and head down to our resort. Ao Nang Paradise Resort.
Aonang Paradise Resort (I know you all can't make it out)
Since it's a budget trip, Jov, PS and me checked in the resort first making them to believe that there are only 3 persons. ST and ZW came in alone respectively to the room after our dinner.
Look at the tv's top left hand corner in the background! Yea, Four-mod
Walked around the area searching for best price for snorkeling, island-hopping. Smsed my thai friend, twin, family & friends.
That's the end, on the 1st nite in thailand. Anyway, the purpose of early arrival was to prepare for 23rd May which is the Day 1 of our programme.
23rd May 2007
Before we checked in to another resort, we went for a 1/2 day Krabi Town tour. We visited places like farms, etc..
fish farm. NEMO
Piggy horse.
and..~ a MOUNTAIN! When i think back, I think we were crazy! We went there to climb 1237 of steps and we took 1 hr 15 mins. and walked 1237 steps down to the ground floor.
The Tiger Cave climbers party. (ST, ZW, Jov + PS & Weida)
While we WERE still energetic.
YAWN. Only at 675 steps :(
Above ground. @ 1237 steps. Buy 4D!! (I'm the first!!)
Buddha. Pic of this before Vesak Day.
On the way to our resort. (& let me introduce..... myself!!)
Anyway, cut short everything. Headed towards pier to go to an island where we checked in to Sunrise Tropical Resort. To my surprise, the hotel is just right in front of the shore. Checked in shortly after introducing and registered ourselves at the reception table. Had a short discussion on where to go after spending almost an hour settling down in the room. Well, looking at the photo below, how can you blame us for staying in the room for so long?
The wonderful bed of the resort
Went to recee the area around the island. Checked out the prices for snorkeling, island-hopping and decided to book the package with our travel agent.
Went to play around at the beach before heading towards massage centre for a nice and relaxing massage.
Funny Situation 1
There are 5 of us wanted to massage, all at the same time. However, there are only 4 staffs. As we have problems communicating our each respective intentions, a lot of misunderstanding were arised. So we spent 15 mins settling the 'problem'.
Funny Situation 2
I was the 1st to go in for massage after an unexpected arrangement as I planned to massage an hour later as my body was stinked and dirty. In the end, i ended up bathing at the massage centre. Well, a fresh experience :)
Signed up for Thai Massage and Facial package. Spent 800 Baht. OMG, i tell you. The massage is the best of all places i went to. Phuket, BKK, Krabi. They had the usual massage, add on was the massage on your head and neck; something that i've been looking for.
Had my facial mask right after the massage, it was another comfortable 1 hr there. So relaxing that I even fall asleep. And i guess that's why my 7 pimples can went off slightly faster.
Had dinner when everybody finished their spa, massages. Headed back to resort, washed up and sleep.
24th May 2007
Set off for snorkeling. Met up with our snorkeling guide. Was given a thai name by him; Khai. I got a feeling that it's a bad name as his colleagues were laughing. Anyway, we board the 'ship'. Found 3 other singaporeans on board too.
We went to different islands for sightseeing. Then down to the water for snorkeling. I must say the snorkeling experiences is not very bad. Saw a lot of marine species and corals. Water was cooling despite so many people were there too. Went to shooting scene of "The Beach". Headed to Phi Phi Island for lunch where we had ice-breaking with the other 3 singaporeans.
Our Agents
On Board. Travelling for sight-seeing.
One of the bird nest 'production factory' in thailand.
Still sight-seeing.
Posing for a (i-forget-the-island-name) island.
The wording read "Weida was here" (Another lame production)
Snorkeling Gear. By the way, that is me.
Went to 3 other spots for sightseeing and snorkeling. Had tonnes of fun at the last spot as we purposely threw bread near to one another and attracted fishes nearby to eat near to them.
The programme ended and off we go. Bid farewell to the guides and our fellow singaporeans.
At Krabi Beach...
We headed back for a bathe and then walked around the beaches at other corner. Dinner settled at Ya Ya Restaurant. Ordered a coconut of pineapple and a YaYa Burger and a cup of chocolate freeze. A very filling dinner.
A coconut of fried rice
YaYa burger. Biggest burger that i came across. (Bigger than Carl's Junior)
Next, went down to "The Last Bar". The guys ordered a tequila shot for me. Drank it. No problem for the 1st 5 mins. Face turned red the next moment and slowly turn a bit dizzy and uneasy. Haha, luckily they didn't shot down the scene in videos. Anyway, that's my limit. I'm not up for drinks.
They called this Tequlia Shot.
Drinking up......
But the sleep was good. Knocked off as soon as i lied onto the bed.
25th May 2007
The check-out day and the OTOT (Own Time Own Target) time [referring to free time and activity]. Continue to explore other places by foot with Jov and PS, the couple while ST and ZW went for sunbathing swimming.
I returned back to the resort after unable to bear my pulling hamstring tensions. Changed to swimming attire and went for a swim and suntanning. The sun is so strong that my skin was grilled to 'bubbles'.
Bathed and packed bag when everybody returned from their activities. Headed down to YaYa restaurant (again) for lunch.
Before checking-out and setting off to Bangkok
Paid for our sampam ride back to Krabi Town jetty. Initially, we thought we could set off but to our amazement, there are another at least 20 people squeeze with us in the same SAMPAN; longtail boat in thai.
The longtail boat we were in.
We all were like -.-" and that's not all. The motor died down 3/4 way of our journey with 20++ people on the longtail boat. All of us gave the "Oh My God' look. But thanks to the low-tide and motor, the boat managed to drift from the momentum. We alighted and walked on the mangrove area.
The swamp where we walked.
"Oh My God" was the word when we saw this, but still have to walk.
Waited for our agent transport to bring us to Krabi International Airport for my very much-awaited next destination; Bangkok!!
The Guy who disallowed me to sleep.
He is very proud of disturbing my sleep. Inspector Sun.. -.-"
Checked in and waited for our plane. Hmm, now i know why i paid $20+ for a tix. We still couldn't see the plane at the time stated on the boarding pass. Anyway, maybe you can't trust the timing set by any travelling company [eg: KTM, Air Asia] from Malaysia. They just never come on time.
Called back to my parents and tell them i am taking plane to Chang Mai. [Sorry Mum, for lying to you. Because i know you wouldn't allow me to go if it's Bangkok.]
Reached 'Su-wan-na-pum' International Airport at around 8.20 pm where we were picked up by our agent and drove us to Samram Place Hotel for checking-in.
Time was 8.16 pm, thai time when we were in the airport.
A happy tourist.
Reinforcement party from Singapore are LM and CS. Went for dinner near to our hotel. Indeed it is a fantastic dinner esp when there are so much fun and talks.
Headed back to hotel room to sleep since we need to wake up early in the morning. (CS and LM are the one sitting right at the back, left to right respectively)
26th May 2007
Woke up for our breakfast.
A very cheerful smile after breakfast
A photo with the trip organisers
Took a cab down to Taling Chan Floating market. The taxi driver didn't know the location so we spent quite long finding taxi who knows how to get there. Nevertheless, we still patiently waited for it.
At Taling Chan Floating Market
Alright, spending nearly half of the morning, we finally reached Taling Chan Floating market and we have some snacks over there. Took taxi yet again to Chinatown for bird nest tea-break and went to a nearby chinese restaurant for dim sum and lunch.
Chinatown
Bird nest first.. and...
(i realised that we all never take any photo for lunch!!)
Hmm, i didn't know i am
Next destination -> JJ Market. Went to find her first as she is working there then shopping around with my friends. Wanted to look for her and surprise her but my presence was found and her brother called out for her.
Came here whenever i'm in BKK. AKA JJ Market.
Meanwhile, we went shopping seperately. Jov and PS on their own, and the remaining one are together shopping.
4.55 pm. Headed down to her workplace and look for her. Passed her birthday present personally. And I was introduced to her brother as well. Erm, I forgot his name. Sorry eh. Wanted to get her for a potrait drawing but there was a lot of people queuing up and I sat down while waiting for it. Had some chat with her and her brother.
I must say, that i looked messy on that day. I should have went to toilet to check on myself before looking her up. Nevertheless, i'm elated seeing her again. it's been like, 6 months +.
After some hours of wait, it's finally our turn. Due to the lack of chair he has, we have to take turns and draw the potrait. She sat down first, followed by me. Took about 10+ mins or so for the portrait to finish. Wanted to go out with her for a drink and snacks, but it's a pity that i decided to go against it as I didn't want her to go home late in the night.
Anyway, i went to MBK to find Jov, PS and ST who were there for shopping and dinner. The remaining were at hotel for a rest.
Reached MBK, called and smsed everybody and nobody gave me a reply of their current whereabouts. I spent 45 mins or so walking around hoping to catch Jov, PS and ST. Decided to go back to hotel and up till 3/4 of the journey, Jov called and asked me where was I. And so, i walked back to MBK for dinner @ The Pizza Company.
Headed back to hotel to join with the others. While they were having their dinner, we got ourselves ready to RCA, an area for clubbing. Headed there by taxi. Think the place is quite near to our hotel as we paid some 60 + baht for the fares. [For Your Information: I don't club in singapore, coz i can't drink and can't dance well. Furthermore, it's so expensive to club.]
Went back to hotel after that. Knocked out on my bed after settling down and it was around near 3 am then. (btw, it's already sunday, 27th May 2007)
27th May 2007
Woke up for breakfast, headed down to MBK, Siam Square, Siam Centre, Siam Paragon. Spent slightly more than half a day. Bought adidas shirt for my bro and me as well.
Texted her and asked her whether will she be free to meet up later in the evening for a snack and drinks at her workplace.
Then, rain started to pour in heavily and i asked her whether is she good to meet up. Unfortunately for me, I was unable to. Instead, i met up with Jov and PS to walk along JJ market.
Caught rainbow at JJ Market after the heavy downpour.
Rushed to hotel to put down their stuff and headed down to Suan Lum night market for dinner.
Grilling Prawn.
The BKK Trip Party + Sun Tian, not in this picture.
Their Kbox. and it's really in a box.
Walked around for 3 hours and headed it back to our hotel for a rest.
28th May 2007
Went all to Siam buildings again before meeting her for a lunch and walked around in MBK centre. Thought we could have the time for a movie but after asking the staff for the duration of the movies, I thought the best solution is not to.
Anyway, thought as agreed that we were to meet at hotel @ 4.30 pm and so I parted with her at 4 pm. And in the end, at 4.15 pm, we were still at around MBK centre. -.-" We need an estimated 20 mins walk back to our hotel. As such, everything was delayed and in the end, we set off at around 4.40 pm.
Book a limousine and drove us to 'Su-wan-na-pum' International airport. Passed through all the neccessary administrative procedures and we all had a drink and dinner inside the airport.
Took this photo requested by LM...
Going back...
I dun know why everybody is looking at me...
I'm an angel after all...
Alright, I did a good deed by stopping 2 females from heading into the guy's toilet.
Boarded plane and off we leave Thailand. Left with a very hard feeling though. And going to thailand the next time may prove to be a difficult thing as my parents are not too happy with me travelling overseas so often, especially down to thailand, bangkok and that was why i lied to my mother that i would be going Chang Mai.
Well, the positive thing about this trip is that i had fulfilled my very 1st priority and to be able to take 3 budget airlines in this overseas trip.
Nevertheless, i will still visit Thailand for it's a nice country to visit.
ลาก่อน and see you, hopefully, next year.
Photos will uploading soon. Will update the URL over my next entry.
posted by James Bob at 10:15 pm
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