september-2011

INTERNATIONAL ADVENTURES
Skybar on the 63rd
floor of the Dome
BANGKOK THAILAND
100
Michael Chick
General manager,
The Coffee Club
Thailand
INSIDER’S TIP: A trip to the
famous Wat Po temple,
home of the reclining Golden
Buddha. A great way to get there is
to catch the Sky Train to the river
and jump on a ferry. A must-do at
Wat Po is to get a traditional Thai
massage by one of the many
trained blind masseuses.
LOCAL DELICACY: A must
try is the mango sticky
rice dessert.
BEST PLACE TO HANG OUT
WITH THE LOCALS: The
weekend markets at Chatuchak
offer locals and tourists 35 acres
of shopping, eating and
entertainment. Best buys are
household items, clothing and Thai
handicrafts. Pick up a map at the
entrance and a fresh coconut drink
to sip on as you wander around.
MOST ROMANTIC SPOT:
Enjoy the sunset and drinks
at the Skybar located on the 63rd
fl oor of the Dome at Lebua State
Tower Building.
BANGKOK
FROM THE AIRPORT
CBD 30km from
Suvarnabhumi
International Airport
Travel time Around
40 mins by car
Taxi Approx THB300
(AU$9.30)
Airport Express
THB150 (AU$4.60);
takes around 60 mins
ON THE GO
1. BTS Skytrain and
MRT These two train
systems travel overand
underground
to get you to all
the major points
in Bangkok.
2. Tuk-tuk This
method of transport
offers an exhilarating
ride around the
streets, but is best for
short distances only.
Phi Phi Island
off Phuket
PHUKET THAILAND
Bhatara Amornrattanakij
Public relations
manager, Dusit Thani
Laguna Phuket
BEST PLACE TO PARTY
WITH THE GANG: Hit The
Famous Club; it’s a rooftop lounge
with a pool.
MUST-BUY (MONEY NO
OBJECT!): Paintings by local
artists to decorate your living space
back home. They’re a great
reminder of the good times you
spent in Phuket.
MUST-EATS: Try nam prik
goong siab – Phuket-style
dipping sauce made of dried
shrimp, chillies and smoked shrimp
paste, served with fresh and boiled
vegetables. You should also try the
massaman curry served with roti
bread or steamed rice.
I LOVE PHUKET BECAUSE:
I’m a Bangkok girl who
appreciates the idyllic beaches,
beautiful sunsets, stunning
waterfalls and peaceful rubber
plantations of Phuket. It’s also a
plus point that my favourite beach
— Bang Tao beach — is a hop and
a skip away from my workplace.
PHUKET
FROM THE AIRPORT
Patong Beach
32km from Phuket
International Airport
Travel time Patong
Beach is around 45
mins by car
Taxi Approx THB400
(AU$12.40)
Shuttle bus Every
30 mins at THB70
(AU$2.15); takes about
60 mins
ON THE GO
1. Motorbike A cheap
and convenient way
to explore all the tiny
lanes around the
beach — but drive
with care!
2. Tuk-tuk This
method of transport
offers an exhilarating
ride, but is best meant
for travelling short
distances only.
BANGKOK PHOTO: WWW.LEBUA.COM; PHUKET PHOTO:
ARESA CORPORATION LIMITED