stijntje Posted January 10, 2016 Posted January 10, 2016 I'm preparing my first visit to Thailand and would like to stay about a week : a few days in Bangkok and a few in Pattaya. Where should I spend the weekend : in Bangkok or Pattaya? Quote
vinapu Posted January 10, 2016 Posted January 10, 2016 BANGKOK, During day you can do retail therapy at Chatuchak market or even take boy with you to help you to carry all that stuff you will buy for him and perhaps one or two items for yourself. Evenings / nights you will be winner in both places ChristianPFC, paulsf and DivineMadman 3 Quote
kokopelli Posted January 11, 2016 Posted January 11, 2016 Pattaya although no difference between weekend and weekdays. More car traffic in Pattaya on weekends. Quote
traveller123 Posted January 11, 2016 Posted January 11, 2016 I don't know what your budget is, but if you are happy to spend a bit, I can give you 3 suggestions of things I have done and enjoyed in Bangkok, although all are better with a friend. Cocktails at sunset in the bar at the top of The Banyan Tree Hotel Dinner cruise on The Loy Nova on the Chao Phraya River. more expensive than the big buffet boats but in my opinion worth it. Dinner at La Table Du Tee restaurant. A small place, not fancy but great food at a price which is very reasonable for the quality. I would stress I wouldn't do any of them alone, but if you are holidaying with a friend or find a romantic attachment they are enjoyable. I will leave it up to others for suggestions later in the evening. DivineMadman 1 Quote
stijntje Posted January 11, 2016 Author Posted January 11, 2016 Dinner at La Table Du Tee restaurant. A small place, not fancy but great food at a price which is very reasonable for the quality. Looks very nice. Thanks! Did anyone go to "Eat Me" restaurant : http://eatmerestaurant.com/ It is considered one of the best in Thailand and it is really close. Quote
DivineMadman Posted January 12, 2016 Posted January 12, 2016 I went to Eat Me last year. It's certainly very good and very romantic. I think there are comparable places in most big cities - for me not a real Thailand experience. Also I went with a friend from Laos and the menu is only in english and it is very, very expensive, which can be a bit uncomfortable. Still, good food and convenient to Silom. I've wanted to go to Table du Tee, for a while. Quote
Guest Stewart Posted January 12, 2016 Posted January 12, 2016 I come from a small seaside village in the South of England and as a result the big cities scare the SH 1 Tango out of me. My vote goes to Jomtein Complex as it has the village atmosphere about it. Plus the fact that I am a "pub" person I can think of no better place to while away the evenings than in one of the boy bars knowing that with just a flick of my finger any one of the boys will come straight to bed with me. Thats after I have finished my beer ! Sex on tap and all within walking distance. Quote
traveller123 Posted January 12, 2016 Posted January 12, 2016 . I've wanted to go to Table du Tee, for a while. I have been twice and both times I really enjoyed it. My partner and I get to BKK about twice a year and I think it will become a must for dinner on our visits. Booking is essential DivineMadman 1 Quote
Guest Posted January 12, 2016 Posted January 12, 2016 I'm preparing my first visit to Thailand and would like to stay about a week : a few days in Bangkok and a few in Pattaya. Where should I spend the weekend : in Bangkok or Pattaya? This would depend on what you like doing & so on. Bangkok has the edge for sightseeing, city facilities and supposedly nightclubs, although that is not my area of expertise. Pattaya has the beach, cheaper gay scene etc For a 1 week "first" trip, well I would spend half in Bangkok, then travel to Pattaya & at the end of the trip, get a taxi directly back to the airport. Going back a few years, I think my actual first trip was 2 weeks and had something like 4 days in Bangkok, 4 in Siem Reap & then almost a week in Pattaya. Quote
ChristianPFC Posted January 14, 2016 Posted January 14, 2016 It depends on what you want to do. For sightseeing in the provinces, I prefer to travel during week (when the locals are working and everything is less busy than on weekends). For saunas, I prefer Fri-Sun when locals visit in large numbers. My trips from Bangkok (where I stay most of the time) to Pattaya are usually during week (less traffic than on the weekend and no competition (hotels, public transport) from Thais who go to Pattaya). Moses 1 Quote
stijntje Posted January 14, 2016 Author Posted January 14, 2016 My trips from Bangkok (where I stay most of the time) to Pattaya are usually during week (less traffic than on the weekend and no competition (hotels, public transport) from Thais who go to Pattaya). Thanks. Will do that : Bangkok from Fri - Mon and Pattaya Mon - Fri. DivineMadman 1 Quote
vinapu Posted January 14, 2016 Posted January 14, 2016 Thanks. Will do that : Bangkok from Fri - Mon and Pattaya Mon - Fri. don't forget to report what your impressions were DivineMadman 1 Quote
