Shopping & Italian Food In Bangkok
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The best thing about checking into Conrad Hotels is that you’ll be greeted with a stuff toy on your bed, usually the signature Conrad Bear, & Rubber Duckling in the toilet. But here in Bangkok, an Elephant (Thailand’s mascot) was on lying on my bed instead. The Chang Surin from the North East, as explained in the brochure, is popular for its powerful strength & energy.
In the bathroom, a rubber pokka-dot elephant was sitting in the bathtub, waiting for me to pick her up.
Our 1st stop in Bangkok was to the Pratunam Market. It offers a lot of clothes, fabrics such as Thai silk, accessories, watches & handicraft at low, low prices. But Don't forget to bargain here. After walking around in this area, Chris & I headed to the Platinum Plaza, located at the Pratunum shopping area. This place is a wholesale centre & you can find many shoppers lugging their trolley bags stocking up goods. Prices here are unbelievable cheap.
I got some lovely tops & dresses for less than S$15 each. Only problem is, you can’t try them. It’s either you take it or leave it.
Right at the top floor, there is a gigantic kids & gift store. Here, you can find lovely Disney stationery & all sorts of product @ wholesale prices. A good place to go if you’re looking for souvenirs, or if you’re a school teacher buying to reward your students.
After a long day shopping, Chris & I were off to relax ourselves. The Amara Spa, located on the 3rd Flr of Amarin Plaza in the Erawan area, is one of the spas I frequent because of its convenient location. At 450THB for a 60min session of foot massage, the price is slightly higher compared to some others but you can be assured of its quality & comfort.
If you’re looking for a place to fine dine, this is an highly-recommended Italian restaurant that I like to hang-out at. The understated classy Calderazzo, is a 3-storey loft with glass walls over-looking the streets of Bangkok.
