WHAT HAPPEN ON LAST WEEKEND

A SHORT TRIP. AND I WAS WEARING SHORTS TO MATCH THAT WORD.

Hi there. Finally a new post on this blog. Actually I planned to write about this a couple days ago, but due to low internet connection, I decided to writing offline then posted it when the connection back to normal. So here is what happen on last weekend and get ready for a long post.

We never know what will be happen tomorrow, nobody knows, but we, as a human, could plan something for tomorrow and god's hand do the rest. Last weekend for me was beyond my expectation, on wednesday I didn't have any plan for my weekend, but suddenly I had a chance to have a short visit to Thailand, Bangkok city to be exact, on the weekend.

BANGKOK, THAILAND SEPT 2012

It all started with my conversation with my mom about continuing my retail business which had stopped for a while ago and that time I was thinking about Bangkok. Actually I never have any plan to travel in the near time after I came back from Australia, but when someone asked me to join them on a travel journey, 'Yes' is always my answer. Then with a quick googling, planning the trip as fast as I can and of course with all dramas with flight booking, finally on sunday morning the trip has started.

I spend 4 days in Bangkok, my last visit was 4 years ago, so this time felt like the first time. Now Bangkok has changed, with better transport facility, various big malls (typical big city), but still not clean and it caused flood which almost happen every time after heavy raining in Bangkok. One night I spend about 30 minutes riding tuktuk to conquered the traffic jam and flood after heavy raining in Bangkok. What an experience.
My first stop was Chatuchak weekend market. It is a must when you visit Bangkok, because it is the most famous market in Bangkok which only open on weekend. Imagine a HUGE market and almost anything you can find in this market, from house tools, street food to fashion items locally made by young Thai designers. Even now they have a special section for young fashion, maybe around 50 shops near each other, so it's easy to strolling around and believe me one day is not enough.
Still talking about Chatuchak, my point interest in Chatuchak other than fashion shops, is the Thai food stall. As a moslem sometimes it's hard to find a restaurant with halal signature on their shop. But in Chatuchak, there is the best halal Thai food stall right in the middle of the market, ask for the time tower for direction, the stall is right beside the tower. I love its original taste of Tom Yum Goong and fresh Thai ice tea are the most mouth watering menu in this stall.

A BOWL OF FRESH TOM YUM GOONG WITH SEAFOOD. YUMM...

Last but not least, other shopping heaven in Bangkok is Pratunam area. Lucky us, our hotel is just around the corner, so it was easy to go here by walking. My favorite is Platinum Mall. If you hunting for the trendiest clothing and accessories, this is the right place. In Jakarta maybe it similar like Mangga Dua, it's cheaper to buy in bulk or they called wholesale rather than buying only one piece. But my personal tips is always check your items before paying them and be careful with reject items, better be attentive to detail rather than regret it letter.

Finally, after 4 days strolling around Bangkok city with full shopping schedule, we ended up bringing two big luggages full of new clothes for sale via online. If you interest, do visit www.facebook.com/seeka.online for more info.
I wish I could visit this city again in the near time. Now I already miss this city, specially the food. :)

Ciao!

Citra