12 things to try out in Bangkok

Bangkok is my happy place. I really don't know why but amidst being a busy metropolis with thousands of people all over, I feel happy visiting it. Maybe because I have not lived in a huge city as that of the capital of Thailand. 

I found that there is a lot of things to do and see there. Here are some of the  exciting things to I have done in Bangkok so far:

1. Visit the Wat Arun Temple. You can read more about my story at this blog post.

2. The city has its fare share of old Catholic Churches as all religions are being respected here despite being a predominantly Buddhist country. Me and my friends were able to visit one of the beautifully preserved Catholic church also detailed in this post.

3.  Visit an attraction/restaurant like Chocolate Ville. My story here.

4. Be close to some famous people and have a photo opportunity with them. All possible at Madame Tussaud's Bangkok. Our fun experience can be recalled on this post.

5. For a fun and romantic night, why not try a cruise. There are a lot of Chao Phraya Dinner Cruises to choose from. Me and a friend had an amazing time. You can read about it here.

6. Shopping and walking around is such a treat in Bangkok. There are a lot of nice places worthy of an instagram photo as well as places worthy of time for good or cheap finds. This is taken at Siam Paragon.

Funny and cute statues outside Siam Center.

7. I don't quite get tired of temples and awesome unique structures. When a visiting friend came to visit, I joined her adventure to visit the Grand Palace. However, we got lost and ended up in another temple which is also amazing. It was still a good day :)

8. Try out Bangkok's colorful taxis. But due to the city's traffic, it might be a good idea to try some alternatives such as riding a public bus, or the BTS or MRT. 

Otherwise, trying out a boat is not that bad too. I tried one when I had to go for a morning appointment. I had to let 3 boats pass me by because it was so full! Finally, I was able to squeeze in to the 4th boat.

Or ride the famous and colourful tuktuks of the city.

9.  Be adventurous and try visiting a floating market. Our half day tour here.

10. See the city and dine with good food and great view at Baiyoke Tower. Details here.

11. Discovering nice restaurants with good ambiance is a nice treat.

12. And of course, satisfying the palate is not to be missed. I never get tired of Thai food though I've been here for 2 years now. It's still as exciting as the first time I tasted it. From the street foods, to fancy dishes, these are all accessible in Bangkok.

I have yet to come back to Bangkok and discover other amazing things to do. I will make sure to share my stories on this blog. Thank you for reading 'til next post! :)

Madame Tussauds Bangkok

Wincee and I have always wanted to visit Madame Tussauds Wax Museum in Bangkok. We took the chance of seeing it for ourselves and so booked our tickets in advance at their website. Booking in advance allowed us to enjoy discounts :)

So last March 24,2015, Wincee and I went to Siam Discovery Center's 6th floor. The place started to open at 10 am and we were the first ones to enter it. Before doing so, we presented our vouchers along with our passports to confirm the names. 

We were amazed with the vast collection of wax figures. These figures looked very real. At first, we didn't know how to pose with them but we later on figured it out. 

This is Wincee with the world's leaders. (Most of them were unfamiliar to me. I'm not that good with history.)

 Complete with a crown and a regal chair, Wincee got to be queen for a minute. 

President Obama and his wife, Michelle, also had wax figures. It was fun posing as their secretary. The staff at Madame Tussauds had their camera situated in this part of the museum. They will take a photo of the guests and this can be printed and bought as a souvenir at the exit.

Glad to have found Einstein in one corner. I wanted to ask why he was such a genius (or why did he had a hairstyle like that?)

If only I was not lazy with my piano lessons when I was just a kid. Who knows I can also be like Beethoven? :)

We also encountered popular people from the sports world.

Tiger: "Wow, what an amazing swing!"

Kat: "yeah, thanks but where's that golf ball?" 

Taking the chance to feel David Beckman's six packs while he is warming up.

There was also an interactive game at this part of the museum. We enjoyed and took turns playing this virtual football.

People from the Entertainment Industry

Yeah, we met some cute boys. I wonder who they were. All of them was staring at one direction!

Such a thrill to pose with Michael Jackson. Good job, Wincee!

Britney Spears and Madonna were also there.

This part of the museum had a singing/ karaoke room. As the room was all to ourselves, we belted our hearts out and sang Madonna's hit: Material Girl.

People from the Movie Industry

I met Mario Maurer! My dear Mario, I've been here in Thailand for 2 years still I haven't seen you in person yet. We both have busy schedules, anyways. See you in my dreams. :)

Wincee had the fear of her life when she met Hannibal behind bars! Watch out Wincee, you'll hear the silence of the lambs any minute now.

Oh yeah, I never thought I can be tough and strong. Not when I met Bruce Lee. Don't mess with us. We're like the death squad haha!

Wincee: "It's my pleasure to be here. I'm such a fan of your show."

Lady Gaga and Wincee. Who did it better?

Childhood dream fulfilled! Hello Doraemon :)

We had so much fun (as evidenced by Wincee's big smile).

We spent around 3 hours in Madame Tussauds. We had fun the whole time we were there. Though I cannot meet all these famous people in real life, at least I saw them up close even in wax figures.

Thank you and 'til my next blog. :)