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Travelogue: Bangkok Bound (Day 2) (12th March) Part 2

Bangkok Day 1 (Part 1)
Bangkok Day 1 ( Part 2)
Bangkok Day 2 (Part 1)
Welcome to my blog (: Here comes to update my second day part 2 of my BKK trip.

As it was mentioned on previous post that we had a tough journey on the way back to the hotel from Dreamworld. By the time when we arrived, it was already 6pm and we had to rush to wash up before we left for our dinner. Boyfriend and I were a little upset that we didn't have any Tom Yum Soup for the first day so I checked on my list to see what restaurant we can dine at for our dinner.


Som Tam Nua is so strongly recommended by the local if you want to try their authentic food. Somtum is also means papaya salad so their signature dish is none other but Papaya Salad! The whole menu was half filled with different kind of Papaya salad but unfortunately, we didn't order any of it because both of us are not a fans of Papaya. Our main purpose is to have TOM YUM SOUP!

Although it sells authentic food, in the shop itself, they collaborated with another vendor and therefore you can find smoothies, coffee and milk shake here. When I flipped through on the menu, I saw different kind of pastries and cakes and the price was so reasonable. 



 

 
So this are what we ordered. They did not have the real milky red of Tom Yum Soup but the staff recommended us to try on tom saap kraduk moo, a sour Isaan soup filled with meaty pork bones. It was nice and sour as it should be, quite spicy, and the bones had plenty of tender pork still on them. Very good for appetizer!

Well well, don't say I never introduce! Go for their fried chicken, a dish that every table will never failed to order. Just eat till our heart contents! Worry about the extra calories when we get back home. The marination was bleached perfectly and its crispy on the outside, tender on the inside. Perfectly goes well with a beer.

Boyfriend and I had to order their  delicious Fried Thai rice flour noodles. We thought that it was Phad Thai but nope, it was fried with fish sauce and has a lovely wok hei. Topped with fried fish skin and pork floss!

If you are in Siam and looking for good Thai authentic food, Som Tam Nua is a good choice. It’s always packed full of local people and tourist from Singapore. 


Som Tam Nua 
Address: 392/14 Siam Square Soi 5
Phone: 08-1257-5384 , 02-2514880
Open hours: 10:45 am – 9:30 am



OH MY GOD!!! Do you see what I see? HAHAHA. We managed to find Hello Kitty cafe which was so hyped out at bangkok as it was newly opened last year. It was a random found as I had done my research that this Hello Kitty was situated at Siam area, to be exact at Siam one shopping centre. It wasn't difficult to locate as the open space area and exterior design they have will definitely caught one attention. Who will resist on PINK colour which was so vibrant and bright from far!





To clarify that I am not a Hello Kitty fans now but when I was young, my mum made the effort to queue up for the MACS Hello Kitty puppet for me knowing that I love it and I had a whole collection of different type of Hello Kitty wedding gowns from different countries. But till now, my mum accidentally threw all the puppets away. I guess its time for me to grow up!

Anyway back to topic, we stepped in to the Hello Kitty cafe and I was awed by the interior. WHY so beautiful!!! Everything and Everywhere is pasted with Hello Kitty face.


 

 



















Here's our sweet treats from Boyfriend and I. Kinda regret that we had a heavy dinner so we only choose a piece of chocolate cake and a cup of strawberry smoothies. What I love about the chocolate cake: they have 3 different layers of different texture. First layer was the brownies, second was the cheese cake and lastly, the third last was the chocolate granche. Ultra sweet but savoury!





 
This cafe here is huge! It was divided into 3 different storey, with the ground floor that we sat at, we proceed on to tour around their 3rd storey. Third storey was much more spacious and could accommodate to more than 20 people. You may want to host a birthday party here if you are financially alright. Im pretty sure it could be the best birthday party ever.





Thanks to the staff for snapping these couple photos. To also mentioned that "love is all around'. I also believe that. Love is everywhere around you, even a small gratitude could make oneself happy and contented just like when boyfriend holds my hand whenever we are crossing the road. This small little act has already melt my heart.












And lastly, we proceed down to their basement and Hello Kitty merchandise are found here. If you want to get some souvenirs for your relatives/ friends who are a great fan of Hello Kitty, you may want to get it from here as they sell limited edition items that you wouldn't be able to get it from outside. However, do note that the price can be expensive so don't expect to bring back alot of items home.

It was a good venture around, to all the hello kitty fans who adore this cute little cat, you will definitely scream your heart out when you step in into the shop but be kind not to alarm the staffs with your high-pitch voice.

http://hellokittyhousebangkok.com/

Address:
Siam Square One 
Pathumwan Rd
 Bangkok, Thailand 10330

Opening hours: 10 am - 10 pm

Travelogue: Bangkok Bound (Day 2) (12th March) Part 1

Bangkok Day 1 (Part 1)
Bangkok Day 1 ( Part 2)



Good morning greeting to Day 2. Hehehe. We were up so early to EXERCISE!!!!! So much needed for a workout after a whole day of eat shop and eat shop. But of course, we walked thousand miles from one place to another so much calories were killed along the way. With accommodation that provides Gym, we are going to hit the machine very hard. I literally ran 30 mins of non stop on the treadmill and sweat like a running water. but after which, I was fully energized for my day trip!



Guess where are we heading to on a van? We were in a rush and had to report 8am at the concierge and while I was dolling up myself, my sweet Boyfriend was nice to get me Mac breakfast before our trip and we managed to be on time before the tour guide came to look for us. 

Just before we checked in our hotel, we went to browse through the tour trip services they have provided at the concierge and there were many tour trips that were catered for us. I was caught on Hua Hin day trip and Dreamworld but as the price differed, both Boyfriend and I agreed on dreamworld which costs us 1500 baht for both ways trip with include of buffet lunch. Personally I feel that Hua Hin is a adventurous place to explore so if you are coming in a group of 4, you may want to hire a private car to bring you there. It costs 3500 baht for the whole day which divide by 4, one just need to pay 850 baht. Reasonable enough! 


We were shared with another 3 more couples who were heading to Dreamworld too! The tour guide could speak proper English and he laughed in a very cute manner that giggled me most of the time. Anyway, he wrote down the important information for us in case we were lost in the dreamland or forget the time. He's a detailed, meticulous in accomplishing every tasks, ensuring our safety is well taken care by his hands. I disclosed his phone number here but please don't prank call him ah.





  
Dreamworld is really a beautiful place. The scenery, the attractions that they built caught most of my attention. Boyfriend came here before but knowing that I did not try their rides, he is willing to accompany me. Initially, I thought that this theme park over-charged us but after viewing the scenery and the rides that I took, I guess its worth paying it! Its like Singapore has it own attraction ( Universal studio) which pretty costs a lot for tourists,but here at Bangkok, it has their own trademark which is their dreamworld theme park so for tourists like us, it is normal to feel over-priced. Everything has its own first time. At least I can tell anyone that I have been to dreamworld before. 










You get what I mean by the nice scenery that have here? Although the weather show no justice us, we were literally drenched with perspire after taking pictures around and I forgot to bring my portable fan and towel to cool me down. 






Some couple photos taken by one of the couple who took the same van with us. They were struggling in taking selfie so Boyfriend initiated to help them and in return, they asked if we would like to take a photo of the heart banner too! Love such helpful tourists and it was beautifully shot. 

And then we caught one of the people to help us with the love car which we named it "Lamborghini". Although she was a bit reluctant but in the end she captured it and the turnout was pretty too! Thanks helpful people that make my trip gone happily.









The rides were opened at 10am but we stepped in into the theme park at 9.30am so after all the photos craze that we had, we finally took our first ride and that was the cable ride which was strongly recommended by the guide. He said that "Take the cable ride to see the whole landscape of the theme park. Like that you won't get lost!" Im thinking how can we possible get lost? The theme park is also not that big. But in the end, we listened to him and enjoy the relaxing ride partly to cool ourselves down. To and fro of the ride to see what rides they have and boyfriend suggested that we should strike off all the kiddy rides and aim for the thrilling coasters and rides. In my mind, I know that I am going to die and suffer( Im in fear of height and bumpy rides).

 



 


 


 




Some of the sillies photos that Boyfriend and I have to endure with one another, especially me when I love to show my aunty spirit infront of him and he has to tell me "Can don't be so aunty or not!'' Okay la, we just love to tease one another and annoy each other and at the end of the day, I know he will still love me.



 


 


We stumbled across this Giant house and once we knew that it was air-conditioned, we chiong in to air our arm pit. If you are a photography lover, Giant’s House is a place for you. Everything inside is very big. I have to plunge in to fit one of the enormous boots and because I have a short legs, Boyfriend captured my unglam postion. He even asked me to position my bag infront to look less obscene, I tried but doesn't work leh! Anyway, not many people there to see!


Eat ice cream need to eat until so handsome or not. Ladyboy first fan!


Okay okay, I need to share my experience for this Hurricane ride. I was "forced" to ride on this ride. Maybe not forced but i have to pick out my braveness to accompany my boyfriend for this. Because of you, I did it. I was in the line and witnessed the whole scene of how they turned 360 degree round and round, up and down and I can't help to retreat back and asked him if I can skip this ride. But being so determined, he replied no! At least try once and you will get addicted to it. My goodness, I was already spinning round and round while queuing. HAHA!

But anyway, I took the ride! And HAHA, dont ask me how was it? Because most of the time, my eyes were closed and sleeping all the way! Boyfriend asked me to scream my fear out but I have no voice to even talk. ( This is how terrified I am). deep inside, i was hoping this nightmare could end fast. So after 15 mins ride, I was left conscious but I felt like puking and head was thumping so badly. I told myself I will never ride this again. 



I managed to feel better after spamming alot of water! Of course, Boyfriend was there to ensure that I am well. We went on to Black mountain ride which is just like a roller coaster that was under the dark, similar to USS mummy ride just that there is no MUMMY inside.





Boyfriend and I checked our time and its 12pm and we know that we have to rush over to watch a animal show. I was reluctant as animal show doesn't interest me much but their animal show was good! I had a good laugh at the dogs who refused me jumped over the fire ring. They were prepared to jump to the loop but hesitated and U-turn back when they see the fire. Poor owner has to lure them with food in order for them to perform.






We had buffet lunch after the animal show and the buffet food was so bad till I don't bother to take down the food that we have eaten. Mainly chicken, rice, curry etc. Afterwhich, we went over to the haunted house and the annoying part was to get frightened by humans instead of the ghosts, Our frontline people kept screaming and alarmed me. All I had was to grab hold Boyfriend hand to walk all the way through. 







The next up, we were brought to the Hollywood action show where we witnessed how the hollywood movie scenes were made. This show was basically a demonstration of action stunts and effect used in major movies. I was expecting there to be a story for it to be called a show (like Universal’s Waterworld) but it was just a bunch of guys blowing things up and throwing punches although there were fake tanks and planes that lent to the bravado of the moment. After the show, audiences can take pictures with the cast and happily we went in to take with them. I heard that you need to tips them but Boyfriend and I left without tipping. 











Some other photo shoots that we took before it was 3.30pm and we have to leave this place to meet the guide to bring us back to our hotel. I'm glad to have such a spontaneous partner who dares to try out everything and steady to do anything that I asked. Just that i won't ask him to pluck out the stars from the sky for me la! HAHAHA. But since then, unknowingly, we have to depart this place and I told myself if I would come back here again? I guess this shall be a NO. One trip is enough and I hate the fact that their buffet lunch is so sucky.

The ride back to the hotel was terrible. It was a long jam and we ended up reaching our hotel at 6pm. We had a good bath and off for our dinner at Siam. The next post will be talking about the food that we had for Day 2.

Till then
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