Backdated post. Actual event took place on 17 August 2006.
I smell Tom Yum. Wait, I mean Thailand! I woke up mid-flight clueless, so Jimbo’s iPod became my in-flight entertainment.
We landed, survived airport checks, then found brochures in every language except one we understood. One 700 Baht cab later, our Thai adventure officially began!
By the way, the exchange rate: RM1 = 8.57 Baht.
Our cab adventure started with a surprise: Shinhwa (famous Korean boy band) had just arrived, complete with a sea of fans and giant banners!
Then we zoomed through a city where even the building ads looked exciting. After a surprisingly smooth 45-minute ride, we checked into Viengtai Hotel at Khao San, the backpacker universe packed with cheap finds, late-night bars and adventures waiting to happen!
Viengtai Hotel
Address:
42 Tanee Road, Banglampu,
Bangkok 10200, Thailand
Telephone: (662) 280 5434 45
Fax: (662) 281 8153
After dumping our bags, Jimbo and I pulled out the map, his printouts and tips from his Thai friends. Time to plan three days of Bangkok madness. Woohoo, let the adventure begin!
First mission: food! We sorta wandered around Khao San, surrounded by roadside stalls and hawker food. Ah, there was no way we were going hungry here.
Just three minutes away, we found Pannee Guest House. It looked local, simple and maybe a little dodgy. Perfect! Jimbo ordered Shrimp Fried Rice (65 Baht), while I went for the must-try Pineapple, Cashewnut and Shrimp Fried Rice (70 Baht).
We also ordered Chicken Soup with Coconut and Chili (80 Baht) and Iced Tea (25 Baht each). The portions were huge, the shrimp were generous and the price was friendly. Cheap, tasty and filling. Now that’s what I call adventure fuel!
It just tasted good. I don’t know what they throw in.. but it was really really good. It tasted just right. Not too salty, not too spicy, not too oily. I obviously love the taste since I love lemongrass :). I think it was one of the best herbs ever found!
But I must say the soup was rather sourish for my taste. Erm… maybe I didn’t expect it to be sour in the first place since most sour stuff over in Malaysia are normally red (e.g Asam Laksa).
Pannee Guest House
Address:
Soi Rambutri, Chanasongkram
Telephone: (662) 282 5576
Right after luch, we took out the map and started our journey. We started to roam around our area only to notice the street behind our hotel was pretty much like Petaling Street (refer to top most picture). Busy with lots of stalls that sells cloths, pyjamas, food and etc.
Suddenly, something caught our attention…