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COUNTRY CODE
+65
CURRENCY
S$1 = PHP34.11/US$0.77
TOUCHDOWN
From the airport, take a taxi
downtown for about S$15 (PHP512), depending on
the time of day. Peak hours carry a S$3 (PHP102)
surcharge. Or take the MRT and you’ll be there in
about 25 minutes for about S$2 (PHP68).
BY DAY
Spend the entire day at Changi beach
park. It’s elegant, peaceful and different from the
rest of Singapore. During the day, enjoy the beach
park’s nature scenes, but get ready for all-night
partying when night falls.
BY NIGHT
Go to the Skypark at Marina Bay
Sands. The amazing view of the rooftop pool, the
street lights below, and the moon and stars will
take your breath away. The Pizzeria and Osteria
Mozzo Restaurant is excellent for dinner.
SLEEP
The Club Hotel by Harry’s Hospitality is a
22-room luxury boutique hotel on Ann Siang Road,
a stylish area of Singapore. Enjoy drinks at Ying
Yang, a hip bar on the rooftop.
theclub.com.sg
COUNTRY CODE
+66 (2)
CURRENCY
THB1 = PHP1.39/US$0.03
TOUCHDOWN
There is a free airport shuttle to
the Public Transportation Center in town. A taxi
costs THB200 (PHP278). In the city, use the
BTS Skytrains and avoid the jams.
Tuk-tuks
are
available but only for short distances.
BY DAY
Tour Jim Thompson’s House, which lets
you into the life of the silks pioneer who disappeared
in 1967
(www.jimthompsonhouse.com)
. Head over
to Ruen Nuad, a no-frills spa that offers great service
at affordable rates.
Tel: +66 (2) 632 2662
BY NIGHT
You’ll be spoilt for choice in Bangkok.
Try Q Bar
(www.qbarbangkok.com)
for its
international guest DJs, hip parties and top-notch
pours. Literally get “high” at D’Sens Bar &
Restaurant on the 22nd floor of the Dusit Thani.
SLEEP
Centre Point offers serviced apartments in
Sukhumvit that are affordable and within walking
distance of shops, the BTS SkyTrain and MRT
underground train stations.
www.centrepoint.com
THAILAND
BANGKOK
SINGAPORE
SINGAPORE
Thrill seekers can now try indoor
skydiving at iFly Singapore.
DIDYOU
KNOW?
LOCALSPEAK
Just put a “lah” at
the end of each English sentence — the
locals will love you!
BESTEATS
Go to a local food court
and indulge in chili crabs, fried prawns
with salty egg yolk, and fresh seafood!
BEST FESTIVALS
Catch foreign
film festivals throughout the year. Latin
dance festivals (like the Bachata and
Salsa) are also hot, hot, hot!
Chien-Hui
Yang
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professor
BEST BUYS
Plenty of cheap and
colorful Thai silk, and multi-purpose
cloths and scarves.
MUST-TRY
The Thai massage.
It may be painful, but it works like
a charm!
LOCAL SPEAK
“Khap khun ka”
(for women) or
“Khap khun krap”
(for
men). It means “thank you” and will go
a long way.
Manny
Librodo
photographer
09LKH Smile
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