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THAILAND
BANGKOK
BEST DINNER
Somboon
Phochana seafood restaurant along
Surawong Rd.
MUST-TRY
A
tuk-tuk
ride and
an authentic Thai dinner on a Chao
Phraya cruise.
INSIDER TIP
Try to get to Pak
Klong Market in the early morning so
you can get fresh fruit and vegetables
from our local farmers.
Kantima
Pornsriniyom
housewife
DIALING CODE
+66 (2)
CURRENCY
THB1 = PHP1.32/US$0.03
TOUCHDOWN
There is a free airport shuttle to
the Public Transportation Center in town. A taxi
costs THB200 (PHP265). In the city, use the
BTS Skytrains and avoid the jams.
Tuk-tuks
are
available but only for short distances.
BY DAY
Temple hop! Start at Wat Pragiew followed
by Wat Po, which is famous for its Thai therapy
massage. Close by is Pak Klong Market, the biggest
flower market in Thailand and an excellent place to
try fresh local fruit and vegetables.
BY NIGHT
Venture into Chinatown at around
5pm. Make sure to try the green and red seafood
restaurants along Texas Alley (the color refers to
the shirts worn by the waitstaff). T&K (green) and
Lek & Rut (red) usually get packed, so come early.
SLEEP
The Bangkok Loft Inn is near Wong
Wien Yai Market, and is a five-minute walk to
Wongwian Yai BTS Skytrain station.
www.bangkokloftinn.com
The fifth Singapore Grand Prix will
be held on September 21-23.
DIDYOU
KNOW?
SINGAPORE
SINGAPORE
Rosalind
Fan
ASEAN ICS
channels leader
ZANN TIANG
DIALING CODE
+65
CURRENCY
S$1 = PHP33.45/US$0.80
TOUCHDOWN
From the airport, take a taxi
downtown for about S$15 (PHP502), depending on
the time of day. Peak hours carry a S$3 (PHP100)
surcharge. Or take the MRT and you’ll be there in
about 25 minutes for S$2 (PHP67).
BY DAY
Shopaholics should head to Orchard
Road. Hit the luxury and designer stores at
ION Orchard, Paragon, Mandarin Gallery and
Takashimaya. Also check out the newly opened
Gardens by the Bay.
BY NIGHT
For dinner, try Esquina along Jiak
Chuan Rd. for very good tapas, and celebrity
chef Guy Savoy’s French cuisine at Marina Bay
Sands. After dinner, enjoy cocktails at 1-Altitude or
Customs House at the Fullerton Heritage.
SLEEP
The Capella in Sentosa has 112 of the
island’s largest rooms, villas and colonial manors.
Swim in the lovely pool or tee off at Sentosa Golf
Club.
www.capellahotels.com/singapore
BESTSOUVENIRS
Miniatures
of the Merlion and packs of
bak kwa
(barbecued pork and chicken slices).
BESTDINNER
Cantonese cuisine at
the Majestic Restaurant of New Majestic
Hotel, Bukit Pasoh Rd.
INSIDER TIP
Enjoy 360° views
of the Singapore nightscape from
1-Altitude bar or Sky by the Park at
Marina Bay Sands.