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DIALING CODE
+66 (2)
CURRENCY
THB1 = PHP1.33/US$0.03
TOUCHDOWN
There is a free airport
shuttle to the Public Transportation
Center in town. A taxi costs THB200
(
PHP266). In the city, use the BTS
Skytrain and avoid the jams.
Tuk-tuks
are
available but only for short distances.
SEE&DO
Aside from the usual glitzy
temples , check out Bangkok’s amazing
markets. A personal favorite is the vintage
night market on Talad Rot Fai (MRT
Kamphaeng Phet, walk the opposite
direction of Chatuchak, only open on
weekends). After a day of shopping, get a
relaxing massage.
SLEEP
The Pullman Bangkok Hotel G
stands out with its stylish lifestyle concept
conveniently situated along the bustling
Silom Road.
EAT
The most common food in Bangkok
is the spicy green papaya salad called som
tum. Truly explosively
aroy
(
delicious)!
SHOP
Shop for locally made items in the
malls or street markets.
INSIDERTIP
Explore the high-street area
of Thong Lo, where outstanding restaurants
and dessert joints are plentiful.
Nico
Marco
publicrelations
teamleader
THAILAND
BANGKOK
DIALINGCODE
+855 (63)
CURRENCY
KHR100 = PHP1/US$.02
TOUCHDOWN
From the Siem Reap-
Angkor International Airport, hire a
tuk-
tuk
for about US$5 (PHP207). It will take
you 20 minutes to reach the town proper.
Most hotels offer a free pickup service, so
make sure to book in advance.
SEE&DO
Visit Angkor Wat by hiring
bikes. For nature lovers, go to the famous
Phnom Kulen. Check out the floating
villages of Kompong Pluk and Kompong
Khleang to get a glimpse of local life.
At night, have dinner at Khmer Kitchen
restaurant then watch the Khmer dance
show at Temple Bar afterwards.
SLEEP
I recommend Hotel 1961. This
creative, up-and-coming hotel will inspire
your imagination. The staff and owner will
make you feel at home.
EAT
Grab a delicious breakfast at La
Boulangerie. For dinner, try Il Forno for
fabulous Italian cuisine.
SHOP
Check Alley West or The Lane for
unique products.
INSIDERTIP
If you’re visiting for the first
time, you should ask your hotel to help you
manage your tour.
Karen
Grace
Marquez
accountmanager
CAMBODIA
SIEMREAP
