THAI MASSAGE

Thai massage is the shining light in the spa spectrum of Thailand. Thai massage experience that can help you quickly get into the rhythm of the country, as well as relax your mind and soothe any pain you may have. In central Bangkok, Sukhumvit Road has many outlets but if you are looking for a genuine massage only center, I would recommend TONY THAI MASSAGE. It is one of the most economical Thai Massage Centers in Bangkok City. As is well known, visiting Thailand without getting massaged, is worthless a journey. Every nook and corner of Thailand cities and townships, you find massage parlors.

A hell of a lot varieties of massages are available from head to heal. From cheap roadside massages to authentic star facility massages to suit your pocket and taste. Men, women and lady boys - all are available for the service. It is up to you to choose. You will not miss them, as the massage parlors are well illuminated and masseurs are lined up in colorful attires to lure you. Some of them will grab you and force you inside their parlors. Many a times, you will be lured by attractive masseurs and end up getting massaged by not so attractive masseur, who normally will be sitting inside, waiting for the grabs. You may insist on your selection of masseur from the bunch outside. From 30 minutes to a couple of hours time slot you can select.

Famous and popular ones are foot massage, head massage, full body oil massage, aroma therapy with steam, etc. After several hours of window shopping and stray walks through the busy market area, a good foot massage will melt away all your leg pains. They use pain balm, cream, aromatic oil for the massage so that you will get relief from the pain, relax from the hot and humid outside weather walk and its fatigue. From 100 bahts to a couple of thousand bahts they charge, depending upon the area and class of service and facilities. I have enjoyed the medium ranged foot massages several times, as my journey consist of plenty of street walking.

NAIL PAINT

To get manicure and pedicure, Bangkok has a fair share of Nail Salons and Nail Spas. Yet when it comes to over - the-top, quirky-designed nail art, very few shops are daring enough to take the art of nail makeover to another level.

When in Thailand, I tried to get the most out of the place by going to each and every nook and corner to experience something new each time. These were the most alluring nail art I came across with a UV LED light nail dryer. Gel will dry faster in 30-35 seconds in this type of dryer, compared to conventional dryer, which may take 8 - 10 minutes.

Speciality of this nail paint is that it would last for a month

Location: Victory point near Victory monument.

UV LED LIGHT NAIL DRYER

GRABTAXI/BIKE Vs TUK TUK

TUK TUK is a mode of transport which is so colorful with music and lights. A three wheeler vehicle; 3 people can travel comfortably, sometime more, according to the driver and area. Of course it is fun to travel in Tuk Tuk. You will feel like you are riding a horse cart in the streets. It is highly necessary to agree on the price before you start your ride, otherwise, the Tuk Tuk driver will literally 'take you for a ride'. If you are a budget traveler, I wouldn't recommend it because the charges are on higher side. Just for some thrilling experience, it is better to take a few rides. It is a pleasant feeling, I bet.

Grab Taxi is everywhere in the city. Grab taxis are also so colorful, in almost all main colors, you name it. You need to install Grab App, where you can identify the photo of your driver before the ride. It is a metered taxi and there is no bargaining or skirmishes at the end of ride. Below 100 KM ride, Grab Taxi will not cut your pocket considerably. For short distance travel below 50 KM, Grab Bike also available aplenty. If you are single and looking for a quick ride to nearby place, choose Grab Bike. To cut through the traffic, nothing better than a bike ride.

For Budget Travellers, the best alternative to TUK TUK is Grab Taxi. It is absoulutely convenient, safe and economical.

If you are a Solo Traveller, I would definitely recommend GrabBike

GRABBIKE

TUK TUK

CAFE AMAZON

I'm very lucky to have the ability to sit down, relax, read, study and enjoy my favorite cup of tea, i.e. Green tea or Thai Milk Tea. Cafe Amazon is one joint, I genuinely love their atmosphere, sitting and dining. Trip Adviser has rated 4 out of 5 and one of the best rated restaurant chains in Thailand by the Tourism sector. Truly special and inspirational-it's a lush tropical atmosphere to choose from with various kinds of chairs and desks. During the non peak hours, generally, it is not crowded which gives the personal space which I need at times. Around 3000 outlets are up and running only in Thailand.

Cafe Amazon, the popular joint, must be in every tourists to do list.

GREEN TEA

MUAY THAI

Muay Thai is the National sport of Thailand. This interesting Thai boxing was my first live boxing match experience. Muay Thai is a full-contact martial art in which two competitors fight with their fists, elbows, knees, shins and legs and matches are very intense. Muay Thai is an extremely dangerous martial art, that features terrifying knee and elbow strikes.

Since it is the national sport, the multiple shows are available in all major cities of Thailand - Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket, Ayuthaya, Chiang Mai, Kanchanaburi, Sukhothai and Krabi. We can see the hoarding advertisements and posters of the game and its fighters' pictures all over the cities and its corners. Fierce marketing by way of loud speaker announcements also we encounter many a times for forthcoming matches. Muay Thai fighters have got a complete athletic physique, thanks to their intense training, which requires flexibility and muscles all over the body. Fame, money and power attract many Thai youths into this powerful martial art.

It was a dynamic feeling. There was energy, aggression, passion and a lot of cheering it just made my day :

Location: Pattaya floating market

MUAY THAI

TRAIN NIGHT MARKET

This is a truly special night market and certainly worth a visit. It's a complete stretch with colorful tents and plethora of things to explore. You can literally buy almost anything here, including clothing, shoes, handbags, toys, vintage and antique textiles, as well as street food, such as crispy chicken, shrimp, octopus, watermelon smoothie, mango juice, ice cream etc and funky bars where you can sit and grab a beer and play some pool.

There are 3 Train markets all over Thailand. However, Ratchada, Din Daeng, Bangkok is one of the major night markets. An authentic Thai market with a vintage look. It is better to book in advance with Tour Operators, if you plan to visit the market. Generally, the market is open from 5 pm to 1 am. Shopaholics will have a gala time and the foodies can drool around the street foods, available abundantly.

Location: Train Night Market, Ratchada, Bangkok

WATERMELON SMOOTHIE

PAINTINGS & ART WORK

Appealing Art work and Paintings at Pattaya floating market . The creativity is amazing. Some paintings are done in such a manner that you feel like that you are in different world.

If you are an art connoisseur, you need to visit this place. You feel a certain bliss attached to this location, along with wonderful paintings. I got lost into the beautiful artwork and felt happy to have it in my itinerary.

ART GALLERY

BIG BUDDHA TEMPLE

Visit this location to witness Pattaya's natural beauty. Giant Big Buddha with well-decorated staircases offering you the holy experience. Monastery below is a sight to see as well. The bells outside the monastery give our minds a peaceful treat. The view of the Pattaya sea is just breath-taking.

Big Budha located in hill top. The drive to the top is refreshing with scenic beauty. A number of Thai villages, you need to cross to reach Big Budha. Giant golden colored Budha Idol, surrounded by several other saints and tourists are allowed very near to sanctum sanctorum. Various offerings are accepted on minimal payments. You can meet many Budhist monks, doing several services to the temple.

From hill top, one can view 240 metres high Pattaya Park Tower, where you can have a thrilling zipline jumping from tower top.

BIG BUDDHA TEMPLE, PATTAYA

Pattaya Park Tower

ASIATIQUE THE RIVERFRONT

Asiatique Riverfront is a large open air mall in Bangkok, Thailand. Denmark based East Asiatique Company built this modern mall. This place is perfect for walking, sightseeing and taking pictures, especially at night around the Chao Phraya River. Very pretty. There is a lot of food, souvenirs, bars but the prices are rather expensive. Street food with lots and lots of fruits and fried worms and several reptiles to taste.

Luxury shopping of all international brands are available in the Mall. Asiatique mall has more than 1500 boutiques organized into 4 different zones, that will definitely trigger your shopaholic button. Access to Asiatique is free by shuttle boat services from Sathon Pier. To experience the impressive height view, you should try Asiatique Sky, a giant ferris wheel.

ASIATIQUE

SRIRACHA TIGER ZOO

It was absolutely scary, but ecstatic experience for us to explore this resplendent space called Sriracha Tiger Zoo. It has many attractions including the Elephant Show, Pig Racing, Crocodile Show, Scorpions, Tigers, Cubs and a display of life-size flora and fauna statues. Sriracha is such a colorful and beautiful place that it is worth visiting if you have half a day in Bangkok or Pattaya. Zoo is located on the way to Pattaya from Bangkok around 100 KMs and . Zoo is quite vast.. around 400000 sqm. There are many tour operators available for taking you to the Zoo. You can grab a cab and visit the place.

You are allowed to touch big tigers and get photographed. It is fun and scary to keep tiger on your lap and feed the tiger with milk. Elephant will raise you by its trunk, a different kind of experience. Also you can feed the fish with milk, another rare experience. It is amazingly scary, you can sit on crocodiles. Also wonderful to see the Pigs are picking the number blocks of public demand.