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GREETINGS from Shanghai Airport (PVG). I arrived about 6am and my next flight was at 7am. I really want to check out the MagLev train as well as some more touristy stuff in this global metropolist…
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I decided to take the MRT/BTS over to Phetchaburi station and then a quick walk to the Asoke/Phetchaburi Pier. From there take a river boat 16 stops up to The Mall Bangkapi Pier to meet a buddy for some coffee and conversation at Starbucks.
Here’s a quick video of the trip. Fun! Convenient and about $0.50 EPIC!
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On a Tuesday in September while in Bangkok, I took a *GRAB*
if you’ve never used GRAB basically its just like LYFT or UBER or FlyWheel.. and used to be called MyTEKSI. Use my referal code if you’d like to sign up: mike68746
The GRAB took me from our apartment in Klong Toei area over to Thonglor area and checked out a co-working space: the HIVE.
I dug it only 150 THB (about $5 USD)
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The HIVE Bangkok (*Thonglor*): http://thehive.co.th/
Actually “Try Out Tuesday is *every Tuesday*:
http://thehive.co.th/events/event/try-out-tuesday/
A bit of a summary about THE HIVE:
The Hive was founded by serial entrepreneur Constant Tedder in 2012. After moving to Hong Kong from U.K, he set out to create a beautiful workspace for entrepreneurs, creatives and start-up businesses to create a community to grow together.
The Hive believes in empowering the creative and entrepreneurial community across Asia. We do this by designing beautiful, unique spaces by providing personalised and responsive service to connect members into a powerful network.
At its core, The Hive is a community of people who share a common belief that creativity and entrepreneurship is worthy and meaningful work.
The Hive has two locations in Bangkok: one in the heart of Thonglor, the one I went to on this day in this video, and the other in Prakanong. Both are members’ coworking spaces. the Hive Thonglor is just 5 minutes motorbike ride from the Thonglor BTS station and close to all the restaurants and shops. We converted a large shophouse into a unique space with 5 floors of co-working space, a rooftop cafe and an outdoor shaded terrace.
DO check out the spa on the 1st floor to help you kickback and relax.
— other HIVE links —
The HIVE SPA: http://thehivespa.com/
The HIVE Prakanong (Still in BKK but different area) : http://www.thehiveprakanong.com/
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Gracie and I took the Hop On-Hop Off ferry up the Chao Phraya river to the Grand Palace. Last December, 2016 when we were in Bangkok we decided to only go to Wat Pho. The Grand Palace at that time was Very busy as MANY Thais were mourning the recent loss of their King. A very sad time in Thailand… So, we wanted to get them their time and space and not be too touristy.
Today’s trip to the Grand Palace once again, gave me a great spiritual refresh. Even though you could argue this location is one of The biggest tourist attractions in Thailand, there is still something very peaceful and welcoming about these temples. I love it here.
It was indeed one of the hottest days, and we were outside at The hottest time of the day so, water and foot massages took priority over the free tour of the beautiful grounds on this day in September. We’ll be back in November and I don’t usually need much prodding to get me to go to any place where Buddhist worship is so easily available.
I love you Thailand. Mak. Mak.
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Just a quick check-in as we make our way up the Chao Phraya river to the Grand Palace. Its a fun ride and for only $6 to ride the boat as much as you want I think it’s a great combo of transportation and entertainment… at least for this Farrang :–)
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Gracie and I start finish up our day walking back from the Khlong Toei station of the MRT toward our apartment. Its proving to be a great trip and we really feel like we are Living in Bangkok, not just being a tourist.
Its a blessing to be able to explore the new, and not-so-new to me or Gracie, places of southeast Asia. This is our 3rd time in Bangkok together. This is probably my 8th trip?…
After this we’ll explore the Chao Phraya river and head up to the Grand Palace – stay tuned…
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At the recommendation of my Dad, Gracie and I took the BTS skytrain over to Siam Paragon mall in Bangkok, right on Sukhumvit, to check out the Japan Expo. It was the last day of the show but still plenty of positive energy.
Not only were we able to check out the options for Thai people in Japan but it was interesting to see what was available in the Siam Paragon mall.
You can buy a BMW, Porsche and even a McLaren: http://www.mclaren.com/
Crazy, eh?
It’s very interesting for me to see how the middle class as well as the Upper Upper class is growing in Thailand… well all over the world really – China’s standard of living has improved 10x over the last 10 years if you simply is the statistic of GDP… from about $850/year to $8500/year in 10 years. Pretty amazing.
I cannot help but imagine what would happen if the GDP of an american household went up 10x… WOW!!! a few people might start leasing McLarens. HA!
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Live the Dream!
~mikes
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The wildlife (be it crazy humans or crazy-huge monitor lizards or iguanas bigger than may humans) is always exciting in Bangkok.
On our morning walk through Lumpini Park on the way to the US Embassy on Wireless Road in Bangkok, we come across some Awesome lizards!!
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We left our hotel off of Sala Daeng and are walking toward the US Embassy. On a Saturday morning, its great to be able to experience Bangkok with a LOT less traffic.
Geoff Carter’s tour through Lumpini Park:
Very Cool: https://youtu.be/XHxmLFEg7eE?t=11m5s