Sanook

I reached the Bangkok Art & Culture Center (BACC) to talk with the artist who's painting my portrait.  I paid a deposit.  Nearby was a cool cat-themed coffee shop.

After coffee, I exited the BACC and headed for the Siam Center (mall).  I was going to walk through it and Siam Paragon to get to the BTS.

I took the BTS to Central Chitlom station so I could check out newly renovated Central Chitlom (Dept Store).  Just when I think I can't be surprised by new projects, buildings and activities in Bangkok, it goes to another level.  Central Chitlom, a place I've enjoyed for years, has an incredible new look.

Central Chitlom has a walkway that connects to upscale Central Embassy, an enormous  complex that includes the 5-star Park Hyatt Bangkok.  Of course, the hotel has a super-duper rooftop bar.

"Baby, I'm a Rockstar."

Dining options at Central Embassy are endless.  At this oyster bar, I had a very nice conversation with a young lady from Myanmar (Burma).  She was working at the bar.  I will share more about this interaction later.

I made it inside the Park Hyatt.  I stopped by briefly at a cocktail lounge, then looked around a bit more.  I had a bit of time to kill before the rooftop bar opened.

I've had some very interesting conversations with people - for example, earlier at Central Embassy.  I think a few still don't believe I've been to so many rooftop bars.  Even Thais working at rooftop bars are very surprised.  Several have asked which ones I think are the best.

Rooftop Bar Count

46, 47