Wat Arun. Bangkok.

Thursday, December 5, 2024

Old Stomping Grounds



Peanuts in the MRT tunnels

I went to Central Ladprao (mall).  I stumbled upon an exotic wildlife convention.  I couldn't believe how enormous and crowded it was: snakes out the a*s, plus turtles, giant tortoises, birds, otters, lizards, geckos, tarantulas and monkeys.


A friend turned me on to this restaurant.  It's a chain that you can find in malls.

I got over to Pratunam.  I had intended to go to a rooftop bar, but the rain messed things up.  Instead, I walked a good stretch of Phetchaburi Rd, by an area where I used to live.




I know this condominium very well!

The soi it's on has become massage central for Pratunam.  They all have moved there.  It's like a Sumhumvit massage area in that way.  I counted 20 plus, in an area, side by side, where travel agencies, a Swensen's ice cream shop and other stores used to be.  And these girls are aggressive.  "Handsome man!"




It's possible that in 2025 I will be able to go to the rooftop bar at this tower that's under construction.









Even though this was not a rooftop bar, I had one of my best experiences at the Sky Lounge.  The views were unique since we were north of Sukhumvit Rd where a lot of the best rooftop bars are.  My server and the bartender were very friendly and well-trained.  The drinks - both mocktails - might have been the best I had this trip.  They tasted even better than they looked.  And I appreciated the fact my server, who was also a fill-in bartender or bartender-in-training, made me a mocktail she really liked.  It was so good!..I appreciated that extra touch and attention.



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