http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/ Welcome to Been there. Your tips on the places you know - that you love, live in or have just visited - are what make this guide. http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/30352 For 4,500 Thai baht (about £9) I had a cosy, clean and sweet-smelling single room with free Wifi and a simple breakfast (egg and toast) in the morning. The shared showers were strong and hot and there was a lovely roof terrace - perfect for chilling out away from the city noise. There are also banks opposite and a launderette just round the corner.
I went on the recommendation of a friend who’d formed such a bond with the owners that they’d let him store some of his luggage while he went away for a month. While I’m obviously not guaranteeing they’ll provide this service for all their guests, hopefully this indicates what nice folk the guys at the Siam Classic are.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/30352 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/29956 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/29956 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/25995 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/25995 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/24936 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/24936 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/24375
But what really makes it a location for a night to remember are the free displays of contemporary Thai performing arts which are shown on Friday and Saturday evenings. With dining tables set around the performance area this is a unique opportunity to see innovative young artists displaying their skills while tucking in to a delicious meal. On the night of our visit we were mesmerised by lithe acrobats contorting themselves within swinging hoops, and seemingly magically suspended from fluid streams of silk, all to a background of haunting Thai music.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/24375 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/24294 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/24294 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23667
The Roof View is a lovely guesthouse with dirt cheap private rooms, and free breakfast, linen and towels.

The rooms are all pretty stylish,there are comfy beds with fresh white decor and a private balcony.

It's a ten minute walk to the Khaosan Road and a short bus drive to the Grand Palace.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23667 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23666
There are seven rooms so it's got a real homely atmosphere, and the 100-year-old building is beautiful. Our room was tastefully furnished and there was a peaceful zen-like roof garden.

The staff should get a special mention - the smiliest and friendliest girls I've ever met! It's also a short walk from the center of town. All in all, ideal for backpackers in Bangkok!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23666 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22095 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22095 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/21738 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/21738 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/21694 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/21694 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/21585 For what it's worth, I wanted a dark pinstriped suit, and they had lots of material to offer. B]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/21585 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/21173 Tailors in the west will only tailor clothes for you from fabric that you purchased from them. In the east some tailors would accept fabrics. It is recommended you buy the whole suit from your tailor including the fabric.
You must ask them to recommend something that they would say would tailor nicely, not just blindly get the highest count that you can afford.
Get a wool suit while in Bangkok. Wool generally makes a good suit. It drapes nicely, tailors well and looks formal and nice. Contrary to popular belief, light weight wool is even good for the summer and in most cases better than polyester blended fabrics.
In Bangkok the famous among the local expats would be Excelsior tailor.
A must visit shop by the delegates and embassy staff in Bangkok.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/21173 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19944 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19944 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18974 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18974 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15200
Bungsamran Fishing Resort is the only place I know where you can catch a 40lb fish a cast!

They now also provide fully catered facilities, air conditioned bungalows, restuarants, shops and cafe.

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Around Bkk try to use meter taxis with the meter on - it’ll be cheaper than the tuk-tuks (take a tuk-tuk once for the experience then use meter taxis).

Don’t let the drivers take you out of your way...they’ll try to take you to some store where they get commission.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12026 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12020 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12020 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9672 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9672 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7570
People are very friendly. We had lunch in the simple Thai house of a village head. Participating in a local classroom was also fun and lively, with people trying to speak to us, even though they couldn’t speak English. While cycling, you are surrounded by rice fields everywhere you look. I was blown away.

You can see pictures of our tour here: www.absoluteexplorer.com/share/dailypic.php?year=2006&month=6&day=22]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7570