Amy's Diary: I'm back!

Actually I was back since last Sunday but I was too busy with work and spending time with Tara to blog. I had lots of fun in Bangkok! And Jaime, to reply your question, yup! I did enjoy this budget trip. Let's just say that the company we had was wonderful! Just like what Jaime said, even though 4 of us have different characters, we were able to get along really well and thus enjoyed ourselves tremendously. It was a truly 101% shopping trip. From shops open to shops close. I spent almost every single cent I brought there and even used my credit card. In total, I spent almost $900, excluding airfare and accomodation. But I still haven't shopped enough. I had to pay additional 1000 baht for having a 5kg overweight baggage!

Anyway, lots and lots of photos and super long entry!

Bob brought Tara to send me off at the airport

Wonder why there's a space beside Jaime?

It's actually for Cindy! Too bad she wasn't able to join us

In-flight meal, $3 Tom Yum Cup Noodle

Our first stop (Day 1): Suan Lum Market

My haul from Suan Lum Market. I love the top! But it's too tiny for me, so I gave it to Sis. Sad..

Chinatown (Day 2): The wholesale paradise

My haul of bags from Chinatown

Hair tie from Chinatown too. Enough to last me for the next 10 years.

Watches, earrings, belts etc. The squeaky ducky for Tara from Sis and hankerchiefs for Bob & FIL

We felt bad that Cindy couldn't join us, but we did not forget her. We bought her share too!

Pratunam Market (Day 2) Part II: Another wholesale paradise

My haul from Pratunam, love the t-shirt stands! So cute. I intend to use it as photo frames after I take out the tees. The bikini is for my beach party but in the end, I decided not to wear it. 150 baht = S$6

The four of us decided to be adventurous and squeeze into this tuk tuk. The driver was having a good time listening to us gals squealing and screaming while he whizzed past cars at dangerous high speed. I tried taking a pic of all of us, but I just could not get it.

Big C (Day 2) Part III. The gals looked like they just nipped something.

My haul of Tara's stuff from both Pratunam and Big C. Noticed I bought pull up pants? The auntie in me couldn't resist the cheap price.

I found a storage area for all my shopping

Day 3: At Asia hotel, me and my dear Sis

Day 3: At BTS station outside Asia Hotel. It's so convenient! The BTS station is just on level 2 of the hotel.

Chatuchak market (Day 3): The gals bought ice popsicles, which I dare not try. Food poisoning in Bangkok was a history I dare not repeat.

My haul from Chatuchak! Lots of rubber slippers and tops.

Mah Boon Krong (MBK) (Day 3) Part II

We went to Siam Discovery Centre before we headed to MBK. I just had to visit Loft, my favourite shop in Bangkok, where I got my usual pillowcases. Went to my favourite Boots pharmacy in MBK to get my skincare stuff too! And some tidbits for colleagues and PILs.

In the hotel room (Last Day): My luggage, I went to Bangkok with a 1/4 filled large suitcase and went home with a filled to the max case and an additional carrier bag.

Going to MBK for last minute shopping

Me and my sis at Siam Square. I told my colleague that I look different in my photos taken at Bangkok. He told me it might be that I didn't have the stress of work and also caring of my baby, that's why I look more radiant and fresh. Hmmz, I think he's right.

In the mini van, on our way to the airport. Kind of sad that the trip ended so early, yet happy to go home and see Tara and Bob.

My last minute haul from MBK & Siam Square. Managed to get my shoes, one more bag, some pouches from Naraya and clothes for Tara! I've even bought 2 small havers for her. Splurged over S$140 at Siam Paragon, with the intention to get the VAT refund, as I'm only a thousand baht away, but in the end, I totally forgot about it and realised only when I'm onboard the plane.