On this day, I went to the famous market in Bangkok that was only available on the weekend. I am sure if you have gone to Bangkok, there's no way you don't know this market hahaha. Yep, it was Chatuchak Market!



The famous Chatuchak Weekend Market was quite crowded that day. Finally, I understand why so many people come to this market. The prices are ridiculously cheap, there are lots of good stuff from clothes, accessories, shawl, souvenirs, to household goods. I even couldn't hold myself to see a lot of cute pants and clothes! Hahaha

But my main purpose was to find pants from Bangkok (which has the specific pattern: elephant, or any ornament that shows the authenticity of Thailand's culture), a tote bag, and bracelets! I found some and they were great. One thing that was obligatory for me to try: THAI TEA!!!




Two bracelets in the middle that I got from Chatucak. Love them! (Note: the right one is already gone... *brb crying*)

Anyway, after strolling around Chatuchak Market and getting all stuffs that I wanted, I went to my next destination: Bangkok Art and Culture Center. It's very close to MBK Center, Siam Discovery, and BTS Station so it's easy to reach.







This place is huge; they have 9 floors, and the main exhibitions were held on 5th until 9th floor. I saw a lot of art installments that day, including paintings and photographs of the late Thailand King, Bhumibol Adulyadej or King Rama IX. When I was in Bangkok, it was still in the mourning period, and I found many memorials of him everywhere.

After exploring Chatuchak Weekend Market and Bangkok Art and Culture Center, I went to the MBK Center to find some souvenirs for my family and boss. It's quite easy to find them, and I also got great deals! I am still amazed by how cheap it is in Bangkok to buy foods/souvenirs/clothes compared to my own city.

To end the day, I went again to SoulBar; drinking beers while enjoying the musics played by the DJ. Like I said before, the DJ played 70s and 80s disco funk songs, so it felt like he played my playlists, hahaha. I found out a song, "Midas Touch" by Midnight Star here; this was one of songs that I re-played over and over during 2017.


Time to go home!

Well, it sucks when you gotta end your vacation and go back to your daily routine (if I don't work, from where I suppose to save money to travel in another time??! LOL), but overall I felt more energized and more relaxed! I was so happy to visit Bangkok and I got a lot of new experiences from there.

My flight to Jakarta was on the different airport. On the beginning, I arrived at Don Mueang Airport. For my return, I went from Suvarnabhumi Airport; which is much bigger than Don Mueang. I spent almost 45 minutes only to walk from the security check to the departure gate! Gosh, it was so far. It reminded me about the Terminal 3 of Soekarno-Hatta Airport, which has 26 departure gate but they are so freaking far.


As usual, I chose the cheapest flight that had connecting flight; Bangkok-Singapore-Jakarta. This one was actually on purpose because I still had some Dollar Singapore and I wanted to spend them while I was there, hahaha. As you know, Changi Airport is one of the best airports in the world; the facilities are amazing.
 

I also didn't forget to buy my favorite popcorn from Garrett; butter-flavored!!


If I have another chance to go to Bangkok, I would definitely go! It was one of amazing cities that I ever visited.

Thank you for reading my blogpost, and I am going to write more stories about my trip soon! Adiós!