24th November, last day of our four days of sojourn at 'The Pearl of the Andaman'. Right from first welcome to final bye, Amari's courteous staff left a lasting impression. For me it was benchmark of excellent hospitality.
The next and final destination was the capital city, Bangkok. Located on the banks of Chao Phraya river, Bangkok became capital in 1768 after destruction of the then capital Ayutthaya by Burmese army.
A quick 30 minutes ride by Suvarnabhumi Airport Rail Link from Suvarnabhumi Airport and we were right in the center of the bustling Bangkok.
After completing the check-in formalities at Best Western Mayfair Suites, we decided to spend the rest of the evening visiting swanky malls of Bangkok. Siam Paragon and Siam Center being near to the hotel emerged as our choice to spend rest of the evening.
One adjective by which Bangkok can be described, is 'colorful'. Colorful night life, colorful taxis and colorful tuk-tuks. I didn't quite experience the vibrant and colorful night-life of Bangkok but taxis and tuk-tuks are worth having a mention.
Bangkok, probably has the most colorful taxis in the world. Ranging from white, black, blue and yellow to aqua, pink (yes pink) and even black and white stripes like zebra. Tuk-tuks lack the similar color range but most have metallic exterior and colorful jazzy lights inside unlike bleak auto rickshaws of Mumbai. One similarity though between tuk-tuks and auto rickshaws, they make the same amount of annoying noise. In yet another similarity between Mumbai and Bangkok, both are equally filthy.
A cocktail, in glass made of ice, at Absolute Iceberg, with temperature -10' C, concluded our first day at Bangkok.
