Maison Blue, behind Emporium, BKK

Brought many friends to the ex-restaurant (Karma Kamet the Diner) of this place.  So much memory of it.  Though it has changed its name, the deco. was almost the same.  The food and service were even better.  

 

Studio suite, Oakwood suites, Sukhumvit 24, BKK

Tried Oakwood apartment across the street years ago but it wasn't a pleasant stay.  This time the experience was on the opposite.  The room was clean and spacious.  I'd like the pantry area with a washing machine.

 

Taling Pling, Suk 34, Bangkok

The restaurant is inside the soi 34 Sukhumvit Road, close to Thong Lor BTS in about 8-10 minute walk.  Worth the walk as the restaurant is in a very nice gardening.  Food tastes even better in this ambience.

 

Due de Praslin, soi 31 Sukhumvit, BKK

Visited this place every now and then.  This time I tried their mango raspberry soda.  It was very refreshing when you had quite some walk in the heat.

view from Sukhumvit soi 62, Bang Chak, BKK

Standard room, Hyatt Place, soi 24 Sukhumvit, BKK

There have been more and more high rise buildings on this soi 24, resulting in a heavy traffic.  Towards the end of this year, Ibis/Mercure and Oakwood residence (opposite to Oakwood serviced apt.) will be launching very soon.  This has had some price impact on Hilton & Double Tree, Hyatt Place, Emporium Suites, Compass Skyview in the beginning of this soi.  As a result, Hyatt Place has sharply reduced its room rate to just HK$500-600 net.  The room is quite spacious with a big bed and a couch.  It's quite a good deal in considering its location of just 3 minute walk to Emporium/Emquartier.

Swimming pool, Hyatt Place, soi 24 Sukhumvit, BKK

The pool is on the 17F (total 29 floors).  On the hotel's official website,  the photos were taken from the low angle to avoid having the buildings be seen.   Besides, the pool looked twice bigger on the photo.  In reality, i's just a pool good for 8-10 guests. 

Sukhumvit, BKK

Thon Krueng Thai restaurant, Bangkok

The shop moved inside of soi 49.  It was so hot that day I came here for lunch.  As when I noticed their special menu of Khao Chae (chilled jasmine rice with condiments), I had to get one to freshen up.  Their grilled chicken wasn't to be missed, but it was a bit disapointing.  Quite dried out.  The chocolate ice cream was still the classic flavour.  Saw some of the old staff still working there.  When we left, we were offered a shuttle tok tok ride to Emquartier.  Very thoughtful!