Mrmojo

Looks like a great place. Not the most expensive and at the same time a great location right next to all the Nana action. I usually book with Shama on Soi 4 but the prices have doubled after my last visite. Might visite this one for my trip in May this year.

Airbnb is also a great option but like Soi11 said, I like the service of a hotel, the room being cleaned 3 times a week, clean towels and bedsheets ect. hotels are more expensive but not that much if one thinks about the added services. I actually love Airbnb in other countries as it gives you more privacy but in Thailand/Bangkok the hotels are much more open about it.

Shama Sukhumvit is a hotel where I stayed before and I like the service I get there. Besides the usual stuff they provide free bottled water (like 6 bottles or something) every cleaning and there's a balcony and they don't mind if you smoke there. Staff is friendly (the last time I visited anyways) and I know they were girl-friendly but because of covid regulation I was a little bit worried.

I emailed them about joiners and they said it fine as long as they clear the standard covid check (temp check and so on).

As mentioned by the other posters the "paying for double occupancy" is just to make sure they won't mind a second person staying around. Usually you don't pay that much extra (maybe only taxes?).

17 hours ago, Jonard said:

Thanks!
In Belgium they lifted all restrictions but just went shopping with a FFP2 mask to avoid any possible infection.

15 hours ago, Jonard said:

Sadly it’s only a 10 day trip. I’ll be back home 26/03. I love getting to know new people.

Too bad! Love meeting likeminded people too. But Belgium is not far from here hahahah so how knows 

2 minutes ago, Jonard said:

Thanks!
In Belgium they lifted all restrictions but just went shopping with a FFP2 mask to avoid any possible infection.

Was actually thinking about the same thing. My box of FFP2 masks will arrive sometime later today hahahah. Here in Holland the numbers are up again so just in cause.... I don't want anything ruining my plans, waited 2 long ;)

I don't know how long you will be going but I will be there around the 4th of April. So if you still around BKK maybe we can have a drink!

1 hour ago, Johnnysm said:

The providers all have a booths at the Suvarnabhumi arrival terminal so you can easily get your sim on arrival.
Most hotels have wifi so you might not need a high speed connection check out the DTac, AIS and True websites for pre-paid and you probably can find a better deal. Personally I prefer unlimited internet over high speed internet.

Thanks! I will do some more research. The ESIM deal sound good for me because I can just have my normal number up for the home front without having a extra phone. 300GB data plan is a little bit too much anyway as I usually only need like 20GB max a month and the hotel has WIFI.

1 hour ago, Johnnysm said:

Quarantine is only until your test results come in so it's likely to be much shorter than 24hrs and you probably need a rest after a long travel day anyway 🙂

True. I'm have a 16u flight (with a stop in Doha, travelling from Amsterdam) so arriving and just getting situated at the hotel (where the biggest part of my trip) and just resting a bit is fine with me. 

1 hour ago, Jonard said:

This! beside the relatively small expense for the pcr test, I don't really care about the one day Q thing. I arrive and sleep 8 hrs. Wakeup and you have your results. Your results should always be negative since you need the negative test to start the journey anyway.

I'm arriving this thuesday 🙂

Yeah, I'm not that worried but it would suck IF my trip would start with a quarantine periode of a couple of days. But as you said, you need a negative test before you board so the being tested positive should not be to much of a risk. Also I'm not risking it and basically in quarantine (working from home) for the 10 days up to my trip just to make sure hahahahah.

Good luck and have fun btw Jonard!

I was looking at the AIS traveller SIM deal. It's online buy deal only but the plans look interesting. Probably a little bit on the expensive side but I like having no hassle when it comes to these kind of things.

I'm travelling for a month and mainly will be in Bangkok so the 30 day plan seems perfect for me (maybe a little bit expensive but still). 30 days, 300GB, 5G for 1250 baht. It's also a ESIM so easy for me as my phone is capable. Also the benefit of having it straight away, before departure, seems great as I don't need to look for a kiosk or something similar at the airport.

Has anybody got any experience with this service?

https://www.ais.th/travellersim/?intcid=getpage-en-header_menu-consumer_menu-prepaid_submenu1-newsim_package_submenu2-traveller_sim_submenu3

On 3/2/2022 at 3:47 AM, cluster said:

Hey Mrmojo

Our schedules may overlap for a few days. Happy to catch up and swap stories.

 

I just booked everything so I just need a go for the Test&Go program. The hotel is very hopeful that the quarantine measure are gone by the time I arrive but I havent read any news which would mean a easier entry as early as beginning of April. I'm hitting ground on April 4th so I would love it but seeing as there is now news as of now will probably mean still a first day quarantine. 

@ Cluster: I would love to hang out and swap stories with a couple of cold ones. DM me if possible and lets see how we can stay connected! 

On 2/11/2022 at 10:16 PM, cluster said:

What are you travel dates in April?

I'm looking now for April 4th till May 2nd. Maybe a couple of days earlier or later but basically that periode. Staying mostly in BKK and maybe travel around a bit. I'm going just for fun this time around. I need 2 release some tension and get reacquainted with the culture ;)

How about you?

Well that's decided! I'm going.

The 5th day quarantine was a little bit to much, especially the risk of being positive on day 5 and ruining my time. But the first day quarantine only is fine with me as that's just a goodnight sleep at most and being tested before flying in should be enough to be an safe margin to be tested negative on the first day.

I'm think about a month long trip (April 4 till May 2nd) with some sightseeing and a lot of leisure and pleasure! So if somebody is in the BKK area hit me up if somebody wants to hang out and have a couple of drinks. Maybe share a few ladies/experiences or something ;)

Thanks Johnnysm and Fieramor!

The hotel I'm staying at probably also just got back to me and told me there's is no problem as long as there Covid doorchecks are clear (temp check).

Planning my second trip ever for April for a 3 to 4 weeks. Pure leisure and fun this time around! Been holding 2 much in and this will be the first trip in forever!

Hoping for a lot of possibilities and options on ground level! If anyone wants 2 meet up for a drink or 2 hit me up!

Dear Sirs,

A question: Are hotels still as girlfriendly now in Covid times? I'm considering booking either Shama Sukhumvit on Soi 4 or staying at Emporium Suites but how will hotels react in these times if you bring a girl back to your room (I always book for 2 persons)?

Does anybody have any experiences with this in these trying times? Or maybe some recommendations? I really don't like ST hotels so....

Probably will be going around beginning of April till May.

Thanks in advance!

On 3/3/2021 at 8:31 PM, alexstardust said:

That's a very broad budget, with 700 (dollars?) you could get an "ok" place not too far from the action. If you care about staying in a nicer building and close to the Suk it's gonna be closer to the 1000 (at least in my experience, maybe booking early it's gonna be cheaper, I don't know)

There are a couple things I don't particularly like with airbnb:

- You don't really know how you like your apartment till you get there, and most of them don't show the exact location... but maybe you can ask

- My apartment will be a mess the day after they clean it. Plus some girls lose hair everywhere, or leave stains on the sheets.

- technically the owner should file a TM30, useful if you are on a tourist visa and want to extend it

A good option for a middle ground solution is long term rental option with (bigger) hotels. Shama Sukhumvit is in the middle of the action (entrance to soi 2 and 4, close to Nana) and a great hotel with a minimal one bedroom suite as an option. Stayed here in the past and it was great for me. Nice kitchen, washer in the room, balcony and not (totally) outdated.

They, at the moment, quote 45.000 baht for a 1 month rental. I got this offer 2 weeks ago so I think this will be valid for the coming months (will probably be until tourism is back in full swing)

Conditions:

· The above rates are net inclusive of 10% service charged and 7% government tax.   

       · Utilities with *Electricity and water supply Allowance as unlimited

· Maid Service (Monday, Wednesday and Friday)

· Linen changing 2 times / week

· Complimentary Wi-Fi internet access throughout hotel.

· Complimentary access to pool and fitness center.

· Cable TV with international program

· 1 parking space

· Fully furnished  and equipped kitchen with washing machine.

A lot of hotels offer these kind of long term rental offers so it's an option available. It's probably a little bit more expensive then a Airbnb but with the added bonus of hotel services and the knowledge of what your getting for the price and location. So maybe for the right deal and price it's a option worth exploring. 

Airbnb is really hit of miss and, I guess, only a option if you staying for +30 days. Plus, for me personally, I will always questions beforehand if the property management/security will be girlfriendly.

19 hours ago, BlackIrishDude said:

I wouldn't be booking anything for November just yet mate, as Bangkok certainly won't be one of the sand box areas  

https://www.traveldailymedia.com/thailand-fully-reopen-to-tourists-in-january-2022-four-phase-reopening-rules/

Yeah I probably will be booking late September at the earliest. I definitely won't be booking until I know for certain that a long quarantine periode is still a thing. I'm probably going for a longer periode this time and want to travel around so that's also a consideration. I do want to have that freedom.

If that's not possible maybe early 2022 is a better option....

I'm really hoping a NOV/DEC trip is possible but it will probably depend on getting a vaccine shot. Here the estimate is that it will be around August my agegroup (30-35) will be eligible for a shot.... hopefully....

I'm just debating when to make my reservations and bookings.

There's also the questions around how things will be on the ground. How open are hotels with bringing girls over to your room? What will be the situation with the girls or covid rules in general?

Good luck! Hopefully every thing goes fast. When is your "release date"? Your first message was on 26-12 so Q should be over or close by now right?

Let us know how the situation is on the ground. I think a lot of patrons here would love a report from you seeing us most of us are locked down hahahaha

On 5/28/2020 at 4:36 PM, Downandup said:

It's been reported that the lockdown will end July 1 but it's not guaranteed: https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/1925768/complete-end-to-lockdown-on-july-1

Best to wait longer before booking, after all there's not telling what restrictions (health insurance, visa) may still be in place.  I for one don't want to go into quarantine when I return.  Finding available flights will also be a problem, expensive and limited.

Some light at the end of the tunnel.... at least we all hope. I'm still hoping for a end of the year trip but will follow the news and forum daily for updates.

I'm hoping to go this year. I still doubtful but Dec for 2 weeks would be great!

On 2/28/2020 at 5:09 PM, Dutch Talung said:

Flight is booked:

December 10 until January 12

 

Cheers!!

Dutch Talung

I'm guessing the cancellation policies are good enough? Full money refund if cancelled?

Grab was my personal preference because of the easy of use and relative safe/hassle-free transport. I did find the trips to and from the airport/hotel a bit on the heavy side price-wise but after a long trip I really don't wanna haggle on prices and just want to get to my hotel asap.

Only thing I didn't like was the random driver that cancelled a drive just 5 minutes before arriving or just accepting and immediately cancelling.

I would love to use the subway more for the daily stuff (for the more standard shopping) as I love it in my own country but I'm always a little more hesitant in foreign countries because of the language barrier. Next time around I will definitely give it a try as it seems pretty straight forward and the time-saving can be significant during rush hours (which seem to be basically always in Bangkok)

On 5/2/2020 at 4:44 PM, Mike Y. said:

Also try grab food service, it is food delivery service recommended right now.

A late night live saver.... For food-delivery Foodpanda was great too

On 4/19/2020 at 6:06 AM, atlaspopovic said:

Have a look at Dynasty Grand. It’s located on Suk Soi 6 close to Nana. They have balcony rooms at 1600 baht/night. 

The prices are better then most of the hotels I normally look at (Shama for example). But it looks a little bit older style of hotel... I haven't been there myself but I kind of a sucker for new and shiny I guess.

11 minutes ago, Rocky Rockstar said:

Was in BKK earlier this month and seemed business as normal just a few more face masks on public transport. Girls were as accommodating as ever although I’m farang which may have made a difference 

Was just watching a 112bangkok youtube clip (Febr 2020, CLIP) and everything seems business as usual around Nana.

Didn't seem like anyone was overly troubled. Hell, it was hard to see anybody with a mask. He did check in the clip if there were any masks for sale but they where all sold out. Best advice is too just take as many as you need with you if your planning on using them.

I'm from Indian descent (from the Netherlands btw) and don't know if this makes any diffenrence (never did) but I'm guessing if your Chinese looking you may get some biased looks... Even here in the Netherlands, with no known cases of the virus, some are biased against people from Chinese backgrounds...

I'm currently in the proces of booking my May trip... Everything in me wants me to just book but I'm conflicted.

My trip is work related but my employer isn't pressuring me to go so I can postpone. The cases in Thailand don't seem to grow very much but somewhere I don't trust the Thai government in there predictions and numbers as they are heavily reliant on the tourist sector.

Are there any people in Bangkok right now or made a trip recently? How's the situation on the streets? Business as usual? 

On 2/23/2020 at 7:00 AM, johnrig said:

So Lohas might be my new favorite hotel in the area. It's more like a condo than a hotel. Big room. Fuck mirror by bed. Big bathroom. Kitchen. Laundry machine. Toilet even has one of those water squirt things too to clean your asshole which is always a bit of fun haha. There is also a sort of hidden path that you don't see on Google Maps so the walk up to Nana Plaza isn't actually far at all. $42/night with free breakfast... Great deal to me. Only downside I guess is that the room isn't very modern looking. Furniture semi oldish dark brown, but it's really not that bad looking. 

Lohas looks great. Was looking at the One bedroom balcony suite there. The hidden path to Soi 4 is really nice to know. I liked this about the Shama hotel. Easy acces to both Soi 4 and 2 directly from the hotel. I'm guessing they are girl-friendly so this looks like a great option!

Thanks for the recommendation.

How are people reacting too the Corona virus btw? Are there any significant changes or behaviors? 

5 hours ago, comfyguy said:

I just checked the price for my favorite - Adelphi Suites.  Its more than Arcadia, but I can attest the location is great and I usually get the 1 room suite which has everything you'd ever need for a long term stay (kitchen, washer/dryer).  Also I will admit I've stayed there 3 times so far so I'm biased.

It does not have a balcony that I've seen, sorry.  But in all other ways it's pretty stellar and roomy.  And I've never had a problem with any action.

Thanks for the tip! I have seen this hotel when I was searching online and it looks great. I'm really considering just quitting smoking because that would make everything so much easier (and healthier, a nice consequence).