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Hubby’s brother is here for a short break, and they have the whole week well planned out. Today, they will be a Siam Paragon and the kids will visit the aquarium. I hope that we will bring our kids there again since it’s been awhile since our last visit. The glass boat ride is fun, if you can take the idea of riding on water with sharks at your the bottom of your feet!

Anyway, they will plan a day for shopping, and also check out the eczema treatments at the skin clinic. There are a lot of skin clinics in Bangkok, and most of them are quite affordable. I hope that I have time to join SIL at Platinum Fashion Mall. I’m so desperate for a retail therapy.

Most Thai will be leaving the city for the long weekend, so the traffic should be pretty bad this evening. I don’t think I will be caught in one as I leave work way before the traffic jam starts. Nonetheless, the road should be rather busy, and traffic can be rather slow. I better plan my time well.

When we were first here, we would plan for short trips away, but now, we don’t have mood for that. Being caught in a bad traffic can be very tiring, especially if you need double the time to reach your destination. There was once when we took more than 8 hours to reach Korat, and the kids basically trapped in the car, and slept most of the time without sleep aid. It’s so bored for them, and us too!

So, the best place to be during holiday is our home sweet home, or the shopping malls!

After a few months of Red protest, everything has finally come to an end. But Central World is gone. Some people were killed but I am not sad over the protesters that passed away. They were given chances to leave but they didn’t take it. It’s not easy to end this fight without the use of military since the protesters were well armed as well.

The damage is very bad for this country and god knows how long will it take to recover. No life insurance quotes cover terrorism right? But now everyone knows how dangerous can hatred be.

Its time to put those criminals into justice and bring peace to the land of smile.

I have 2 blogger friends flying to Bangkok tomorrow, but I’m not sure if we can meet up. Things are getting a bit out of control today, and clash happened in the city this afternoon. I don’t think Paragon area is open for public tomorrow, it’s way too soon. Retail industry is badly affected, merchant account reseller should be having a big headache now.

Anyway, we will be out from the city soon. It’s best to stay away from the hot spots. Happy Songkran everyone.

Bangkok is in a mess now, but we are doing fine here. I wonder how long will this mess last, and hopefully, it will end very soon. We haven’t got any plan for Songkran, but most likely we will fly back or rot here at home.

How I envy my friend who’s going to Eurupe for the holiday. She can have as many Christian Louboutin and LV as she wants, if she can afford it. LOL!

I can’t imagine myself going holiday abroad anymore. It’s always impossible for me!

The weather is getting unbearable here. It’s so sunny and hot, I feel like melting when I’m out in the afternoon. The roller blinds can seem to block the rays as well, so I’m staying away from the windows.

My only wish this summer holiday is to bring my kids back to their home town. I want them to be attached to their families back home, and remember their country well, instead of growing up as Thai. That’s the confusing part of expat kids, I guess.

There is another riot coming up tomorrow, by the Reds. So, if you are happened to be in Bangkok, check out this news by Thaivisa.com  about Map Of Possible Bangkok Trouble Spots For This Weekend.

Try to avoid the hot spots for at least 3 days, start from tomorrow. Some routes are closed too, so plan your itinerary well.

Here’s the spots to avoid:
POSSIBLE DANGEROUS SPOTS

“33 dangerous spots” that was posted by a member in the 2bangkok.com forum who frequently seems to have political insight.

1 Supreme Court
2 Criminal Court in Ratchadaphisek ring
3 Bangkok Bank HQ at Silom
4 Bangkok Bank – Nana Branch
5 Kasikorn Thai Bank – Nana Branch
6 Siam Commercial Bank – Ratchayothin HQ and Phetburi HQ
7 Grand Place – Now UDD men are going to burn down Grand Palace to pacve the way to turn Thailand to Republcian regime!
8 Siriraj Hospital to Commit Regicide against His majesty.
9 Major Ratchayothin
10 Big C rat Boorana – Southern terminal of Chao Phraya express
11 Central World – Main target for looting
12 Central Lad Phrao – Main target for looting
13 Phrannok Market
14 Minburi Market
15 Dao Khanong Market
16 Patthmawikorn Intersection
17 Arun Amarin Intersection
18 Rom Klao intrersection – clowed to Motorway and SUvannabhum
19 Kaset – Nawamin
20 Kaset – Nawamin – Crossing Lad Pla Khao
21 Kaset – Nawamin – Crossing Pradit Manootham road.
22 Nawamin Intesection
23 Sathon Intersection (Narathiwat crossing Siom) – Chong Nonsee
24 Saladaeng Intersection to storm Chulalongkorn Hospital
25 Saphan Kwai Intersection
26 Klogn Toei Intersection
27 Ram Khamhaeng road – form Lam Salee to Suwinthawongse
28 Minburi Intersection (Ram Indra road crossign Suwinthawongse)
29 BMA Office at Giant Swing and Dindaeng
30 Lumphini Park
31 Pathumwan Princess Hotel – MBK
32 Pathumwan Vocation School – MBK
33 Uthenthawai Vocation school – certainly cstormgin Chulalongkorn U. and holdign lots of hostages

Best still, don’t come to Bangkok these few days, until the situation is confirmed over wise. Being an expat here for almost 2 years, I’ve got “numb” with the riots, but will stay away from the hot spots and try not to wear any red or yellow during this period of time. Oh well, Orlando vacation packages will seem to be a better choice than a holiday in Bangkok!

We spent a nice weekend at Millenium Hilton last month in celebration of my birthday, and all of us had a great time there. We stayed at one of the executive suites, and my kids love the room a lot. Maybe they were attracted to the Samsung flat screen TV on the wall.

The living area in the suite.

The bedroom

My boy jumped on the bed before I managed to take a snap, so the bed was a bit messy.

The view from the room. It’s Chao Phraya River.

Amenities by Crabtree and Evelyn. I love them!

The sunset view from the other side of our suite.

We were given a complementary birthday cake, and I was happy about it. On top of that, we love the pool too.

Too bad it was too windy and cold for a nice swim, so after dipping in the water for awhile, my kids played in the sand area instead.

Just grab a nice book and you can spend the whole afternoon here.

I didn’t snap a lot of photos in Hilton, but I can share 2 shots taken at the lobby.

Hopefully, we will go for another stay again at Hilton Bangkok.

I’ve just known a friend who’s been to Lebua lately and I’m so attracted to this 5-star hotel now. It’s Lebua, which is located at the State Tower of Bangkok and it has Bvlgari amenities!!! Bvlgari! Do you hear me?

By just looking at the photos already make me drooling for spending a night there. I would trade the money meant for rv insurance for a stay at Lebua. Of course, we don’t have an RV, so we don’t need the insurance. LOL!

The famous Sirocco Restaurant is situated at the Dome, but my friend told me that kids are not allowed. So, if we are going to stay there, I might not be able to dine in style at Sirocco. Sigh…

I got it all wrong. I thought we are going to Hilton, but it’s actually Le Meridien Bangkok! Yippie!

Le Méridien Bangkok reaches 24 storeys into the City of Angel’s skyline, towering in contemporary five-star luxury at the head of the pulsating Silom commercial district and just metres from the energetic Patpong Night Market.

I’m equally happy as Le Meridien has always been a nice hotel. Ah…I would love to book my reservation at Le Meridien Bali next time, if we are going to Bali again.

Too bad I’m out of budget to buy something nice for myself for my birthday trip. If not, I would love to go there in my finest dress and Contemporary Jewelry. But anyway, I know that we will all have a good time at Le Meridien, with or without a nice piece of dress. It’s family moments that count!