Day 2 - Uneventful Trip to Chatuchak Market
After breakfast, we took some time to do a little market research with the tour agents around our apartment. Various agents quoted us from 1k to 600 baht per person for a half-day trip to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market (situated 110 kms west of Bangkok). We decided in the end to charter a private bus from First Hotel at a more reasonable rate and included a trip to Ayutthya Province for Day 3 and 4.
Since we had some time for the morning, we took a walk out to BTS Ratchathewi and headed for BTS Mo Chit intending to have a go at Chatuchak before we were too tired on the weekend. Alas, our information proved inaccurate as the place as still closed at 11am!
In the end, we took a cab back to Platinum Plaza along Petchburi Road as the gals wanted to do some shopping since Pratunam Complex was a stone’s throw away. We had to content with Bangkok’s traffic as it soon was 12 noon and taking the highway (with additional 40 baht) didn’t seem to help make the journey any faster.
Interestingly, we encountered something unusual at Platinum Plaza’s food court when we tried to make orders and realized that a stored valued card system was in place at all the stalls. Seems like a pretty good idea since staff don’t have to handle currency and easier accounting? Had a bowl of noodle soup with stewed duck for 40 baht and in all, we spent only 200 baht for a pretty good lunch.
Night 1 - Suan Lum Night Market and a nice foot massage to end the day
With the night still young, we quickly unpacked and made way to explore the surroundings. We walked a little and unfortunately, we headed towards First Hotel instead of Pratunam side and missed out a nice night bazaar going on. We took a cab from First Hotel to Suan Lum night market after checking that was probably the closest we could reach since it was 10pm already. The cab took 100 baht since I thought not going by meter was ok.. I was wrong 
Seeing as Jetstar doesn’t provide in-flight meals, we had a quick bite at Suan Lum since we were all feeling a little hungry. Unfortunately, we missed out the huge food area and settled for duck meat platter with fried noodles near the beer garden. Quite a horrible place with mosquitoes and cockroaches running rampant. After a quick tour at Suan Lum Night Market where we roamed the various small alleys but didn’t really purchase anything.
We decided to call it a night and took a cab by meter this time for 75 baht after fending off the usual guys who wanted to give us a better deal.
I had seen the Traditional Thai Massage shop just outside our apartment and decided to have a quick 1 hr foot massage for 2 (400 baht + 100 tips). Felt incredible after a long day and kinda felt sorry for the staff who had been working since 10am that morning.
We’re at Centre Point - Petchburi 15
Just touched down in Bangkok and after leaving a rather nice looking airport that reminds me of Changi Airport T1, we took a pubic taxi (450 baht) towards our service apartment. After a rather quick 20 minutes ride, we checked in to our rooms. Great apartment with kitchen!