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  1. Posted

    On 4/1/2026 at 5:23 AM, SAGuy said:

    Background                                                      

    I’ve been meaning to do a write-up about this recent discovery that I made whilst walking around the side sois of the Golden Triangle last week. 

    BKK has many great coffee shops, but this is one with a difference and this is the third time that I have been back there in just under ten days. 

    Read on and you will learn why… 

    Bump and Grind

    This caffeine oasis is located on soi 8/1 and has rapidly become my go-to place for an hour’s afternoon break from the hustle and bustle of BKK.  

    The coffee shop is quite compact and has 6 tables inside and it is also busy for takeaways. Not only do they serve all of the usual variations of coffee, but they also have an inhouse bakery and provide a wide range of breads, cakes, and desserts, which change daily. 

    The prices are in line with the Golden Triangle, and the cafe is kept spotlessly clean.  

    So, what makes Bump and Grind so special and why do I keep going back?  

    That’s extremely easy to answer – the coffee shop was founded by a certain Amah Klaowan, and it opened just two months ago.  

    Amah had a successful career as a cabaret performer both in Phuket (Simon Cabaret) and BKK (Calypso). When she turned thirty, she decided to use her savings to establish a coffee shop, and this also explains why it is called ‘Bump and Grind.’ 

    Did I mention that Amah is an exceedingly hot LB? 

    One coffee shop – six hot LBs!

    In addition to the gorgeous Amah, there are also two hot baristas, two counter servers and a sexy baker. Every friendly member of staff is a LB!

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    Specials

    Bump and Grind had a soft launch in early February and by mid-March Amah realised that more than half of her customers are farangs. Luckily, her and all of the service staff have decent English. 

    To cater to the farangs that have flocked to the shop, she has started running specials and this month there is a happy hour from 07.30-11.30 every day, with 25% off coffees and 10% off all food items.

     Some of the cakes and savouries on display

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     Summary

    I highly recommend this place. The coffee is really good and so are the sweet and savoury options. 

    The eye candy is beyond outstanding, and Amah sends shivers down my spine, which trigger fantasies of her becoming the next ex-Mrs SAG.

     Location

    Bump and Grind is quite easy to find, as it stands out due to the great signage. It is near the top of soi 8/1.

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     Unfortunately, it doesn’t appear to be on Google Maps yet.

     Enjoy, but please be kind to Amah and the five lovely LB members of staff!

    Cheers

    SAG

    @SAGuy well done buddy 

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  2. Posted

    9 hours ago, jaredblanc said:

    Hey @gottalove, there's a recent thread here:
     

    I had initially booked at the hotel just because it was right next to CIB 10, but decided against it.

    Though the rooms look quite nice, I'd say the space is small, and I feel that price-wise, you'll find bigger rooms elsewhere.

    During my stay in Bangkok, I opted for a bigger room at the Solitaire on Soi 11, which at the time, wasn't as expensive as booking at Hotel 433. 
     

    Thanks @jaredblanc, but the Solitaire is too far out for my liking, it's a fair old stroll down Soi 11 to get to the Suk junction.

    The main reason for booking here is due to the room having a balcony, then for it's location, being pretty much central to everywhere I'd like to go, although if I were to take a girl form WN04, the taxi back will be a right pain in the ass by the looks of things.

    I also booked direct, it was less than half the price on Agoda, and I can cancel up to 3/4 days before my arrival.

    Not many places seem to have a balcony, unless you book a suite or similar, and costs jump considerably.

    I had looked at Parkroyal on Soi 6, whilst reasonably priced, they seem pretty strict on their non smoking policy, even on the balcony!

    Does anybody have any recommendations for somewhere pretty central, that also has a smoking friendly balcony?

  3. Posted

    Hey all, I've just booked a room here, can't find any reviews here, although reviews elsewhere appear to be pretty good. I was looking for a reasonably priced place with a balcony, and this ticked the boxes for me. It's pretty much 10 minutes to everywhere.

    Any one out there stayed here? Or heard anything about the place?

    It is backing onto CIB10, so should come in quite handy, hopefully. Not sure which direction my balcony will face, so I may also have an interesting view in the evenings.

  6. Posted

    4 minutes ago, pdbkk said:

    I'm flying with them in a few weeks. I booked best part of a year ago when they had just announced the route and the prices were incredibly low.

    A friend has flown a different route with them and was happy with the experience if that helps...

    Thanks for the info, would love to hear your feedback after your trip too.

    Out of curiosity, as there are so many options, which options did you go for? Mind sharing the cost too?

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  7. Posted

    Hey all, has anybody taken the plunge and travelled with this carrier? 

    I've just checked out some return flights for the end of '26, flying premium economy, includes 2 meals, free standard drinks, 15kg carry on, and 23kg(?) check in, is coming in just shy of £1,100. Plus, at present, they have a Christmas sale on, via buy a gift card, £1,100 voucher for, £1,000.

    Seems very good value for money, I think that I may very well take the plunge, but always good to hear of peoples experiences.

    Having taken 5 to do a comparison, EVA are nearly £2,000, I've not checked others yet, as I'd prefer to fly direct.

  8. Posted

    11 hours ago, Denbosch1971 said:

    Thanks for the info @taaseesanuk. I've never stayed at Dawin myself. I'm afraid I'll be doing nothing else than crossing the road 2 times a day when I do :D

    But I had dinner there a few weeks ago and it was excellent. This is what I wrote in my TR:

    Also for dinner a tried a new place, being the Dawin hotel, opposite Why Not. I felt like sneaky stalker, sitting on their terrace, but their food is awesome. I had a spicey spaghetti with bacon and banana fritters with ice-cream as dessert :P  For sure worth a recommendation!

    And indeed, bang opposite of Why Not bar :o:

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    Cracking viewing point, I was next door in the SM Grande Residence, my view was a tad skewwhiff, but more discreet I believe 

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