Space Monkey

Now we know which hotel not to book. Apparently, a very pious owner (??), and he/she has every right to do so. Instead, it's a shelter for many dogs and cats. That alone is reason enough not to stay there, even though I do love pussy too

I found it hard to find a restaurant that fitted my needs, well being and made me comfortable to be there. I visited a “Michelin recommended” restaurant but found the food was poor. Prices were high. I decided to take food at midday from the food stall opposite the hotel and ordered in (grab) in the evening and eat in my room. But of course, this is just my opinion. Others may find the food to be excellent. And fair to say it was in 2022, just after Thailand opened up after Covid. I’ve stayed at the same hotel in 2023 and 2024, but ordered in or ate at Det5 (soi 8).

I’ve stayed at Centrepoint Thong Lo (= soi 55). Just take a taxi. Easy. BTS Thong Lo is just a short moto taxi away if you prefer that. Some hotels offer a Tuktuk/ golf cart service to BTS. Centrepoint did. Food wise I wasn’t impressed. In daytime some great streetfood stalls opposite Centrepoint, restaurant wise not impressed.

Finnair is good, but you’re right; crew, ground workers, everybody and their mother is on strike someday, everyday. Not helping the airline, who can not fly over Russia, so has to take a detour over Europe resulting in an extra 2 hour flight time.