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Even if it is just to ask for directions in Bangkok or for a recommendation on where to go for an unforgettable meal with your date, or even how to deal with your child's constipation worries, I will do my best to help you.

28 comments:

  1. UnknownJuly 22, 2013 at 2:47 PM

    baby is so cute. stumble upon your blog when seaching for the making of thai love song by namewee

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    1. Eddie YiiJuly 23, 2013 at 6:14 AM

      Hello Lerler,

      Thanks so much for your compliments, and thanks for dropping by the blog! Hope you enjoyed reading and learn new things about Bangkok everytime to come here.

      Eddie

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    2. UnknownJune 13, 2015 at 2:59 AM

      Hi I am flying to bkk in 2 weeks time, nothing to emphasized if I am travelling with family or friends but this time round I am travelling with my 11 months old daughter for a 4D3N trip ! Hearing lots of voices .. ahh not so appropriate to bring along an infant to bkk, polluted, crowded, unsafe city to travel to, etc .. is that true ?? Though I don't think so .. I want some support from locals and I think you are qualified to be the one to advise Hehe

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    3. Eddie YiiJune 13, 2015 at 9:22 AM

      Hello Jess

      I actually agree on some points and disagree on others. I have a 3 year old and a 8month old, both born here and growing up here, and I have to say the Thai people love children very very much! They are very forgiving to their behaviour and always smile at them. The heartware for being a kid-friendly city is certainly there.

      Now for the hardware. One thing to note is that many restaurants might not have baby chairs or baby chairs good enough for little babies (more for toddlers). The normal streets are not suitable for strollers (I recommend carriers).

      The air is not as good as Singapore or some parts of Malaysia, and there are not that many trees, but I think it's still very bearable, compared to other cities like Beijing etc. It's pretty densely populated especially in the tourist areas, but if you are from Singapore or been to Hong Kong you should not find this very unique as well.

      If you are bringing your 11 month old along, what I suggest is that you stay in a hotel very very near or even connected to a BTS station and spend more time in the malls. If you do not wish to bring a stroller as Bkk is not too stroller friendly, there are malls which 'rent' out strollers too. One of them in town is Terminal 21 at Asoke BTS station. At the other malls, they might have some too, but not displayed to the public, you may ask at the information counters.

      In terms of safety, there are rare cases of pickpockets, I feel that as long as you are not flashy, and keep your valuables properly, Thailand is a very safe place (I've been here for more than 5 years). You are likely to get a lot of help because you have a baby, rather than be in more danger.

      Enjoy your trip.

      Eddie

      PS. Be prepared for wet weather if you come in 2 weeks' time.

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  2. UnknownJune 24, 2015 at 1:07 PM

    Thanks Eddie for your detailed and supportive explanation ! I avtually replied and click publish just now but don't know if succrssufully sent. I am niw concern with MERS in bkk, what's the 'real' condition in bkk ? Safe to travel with my 11 months old girl ? Thanks again for your response.

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    1. Eddie YiiJune 24, 2015 at 7:12 PM

      Hello Jess

      It's life as normal actually but of course everyone tries to avoid Bumrungrad Hospital as that's where the first case was found.

      Otherwise aside of a few more checks on the entrances of malls and hotels where some guards will remind you to disinfect your hands, everything remains the same.

      Eddie

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  3. UnknownJune 24, 2015 at 7:32 PM

    Thanks Eddie 😉
    I am a Malaysian too but has been working in Singapore coming to 16 years. Time flies..
    Like your blog, especially the recent post on father's day .. hearwarming.
    Wishing you and family healthy and happy always.

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    1. Eddie YiiJune 25, 2015 at 10:38 AM

      Wa 16 years. I lived in Singapore for 28 years man, before permanently moving to Bangkok.

      Thanks for your support and do some back here to have a look once in a while as I share my experiences here. I am sure you will enjoy your trip, everyone does.

      And if you need me, I am just a msg or an email away (strangerinbangkok@gmail.com).

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    2. UnknownJune 30, 2015 at 7:04 PM

      Thank you Eddie !
      I am sure I will enjoy the trip .. looking forward to it ..

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  4. JacqJune 17, 2016 at 11:23 PM

    Hi Eddie,

    Hope you are doing well...
    Nice blog on Jim Thompson farm in Khao Yai.
    I am from Singapore. Need some advise from you.
    Would like to check with you, as I m planning one week's family trip(my parents and my children 8 yrs & 6 yrs old respectively in last week of Dec to Khao Yai, would like to know if spending 3 Nights at Khao Yai would be too much or just nice? Planning to hire driver with van at Khao Yai to tour around.
    Day 1 25 dec( arrive BKK Airport) noon time, airport transfer to Khao Yai
    Day 2 26 Dec : visit Jim Thompson Farm
    Day 3 27 Dec: Chok Chai Farm and Palio
    Day 4 28 Dec: Check out hotel and head to Bangkok city
    Day 5 - 7(28th Dec to 30 Dec) Free and Easy at Bangkok
    Day 8 - going back to Singapore

    Many Thanks in advance
    Best Rgds, Mum of 2 boys

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    1. Eddie YiiJune 18, 2016 at 8:55 AM

      Hello Jacq

      Thanks for reaching out. I think at Khao Yai, everything is very far apart. I think to have a free and easy feel, it's really important to have time, so I think your plan is pretty spot-on!

      If you have time you can even throw in a trip to PB Valley or Granmonte Vineyards, they have pretty good dining options there and a view that is not expected in Thailand.

      Enjoy your Christmas break, it's a perfect time for Khao Yai.

      Eddie

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    2. JacqJune 19, 2016 at 3:57 PM

      Thanks Eddie, Happy Father's Day to you!

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  5. UnknownJuly 11, 2016 at 8:43 PM

    Hi Eddie,
    I'm thinking of hiring a driver and van to pick my family and I from Bkk and to khao yai.

    Do you happen to have any recommendation of an experienced guide?

    Thank you!

    Lynn from spore

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    1. Eddie YiiJuly 11, 2016 at 9:20 PM

      Hello Lynn

      Thanks for reaching out. As far as I know I don't think Khao Yai is a place that is popular for guided tours. Usually people will rent a vehicle and drive there or get a vehicle with a driver, who will usually not act as the guide.

      I don't have any contacts for you off hand though, because I live here and have my own transport. Sorry for this.

      Eddie

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  6. JusmoiNovember 2, 2016 at 11:06 PM

    Hi Eddie,

    I have a similar itinerary in mind for my trip to Bangkok and Khao Yai as posted by Jacq. Except that I am exploring renting a car for the airport to Khao Yai transfer plus the stay in Khao Yai.

    Would you advise that if we have not driven in Thailand before? Do the road signs have some English words as well? We have driven in Australia before and wonder if it would be sufficient to just rely on Google map or GPS.

    Appreciate you time in giving your comments.

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    1. Eddie YiiNovember 3, 2016 at 9:37 AM

      Hello Jusmoi

      Actually if you are confident and experienced, I feel that driving outside Bangkok will be pretty easy. But driving inside Bangkok is a different animal.

      I would say 80 to 90% of the road signs will have English so it should not be a big issue, and GPS should be fine if you are going to places which are already established and identified on the GPS system.

      Eddie

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  7. UnknownMay 6, 2017 at 1:39 PM

    Eddie,
    How are you? Hope everything are going good and smooth. My wife was stay at Ipoh 5 months already and everything going good. My parents are happy to stay with her and have a lot fun with my 9 months old daughter. I'm travel every month back to Ipoh see my daughter, glad that my wife never make noise of staying with my parents. Haha...

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    1. Eddie YiiMay 9, 2017 at 9:33 AM

      haha u lucky la you! how are u? the leg doing good? When are u treating me kopi in Bkk?

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    2. UnknownAugust 24, 2017 at 3:34 PM

      Eddie,
      I'm good, my ankle also recovery well. My baby and wife at Singapore now, I will come to bkk on 30th night and flight to Udon on 31st this month. Will come back to bkk on 4th afternoon and flight back to sg at night, so I got few hours free time in bkk. You want anything from sg? I can bring it over for you. ;)
      I'm still owe you a cup of kopi. 5555…

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    3. Eddie YiiAugust 25, 2017 at 3:47 AM

      Hello David

      Great to hear from you! Which airport will you be using? My office us quite near Svb so it could be quite easy to meet.

      Eddie

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    4. UnknownAugust 26, 2017 at 9:30 AM

      I'm not decide to go back sg from which airport, still watching the price… 5555… from Udon come back to BKK will at Don Muang.

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    5. UnknownAugust 30, 2017 at 3:51 PM

      I will leaving Bangkok 8pm from SVB, so maybe we can meet at airport before I check in.

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  8. Eddie YiiSeptember 3, 2017 at 7:52 AM

    Hey David. Sorry I just saw this! I am soŕry but my boss arrives in Thailand tomorrow so it's not a good time to meet. I guess coffee will have to wait.

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  9. kimAugust 31, 2019 at 2:57 AM

    can you suggest where to find Singapore food in BKK? Thanks in advance.

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    1. Eddie YiiAugust 31, 2019 at 9:25 AM

      Hello Kim,

      Thanks for reaching out!

      I have a post on Singapore food in Bangkok:
      http://strangerinbangkok.blogspot.com/2017/06/singapore-food-in-bangkok-ultimate-list.html

      There are a few more Singaporean food options recently like Makan Makan, Baba Thai, but I have not tried them so I cannot comment. If you are a fan of peppery Bak Kut Teh, Song Fa and Old Street have also opened here in Bangkok.

      Cheers!

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  10. UnknownJanuary 26, 2020 at 2:02 AM

    Hallo. Can You tell me adres where the famous maa bee (from Sukhumvit 38) Can we eat know? Thank You.

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    1. Eddie YiiFebruary 3, 2020 at 11:20 AM

      Hello, here's their new location:https://aroimakmak.com/sukhumvit-38-famous-ba-mee/

      However one of the ladies is recovering from surgery so they are expected to be resting for the next 2-3 months, it will be good to call them to confirm they are open before making the trip there, the uncle speaks perfect Mandarin.

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