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1. Chao Phraya River 780/488 Charoen Krung Road, Bang Kho Laem ,  Bangkok 10120,  Thailand Soak up the beautiful Chao Phraya in its full beauty by hopping on a dinner cruise. Not only will you be greeted with the city’s icons via a myriad of lights, but also have a beautiful romantic candlelit dinner above the river. Alternatively, one could also go opt for a more “local” manner of exploring; hop on, hop off boat or even on a speedboat. These alternatives come at a cheap price tag and tends to be more exciting and fast paced. Regardless of the manner of transport, you will experience and see the many canals that dissect the city and all converging towards the river. If I may say so. One of the best ways of getting to know the city. Chao Phraya Express Boat Co. There are in total of 5 public lines along the stretch of the 21 km long river that operate between 0600 to 1930 easily identified by the coloured flag attached to the boa...

Tired of going through the same routine for every Chinese New Tear? Tired of having to meet relatives and answer their endless questions? Fret no more as we show you a list of alternatives you can consider this year instead. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Travel Overseas by Plane Since you are so used to the way CNY is celebrated in your country, why not take this chance to explore how CNY is celebrated elsewhere? Travel to Penang, Malaysia , to experience their way of celebrating CNY if you have not. With an estimated composition of 41.5% Chinese, the highest in Malaysia, CNY here is likely to be a huge festival, providing a unique experience. Source: flickr Bangkok , Thailand, is also a viable spot. A fascinating fact: Bangkok has the second largest Chinatown in the world (wonder who has the largest...). Hang around Yaowarat Road, Chinatown main street to watch how the Thais celebrate CNY. Source: Wikimedia ...

We've all heard of horror stories of Thai prisons but would you stay at this prison-themed hotel?  🤔  Located in Bangkok, Sook Station is one hotel that you'd never even dream of spending a night at before. Guests are presented with a set of oversized black-and-white pyjama set and are expected to pose for mugshots before checking in into their rooms. Quite cartoony, we would say. Source: Laurel Tuohy For about 1,800 THB (S$74) a night, the rooms feature industrial concrete walls with harsh hanging lights and metal shower stalls. To further complete the experience, toilets are shared among other guests. Yes, you do not have a private toilet of your own  😖 Source: Laurel Tuohy While the hotel is comfortable and clean, it's not one for those who seek convenience from your room itself. Why, you ask? The rooms are not equipped with television nor a closet to add to the overall prison experience.  But if it gets too overwhelming f...