THE PLAYERS
1. Daniel Nakayama : @djbabyyu
2. David Luong : @davidluong
3. Shiraz Ebrahim : @therealjokerswild
4. Charles Gonzales : @charlesguyy
5. Ian McAllister : @ianmca
6. Nikki Bates : @n1k.nak
7. Bryce : @toon1cebryce
8. Sam Wong : @lavienvol
9. Veronica Briones : @itsveronicabriones
10. Darren Luistro : @darrenluistro
11. Bradley : @discocigs
12. Mahesh Patel : @djmahesh
13. Quentin Rawlins : @djstarq
14. Chaileen Kim : @chaileenkim
15. Jai Huang : @jaihuang
TIPS & INFO
*Thai Baht is their currency. $100 USD = 3502 Baht, and $100 CAD = 2619 Baht. Let’s use a familiar example. A Big Mac combo at McDonalds in Bangkok is 215 Baht = $6.14 USD. A 1 hour foot massage is around 400 Baht = $11.42 USD. The cheapest things are local street food, and transportation in Bangkok (BTS Sky Train – $0.50 USD, Grab from airport into the city $12 USD, Taxi’s around the same as a Grab).
*I have T-Mobile and it works fine in Bangkok, but data is very slow.
*Make sure you have a universal adaptor for your electronics. For cell phones everything should be easy, but for anything else be prepared.
*Grab App. It’s the equivalent to Uber, Uber Eats & Lyft. Actually, I think Uber owns it. Download it, and have it ready before you land to Bangkok. It’s the first thing you will use to get to the Airbnb from the airport. You can order food on it as well.
*The weather will be hot as hell. 94/F=34/C everyday, and it stays warm at night too. So stay hydrated.
*Time Zone – Bangkok is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles. So if it’s 12:00PM (PDT) in Los Angeles, it will be 3:00AM (GMT) in Bangkok. Minus another 3 hours on top of that for our people in Toronto, and Atlanta. 12:00PM (EST) in Atlanta/Toronto, is 12:00AM (GMT) in Bangkok. (12 Hours ahead).
*AIRBNB House Info – TBT
FUN FACTS
- Maha Vajiralongkorn is the King of Thailand
- Population of Bangkok is 10.9 million, Phuket is 449,000, and the population of Thailand is 71.801 million people.
- The standard Thai greeting is Sawasdee (sounds like “sah-wah-dee”). Men say hello with say-wah-dee-khrap (short and sharp finish). Women say hello with say-wah-dee-khaa (drawn out finish)
- Temple etiquette in Thailand has rules. Turn off phone, don’t point, don’t smoke, don’t chew gum, don’t photograph monks, don’t touch Buddha, remove shoes, remove hats, greet monks with a wai, and dress modestly (Shorts, sleeveless tops, flip flops, and sandals without back straps aren’t allowed. The most common offense committed inside of temples is to pose for a photo, or a selfie with back turned to a Buddha image. The temple is a holy, and spiritual place, so act like if you were going to church on a Sunday. I don’t see anyone taking a selfie with Jesus on the cross in the background.
- The Buddha is sacred in Thailand, so if you have any tattoos, or jewelry, or anything that has a Buddha on it…well hide it.
- Women may never touch a monk, or his robes.
- Phang Nga, was one of the spots that got heavily hit by the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake, and tsunami. 5078 people died, and 3716 people went missing in total.
- Mangosteen is the National Fruit of Thailand. Exotic tropical fruit that tastes amazing.
- According to MasterCard, Bangkok is the most traveled to city in the world.
- Cannabis is legal to people who have a medical license. You cannot smoke it outside in public.
- Vapes are illegal too.
SCHEDULE
(*** indicates mandatory attendance)
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 (Phuket)
- Bangkok to Phuket Flight on Nok Air ($85CAD avg round trip back on the 25th. Also there are extra costs for checking in luggage etc.) March 20-22
- Check-in The Marina Phuket Hotel at (3:00PM) *($57USD/$76CAD) per night
- Muay Thai Boxing Fight (8:30PM)
- Haidilao Hot Pot (Late Night) in Phuket Town
Thursday, March 21, 2024 (Phuket)
- Brunch at Yona Beach Club (1PM)***
- Welcome Dinner at Cafe Del Mar (5:00PM)***
- Foot Massage at (8:30PM)
- Bangla Road (Bars)
Friday, March 22, 2024 (Phuket)
- Check in Villa (IG) : (3PM) (Daniel, David, Charles, Ian, Shiraz, Veronica, Darren, Sam, Justin, Nikki & Bryce) March 22-25
- BBQ Pool Party at Villa (3:00PM)***
- Baby Yu Birthday at Sugar Club Phuket (11:30PM)***
Saturday, March 23, 2024 (Phuket)
- FREE DAY, The Big Buddha, Green Elephant Sanctuary, Wat Chalong, Cape Phrom Thep, Phuket Town
- Lunch at Rustic and Blue by the Sea
- Dinner at Eurasian (9:00PM)***
- Visit Puff Puff (My Cannabis Dispensary)***
- Illuzion (11:30PM)
Sunday, March 24, 2024 (Phuket)
- Private Boat Party (1PM-6PM)
- Dinner at Blue Elephant (9:00PM)***
Monday, March 25, 2024 (Bangkok)
- Flight to Bangkok Nok Air (12:00PM)***
- Check in to INNSiDE by Melia Bangkok Sukhumvit ($78 USD/$105CAD) per night double beds
- Welcome Dinner at Charcoal Tandori Grill & Mixology (9:00PM)***
- Octave Roofbar at the Marriott (10:30PM)
- Khaosan Road (11:30)
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 (Bangkok)
- FREE DAY!
- The Grand Palace, Wat Phra, Wat Pho, China Town
- Shopping at Siam Paragon and surrounding stores
- Dinner at The Haidilao Central (7:00PM)
- Tichuka Roof Top Bar (10:00PM)
- Sing Sing Theater (11:30PM)
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 (Bangkok)
Thursday, March 28, 2024 (Bangkok) Baby Yu’s Official Birthday
- MY ACTUAL BIRTHDAY!!
- Brunch at Broccoli Revolution (1:00PM)
- Asia Herb (Massage Day) [5:30PM]
- Baby Yu Birthday Dinner at La Bottega di Luca (8:00PM)***
- Bad Girls Do It Well Art Selected By Zalekta at Coastiera (10:00PM)***
- Baby Yu & Friends Birthday Takeover at MU:IN (12:00AM)***
Friday, March 29, 2024 (Bangkok)
- Pattaya City (2 Hour Drive) [1:30PM] (If anyone is interested in going, let me know by March 27, otherwise its a no go because a car has to be booked.)
- Check in to AIRBNB (Shared by us all, only for resting, not staying over)
- Dinner at MAYs (9:00PM)
- 808 Club
- Drive back to Bangkok (3:00AM)
Saturday, March 30, 2024 (Bangkok)
- Cantina Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen (2:00PM)
- Dinner at Zuma Bangkok (9:00PM)***
- Flamenco Sky Bar Lounge ***
Sunday, March 31, 2024
- Check Out – Home Time!
THE MUST DO’s
Wat Arun Ratchavararam Tempel of Dawn
www.watarun1.com/en
158 Thanon Wang Doem, Wat Arun, Bangkok Yai, Bangkok 10600, Thailand
*Famous Buddhist temple in Bangkok
Khaosan Road
Khwaeng Talat Yot, Khet Phra Nakhon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10200, Thailand
*World-famous backpacker ghetto. In 2019, they transformed it into “International Walking Street”, putting in $1.6 Million USD.
Soi Cowboy
Khwaeng Khlong Toei Numa, Khet Watthana, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10110, Thailand
*The red-light district with famous bars that have girls shooting out ping pong balls from you know where.
Chatuchak Market
www.chatuchakmarket.org
Kamphaeng Phet 2 Rd, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900, Thailand
*A weekend market with food, and gadgets which has around 15,000 vendors.
Siam Square, Siam Paragon, Central World, MBK, Pratunam (Malls)
991 Rama I Rd, Pathum Wan, Pathum Wan District, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
*The mall scene is intense in Bangkok. Those are the main malls out in Bangkok.
The Grand Palace
www.royalgrandpalace.th/en/home
Na Phra Lan Rd, Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200, Thailand
*The palace has been the official residence of the Kings of Siam since 1782 to 1925.
Wat Phra Kaew
www.grandpalace-bangkok.com
Na Phra Lan Rd, Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200, Thailand
*Is regarded as the most sacred Buddhist temple in Thailand.
Wat Pho
www.watpho.com
2 Sanam Chai Rd, Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200, Thailand
*A Buddhist temple with the famous golden reclining Buddha.
Floatings Markets
www.kaveyeats.com
*Tailing Chan, and Khlong Lat Mayom are closest to the city. The other ones that are further out are, Amphawa, and Bang Nam Pheung.
Muay Thai Fight
www.getyourguide.com
*Muay Thai is a Thai combat sport that is very popular in the country.
Airplane Graveyard
airplanegraveyardbangkok.com
Ramkhamhaeng Alley 103, Hua Mak, Bang Kapi District, Bangkok 10240, Thailand
*A cool photo op, and surprisingly a family lives there.
Asia Herb Association Herbal Massage & Spa
asiaherbassociation.com/en/
FOODIES
Bo.lan
www.bolan.co.th
24 Sukhumvit 53 Alley, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
*Traditional Thai food, using only local, and sustainable ingredients.
Jai Fai
www.facebook.com/RaanJayFai
327 Maha Chai Rd, Samran Rat, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200, Thailand
*A famous street food restaurant. Bangkok’s first ever Michelin star.
Jek Pui
www.streetsidebangkok.com
25 Mangkon Rd, Pom Prap, Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Bangkok 10100, Thailand
*Another famous street food restaurant known for their Thai curries.
Supanniga Eating Room
www.supannigaeatingroom.com
160/11 55 Sukhumvit Rd, Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
*Many locations, but one of my favorite Thai restaurants.
Veganerie
www.veganerie.co.th
35 2 Sukhumvit Rd, Khlong Tan, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
*Vegan spot. Many locations.
Broccoli Revolution
www.broccolirevolution.com
899 Sukhumvit Rd, Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
*One of my favorite Vegan spots in Bangkok. Couple of locations.
Bonita Cafe & Social Club
bonitacafesocialclub.wordpress.com
100 Soi Pramote (Silom Soi 26), Silom, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand
*Dope ass Japanese vegan restaurant.
Issaya Siamese Club
www.issaya.com
4 Soi Si Akson, Thung Maha Mek, Sathon, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
*Rated one of the top restaurants in Asia.
Cantina Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen
cantinabkk.com
26/3 Soi Sukhumvit 11, ถนน สุขุมวิท Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
*Probably the best Napoli style pizza spot in Bangkok. Very very legit.
Foodland Supermarket Thonglor
208 Basement The Eight Thong Lo 8 Alley, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
www.foodland.co.th
*24 hour grocery store with a 24 hour restaurant. Enjoy authentic Thai food for very very cheap. My go to drunk after the club, lol.
Baby Yu Birthday Club 