My tip on how to get an authentic massage at Wat Pho

My tip on 

How to get an authentic Thai massage at Wat Pho 

Wat Pho is an ancient temple in Bangkok and the home of the famous Reclining Buddha. It is also where the first Thai massage school was opened. Knowing this, people who want to experience authentic Thai massage tend to go to Wat Pho. So it's not surprising that the line will be long and waiting time would be an hour. My tip would be to reserve a slot at the massage place when you arrive at Wat Pho, then tour the place and see the Reclining Buddha. By the time you finish touring the place, it will be your turn for the massage

Another alternative is to go to the Wat pho massage school outside the temple area, about 260 meters from the Chetuphon gate of Wat Pho. Its the same service you'll get but waiting time is shorter because the massage school has more therapists and space is bigger. Waiting time is 40 min.

If you've seen the Temple of the Reclining Buddha and would just like to have the massage, head straight to the wat pho massage school near the river instead of going to the temple. You'll save 300 baht entrance fee that you'll have to pay if you have the massage within Wat Pho temple grounds. 

Checkout the photos below for the rates and location. It's interesting to note that they're offering something new: Thai massage with cannabis oil.

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My experience checking in at Suvarnabhumi Airport

MY EXPERIENCE CHECKING IN AT SUVARNABHUMI AIRPORT, BANGKOK

If you're flying from Suvarnabhumi Airport to an international destination, make sure to arrive at the airport 3 HOURS BEFORE YOUR FLIGHT. Lines are usually long at the check in counter and at immigration. 

Our family used both Cebu Pacific going to Manila and Scoot Airlines going to Singapore. Both Cebu Pacific and Scoot check in counters at Suvarnabhumi Airport (Bangkok) open only 3 hours before the flight. The check-in counters were closed when we arrived there early and opened exactly 3 hours before the flight. 

We tried using the self check-in kiosk of Cebu Pacific and we were able to print the boarding pass but not the bag tags. So we still needed to line up at the check-in counters for bag drop to get the bag tags. They also reviewed our passports once again and reissued our boarding pass. The line at the check-in counter in took 15 min, whether or not you checked in online. 

Scoot check-in counters had no line at all. I guess 3 hours before the flight is too early to check-in for passengers travelling to Singapore. At Changi Airport, you only need to arrive and check-in 2 hours before the flight, and sometimes

But in our experience at Suvarnabhumi Airport, checking in 3 hours before the flight is just right because the line at immigration and security is long, and the walk to the gate is very long. We just had 30 minutes to take a quick bite of food at the lounge near our gate. Then we had to leave because they were already boarding.

So my advice is to arrive at the airport at least 3 hours before your flight, to avoid having to run to the gate,

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My tip on where to change baht at Suvarnabhumi Airport

MY TIP ON WHERE TO CHANGE BAHT 

AT SUVARNABHUMI AIRPORT

It seems that the more remote the location of the money changer, the better the rates. This means that the ones that you won't get good rates at are at the more convenient area at the arrival hall compared to the more remote money changers at the basement level near the airport link that goes to the city.

We changed peso at the orange kiosk of Superrich Thailand at the basement level. You go down 2 floors from the arrival hall, which is at the 2nd floor. Although we chose Superrich, you can also get good rates at the money changers beside it like Happy Rich and Kasikornthai.

The exchange rate I got is 1 peso =0.61 baht. For 10,000 pesos, I got 6100 baht. No hidden fees or other charges. You can see today's rate in the photos below.

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BANGKOK: Hotel Breakfast at Asai Bangkok Chinatown

BANGKOK: HOTEL BREAKFAST AT ASAI BANGKOK CHINATOWN 

It's a wonderful morning for some Thai breakfast at ASAI Bangkok Chinatown! You know you're in Thailand when everything is served with chili on the side. The Thai gravy noodles with chicken (their version of lugaw which is usually present in hotel buffet breakfast in the Philippines) is served with chili. The omelette station also has chili instead of red and green bell pepper. Make sure to order it from the guy in the photo who makes moist and fluffy omelette the way I like it. 

So far loving this hotel with their simple but nice rooms, simple but delicious buffet breakfast and their great location.

Below are more photos of the buffet spread at Asai Bangkok Chinatown

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JAM JAM EATERY AND BAR @Asai Bangkok Chinatown: My Review and What to Order

JAM JAM EATERY AND BAR @Asai Bangkok Chinatown: Review and What to Order

If you happen to be in Chinatown, check out Jam Jam Eatery and Bar at the  ASAI Bangkok Chinatown. They serve excellent and very delicious Thai food at reasonable prices. Everything we ordered was fresh, well-prepared, and with just the right amount of spice. We decided to try it out because it's a highly rated restaurant with very good reviews. But we can personally attest to how delicious it is since we ate there several times during our stay. 

If you're staying at Asai Bangkok Chinatown, there's no need to go out of the hotel to sample very delicious and authentic Thai food. This is very convenient especially when you're hungry and the temperature outside is too hot to walk around searching for Thai food. 

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Here is what we ordered:

Aside from the food, the ambience is very cozy, conducive to good conversation.

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PHILIPPINE AIRLINES: Meals on Manila to Bangkok Roundtrip Flights

PHILIPPINE AIRLINES: Meals on Manila to Bangkok Roundtrip Flights

Sharing with you photos of our meals for the Manila to Bangkok flights. Meals are included in the fare, aside from 25kg free baggage allowance. So I'm posting photos of the meals to help you decide if it's worth purchasing the Philippine airlines flight with meals included.

MANILA TO BANGKOK (BKK), PR 732, HOT MEAL

Chicken pasta with steamed vegetables

Coleslaw

Bread and butter

Dried pineapple

Auro chocolate

Water, white wine

Beef with rice and steamed vegetables
Coleslaw
Bread and butter
Dried pineapple
Auro chocolate
Water, red wine

BANGKOK (BKK) TO MANILA, PR 733, HOT MEAL

Pork with rice and vegetables
Corn, peas and carrots
Bread and butter
Water, white wine

Ice cream for dessert

Included with the meals are unlimited drinks such as softdrinks, beer, red wine, white wine, juice, tea, coffee.