Bangkok 2008 Season 2 Day 1-14: Summary of What Has Been

As you all might have known, I have been summoned back to Bangkok to give a final push and hopefully close the project that's been lingering forever, once and for all.

My return distincts from the previous trip. For one, I am no longer travelling with colleagues (Excluding my senior and the team lead- they have very differing views from me in terms of fun as compared to my other colleagues), I am staying away from the city (To my initial request and to date to my regret) where daily conveniences are not quite as accessible as before, and lastly, a very very tight work schedule.

Unpleasantries aside, situation is still managable and thus far, other than extreme boredom, I can still refrain from hanging myself from my bath room's shower rod (Ahahaha <-- this quote I cut and pasted from Sex and the City movie.), everything else is peachy.

Without further ado, I shall give a brief summary on the things I've done this past 2 weeks. Accompanied with some photos.

Day 1 (Monday, 15th Sept)- Travelling with Air Asia

Long story short, if you are traveling heavy, and if the company's paying, go for MAS airlines or any other airlines. Air asia can get very testy with a lot of travel aspects. I sorta lost my patience when they even charged for express boarding. I mean come on, women and children, senior citizens, the disabled... the management should have the courtesy of providing that privilege to them. Not charging at Rm50 per pax...

Cafeteria, where food and beverages cuts a big hole in your wallet.

A very packed waiting area. I think there's just one for all flights. Imagine people crowding there and flies buzzing about. It's such a sore eye.

The plane I boarded.

I chose to travel with Air Asia this time because I didn't want to go alone. My Indian senior was compelled to go with it because he had to shell out the tickets for his family from his own pocket. And I figured that we could share a taxi when we got to Bangkok. What a miscalculation that turned out to be, in the end we took seperate taxis.

Tried their Nasi Bryani.

It went down alright. Kinda pricey though. Cost Rm7++.

When we touched down @ Survanabumi at about 4.30pm, it was raining. I immediately did the most logical thing I could think of, restoring communication. Paid Rm50 worthed of top up amount so I could inform the apartment manager on our arrival.

The trip to the apartment was rather unpleasant but part of it being due to my other miscalculation. I had expectations that the apartment is situated in a location midway to the city but boy was I wrong. In fact, it was the other way round. It took us 1 and a half hours to reach the place, and in between we got stuck in a very bad rush hour jam.

Reached the place, got settled in a while and headed to Big C (Bangkok's equavalent to Giant) for essentials. Pretty much summed up the day.

Day 2 (Tuesday, 16th Sept)- Day 7 (Sunday, 21st Sept)- Getting Saddled In

It's all about work the next few days. Kinda felt empty without my other colleagues with me. This time I had to liase with a rather demanding Bangkok based Indian senior. Man how I dislike the guy... he's pushy, selfish and he gives me a strong impression that he's the kind who enjoys ridiculing others. I hate his occasional smirks when he hears about others' misfortunes. Something tells me that I will have to really test my patience with this fellar. So far our communications are still alright.

I didn't have the mood to go out on Friday night. The place I am staying at is an hour away from the city and it would cost me a bomb to travel by cab. Even travelling to the closest BTS station would cost me a hefty amount. So I decided to stay in and finished up Band of Brothers with the DVD player I bought on Tuesday night. In the evening I had dinner with Indian senior's family. Aside from the annoying whining, crying and fussing from the 2 year old son, dinner turned out ok.

On Sunday I decided to take a stroll to get acquainted with the surroundings. Just walking distance from my apartment there's Big C, Avenue, and Tesco side by side. Below are photos of Avenue.

Avenue is resembles a high class place with an open air 'The Street' concept much like the one found in the Curve. It's got a cinema, a bowling alley, a supermarket, gym, slimming centres, kids education centres and countless eateries (Including bars). The place really comes to life especially in the evening.

The cinema.

Gym.

How could I forget Oishi green tea?

Bought some dinner at Big C. Cheap cheap but not so good food.

My next day's breakfast.

Sex and the City Movie.

After my short afternoon stroll, I headed to Indian's senior apartment for lunch.

In the evening, I head to IT Square (Equavalent to Low Yat) nearby my place with Indian senior.

Bought some DVDs for pleasure.

Day 8 (Monday, 22nd Sept)- Day 14 (Sunday, 28th Sept)- Getting Saddled In

Pretty much mundane week. Work... new functions... and a heads up on what's to come this coming Monday (29th). Man there's just tons to do and so little time. I freakin hate that.

The place I am working has this market setup once every month. It spans for 2 days (Thursday and Friday). The market's got everything from food to clothing to accessories. A shopper's heaven.

Duck stall.

Sushi stall.

I didn't walk all the way pass the food area. Was lazy and besides, I didn't have the time. That evening I headed to watch Eagle Eye. Good movie.

On Saturday, went out to IT square for more DVDs, and Sunday... back in the office to get surf the net... and maybe work a little? I chose today because there's no one around and I have all the bandwidth to myself.

Well, that's about it then. Stay tuned for more updates. Hopefully exciting ones to come.