Bangkok most attractive tourist destination in Asia

**BobR** · 05-11-2009, 06:14 PM

Originally Posted by lingmau

Certainly agree that if Tokyo had been on the list it would have won hands down

If money were not a consideration you're quite right. I can no longer afford to spend too much time in Tokyo. The dollar is nearly garbage there.

**Rural Surin** · 05-11-2009, 06:20 PM

Surely, Shanghai should qualify. Boom town with a wealth to offer!!!

**StrontiumDog** · 05-11-2009, 06:30 PM

Just don't look at the public toilets...

**Rural Surin** · 05-11-2009, 06:50 PM

Originally Posted by StrontiumDog

Just don't look at the public toilets...

Can't have everything.

**Rural Surin** · 05-11-2009, 06:51 PM

Surabaya deserves a notch or two....

**klongmaster** · 05-11-2009, 06:36 PM

Originally Posted by WujouMao

most counties still don't regonise taiwan as a country

interesting statement...care to list any of them apart obviously from China...

**English Noodles** · 05-11-2009, 06:41 PM

Bangkok rocks!

**English Noodles** · 05-11-2009, 06:59 PM

I can't believe people have voted for Singabore.

**dirtydog** · 05-11-2009, 07:17 PM

I can't believe people voted for Bangkok, seems there are a lot more whoremongering scumbags than I thought, what say you noodles

**English Noodles** · 05-11-2009, 07:25 PM

Originally Posted by dirtydog

I can't believe people voted for Bangkok, seems there are a lot more whoremongering scumbags than I thought, what say you noodles

There probably is, but Bangkok is way more than seedy little bars catering for cheap lowlife dirt-bag Western sex tourists. Bangkok is truely an amazing city if you get out and about and have a good look around the place.

**dirtydog** · 05-11-2009, 07:42 PM

Originally Posted by English Noodles

but Bangkok is way more than seedy little bars catering for cheap lowlife dirt-bag Western sex tourists.

Quite right noodles, they even have places for the wealthy perverted whoremongers like Eden Club, and don't forget noodles, it is a well known fact that if you want to bonk a man with tits then Bangkok is the place to go

**Tom Sawyer** · 05-11-2009, 08:03 PM

Originally Posted by dirtydog

Originally Posted by English Noodles

but Bangkok is way more than seedy little bars catering for cheap lowlife dirt-bag Western sex tourists.

Quite right noodles, they even have places for the wealthy perverted whoremongers like Eden Club, and don't forget noodles, it is a well known fact that if you want to bonk a man with tits then Bangkok is the place to go

Not to mention BJs while you enjoy your favorite beverage..sort of one-stop shopping.

**Tom Sawyer** · 05-11-2009, 08:01 PM

No Shanghai? That would probably beat or come close anyway..

Ok I voted BKK given the choices. But Beijing and Hong Kong would also be close for city destinations. (I'm trying to think like someone who's never been to any of these places - not those of us who live here and travel to them and already know..)

**Rattanaburi** · 05-11-2009, 08:34 PM

Bangkok is attractive to those who haven't been here-especially horny men.

**Tom Sawyer** · 05-11-2009, 09:23 PM

Originally Posted by Rattanaburi

Bangkok is attractive to those who haven't been here-especially horny men.

..and to those who have.

**zubber** · 05-11-2009, 09:09 PM

if it wasnt for the pussy and the rose tinted glasses you would be bothered about the dirt and grime and bleak archtecture of bangers and think get me the hell ou tof here

**filch** · 05-11-2009, 11:10 PM

Originally Posted by zubber

if it wasnt for the pussy and the rose tinted glasses you would be bothered about the dirt and grime and bleak archtecture of bangers and think get me the hell ou tof here

Lay of the booze mate, I can barely read your sentence.

**English Noodles** · 05-11-2009, 10:37 PM

Originally Posted by zubber

if it wasnt for the pussy and the rose tinted glasses you would be bothered about the dirt and grime and bleak archtecture of bangers and think get me the hell ou tof here

Are you talking about yourself or someone else?

**EmperorTud** · 09-11-2009, 01:15 PM

Originally Posted by sabang

In terms of things to see, HK blows Bangkok out of the water- the Grand Palace, Wat Arun, and a river cruise, thats it.

I disagree. Bangkok has so many other attractions you didn't mention; the Erawan Monument, Chatuchak Market, Muang Boran just to name a couple and that's not including the myriad of smaller interesting gems that can be found absolutely everywhere.

Originally Posted by English Noodles

I can't believe people have voted for Singabore.

Me neither.

Originally Posted by English Noodles

There probably is, but Bangkok is way more than seedy little bars catering for cheap lowlife dirt-bag Western sex tourists. Bangkok is truely an amazing city if you get out and about and have a good look around the place.

Correct. Get out of the ivory towers of Sukhumvit and explore.

**crazy dog** · 09-11-2009, 01:33 PM

The Emperor is back

**crazy dog** · 09-11-2009, 01:38 PM

Chatuchak is just a big market, hardly an attraction while the Erawan 'monument' is just a tacky idol worshiping corner. I think Muang Boran is not actually in Bangkok but Samut Phrakan, well it was when I went three weeks ago. Lets be honest Bkk does not have many attractions at all, Jim Thompson house is the best, and that was done by a foreigner!

**EmperorTud** · 09-11-2009, 01:50 PM

Originally Posted by crazy dog

Chatuchak is just a big market, hardly an attraction while the Erawan 'monument' is just a tacky idol worshiping corner.

Erawan Monument is a massive structure. You are mistakenly thinking of the Erawan Shrine which a mentally ill man defaced with a hammer, and was then beaten to death by an angry mob, in typical Thai fashion.

Chatuchak is the largest open air market in the World and is an attraction by itself IMO.

**panama hat** · 09-11-2009, 02:00 PM

Originally Posted by BobR

I've been everywhere but the Middle East

Impressive . . . I quite liked Windhoek and Valdiva . . . your opinion?

Originally Posted by Davis Knowlton

Pretty sad sitting here in the Philippines. Nobody loves us. (I voted for Bangkok).

We just had a meeting with three Filipinos over here for a few days on business . . . they really like KL because it is so very unlike Manila.

Originally Posted by klongmaster

Originally Posted by WujouMao

most counties still don't regonise taiwan as a country

interesting statement...care to list any of them apart obviously from China...

Taiwan is only recognised as a country by a handful of nations

Originally Posted by lingmau

Certainly agree that if Tokyo had been on the list it would have won hands down

Tokyo! Exciting.

Kyoto! Beautiful!

**EmperorTud** · 09-11-2009, 02:00 PM

Originally Posted by crazy dog

Lets be honest Bkk does not have many attractions at all, Jim Thompson house is the best, and that was done by a foreigner!

Off the top of my head (in addition to the aforementioned) there's the medical curiosity museum, the railway museum, Siam Ocean World, Thai boxing at Ratchadamnoen or Lumphini, Siam Water Park, Dreamland, Vimanmek Palace, Dusit Zoo and the Floating Market.

You could also tender places like Vertigo at the Banyan Tree and Panthip Plaza as borderline attractions.

Bottom line it has more to offer than any of the other cities on the list IMO, and trumps all when it comes to value-for-money, eating out and entertainment.

**Loy Toy** · 09-11-2009, 02:11 PM

I think Tud you have hit the nail on the head and with regard to the fact a lot of visitors don't get out and see the real Bangkok.

Testament to this fact is prooven by looking at some of the picture threads put together by Bobcock, amongst other camera savy members who really have brought the beautiful and mystic Bangkok into our homes.

I also like KL, not so much around the city but around the suburbs mainly PJ, Shah Alam and Bangsa Baru.

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