by Mandeep Gaygoat
Taxi
Pro: door to door service
Con: Expensive
Walking
Pro: free
Con: time consuming and can be very tiring in the hot weather
Bus
Pro: cheap
Con: can take up to two hours depending on traffic
I decided to try the bus, especially as today I was visiting the Gurdwara. The bus stop is on the main road and shows which busses stop there.
Bus number 60 will take you from this bus stop to the Grand Palace and costs 23 Thai Baht each way, a bargain!
Once you see the bus coming you have to flag it down, otherwise it will drive past you.
On the bus you just find a seat, the ticket inspector will come to you and ask your final destination, they will then give you the price.
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Bus number 60
Information on bus number 60:
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60
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2
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Minburi – Pak Khlong Talard
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- Regular bus()
- Air-conditioned bus
- Air-conditioned bus
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04:00 – 22:30 |
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Inbound
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Siam Water Park, Raminthra Rd.,Safari World, Fashioniceland, Minburi Nawamin Rd., Klong chan , Nida Uni., Bang Kapi , lamsari Intersection, Ramkhamhaeng Rd., Klong Ton Intersection, Phetcha Buri Rd., Pratumwan, Yomarat, Larn Luang Rd., Phan Fa Bridge, Ratcha Damnoen Klang Rd., Democracy Monument, Rateha Damnoen Nai, Emerald Buddha Temple,(Wat Phra Kaew), National Museum, National Tehatre, Grand Palace, City Pillar Shrine, Rachini Rd., Pak Klong Talard. (Pratunam rachtewee Ramkhamhaeng Uni. Dumnerngarng Road Bang kapi Ramintra Road City court Asia Hotel Lam salee Yak Klongtun Suan Siam Sanam chai Emerald Buddha Temple and Grand palace Fashion Iceland Nida Safari World Nopparat Rajathanee Hospital Ministry of the Interior Ministry of Defence Sridurapha Rd. Phetchaburi Road Yak Urupong Mision Hospital Pratunam complex Metro Deptment Store Department of Land Ban Mo Makkasan Police Station Wang Thong Lang Police Station Huamak Police Station Bangkok Hospital Nopparat Rajathanee Hospital Wat Pho School Panya General Hospital Srisiam Hospital The Bongkok Paly House Wat Ratchabophit Wat Ratchapradit Saranrom Pork The Queen's Gallary Sanam Luang Territorial Defenee Department Demrongrajanuparb Library Wang Woradith/Woradith Palace King Prajadhipok Museum Thammasat University Silpakorn University Srinakharinwirot University Prasanmit Ramkhamhaeng University National Institute of Development Administation Ministry of Social Development and Human Securit Ministry of Th Interior Wat Theplila School Wat Bang Toei School Wat Ratchabophit School Wat Prachetupon School Wat Ratchanatda Worawihan School Wat Dit Hongsaram School |
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Outbound
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Pak Klong Talard, Rachini Rd., Charoen Rat Bridge, Sanam Chai Rd., Wat Phra Kaeo (Emerald Buddha), Ratcha Damnoen Klang Rd., To Minburi |
Picture of bus number 60 (obviously instead of 511 it will say 60)
by Mandeep Gaygoat
Just outside the gym we saw this amazing creature just chilling after it had eaten a chicken.
The locals were prodding it and holding it up!! Believe me when I say this snake was very much alive!!
by Mandeep Gaygoat
This coffee shop deserves a mention, about ten minutes walk from WPT Gym:
Coffee Today
Lumpini Condo Town Ramintra
Nawamin
Bangkok
The wifi speeds are not brilliant but who cares when you have fantastic music, friendly staff and amazing coffee!
Pictures from France
Fantastic green tea, you must try this!
With the green tea you are given a shot of sweet water, to wash down the bitter taste.
by Mandeep Gaygoat
This morning I took a break from training, just needed to let my body heal itself. This is the most demanding activity my body has ever gone through.
I am still missing Sangeet, mum and dad as well as home life. People would just love to be out here training under a legend like Master Pimu, I would like to thank everybody for their massive help and support. The journey will be tough but hopefully after this I will not need a operation.
by Mandeep Gaygoat
For the last few days I have been having blurred vision. In the morning I have been waking up with very dry eyes. I put this down to my eyes just being tired. Apparently this is a sign of de-hydration!
After having a look at this website:
Dehydration
Luckily it is only mild dehydration and can be reversed with plenty of water and electrolytes.
You can buy a box of electrolytes from Master Pimu.
This is taught me a very valuable lesson. The weight loss will come automatically though dont make that one's focus. One's focus should be to nurture and be kind to your body while you do such hard work.
by Mandeep Gaygoat
Today I popped to the Gurdwara in Bangkok.
Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha
565, Chakraphet Road,
Pra Nakhorn,
Bangkok
10200,
Thailand
T: +66 0 2221 1011
F + 66 0 2224 8095
E: [email protected]
Master Pimu had arranged for First Gear to take me. Whilst i attended the Gurdwara service, First Gear waited for me near the Gurdwara.
The Darbar Sahib:
View from the public car park
It was great to be back with a sangat, I am very home sick and this has helped me. The only problem is that last time we were here it was with Sangeet. I keep hoping I can look over and she will be sitting there.
After the programme and whilst eating lungar, I met a guy called Inderjit Singh, a third generation Thai Sikh. It was great to meet him and we have exchanged numbers. Hoping he can help/guide me around Bangkok.
Around 2pm I met First Gear the journey back to WPT took 1.5 hours! Just so crazy how much traffic exists here, even on a Sunday!
The afternoon and evening I was very depressed. I am very home sick and missing my wife Sangeet.
I am not sure i can last the three months…..
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