Ko Kloi Market @Rayong

           I just got an idea that when we thinking of shopping , we usually look for the place that have fashion clothes and accessories to search for new trend fashion items. So, I think we should find some differences to make our activities more exciting. I believe that we can shopping everywhere if we want because we are shopaholic ;)

For this week, the place that I would like to recommend to all your guy was not located in BKK but it based in Rayong Province. 
Are you ready ? here... we... go... 

      Ko Kloi Market set beside a small lake it cause to make 

the market look like a small island or “Ko” as its name.

 

            Ko Kloi Market is the new market that built in antique style.  After opened to the public in 3 April 2010, the market was popular and became getting well known in visitors group as it was new tourist attraction of Rayong province. 

            Inside the market there are a group of reproduction wooden row houses that resembling the kind of stores in the past. As you see in the picture, every store in the market decorates under antique concept with antique furniture such as antique cabinet, shelves, table, and chairs to make you feel like you get back in the old period. Some stores adorn their shop differently with framed photograph from history hanging on the wall while others use kitchenware and retro lighting such as clockwork-powered lanterns. You will surprise to know that some decorative items are not only used to show the visitors but it also still being used until now by the shop owner or the customers such as an old bicycle that parked outside some store.

             The market has several kinds of good offer to you such as hand made accessories, eye-catching photograph, postcard, wall hanging and other decorative items for home. So, you can  buy some souvenir of gift to your fried and family from this site. More over, there are old style pushcarts  along the way that provide you some snacks and drink.

             The final area of the market is food zone, there are many food stall and outlets available. It provide different kind of food in good taste and cheap price as below picture.

             For me Ko Kloi Market is one of my favorite places because it was not crowed of people, has fresh air and many beautiful scenery to take photo. I think it’s not just an general antique market that collect the antique items but it is a small living museum that full of interesting things. So, if I have a chance I will visit there again.

For transport connections: car

Ko Kloi Market opens daily from 10.00 am. - 09.00 pm. The market located near Ko Kloi intersection on Highway no.36. After driving pass the intersection, you will see PTT petrol station stand on the left. It’s easy to spot your car at PTT petrol station’s parking because the market shares an entrance with the pump. 

Here is official link website of the market that you can find more information >>> http://taladkokloi.com/index.php

Kad Tung Gwein ( Tung Gwien market)

Hello bloggers!

       If you remember, the most posts in our blog are about the fashion shopping, or the reviews about where to shop around Bangkok, right? I think you may bore of these things, or maybe you want to read anything different or outside Bangkok!!?? 

      Here today, I'd like to recommend and give a little of my opinion to you about a souvenirs and food shopping place in Northern province, Lam Pang, where you can relax, buying local souvenir, and northern food in Lanna Styles

 at 

" GAD TUNG GWEN MARKET " !! 

" Gad " in Lanna means " Market" so 'Gad Tung Gwein' means the  market of Tung Gwien village.

The first thing we (My parents and I) felt after entering the market is the warm welcome. 
"Sawaddee Jao" or " Sawaddee ka/ krub" are commonly said by the market vendors ,when you entering to their stalls or walk through them.
Most vendors actively say the Lanna greetings to us, they also talk and present their products politely.


Unlike other markets in Chiang Mai, also Bangkok, 

the market's uniqueness is not only about their polite greetings in Lanna style, but also the proper manner of the vendors!! 

They are not angry or give you annoyed actings , if you ask them a huge bargain!  In contrast, they smile and tell you the reasons why they can't give you more discount. And even you don't want to buy their stuffs, they  still welcome you to look around, and still  smile and friendly talk or recommend other stalls to you.

 Wonderful manner we've never met in Bkk, isn't it?? hahaha

" Tung Gwein Market " are divided into three zones.
 1. Food and beverages 
2. Food, fashion, and souvenirs 
3. Relaxation






For this post, I am going to focus on the second zone to show you what to buy in this interesting market , ok?? :P






As I mentioned before, Tung Gwein Market is a simply market like others in Northern, but the difference is the biggest zone of all northern food!!

Credit : Google

When I say about northern!! 
What kind of food do you all think of? 
yes there are.. !






" Fried Pork Skin " or "Cab Mhu" in Thai


There are a hundred of stalls selling Fried Pork Skin, Sai Aua, and Nam Prik Num. They fried and make it daily, so you don't have to worry that you will get old food.




As for me I like this one " La Wan Fried Pork skin " :))

3 packs for 100 Baht!!

Credit : Google

Another food is 


" Nam Prik Num " 


or 


" Northern Green Chili Dip"


One for 25 Baht!!

Another one is " Sai Aua"
or
"Thai Northern Sausage"


1 kilo for 80 Baht

Credit : http://www.ideajobmoney.com

Simply delicious!!!




You may think that the market almost sell the same thing like "Cab mhu" etc, yes it is!! But each stall has it own special taste, and spices. 
You have to walk pass a large number of these stalls, 
and taste it before making up mind to buy one!!








Local Fruit 
*Highly Recommend*



Strawberry :)) 
Yummy truly fresh!! 



How could we find the pack of big strawberry with 50 Baht in Bkk ??!! 
noooo wayyy

Oranges!! Very Sweet!!

Fruit preserves!!


Let's move on souvenir section!!


High-skilled craft bags

The big bags you see are only 180 per each!!


T-shirt


100 Bath/ each but the XL is 170 Baht

   Lanna clothes for children


The maximun price is 140 Baht/ each








Lanna pottery for souvenir and home decors

Tung Gwein market is easy to find ; it is located on Thailand Route Lampang-Chiang Mai (It's a main passage way in northern part), Ban Tung Gwien district. 
Open daily, 06.00 a.m.-19.00 p.m.

Personally, compare to other food and souvenir markets in northern part is kind of 4 star rating! because the food is totally fresh and good taste, the price of food and souvenir are cheaper, the service is good; all vendors are nice to customers, and the conveniences are really fine; there are a large space of car parking, and there are security to watch over for our safety. 
One thing I don't like is there are too much stalls selling the same thing like Fried Pork Skin , blah blah.. T^T


It's difficult to walk to every stalls before we buy. Also it's hard to decide which stalls has the best taste!! LOL


However, if you go to the northern part of Thailand, you should try visiting this market fo souvenirs!! It suits you best , if you are also a northern food lover ^^ Visit GAD TUNG GWEIN , try their food and you will see that what I said is true!! :))

see you next post


Mai

Grand Opening @ Central Plaza Grand Rama 9

This week I will take you all to the new branch of grand department store where opened recently, “Central Plaza Grand Rama 9”. I've ever been there for a few times. I'm so tired every time when I was here. It's so BIG !!! Try it yourself lol~

Central Plaza Grand Rama 9 is located in an important commercial zone of Bangkok on the space more than 214,000 square metres. You can touch the new shopping experience with many brand shops. You can also enjoy with superb international restaurants and full-stop entertainment. Moreover, Central Plaza Grand Rama 9 has the entrance door which connects to subway Rama 9 station.

LET'S SEE INSIDE !!!

1. FASHION

Central Plaza Grand Rama 9 is equipped with the top fashion brands from around the world as ever. MANGO launches a new brand here for the first time, H.E. BY MANGO for men and the finest brand of trendy accessories, necklaces, bracelets and bags, it’s MANGO TOUCH. Do not miss UNIQLO, the famous brand from Japan too. Get ready for more 90 fashion brand shops such as GAP, Lyn around, FUCK, CPS CHAPS, VNC and another 42 Fashion Plus shops where you will be satisfied shopping extremely. It includes MUJI’s first stand-alone store in Thailand under the concept of “No Brand, Good Quality” with different ideas of products, e.g., fashion, accessories, furniture, stationery, health and beauty products.

2. DINING

You can enjoy delicious food with a variety of food republic styles Food Atrium International Brands, under the leadership of the BreadTalk Group of Singapore for the first time in Thailand. You can see 150 new idea restaurants on the space more 1,500 square meters such as Hainanese Chicken Rice of Singapore, Taiwanese Teppanyaki, drinks, juices and desserts from all over Asia at this world class Food Atrium. Din Tai Fung’s restaurant serves authentic Taiwanese food which ranked by the New York Times newspaper as one of the 10 best restaurants in the world and guarantee by Michelin Star Award. It’s also open second branch in Thailand. It offers many features such as Hippopotamus (the first France steak house in Thailand), On the Table Tokyo Café (fusion restaurant of Japanese and Italien). It includes famous café and bakery such as Krispy Kreme, Whittard of Chelsea, BreadTalk & Toast Box, Saint Etoile and another more than 78 stores.

3. ENTERTAINMENT

Enjoy the full entertainment with THE RINK ICE ARENA Olympic-standard ice rink on the space more 2,500 square meters on the 7^th floor and the first ICE BAR in Thailand. You can update new movies both of Thai and international movies with a digital multiplex at SFX Cinema. There are 11 cinemas on the space more 8,900 square meters on the 7^th floor that decorate with Luxury Crystalline theme for the first time of the cinema industry. There is also FUN PLANET the world of imagination for kids and first source of fun and challenges of everyone in the family in Bangkok. It transformed to space theme and theme of the film’s heroes such as Star War, Avatar, Star Treks, Space Chimps and Wall-E with more modern playthings.

4. ROBINSON

Robinson’s New Flagship Store with Luke Premium designed in the “Modern Loft” style which focuses on creating shopping experience to the modern urban lifestyle. Customers will shop with fully featured products both of Thai and international brand in the bright, energetic, exciting atmosphere and cordial service. Enjoy with all 6 floors which is divided into categories clearly.

G floor : Popcentric for Young Fashion and Sport Fashion

1^st floor : All About Elegance with a full range of top beauty cosmetics brands.

2^nd floor : Fashionation seize the latest trends of fashion clothing, shoes and bags.

3^rd floor : Active Passion lifestyle, fashion capital of the active young and trendy.

4^th floor : Play Lounge fashion underwear, sexy and charming.

5^th floor : Home shop the home decorations with the idea New York Loft atmosphere

and VIP Lounge the lobby for special customers with entertainment, drinks and snacks at any time.

HOW TO GET THERE & PARKING

MRT

Stop at Rama 9 station and enter Central Plaza Grand Rama 9 via exit 2, Level B

CAR PARK

[12 LEVELS 2,400 SPACES]

• Underground Parking (Level B, G) : Enter from Entrance 1,3
• Above Parking (Level 2-6) : Enter from all Entrances
• BUS DROP OFF : Next to ROBINSON Entrance
• TAXI STAND : Next to MRT
• BUS STOP : Next to MRT

CAR

• Through the Shopping complex’front entrance. Take 2nd State Expressway Sri Rat Suburban Network Expressway. Exit at Ratchadapisek Rd. Take the first u-turn and turn left to enter the shopping complex.

• Through the shopping complex’back entrance. Take Rama9 Expressway exit and enter Rama9 Rd. Soi 7 (Soi Taweemitr). Turn left entering the Shopping complex’s back entrance.

• From Asoke-Dindaeng Rd. drive through Rama9 intersection and turn left to Rama 9 SOi 3, the shopping complex is on the left.

BUS

• Ratchadapisek Rd. Bus number : 73, 136, 137, 158, 163, 172, 179, 185, 206, 514, 517, 528, 529

• Rama 9 Rd. Bus number : 137, 158, 163, 168, 171, 179, 517, 528, 551

• Asoke-Din Daeng Rd. Bus Number : 73, 73ก, 98, 168, 171, 172, 514, 529, 551

MORE INFORMATION

http://www.centralplaza.co.th/grandrama9/index.php

P.S. Have you ever been here? What is the first thing you look for when you arrive here? You can share experience here too. ^O^

ENJOY READING :)

ENJOY SHOPPING :)

W/ XOM-O