Entry #4 June 20, 2011:
Well today I did some research, I had heard that massages are very cheap here within Thailand, and in fact it seems this is the case. But when I was doing research online it seems that almost all if not all of the massage parlors/shops are all basically fronts for prostitution. This is easily referenced by the fact that they will have 'special' rates for men as well as different types of massages. Honestly though I am not looking for that kind of companionship, I just want a real massage! I still hope to find a respectable place, but for now I am putting it on the end of the list of things to do. It's interesting to walk around the mall and see massage centers, but the thing is I really want is a back massage and all the massage centers that look respectable are like community rooms where there are a bunch of tables all set up in the same room surrounded by glass walls. Its probably my western experiences which are keeping me from trying these massage centers as every massage I have had before has always been in a private room yet there is no questionable feelings about the establishment. After wandering the mall a bit, I decided to go check out a movie, I ended up seeing X-Men First Class, which was actually a decent movie, but what I was most impressed by was the theater itself. The theaters (at MBK) are really huge, excellent accommodations and extremely comfortable seating. In fact they have assigned seats, numbered and by row because there are different levels of accommodations in your seating. In fact if you are on a date you can get a love seat style couch that reclines too! The movie theater at least in this shopping center is well worth the trip and the tickets are exceptionally affordable too. 140 baht = $4.50 with drinks/snacks being around 50 baht = $1.80 each. The experience was exceptional, and will certainly return again, hopefully for a Thai movie next time.
The other part of my excursion worth mentioning is the visit to the fifth floor international food court also in MBK. Although it looks a bit sterile, (which is actually a little refreshing in Bangkok) the food is excellent! The picture at the beginning of this post shows the kind of work done for beautiful plating and preparation. This meal was absolutely delicious especially since it was per my order, earlier in the day I had made the mistake of ordering the same dish without explaining that I did not want a very spicy dish, the spice was so hot I almost couldn't eat it. So future note to self and others planning on traveling in Thailand, make sure to explain if you want a dish spicy or not. I had been long since used to 'American' style of Thai food which is much sweeter and tamer, buyer beware. However at the food court, I explained I wanted sweeter and not so spicy Green curry and they delivered, the cost of the dishes is a bit above average from local restaurants in Bangkok but it was certainly the best mall food I have ever eaten, didn't know it could be this good! On a little side note, the day before I ate at the local food court down on level 4 by all the electronics, much cheaper (around 50 baht for dish plus 15 baht for drink) but the quality was markedly lower too.
The other part of my excursion worth mentioning is the visit to the fifth floor international food court also in MBK. Although it looks a bit sterile, (which is actually a little refreshing in Bangkok) the food is excellent! The picture at the beginning of this post shows the kind of work done for beautiful plating and preparation. This meal was absolutely delicious especially since it was per my order, earlier in the day I had made the mistake of ordering the same dish without explaining that I did not want a very spicy dish, the spice was so hot I almost couldn't eat it. So future note to self and others planning on traveling in Thailand, make sure to explain if you want a dish spicy or not. I had been long since used to 'American' style of Thai food which is much sweeter and tamer, buyer beware. However at the food court, I explained I wanted sweeter and not so spicy Green curry and they delivered, the cost of the dishes is a bit above average from local restaurants in Bangkok but it was certainly the best mall food I have ever eaten, didn't know it could be this good! On a little side note, the day before I ate at the local food court down on level 4 by all the electronics, much cheaper (around 50 baht for dish plus 15 baht for drink) but the quality was markedly lower too.
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