Bangkok Shopping - December 2015

Join Asian Tours
for an
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weekend of shopping
JUST in time for the holidays!
December 3rd – 6th 2015
Signups start August 17 th
DAY 01 - 3 Dec (Thursday)
Fly: Hong Kong/Bangkok
CX 751 1425/1625
Upon arrival, we will go directly to
Rod Fai Night Market. Situated in an
old abandoned Train station, Rod Fai
Market is a delightful treasure trove of
vintage collectibles and memorabilia
from the past. We’ll spend an hour
and a half here.
We then check-in to our rooms at the
‘Grand Hyatt Erawan Hotel’ in the
heart of Bangkok. After a quick
freshen-up we’ll take the elevated
Skytrain, to Surasak Station for dinner
at the famous Blue Elephant
Restaurant. Housed in a charming
century old building, The Blue
Elephant is the brainchild of World
renowned Chef Khun Nooror Sominy
Steppe and offers creative & authentic
Thai cuisine as well as it’s state of the
art cooking school.
Dinner included
DAY 02 - 4 Dec (Friday)
Bangkok
After breakfast in our hotel, we head
to ‘Thai Home Industries’. Residing
in a temple-like building and former
monks’ quarters it’s like discovering
an abandoned attic of eclectic Asian
treasures such as handsome stainlesssteel flatware & Thai farmer pants.
Next stop is the much-loved ‘Jim
Thompson Factory Sales Outlet’ –
THE standard for Thai silk. We then
head to Almeta, whose silk products
are very top of the range.
In the afternoon, we’ll enjoy a semivegetarian lunch at Na Aroon.
Afterwards, we’ll proceed to Siam
Paragon, Siam Discovery Center and
Gaysorn for shopping. Designer
shops as well as high standard Thai
Handmade products can be found
here.
Dinner at Sala Rim Nam Restaurant.
Breakfast, lunch and Dinner
The Blue Elephant
Cooking School
DAY 03 - 5 Dec (Saturday)
Bangkok
This morning, we’ll attack the famous
weekend Chautuchak Market,
Thailand’s largest market covering
35 acres and 8,000 + stalls! Look out
for your favorite clothing, household
items, Thai handicrafts, religious
artifacts, silver and a personal
favorite – Celadon Pottery.
Lunch will be waiting for us in a
lovely Thai restaurant. Afterwards
we’ll continue shopping with a focus
on Jewelry & Silver. Those interested
in other types of shopping or just to
rest or have a Spa afternoon can be
dropped off at the hotel after lunch.
Our dinner tonight will be at
‘Eat Me’ Restaurant. Voted one of
Asia’s top 50 restaurants for 2015
and known for their Western-fusion
cuisine.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner included
“Even with a map, it's easy to get turned around in the
mind-boggling array of goods, but this is also part of the
joy that Chatuchak has to offer—wandering through the
maze of vendors and suddenly stumbling upon the
beautiful teak table, handmade skirt, or colorful paper
lamp you'd been seeking.” (Fodors)
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Dinner and show
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DAY 04 - 6 Dec (Sunday)
Fly:
Bangkok - Hong Kong
CX 712 1635/2000
This morning you have two options.
Option 1: Free time to spend as you wish whether it be another visit to Chautuchak
Market, a wander around town, a Temple visit or Spa pampering, you’ll be free to
choose. We will provide you with information on various Spas.
(note: extras not included in trip cost)
Option 2: Enjoy a Thai cooking lesson at Blue Elephant. additional cost of HK$1,300
Transfer to airport for return flight to HKG
Breakfast included in Option 1/ Breakfast & lunch included in Option 2
Tour
Becky Wong T.9278-2727 or rbccwong@gmail.com
Coordinators: Diane Lamboley T.9020-9385 or dmlamboley@hotmail.com
Bangkok Shopping Trip 3 – 6 December, 2015
Signups Start: Monday, August 17th
AWA Member Price: $ 13,845 (Twin Sharing)
Non Member: Add $1,200
Single supplement: Add $5000
Payment terms: DEPOSIT $4,000 due upon
acceptance
FINAL BALANCE of $9,845 due 15th October
PRICE EXCLUDES:
There is a non-refundable HK $1,100 charge if you have been
accepted on the tour and cancel for any reason. The balance
of your deposit is non-refundable as of September 25th unless
the space can be filled from a waiting list.
• Register on line at the AWA website
(http://www.awa.org.hk). Alternatively, complete an
Asian Tours Registration Form (downloaded from the
website) and submit with your Deposit.
MAXIMUM 18 persons
-Visa, personal expenses
(ie. laundry, bar & phone and excess baggage charges)
Medical and travel insurance and any emergency
expenses or costs incurred due to the delay of air/land
carriers that are beyond our control.
How to Sign Up:
PRICE INCLUDES:
• See AWA website or Registration form for complete
details and Asian Tour Guidelines.
• Airfare transportation (economy), all taxes &
surcharges, hotel accommodation on twin share basis
• Remember, signups are first come, first served
beginning August 17th.
• Meals as indicated, including tips & non-alcoholic
beverage or one local beer per person per meal,
transfers, entrance fees as stated, guide and all
gratuities for all guides and drivers.
• By using a credit card, you are authorizing payment for
BOTH your Deposit AND your Final Balance payment.
Your deposit will be charged to your card when you are
accepted on the tour. Note the Final Balance Payment
Date on which your Final Balance will be charged. You
will receive an e-mail confirmation stating your status as
“accepted” or “wait listed.” If you are wait listed, your
card will not be charged until you are accepted.
• Private air-con bus with 1 bottle mineral water per
person daily
A Word About Waitlists: If you sign up after this trip has filled, your name will be placed on a waitlist at no charge.
If a place becomes available, you will be contacted and asked if you are still interested in this trip. At that point, you
can decide whether or not to accept the place. You will not be charged until you are accepted on the trip.
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