SILOM ROAD

Continuing my backpacking trip to Thailand, I chose to stay in Silom because:

1. CONVENIENCE, I like how Silom is easily connected to the rest of the City by train.
2. SHOPPING, you can get anything from souvenirs to apparel and accessories, though most are knock-offs and to something that is for adults only at Night Market.
3. CHOICE OF ACCOMMODATION, ranges from budget to pricey hotels.
4. FOOD, you can easily find your favorite Thai foods everywhere at a pocket friendly price. 
5. NIGHT LIFE, bars here are not as expensive compared to classy bars on Sukhumvit
6. THE RED LIGHT DISTRICT  not really one of the reason why I chose to stay in Silom. Lol. But to give you an idea, starting from Patpong all the way to Surawong, the night is as fun and crazy as The Hangover  Part II. The area may not be wholesome but it gives you a chance to get more acquainted with the city. Besides, I think its pet friendly because I saw signs that says "Super Pussy" and there are shows called "Ping Pong Show" so sports enthusiast would love it here. Lol. Just kidding.

Pat Pong Night Market and the Super Pussy

Here, you can get anything from fake DVD's...

.. to bar soaps

..to something that is for Adults only. Lol

Night life

Street food

Street Food

HONG KONG KAITEKI HOTEL REVIEW

As a first time backpacker one of my major concern is accommodation. Of course I don't want to stay in dirty, roaches infested guesthouses and dormitories. I mean, as much as I wanted to save on accommodation, I don't want to compromise my comfort. Luckily, thru the help of some blog, I found Hong Kong Kaiteki Hotel.

Located along the street of Bui vien, Hong Kong Kaiteki Hotel looks just like any other budget hotel you would see along the touristy Pham Ngu Lao and Bui vien Street.

Priced is around $8 or 300+ pesos for the Male Economy Capsule. Unlike other dormitories, each capsule gives you the privacy and personal space of a private room. Not to mention each capsule is equipped with flat screen TV and a very strong WiFi Signal.

Sharing a bathroom with other guests would probably be the most common inconvenience of staying in dormitories but it was never my problem with this hotel. The bathroom are spacious, clean and with hot shower.

Cleanliness  and Hygiene is the hotels top priority I think, because as soon as you enter the hotel you will be asked to leave your personal shoes in a locker and change to flip flops they provide.

The word "Kaiteki" means comfortable in Japanese and this hotel certainly lived up to its name. So if you are looking for a cheap accommodation but don't want to compromise your comfort when traveling in Saigon, stay at this hotel.

Let me sleep for now 'coz I have early flight to catch tomorrow to Bangkok.  :)