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    Norwegian Sun 11 night Bangkok to Singapore 2023, best things to do / see? TIA

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    On 1/30/2021 at 8:49 PM, HuliHuli said:

    So @4daughters I'm planning the same cruise (generally) on the Sun in February 2022.  I've had the life experience of being stationed in Thailand, and working in Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, and Singapore among other South East Asian cities.

     

    First, plan on arriving in Bangkok about 3 days before you sail out.  You can easily spend a day or two seeing the sights of Bangkok and surrounds, and another day at the markets, especially if you have a weekend day before your cruise.  The Chatuchak Weekend Market (https://www.chatuchakmarket.org) is the largest weekend market in the world and there are half a dozen or more night markets.  Clothing markets abound and you can buy some of the same items they export for a fraction of the cost - don't forget to bargain aggressively.  Take a ride on a "long-tail boat" on the Chaophraya River and visit the floating market.  Treat yourself to a 5-star hotel as room costs are very affordable.  The Laem Chabang port is about two hours from central Bangkok and traffic can be tough in the city.  If your itinerary allows, go to Pattaya Beach the day before you sail and enjoy the beaches, sights, food and nightlife there and you'll be just 30 minutes from the port.  On the other end of the cruise, plan on two days in Singapore to see all of the sights there.  The hop-on/off bus is a good way to see the city, then revisit sites you want to spend more time at.

     

    Both cities have great metro systems; BTS in Bangkok will sell you a day card for unlimited rides, which is a real bargain.  Singapore is a rich blend of Chinese and Western culture and very safe; be sure to have dinner in Chinatown.  Where else will you be stopping?

     

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