Twice a year I make a trip to Malaysia’s capital city Kuala Lumpur, usually staying for a week. I don’t go there for business. And I don’t go there for leisure. I just go to KL to eat.
Kuala Lumpur is a easy 2 hours flight from Bangkok, Thailand. With another 30 minutes worth of travel time on the fast train from KLCC2 international airport. Tack on another 10 minutes on the KL Monorail and I’m in the heart of a culinary bliss just in time when my hunger pangs set in.
Chilli Pan Mee at Restaurant Kin Kin: Ground Floor, No. 40, Jalan Dewan Sultan Sulaiman 1, Off Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Chow Kit, 51200
Kuala Lumpur is a haven for top Eurasian and Southeast Asian cuisine. Their roots harken back to the days when Malays, Indians and the Chinese began coexisting when the city began booming on the tin trade.
In KL there’s no such a thing as fusion food. There’s ethnic Chinese, Indian and then there’s Malay. And although one culture may have influence over the other the locals look to their cuisine as one and uniquely their own. As a result there’s nothing but pure magic.
Kl has an eclectic variety of food in each and every neighborhood of KL, especially in Bukit Bintang…
But if you’re looking for genuine authentic Maly, Indian and Chinese food you won’t be disappointed.
Roti paratha, chicken curry and hot ginger tea with milk. I ate this every morning and never got sick of it…
Kuala Lumpur is the original melting pot even before my hometown New York City even heard of the phrase melting pot.
Sadly, it’s not all good news on this most recent trip to KL. Two of my favorite cafés shuttered their doors. Coffea Coffee’s Pavilion Mall location and Espresso Labs Plaza Low Yat branch were out of business. Probably due to the huge rent and Starbucks.
Starbucks branches in KL are the worst and I’ve been to more than a few branches.
With a little bit of googling I found out this branch of Jamaica Blue Coffee at Low Yat Plaza…
Luckily I found Jamaica Blue also located in Plaza Low Yat. So I still have a place to drink some fine coffee and suck up Wi-Fi internet juice for hours.
Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee is conveniently right across from my lunch place! Can’t get any better than that…
Watching Bukit Bintang Change Before My Eyes
Bukit Bintang is like the Times Square of New York City or the Piccadilly Circus of London. There are huge LED screens and billboards displaying advertisements. Though Bukit Bintang is not as huge or even as gaudy believe you me it’ll probably get there in a few years.
Aside from enjoying my daily meals like a gleeful school kid every year in KL I can’t help but notice that buildings are getting taller and taller as construction projects all over the city begin to take shape.
A future residential building with no doubt spaces for commercial spaces…
Same spot as the photo above, but taken the year before…
I usually stay at hotels around Bukit Bintang, which is the main tourists hub of KL. Like most tourists centers around major cities you’ll find lots of restaurants, shopping centers and of course hotels. Plus nearby train stations as well for convenience.
The recently renamed Air Asia Bukit Bintang station…
As of writing Bukit Bintang only has the KL Monorail station which starts at KL Sentral, winding its way through the edge of Little India, Chinatown and onwards to Chow Kit with a stop at Air Asia Bukit Bintang station.
Jalan Bukit Bintang Intersection..
Today there is major construction underway for a brand new MRT subway line complete with station stops in Bukit Bintang.
The completion of Bukit Bintang’s subway line could be years from now…
I’ve only used the city’s subway lines once or twice in all the years I’ve been visiting KL. When the subway trains are up and running it’ll be a great way for me to explore more of Malaysia and find more good eats.
Every year I travel around I begin to see remarkable similarities between my home town of New York and many other major cities around the world. If a city is not expanding, it’s rebuilding and renovating. It’s as if a city is actually alive, not only to thrive but to survive.
The heart of Bukit Bintang’s tourists district…
In a way Kuala Lumpur to me is trying to reinvent itself as many ASEAN members are doing the same. And the city has come a long way from the days when it was just a tin mining town with people from neighboring countries flooding in for the hope of a better life and opportunities.
With a Short Trip to One of My Most Favorite Spots in the World… Arashiyama!
King crabs are a popular delicacy in Osaka…
After staying a week in Kuala Lumpur and then back to Bangkok, a good buddy of mine I knew from my government contract days asked if I wanted to head over to Osaka for sushi. Why not?
Osaka has a special place in my heart. After living in Osaka for 3 months my fondness for the city by the bay grew with everyday I spent living there. I enjoyed mingling with the friendly and hospitable people the most. Working and staying in Japan for me was a real privilege. And a relief from my official duties back in the days.
But before the big sushi dinner I had to make a stop at one of the most magical places on this earth, Arashiyama!
How to Go to Arashiyama from Osaka
At Osaka Station take the JR Tokaido-Sanyo Line 新快速towards Yasu to Kyoto Station
At Kyoto Station take the JR San-In Line 各停towards Sonobe and stop at Saga-Arashiyama Station
At Saga-Arashiyama take the train to Arashiyama Station
Even in early September you can start to see the leaves getting ready to turn to its Autumn colors…
But there is another place I enjoy and you will too just an 1 hour and 40 minutes away called Arashiyama, which is a district of Kyoto City. The train fare from Osaka to Arashiyama cost ¥970.
The best way to get around Arashiyama is by bicycle. And there are a few places near the train station where you can rent a bicycle for ¥800 a day.
But there’s one area where you can’t really bike all the way up to. And that’s Mount Arashiyama! And you can only get up there the old fashioned way.
After walking up Mount Arashiyama I got hungry. It’s a pretty steep climb up a lot of man made steps. But when you get up there the view is so well worth it!
After spending an hour enjoying the splendid view of Kyoto, it was time to get back down and get on that train heading back to Osaka and chow down on some of the best sushi this side of Japan.
Osaka, Day or Night?
Osaka at night is magical. The day was warm but the evening got cooler. Which is why I decided on a day trip in Arashiyama before meeting my friends for that special sushi dinner.
We went to the same old sushi restaurant we’ve always been to when we had long days of intense planning and meetings. Can’t believe it’s still open after all these years!
I forget how many pieces of sushi I’ve downed and how many sake I’ve guzzled but it was one of the most memorable nights of my life.
There is no doubt Thailand is becoming a popular choice for foreigners to move to. Particularly to the capital city of Bangkok. I’ve seen it with my own eyes. Certain neighborhoods around my area have a lot more foreigners moving in.
But before making that all important final decision on packing up and moving to Bangkok for short term or long terms you probably still have a lot of questions.
Is Bangkok still cheap and affordable? Is it safe to live in? And most importantly is Bangkok the ideal place for you to move into to make a living?
I’ll delve into all of that and hopefully I can give an answer that is to your satisfaction. So I’ve broken up all the important bits into sections for easy reading. And I’ll add a bit of info on my life in Thailand. You can skip all of the about me info of course and get right to the nitty gritty on living in Bangkok.
I wrote a post on what’s it like living in Bangkok 3 years ago here. There are small and big changes in certain aspects of life in Bangkok. Which is natural of course.
Now I am an avid blog reader of other digital nomads, transiting and based in Bangkok. And everyone has their own perspective. Some aren’t so happy living in Thailand. But much more love it.
Me, I’m a semi-retired New Yorker in my early 40’s. Hmm… What else has changed in my life? Oh, I got married back in 2014 to a wonderful Thai lady. And that’s the biggest change in my life on this side of the planet.
Do I enjoy living in Thailand? I’m somewhere in the middle but tending more towards I do like living here. There are certain aspects of living in Thailand, particularly in Bangkok that I like. And certain aspects about life here that makes me want to punch a hole in the wall.
I’m still Chinese-American though. So that hasn’t changed. Like I mentioned in my old post about what it’s like to live in Bangkok, there really isn’t much of a culture shock to me. Food and culture between the Thai and Chinese although unique, share many similar qualities. Like taking off shoes while visiting peoples’ homes which is the same in almost every Asian culture.
Finally, this post will give you a glimpse of what it’s like to live in Bangkok from my perspective. My lifestyle and my income level. So it could be totally different from what you would expect.
Cost of Living in Bangkok
As of writing the exchange rate is $1USD to 34.60THB. Three years ago when I wrote a post of living in Bangkok a $1USD got you a 30.30THB exchange rate.
Earlier on in this year, a US dollar was slightly even more strong hovering above the 36THB barrier. Believe me I was rooting and cheering on for the dollar to break that barrier. But since then has gone back down.
One of the primary reasons why one would choose to travel around Thailand or plan on retiring here is the stronger exchange rate.
But believe me when I tell you that today, living in Bangkok could be just as expensive as NYC. That is unless you can go completely native and live like a local. Which many do.
One way to go native is to rent a basic apartment. Renting a condo could cost a bit more but not by much and depends on location. Both are very affordable and will certainly surprise many in terms of quality.
Apartments and Condos in Bangkok
Currently I live in a condo that we purchased right before I got married. That was a few years ago. Before that I was living at an apartment building for about 3 years. I still keep in touch with the owner of the apartment building because we’ve become good friends.
You’re going to be surprised that housing won’t be the most expensive factor in your budget. Rental prices for units, whether apartments or condos have not increased. Matter of fact, I can’t remember the last time I’ve heard of rent increases ever.
When I used to live in my friend’s apartment building the rent was 8000THB per month based on a 6 month rental lease. The longer you sign the lease you can get slightly reduced monthly rental rate. With electricity and water my total rent bill came out to 95ooTHB. There’s basic television and internet Wi-Fi. Included is a room with very basic fitness equipment. There’s round the clock security and key card for residents only access. Not bad at all for a total of $275USD a month for a 30 square meter studio.
Guess what? You can find an apartment for rent for 3000THB. These apartments are older and may not be in the best shape or condition. Or it can be located further deep inside a neighborhood. And they might not have air condition or even hot water.
The hot water maybe you can do without. But I highly recommend you find an apartment that has an air conditioner.
Areas in Bangkok with Reasonable Rent
Lad Prao
Suttisan
Huay Kwang
Those three areas in Bangkok have MRT subway stations nearby. And you won’t have any problem finding nice affordable apartments with a little bit of walking distance.
It’s a smart idea to find a place to live in Bangkok close to a supermarket. Whether in walking distance or a short motor taxi ride to get to one.
7 Elevens are apartment dwellers best friend. There’s always one close by…
Nearly every block in Bangkok though has a 7 Eleven convenience store or similar type shop selling cold drinks, packaged foods and house hold necessities.
Shopping for Groceries
Dairy products are still expensive compared to the USA…
Now that you’ve learned rentals in Bangkok are not expensive, you’re going to find out that shopping for groceries could make up the bulk of your expenses.
Now I’m basing this fact on myself. As I mentioned I have not gone totally native just yet. I still enjoy a ham sandwich with all the fixings which is not cheap in Thailand compared to the USA. Check out my post on making a sandwich in Thailand. Buying a small sandwich at a store in Thailand still ain’t cheap and making it home is cheaper but not by much.
Dairy products in Thailand is still expensive. Milk is affordable. However, butter and cheese prices are insane. 4 squares of good quality cheese slices can cost you $1USD a slice. Though organic eggs are reasonably price here in Thailand.
Despite the cost of groceries, if you really want to save a lot of cash you can really save a lot by eating Thai food sold on the streets of Bangkok.
Grilled chicken is a common staple sold on the streets of Bangkok…
Eating Out in Bangkok
Food is my favorite subject. Just recently there is a foreign food craze taking over the city. Many fine eateries are popping up all over. It’s not cheap. But it’s not exactly expensive either by my NYC restaurant standards.
Food trucks are also showing up though believe it or not most of the food trucks out in Bangkok serve gourmet styled international food.
You can save a lot of money by eating out on the street. Usually you’ll find a cart selling noodles or rice dishes cooked to order near apartments and condos. You’ll save the most money eating on the streets like most Thai do. Usually a bowl of noodles or a rice dish cost between 30THB to 45THB depending on the hawker stands location.
But there are also many bigger local restaurants popping up all central Bangkok serving top notch Western sized meals with reasonable prices. Jones the Grocer, Dean and DeLuca and Tim Ho Wan have their shoes in Bangkok now. Even celebrity Brit Chef Jaime Oliver is planning on opening up an Italian restaurant by end of this year.
But there are also local Thai restaurants keying in on Thais voracious appetite like this Thai owned BBQ and Seafood Buffet restaurant my wife and I enjoy so much. But the fact remains, very popular cheap hawker type eatery in Huai Kwang neighborhood will always be super popular with local Thai working class.
Safety Issues in Bangkok
Bangkok is a big city and relatively safe. But always keep your common sense with you…
Like any major city in most countries there’s always going to be crime. Of the 10 years I’ve been traveling back and forth and staying most of the year in Thailand I’ve never been robbed, beaten or stabbed.
But you will see and hear a lot of horrible stuff that happens all over the country, maybe on the local news or Facebook groups centered on Thai news.
To me, as a guy, it’s still safe to take a walk out and use taxis alone at night. For women, it’s better to be in a group rather than alone when doing the same. Violent Thai on foreigner crimes does occur around the Kingdom but not at an alarming rate so don’t be concerned.
Probably still a very good idea to not talk to strangers especially ones that approach you. And I’m not just talking about Thais. Many foreigners in Thailand that approach you should be eyed suspiciously as well.
Why Thailand?
Everyone has their own reasons. For me, it’s a different life. I’ve been living in New York for most of my life and all those years ago I decided to make my home somewhere in Southeast Asia. And I chose Thailand.
Thailand is a good place to live because it is truly affordable. There is stable internet and we all know how important that is. There are train systems that are expanding. Though taxis are still ridiculously cheap.
And, it’s a great jump off point for visiting other parts of Asia and Southeast Asia. Hell, I’m sitting in a café right now in Kuala Lumpur writing this post.
But you’ve got to have something to do. For me, my wife has a business. So that keeps me busy as well.
There’s certainly a lot to cover on the subject and making the decision to move to Bangkok or anywhere else in Thailand. And I just touched on the tip of the iceberg.
So if you have any questions, please drop a comment or shoot me an email.
The Izumi Hotel – Just One of Many Two Star Budget Hotels in KL
I’ve come across the Izumi Hotel name quite a few times while searching for budget 2 star hotels in the Bukit Bintang neighborhood of Kuala Lumpur.
So this time I decided to book a room at the Izumi for a couple of nights so I could do this review.
Bukit Bintang has tons of budget hotels and guest houses. But the Izumi is in a pretty good location. Just a short 5 to 10 minute walk from Air-Asia Bukit Bintang KL Monorail station.
And there are so many shopping centers, restaurants and nightlife to enjoy also within walking distance near Izumi Hotel.
The Izumi hotel is not far from Air Asia Bukit Bintang KL Monorail station…
Bukit Bintang’s famous Jalan Alor food street is about a 10 minute walk and you’ll also find many bars and pubs as the area is quite popular mostly with tourists.
I always tell fellow travelers that Bukit Bintang is a good choice for budget hotels and the Izumi Hotel is a perfect example.
Two Stars But Nothing More
The Izumi Hotel is a 2 star rated hotel at most. On some hotel booking websites I see it rated as 3 star hotel. Not sure where that extra star came from but whatever.
There is nothing wrong with 2 star hotels in my opinion as long as they’re clean and comfortable.
I stayed in a standard no window room. Having no windows is not as bad you might think…
As in the case of Izumi Hotel I like it because it’s clean, comfortable and modern. And the hotel is relatively new because the Izumi Hotel was built in 2014.
Like many other budget hotels in KL, showers have no curtains or partitions…
That said, you’re always going to find minor faults at any budget hotel in KL. In the instance of Izumi there were small reddish brown stains on bed linen. Some of the bathroom fixtures looked as if it needed some screw tightening.
Pretty much every budget hotel I’ve ever stayed in KL have some sort of room maintenance issue and stains on bed sheets. It just comes with the territory I suppose.
Take a look at my reviews for Sky Hotel Bukit Bintang and Hotel Capitol that are all in the vicinity of Izumi Hotel. All have the same particular faults but not a big deal really.
Izumi Hotel is right behind Jalan Alor, a very popular night market known for food…
Location, Location, Location
I can easily recommend Izumi Hotel to anyone visiting Bukit Bintang. It’s at a great location near KL monorail stations. Plenty of food option from Indian, Malaysian and Arab. Lots of shopping centers if that’s what you’re into.
What I do like is a good massage and there are plenty of massage shops near the Izumi Hotel.
Nothing like a nice foot massage after dinner…
And I paid about $40USD including taxes for the night. No breakfast. But the free Wi-Fi worked pretty well and the air con kept me chilly. And the bed was comfortable as long as I stayed away from the side with the stains.
Overall I can easily recommend the Izumi Hotel as one of the better budget hotels in Kuala Lumpur.
Getting The Best Manicures, Pedicures and Nail Art in Bangkok
So how would I know which is the best nail salon in Bangkok? Okay, so if you don’t already know by now I’m a guy. And I don’t know much about nail salons. Or even what the difference is between gel color manicures and regular color pedicures.
The answer is the same way I did my research for my post on where to find the best stinkiest durian in Bangkok. Even when I don’t eat durian myself.
I asked my wife and her Thai friends and friends of friends which nail salons they go. After all, locals know best.
And who would know where to find the best nail salon for manicures and pedicures in Bangkok than the locals that work and live in the city.
And it has to be a nail salon that they recommend to you.
I know a fair share of my blog readers are females. So I have been getting emails with questions about where they can find an inexpensive salon with nail spa services in Bangkok.
But the catch is not only do they want to know where they can find the best salons for manicures and pedicures in Bangkok. They also want to know which salon has talented nail artists that don’t charge crazy prices.
So what did I learn from my Thai friends?
They tell me one of the top five best budget nail salons in Bangkok with a reputation for fine nail art skills is a small little shop called Glamour Girls Nail Art Salon(2022 Update they moved to a new location in Huai Kwang). And they do a pretty good job on gel manicures and gel pedicures too as I learned (psstt… I finally found out what the difference is).
I checked out their Facebook business page and saw they have 13,000 likes. And they have four salon branches. That’s quite impressive. But I can’t rely on Facebook for my first ever nail salon review for Bangkok.
And I’m sure as hell not going to get my nails painted for the sake of this blog.
Thankfully two of my wife’s best friends wanted to have their nails done at Glamour Girls recently. So my wife and I tagged along so we could check out the place and snap some photos too.
According to my female Thai friends, Glamour Girls Nail Art Salon is the place to be for quality professional nail art as well as manicures and pedicures…
The Best Nail Salon in Bangkok (With reasonable rates you won’t find in major tourists areas)
Bangkok is a huge city and nail salons with manicure and pedicure spa services are plenty. So I primarily focused on an area that I’m very familiar with and one that is super easy for foreign tourists to get to.
And said salon has to be easily reached by train, which is the best way to get around central Bangkok in my humble opinion.
Also, I know that the best nail salon in Bangkok I recommend to my blog audience also has to have staff on premise that can speak and understand some English.
The fact is, if you don’t want to pay a lot of money but still want fantastic looking nails for 250THB within Bangkok, you will have to get out of the main tourists areas like Sukhumvit, Siam Square, Thonglor and Pratunam, where tons of expensive nail salons businesses can be found.
Even MBK Mall which has a lot of nail salons charge expensive prices. I’ve been told most of the customers inside MBK nail salons aren’t even locals but practically all tourists.
Which is why most local Thais would rather go to the Amantara Hotel where Glamour Girls is located to get their nails done at prices reasonable for Thai people.
Amantara Hotel Front Entrance on Soi 5 Pracharat Bamphen Road
Where to Find Glamour Girls Nail Art Salon
My Thai lady friends recommended I write a blog review about Glamour Girls Nail Art Salon which is located inside the Amaranta Hotel in Bangkok’s fun and exciting Huai Khwang district. Out of the four GG nail salons in Bangkok, the Amaranta hotel branch is the easiest for tourists to reach as it’s closer to Chatuchak Weekend Market and train station.
Glamour Girls is a tourist friendly shop because it’s easy to find, has plenty of nail polish colors, a large selection of glitters, nail accessories and charms. And they usually have someone who can speak English too on site.
However, from what I’ve gathered out of all the nail shops in the area, Glamour Girls has a reputation for nail artistry like tattoo artists pride themselves for their own specialized craft.
Plus Glamour Girls have a popular hand and feet spa package that cost only 1300THB. A popular choice for most customers before getting colors painted on their nails. And yes they do provide spa mani and pedi service for men.
Top Five Reasons Why My Thai Friends Recommend Glamour Girls Nail Art Salon to Tourists
For a budget nail salon in Bangkok, Glamour Girls Nail Art has strict hygiene guidelines.
They pay a higher than standard industry salary to attract the best nail technicians and artists.
Just like a tattoo parlor, this nail salon specializes in creative one of a kind nail art.
They have English speaking staff on premise.
Glamour Girls uses genuine branded nail polish products only. I learned that a lot of small budget nail salons in Bangkok use fake knock off or inferior nail polish products that won’t last long.
Glamour Girls’ nail technicians also specialize in acrylic extensions and gel extensions. As a man, I’m not even going to pretend I know what those are. I just thought nail salons paint nails on fingers and toes.
But if you’re reading this and enjoy getting your nails done all pretty then you know what I’m talking about.
In Bangkok Glamour Girls Nail Salon is Best Known for Acrylic Extension and Gel Extension Nail Services
Also one of the primary reasons why Thai locals go to Glamour Girls Nail Salon for acrylic and gel nail extension is because one or two of their salon technicians won nail competitions.
It’s like you can win anything for doing anything these days. I’m still waiting for my blogger of the decade award…
This shop can get quite busy, best call them to make an appointment 063-875-2276. Have your hotel receptionist help you call to make an appointment…
Anyways, Glamour Girls is well known in the Huai Khwang area as the best nail salon in Bangkok to get your acrylic extensions and gel extensions done professionally at reasonable prices.
I’ve been informed if you do the same services in central tourists areas you’ll be paying 2 to 3 times more. And that’s without any nail art and other extras.
With a hotel right above the salon even hotel staff recommend their guests to Glamour Girls for nail and spa services. That’s what I heard while I was inside a few flight attendants from Jordan Airlines came in to get a set of French acrylic nail extensions that cost 1800THB.
How Much They Charge: Mani and Pedi Prices
You can check out their website for how much they charge for their nail salon services. But here is the basic rate for their most common services:
Regular Color – 200THB
Gel Color Polish – 250THB/300THB/400THB/450THB (Price depends on which brand of nail polish you choose)
PVC Extensions – 450THB
Acrylic Extension – 1300THB full set. They use OPI products. I don’t know what OPI is but somehow my wife says it’s important to note. And I always listen to my wife.
Gel Extension – 1800THB with no gel polish color included. They use CND products for gel extensions.
They only charge 50THB for removing old colors.
A short price menu at Glamour Girls Nail Shop…
Going to Glamour Girls
We got to Glamour Girls on a Sunday afternoon and they were busy with customers. Our friends had to wait on queue but the wait wasn’t too long because the nail technicians worked fast and customers looked happy as they left.
The nail salon isn’t huge nor is it small. They have about five tables and two sofa chairs that double as spa chairs. But no doubt they look quite serious about the nail salon business and full of nail polish choices even for the uninitiated like myself.
Busy nail technicians and artists working professionally and quickly…
My wife’s friends are already familiar with Glamour Girl’s salon technicians so they knew which nail polish products they liked. They picked some nail polish brand called Gelly Fit.
When finished my friends were so happy with their newly painted nails. Who knew shiny nails could put such a huge smile on a lady’s face. Women…
Next time I do something stupid to my wife I’ll just take her to Glamour Girls. Just kidding. Even for a guy I have to admit hand painted nail art looks pretty cool.
So for a guy that doesn’t know anything about nail salons, Glamour Girls Nail Art Salon seems like a decent place to get your nails done.
Are there any other places that can do it cheaper and better? My Thai lady friends tell me there are many that charge really cheap. But it’s cheap those shops use cheap products which won’t last long.
So they go there because they know their gel polishes will last long because they use top quality products applied by experienced nail technicians.
I saw a lot of happy faces walking out of that shop so they must be doing something right. Which is why many Thais say Glamour Girls Nail Art Salon is one of the best nail salons in Bangkok.
The Best Nail Salon in Bangkok is Mainly Known for Nail Art
At Glamour Girls they mainly focus on nail art. Inside the shop customers can browse through photo albums, books and magazines for examples of cool unique nail art. Just point which one you like and they’ll paint it on your nails.
Glamour Girls has tons of nail polish to pick and choose from including nail art samples…
If you see a particular nail art photo on Instagram or anywhere else on the internet just show a Glamour Girls Nail Tech and they’ll be able to reproduce it on your nails too.
Prices aren’t that expensive for nail art but obviously the more difficult the nail art the more they charge for time and material.
That’s about it. I’ve learned more about the nail salon business then I have ever wanted.
I’m going to get a beer. Watch some basketball and find something manly to do like barbecue some meat.
How to Find Glamour Girls Nail Art Salon
The best way to get to there is to ride the MRT subway train to MRT Huai Khwang subway station.
Once out of the train, find Exit #1, which is the exit for Pracharat Bamphen Road.
Walk 200 meters to Pracharat Bamphen Road Soi 5 and make a left hand turn at 7 Eleven. You will see Amaranta Hotel to your right.
Walk straight through the lobby where you see a set of glass doors and Glamour Girls will be to your immediate right.
And by the way, the amazing Chatuchak Weekend Market is just six stations from Huai Khwang MRT subway station.
Glamour Girls Nail Art Salon accepts credit cards. I’m assuming Master Cards and Visas only.
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