Travel2Thailand: Ayyuthaya

With Kisi @ wat mahat than, ayyuthaya Thailand. 

All is ruin from old centuries ago. Only I left to wonder why all is left in ruin. This place is so majestic and serene. Pretty calming, I must say. But looking at how bad the shape of Buddha statues here, which was caused by the war between Burma and Thai centuries before, I start to wonder whether passion of war and conflict is as old as the human being itself. 

Then I look at the girl next to me, who would fly across to Bangkok just to be with me and for whom I flew to Beijing 2 years ago. I looked back at the ruin and place my gratitude back to the hand of nature who has given me love and friendship that i believe will pass the test of time. 

No more anger and sadness. Just gratitude. Like the students who prayed all their heart in front of Buddha statue and send their gratitude for the good mark they will have ahead.

First On-Board Travel with ThaiAir : not that pleasant one

Maybe I get too used to Garuda Indonesia, flying with Thai Airways feels suck. I was exited actually to fly with Thai air since this would be my first time flying with them. Trying a new airline is always fun. Plus, many consider thai air to be an excellent airlines, better that Garuda Indonesia? They are even a member of star alliance, one group with a buddy like Singapore Air. But sadly, I am disappointed.

Okay, let's get down to the reason behind it. When the office booked me a seat with Thai air for a 3.5 hours flight to Bangkok, I was expecting full inflight entertainment. That's not what I got. No screen in front of me and only big screen in the cabin. Fine then.. So I turned to their inflight audio. And I was disappointed. Since I am a sucker for east Asian music, I went directly to Chinese and japanese channel. First off, I didnt get my Japanese Chanel and the Chinese channel plays only old musics, old enough not to be called latest and greatest as advertised. So, I turned on my iPod.

My next disappointment came later when the stewardess took more than 30 minutes just to give me the pen that I wished to borrow. Not to disappoint her tough, a passenger next to me is kind enough to lend me one.

I spent the time writing on my travel book, long enough until I realized the passenger next to me got served with special seafood serving (as requested, as I learned later). Again to my disappointment, it took a full 15 minutes before they got me. So, here's the thing about food serving on board with Thai air. Serve the requested food first and give the other non- requested later on. As if, the one who didn't order firsthand is not important. Suck!!!

In addition to that, I almost went viral when they didn't give us a water alongside our food. Man, come on.. Do you expect people to eat and eat, and no drink in between? What drove me crazy was that they went around asking other passengers if they wish to have wine. WHHYYY?? Only good 10 minutes later, just when I was about to finish my meal that they came to my row asking what I would like to drink. And when I zipped it in seconds, they ignored me when I asked for a second serving to mineral water. Great, you call that an excellent serving? What saved them from me yelling Them is good blueberry mouse dessert.

So, if you ask me will I take Thai air next time I fly to Bangkok, I will go with other choice. I will even put Garuda as my first choice. I guess,that explains why I was on the waiting list when I asked for garuda before I finally got Thai air ticket. And maybe, that also proves that Garuda maybe really deserve a tittle of most improved airlines by skytrax .  A tittle that I had doubted till the moment I was on board with Thai Air.


P.s. the return flight to Jakarta wasn't as bad as the one to Bangkok. No light on the cabin showing passenger unattended needs. And I got my inflight entertainment which made me a little happy camper on board

What I missed!

Been away in Bangkok for 9 days and these are what I missed during the vacation:
1. My cousin's bday blast
2. Hundreds of emails
3. Four BBM Messages
4. My friend's wedding
5. Tons of SHINee's videos unattended

But I got what I always wanted: meeting SHINee boys again! ahahaha..sounds creepy but I was having a blast in Bangkok, attending KMW and seeing Taemin playing piano and the boys' sherlock choreo. It was a short meeting but I am happy all over

Tough I am sad with my iPod, but SHINee has thought me to become strong always independent. So, what can I ask for more! I made some entries over the trip so I will update them bit by bit =)

Mixing business with shawol pleasure

Off to Bangkok today. 楽しみにしています＼(^o^)／ 明日はshineeのコンセット! Can you imagine that? A month before I wouldn't expect myself to have another opportunity to see the boys again. So happy..

Actually, my trip to Bangkok this time is not for shinee boys. I was selected to attend Special Learning Program in Bangkok from 9-12 April 2012. I was ecstatic to enroll since I have been wanting to attend Internalworkshop from the first days I joined the office. As an officer whose job into give lectures and manage workshops, I always eager to learn from the regional trainer on how they manage their internal workshops. Let's be honest here, I've been running out of idea for introduction session and refreshment. An example from regional trainer would be mostly welcomed.

So, how could I not feel super exited when the opportunity finally came with my boss recommended me and I finally got accepted to the program?

Silly enough, my first wish is actually about shinee boys. Hehehehehe.. Call me crazy, but all I can mutter from my mount is a hope that there will be a shinee concert. And I got just what I wished for!

Some weeks after my acceptance announcement, I read an article that says that Bangkok will host its largest k-pop concert on 7th April. It means that I can enjoy it as well if I departed to bkk earlier since I have to be there on 8th anyway. The bad news was that no shinee on their list of performer. Meaning I have less desire to come to the concert no matter how much I like k-pop music. I will come only if shinee performs.

Well, there is a saying that goes like this : be careful for what you wish for, you might really get it. And what I get is what I wish for. Shinee was put on list two weeks after I found the article. Can you imagine how crazy I became the moment I read that news? I dig deep into the net and look for a way to purchase the ticket. God mercy, I found a way and pretty much a happy camper with the way the ticket is sold. I got myself a VIP seat, nearest to the stage. I am all happy.. But the excitement doesn't stop there. In March, shinee was having their comeback in Korea. Meaning, new song, new performance. Yaaaaayyyy.. After their new song called Sherlock was released on 9 March, I am all happy to learn that I will see their new performance live, first hand. Exiteeedd.. Their Sherlock choreography is amazing! And I hope they sing Honesty, which is my fave from the mini album.

Honesty..