Day 222 : Bangkok again and Skybar

• Took an early mini bus to Bangkok, where we’ll be spending our last few days in Thailand before we fly to India.
• Checked in at the Atlanta hotel, in its heyday one of Bangkok’s most prestigious hotels, but now a retro budget hotel near the business and shopping districts. Built in the 1950s but in the style of 1930s art deco, it was the first hotel in Thailand to have a swimming pool and also had an outdoor cinema. They make much of the fact that they have changed little over the years – the only way to make a booking here is by fax! Sadly, it looks like the rooms haven’t changed much either, but it’s comfortable enough.
• In the evening we met up with Pakorn, a Thai friend of Adam’s who used to live / work in Bristol but is now living in Bangkok. After a meal in town he took us to Skybar – a rooftop bar (recently featured in the film, The Hangover 2) with fantastic views over the city.