Golf GTI Report from Bangkok

[Steve30]

But never mind that, I'm due to be going out to Thailand for my honeymoon in 3 weeks, 4 nights in BKK then 10 in Phuket.  Whats the situation like out there at the moment - especially in BKK. Supposed to be staying in the Shangri-la but obvioulsy things are a bit hairy ... would appreciate the man on the grounds opinion.  

In my opinion, the situation is getting better due to the government solution that just announced a few days ago. The effected areas are just one part of bangkok. Please see the attachment. I do live normally now. I drive to work and sometime just drove by the area. What happen today is that some of the leader of the demonstration do not what to stop now, they do not what to get arrested due to their outlaw actions in the past month.

So in 3 weeks, you should be just fine. There might be some big sales in Bangkok as well. 



The red area with people pic on it is the effected area. But that area is the heart of shopping center. There are about 5 shopping center that has been closed for a month now.

This is Sukumvit is where the problems are ? I will be there in June hope the problem dies down by then??

[pleethum]

This is Sukumvit is where the problems are ? I will be there in June hope the problem dies down by then??

Hi Steve,

Main problem area is on Rama I Road however Sukumvit area is nearby. I work on Sukumvit, situation seem to be normal under current condition. 

[pleethum]

Steve30,

The Hotel that you have booked is far away from the problem area. You should be just fine stay in that hotel. 

[am1w]

You both should swap cars due to colour!
Black in Bangkok is like a heat magnet!
I have also been to Bangkok many times and stayed in a hotel on Suriwong Road, quite close to Patpong!

[gizzywizzy]

Sawadee kup (Hello in Thai)

First of all, I have been reading this forum for many weeks before I decided to by my dream car. I have been driving the car for about 3 weeks and have already developed about 3,200 Km. I love the car. As you might not know, the number of Golf GTI Mk6 is not more than 20 cars. Golf GTI can be a head turning for many people.

Well, I have some report regarding operating the car in such hot hot whether - today highest temp is about 42 C

- Engine Oil Temp can be about 110 C When driving high speed in Motorway.
- The A/C doing very well, in Hot weather
- I did top up  engine oil about about 2,000 Km
- ACC is perform well regarding the road condition in Bangkok
- There are rubber noise when run into uneven road or when getting into a car park.


The Photo:



Deep Black Pearl

Sawadee kup

Very welcome to the forum, lovely car and definitely the best colour

Gizzy