Travellers essentials UOB Regional Privileges Important Numbers Emergency (Police, Ambulance or Fire) Tourism Authority of Thailand Bangkok 191 1672 Tourist Police Bangkok Tourist Bureau Photo courtesyofTourismAuthorityThailand 1155 (66) 2 225 7612-4 Immigration Bureau (66) 2 287 3103-10 Getting Around Taxi Airport Bus Hotline: 1681 or (66) 2 875 9995 Hotline: (66) 2 535 1254 Skytrain (BTS) River Taxi Hotline: (66) 2 617 7340 Hotline: (66) 2 617 7340 Website: www.bts.co.th Website: www.chaophrayaboat.com Weather January and February are the northeast monsoon months. This means cool breezes with temperatures about 23°C. March onwards it can get pretty hot at up to 29°C. UOB General Terms and Conditions: • All offers are valid till 30 April 2006, unless otherwise stated. • All offers are valid on full priced items, unless otherwise stated. • Not valid with other promotions, offers, loyalty or reward schemes. • Payment must be made with UOB or Bank of Asia Visa/Mastercard Credit/Debit Card. • Discounts, vouchers and privileges are not exchangeable for cash or other goods and services. • UOB and the participating outlets reserve the right to vary/amend the privileges terms and conditions without prior notice. • All information is correct at time of print. United OverseasBankLtdCompanyRegNo.193500026Z The greatest pleasure of travel isn’t always what you find there. Sometimes, it’s what you bring. Also known as the “City of Angels” in Asia, discover glittering temples, colourful It’s all in Bangkok. UOB is pleased to present exclusive privileges at two of the hottest markets, hospitable people, great shopping, and exotic nightlife in Bangkok. districts in Bangkok, the Silom/Siam and Sukhumvit area. There’s so much to do in Bangkok, from exploring a piece of history, to taking a bite With so much to offer, be prepared to titillate your senses with an endless stream of into the exotic taste of the east or a piece of the nightlife. Indulge in shopping, from culinary, leisure and shopping experiences in Bangkok with UOB Cards. modern air-conditioned mega malls offering local to international brands, to local colourful day and night markets. But if you prefer simply to relax and unwind, then head to the many spas and treat yourself to a traditional Thai massage. Photo courtesyofTourismAuthorityThailand Treat your senses to a holiday like no other with UOB Cards. Silom/Siam Dining in Silom/Siam 1 Café de Tu SURAW S 1st floor Maneeya Centre, Ploenchit Road, Bangkok. Tel: (66) 2 255 6857 IL 3 OM 3rd floor Siam Center, Rama 1 Road, Bangkok. Tel: (66) 2 658 1185-6 R 12 O D NG R This café serves up light meals and desserts and is famous for their excellent selection and unique blend of patisseries. D UOB Cardholders enjoy 10% discount on food only PH CHULA A AU YA Terms & Conditions NG UNIVERSITY T • Valid at the above two outlets only. HA BTS REEG I R D 13 RATCHADAMRI 7 UN 2 FO GO VI VO Brazilian Churrascaria & Bar 10 R LUNG SUAN 8 A UNG 973 President Tower Arcade, Ground Floor Unit G 02-G 05 and B 06-B 10,Ploenchit Road, TC H Siam MBK Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok. Tel: (66) 2 656 0384. www.fogovivo.com P Peninsular R AD LO D Square A ENCH The all-you-can-eat buffet includes an extensive salad bar, traditional Brazilian dishes, MR RD BTS I R and barbecue items that are carved onto your plate at your table. SOI N IT Erawan D SIAM R 4 UOB Cardholders enjoy 10% discount on food only ANA 9 D RAMA I RD Terms & Conditions TA Plaza BTS 11 1 • Not valid on beverages and desserts. I Athene CHIT LOM Central BTS 5 World Siam Time Square Siam Plaza Discovery 3 The Irish Xchange PLOENCHIT Center BTS 2 Gaysorn RATCHAPRASONG RD 1/5-6 Convent Road, Silom, Bangkok. Tel: (66) 2 266 7160-1 P LOEN Central BTS NANA Located conveniently in Convent Road, in the heart of Bangkok’s business district next SO Chitlom President RATCHADAPISEK RD SOI SUKHUMVIT I N to Sathorn Road and Silom Road, and just a few steps from the Saladaeng BTS station. ASOK CH Tower Arcade AILERT IT R SO CHITLOM RD UOB Cardholders enjoy 10% discount on food and beverage Robinson I N D ANA N UA 6 1 4 The Ninth Café The Silom/Siam area is a popular shopping area among the young. Known for offering 59/5 Soi Langsuan Ploenchit Rd, Bangkok. Tel: (66) 2 255 7125-7 upbeat fashion, enjoy endless shopping in the small streets and modern air-conditioned The Ninth Café serves up unique, home-cooked Thai favourites and European fusion dishes from an extensive menu. mega malls. Located in these mega malls are many restaurants and cafés offering UOB Cardholders enjoy 10% discount on food only various innovative cuisines, and multiplexes. Silom/Siam is easily accessible via the Terms & Conditions Skytrain (BTS). • Not valid on beverages. Shopping in Silom/Siam 11 Leonard Drake, Skin Care & Health Spa 2/F Siam Discovery Center, Rama I Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok. Tel: (66) 2 658 0212-3 5 Ayodhya USA-trained therapists combine advanced techniques and the Dermalogica Skin Care 3rd.Fl.,Gaysorn,999 Ploenchit Road, Bangkok. Tel: (66) 2 656 1089. www.ayodhyatrade.com System to give you vibrant healthy skin. Bringing traditional exquisite Thai crafts to the contemporary home, uniquely handmade UOB Cardholders enjoy: from water hyacinth, hemp and cotton. • 20% discount UOB Cardholders enjoy 5% discount on selected items • A complimentary Skin Analysis with professional skin care therapist • Complimentary product samples Terms & Conditions Terms & Conditions • Not valid on consignment and sales items. • Discount valid for any treatment during Monday to Thursday, 10am to 3pm (except public holiday). 12 Ruen Nuad Massage Studio 42 Convent Road, Silom, Bangrak, Bangkok. Tel: (66) 2 632 2663 6 Earthasia 1045 Soi Nailert Ploenchit Road, Lumpini Patumwan, Bangkok. Tel: (66) 2 255 2466/ 255 3198. Enjoy intimate and simple treatments that are focused on traditional Thai oil and dry www.earthasia-worldwide.com massages in a comfortable zen setting, at affordable prices. UOB Cardholders enjoy 10% discount Offering contemporary home decorative accessories handmade from natural materials by traditional Asian craftsmen. Terms & Conditions • Valid on weekdays only. UOB Cardholders enjoy 15% discount on selected items • Advanced booking required. • Not valid on weekends and public holidays. 13 Tantara Health Spa 444 8th Floor Pathumwan Princess Hotel, Phayathai Road, Wangmai, Pathumwan, Bangkok. 7 Frank’s Jewelry Creation Discover the secret of body and mind at Tantara Health Spa. Peninsula Plaza, Shop 113-114, 153 Rajdamri Road Lumpinee Patumwan, Bangkok. Tel: (66) 2 254 0764-5 UOB Cardholders enjoy 15% discount on a la carte menu treatments Terms & Conditions Thailand’s most renowned and prestigious jeweller is about flawless quality, fine • Not valid for day program and monthly promotion packages. craftsmanship and hand-picked precious gemstones. UOB Cardholders enjoy 30% discount Sukhumvit 8 Frank’s Watch Creation Peninsula Plaza,Shop No.104,153 Rajdamri Road, Bangkok. Tel: (66) 2 254 0764-5 Lotus S RD O 5 A IV 8 I 22 The sole distributor for world renowned luxurious Swiss timepieces such as Piaget, Harry RAM 3 12 4 SO Carrefour 6 9 Winston, Breguet, Delaneau, Hublot, Ebel, Versace and Ja quet Droz. I 24 SOI 26 The Davis Emporium 7 UOB Cardholders enjoy up to 30% discount Bangkok SOI 38 PHROM SO BTS PHONG I 42 SUKHUMVIT RD SO S BTS I 3 O 9 I 5 SO 0 BTS THONG LO I 51 11 S SO OI 6 EKKAMAI I 55 Lotus SOI 71 (PRAKANONG) BTS 9 Verasu 3 (A 83/7 Wireless Road, Lumpini, Patumwan, Bangkok. Tel: (66) 2 254 8100-8. www.verasu.com PHRA 10 GA 1 KHANONG M Specialist in imported home products, from electrical appliances, home décor, kitchenware, Carrefour AI) tableware, glassware, wine cellars, to home entertainment products. 2 UOB Cardholders enjoy: • 5% discount on imported electrical appliances One of Bangkok’s best known areas, Sukhumvit Road is lined with a mix of hotels, old • 10% discount on imported glassware local stores, restaurants serving an array of international cuisine, furniture and antique Terms & Conditions shops, and is famous for its night scene. There are several Skytrain (BTS) stations along • Not valid during Verasu New Year Sale. the Sukhumivit Road stretch, which provides easy access to this area. Leisure in Silom/Siam Dining in Sukhumvit 10 Inly The Massage 1 A Garden Café and Restaurant 99/20-21 Langsuan Soi 7 Lang-Suan Road, Patumwan, Bangkok. 621 Sukhumvit 51 Sukhumvit Road, Klongton–nua Wattana Bangkok. Tel: (66) 2 260 9992 Relax your body, mind and soul, with a traditional Thai massage in a unique setting of Offering excellent European cuisine, economical and excellent set lunches. Signature modern and traditional. dishes include Mille Fuille of Beef and Veal with Red Wine Sauce. UOB Cardholders enjoy 30% discount UOB Cardholders enjoy 10% discount on food only Terms & Conditions • Not valid on BBQ Buffet. 2 A More Sera Café & Restaurant Shopping in Sukhumvit 225 Ekamai Soi 10, Junction 6, Predeepanomyong Soi 25, Sukhumvit 71, Bangkok. A casual restaurant offering European and Asian fusion cuisine with an extensive wine list. 8 The Emporium Shopping Complex UOB Cardholders enjoy: 622 Sukhumvit 24 Rd, Klong Toey, Bangkok. Tel: (66) 2 2664 8000 • 15% discount • A complimentary 1.5 Pound Cake for your Birthday Party Thailand’s leading luxurious fashion and lifestyle shopping complex features a one-stop • A complimentary bottle of red wine (Wild River Cabernet Sauvignon) for Valentine’s Day shopping concept with international brands, a department store, a movie complex Jamboree Land, Gourmet Market, a wide selection of chic cafes and restaurants, beauty Terms & Conditions salons, jewellery shops and lots more.