Getting high in Bangkok

Garry and I have arrived safely in Bangkok. We're here for the week on business. Our flight from Sydney took almost nine hours. It’s currently operated by Finnair using Airbus A330s under contract for Qantas. This is the first time we've flown Finnair. Its business class seating is a little different. It uses “sky couchs” rather than reclining seats.

We're staying at the Banyan Tree hotel in central Bangkok. The hotel's claim to fame is a stunning rooftop restaurant and accompanying cocktail bar.  Both venues are located 61 floors above the city's bustling streets and offer an uninterrupted view of the surrounding area. It’s also walking distance to the Si Lom Road central shopping district.

Garry and I naturally decided to give both rooftop venues a go. Last night, we toasted our arrival with cocktails at Moon Bar. We were lucky enough to secure a corner table looking across the city towards the Chao Phraya River, and witnessed a stunning sunset.

This evening we dined at Vertigo, located at the opposite end of the roof. Once again, the gods smiled upon us and we were given a corner table with an uninterrupted view. The meal was superb and the view of Bangkok at night was truly Instagram-worthy.