Have Perut Will Travel...: HKT Day 3 │ Jungceylon Again!

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Sunday, 3 May 2026

HKT Day 3 │ Jungceylon Again!

A Familiar Start

Once again, our first destination was Jungceylon Mall.

We stepped out and turned right onto the narrow lane, easing into a softer, quieter morning. Passing Saw Thai Food and PR Patong Residence, we caught glimpses of shopkeepers setting up for the day, shutters half open and signs flickering to life. The air felt warm but gentle, the streets stretching awake at their own pace.

The lane opened onto Rat Uthit Song Roi Pi Road, where movement was steady but calm—motorbikes gliding past, a few tuk tuks waiting, and storefronts slowly coming alive. We walked north for about 500 meters until Jungceylon came into view once more.

Mission for the Day

We had two goals:

Take lots of photos to replace the ones we lost the day before
Continue our search for a CR2032 battery for the Sony Shooting Grip

One Last Try

We skirted around the main entrance and stepped into the large open concourse where Jungceylon, The Bay, The Garden, and The Botanica blended into one wide, open space. Before moving on, we paused at the entrance facing Phra Metta Road to take a few photos, capturing the clean lines and steady flow of people.

From there, we made one more hopeful run to Big C Extra in search of the elusive CR2032 battery. But after checking the shelves and scanning every possible corner, we struck out again. With a quiet laugh, we decided to put the search on hold—at least until we were back in Kuala Lumpur.

A Quiet Café Break

Just outside, we slipped into a small Amazon Café, a cool and calm space tucked away from the growing brightness of the day. We ordered an iced café latte, an iced green tea with milk, and a tuna sandwich—simple choices that felt just right. The total came to THB190 (≈ MYR23/USD6/EUR5).

As we settled in, we noticed a 7 Eleven across the road. On a hunch, one of us made a quick dash—and finally, success. A pair of CR2032 batteries appeared at last, ending our long search for THB109 (≈ MYR13/USD3/EUR3). A small but satisfying win.

A Gentle Pause

By half past ten, we made our way back into Jungceylon. The concourse we had seen earlier was now fully waking up—more shops opening, lights glowing brighter, and the crowd slowly building into a steady flow.

We stopped again at the same stall from the day before and picked up a 7 Eleven tank top and a matching T shirt for THB550 (≈ MYR67/USD16/EUR15)—easy, practical pieces for the days ahead.

After a quick stop, we paused to think. Most reputable massage spas would not open until later, and the morning still carried a calm, unhurried rhythm. So we chose to head back to the apartment, letting the day unfold slowly instead of rushing ahead.

What Comes Next

But even as we stepped away, we knew something special was waiting. Later in the day, we would finally experience a proper Thai massage—one that promised to take this gentle reset even further.

And if the last one was any sign, this next chapter might just be unforgettable!