Anyone visited Bangkok recently?

Question

I would really appreciate your tips for any quirky, off-the-track places, (cultural mostly, but also eating/shopping), you recommend.
Am spending 6 days from 15th Dec.
Please Note: I am not into massages!
Many Thanks!

Answer 1

Definitely try the Chatachuck Weekend market, the subway will take you right there, open only on weekends, the place is enourmous and has just about everything for sale, get there early as it gets very crowded and very hot there. Also try the MBK shopping mall and Siam Square (right across the street from MBK), this is where many of the young Thais shop. Although overpriced, the Patpong Nightmarket has a large array of knock-off goods and trinkets catering to tourists, bargaining is a must there. Aside from the Royal Palace, Emerald Buddha, Reclining Buddha (which are all must-sees), there are many other beautiful Wats (temples), and palaces worth checking out. The Jim Thompson House is a beautiful glimpse into Bangkok's past.
For eating, many of the sidewalk carts and stalls are delicious, and very cheap, also you will see many outdoor restaurants located on many streets and corners, sometimes these can be the best example of the types of food Thai people eat. Always go to the places that are crowded, because the Thais are very particular about where they eat, and crowds are a good sign. Good Luck! Also, try a night river cruise, the river is gorgeous at night.

Answer 2

Is this your first trip to Bangkok? If it is, then you can engage a travel agency for tours around the city. You can do river cruise, canal cruise, floating market visit, Thai cultural and dance show, theme parks just outside of Bangkok like Muang Boran, snake and elephant show, crocodile farm, cabaret show, buffalo village. Guess these should fill your time, not to mention the many nice and grand temples located in central Bangkok itself.
As for shopping,, MBK Centre, the many Central Department stores, Robinsons, Chatuchak Weekend markets, Suan Luum night bazaar etc etc. And where there are peopel, you find food. If you are not particular and can take spicy food, eat as the locals. Cheap and delicious too.

Answer 3

When we go we stay @ bel-air princess hotel SOI 5 which is 100 yards from SUKHUMVIT RD which is the main shopping st ,loads of market stalls & shopping malls go to ROBINSON DEPT STORE for cheep ladies shoes & bags only 199bhat
Try gullivers pub in soi 5 for free internet & good food ,any where around that area the food is good & cheep
If you go to the tailors you will get a gents suit made to measure for @£60 , ladies @ £50 , a dress will cost @ £30
The jewlery can be quite expensive so i would give the jewlery factory,s a miss
Your hotel will be able to arrange cultural trips for you ,6 days is plenty of time to see bangkok
Just watch where the local,s eat because thats where the best food is

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Sukhumvit Road easy for everything you want to do.

READ MORE : http://wikitravel.org/en/Bangkok/Sukhumvit

Answer 6

Stay at the Oriental Hotel...go to the grand palace...see emerald Bhudda...have a dinner on a boat going on Kings River so you can see the surroundings... go visit the floating market ...buy rambutans...durians...and my favorite...mangostines.

Answer 7

Chiang Mai will be good.Go sawadee.com and hostelworld.com for more details.