2007-02-22 18:14:14 · 11 answers · asked by pete c 1 in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ Thailand
Bangkok is one of the most fun places on the planet.
26 things to do in Bangkok:-
1) Grand Palace
2) Vimanmek Mansion (royal palace)
3) Thai Massage - the traditional massage is called 'Nuat Thai' and there are hundreds of places for this in Bangkok. This is proper Thai massage. However, there are also quite a few places that cater for customers wanting something sexier.
4) Safari World - safari park
5) Dreamworld - amusement park (includes snow dome & grown-ups size go-kart track, rollercoasters, etc.)
6) Day trip to a Floating Market
7) Day trip to Ayutthaya - old capital of Thailand - 50 miles north of Ayutthaya
8) Day trip to Kanchanaburi - west of Bangkok - bridge over the river kwai/tiger sanctuary
9) Weekend Market
10) Suan Lum Night Market (also has a big wheel)
11) National Museum
12) Shopping - malls: MBK, Siam Paragon, Central World Plaza (they all have movie theaters too).
13) Shopping - local markets: Chatuchak market, Chinatown
14) Day trip to Khao Yai National Park - east of Bangkok
15) River Cruise on the Chao Phraya River
16) Dusit Zoo & Tropical Gardens
17) Temples - famous temples include Wat Pho, Wat Arun, Marble Temple
18) Go to the show at the Snake Farm
19) Jim Thompson's House
20) Samphran Elephant Show & Crocodile Farm
21) Bang Pa-In Palace
22) Day trip to Nakhon Pathom
23) Muang Boran (Ancient City)
24) Suan Pakkad Palace
25) Golden Mount
26) Horse Racing (Sundays)
Things to do: http://www.thailandtravelservices.com
For hotels it depends what you want to do - shopping, sightseeing, nightlife. For all these I'd give different answers. Anyway, as a compromise candidate for a cheap hotel, Bangkok City Inn - you can get it for Baht1,000 a night; good location for shopping and public transport. You can go below Baht1,000 but if you go much below that price, the hotels start being guest-houses rather than real hotels/don't have any stars/don't have good access to public transport.
Hotels: http://wired-destinations.com/
2007-02-23 17:06:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There's nothing wrong with Bangkok, it's a very interesting place. I stay at a small English hotel called The Parkway, above a tailors shop right on Sukhumvit road and next to the Landmark building. It's not expensive, but it is peaceful and well appointed, and right in the centre of things. If you fancy a bit of an adventure, whip round the corner and have a look at Nana Plaza, go to Jim Thompsons silk shop, it's a must, do a river trip, but stay away from the real touristy things like dancing elephants etc. Enjoy the streetfood, hang out at some great expat bars, and have fun. Ask the owner at Parkway, or any of his regular expat customers for advice, it's a friendly small hotel
here's a url for a review by someone else.
http://www.reviewstream.com/reviews/?p=4884
2007-02-23 13:15:31 · answer #2 · answered by fed up with stupid questions 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say the best thing to do in Bangkok is get on a bus and leave! When I have to spend time in Bangkok it's usually for Embassy stuff so we stay close to the National Stadium , sky train station. I've forgotten the name of the place but ir's on the other dide of the road from the stadium right next to a tiny 7 11. The hotell's nothing special but the food in the resturant is cheep and very good.
Enjoy your stay,
2007-02-22 20:23:03 · answer #3 · answered by BooBam 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I would avoid ANY "cheap" hotels. Bangkok has SO many great things to offer and an AWESOME culture. You will love it!! Do some web research but be careful while you are there. It does have a reputation for being a tourist trap.
2007-02-22 18:18:49 · answer #4 · answered by Navydoc 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
first off, if u c ppl wearing orange wristbands and yelow shirts, lol...its not a uniform. its respect for our beloved King.
(and dont mind the word 'farang'!!)
aight.......to the point.
CHEAP HOTEL? BANGKOK? sorry mate, im afraid thats pretty much an oxymoron.
Plaza Athenee - Wireless Road
Sheraton Grande - Sukhumvit...
Oriental (FAR from cheap)...the Davis...JW Marriott....all these are expensive.
THINGS TO DO
check out the awesome temples (but wear appropriate clothing)
thai massage
chao praya river barge triop
suan lum night bazaar
thai food, thai food, thai food. if you want western food, i recomend
Limoncello (italian)
Ratsstube (german)
Fuji (japanese)
Sawoey (thai food - Suan lum night bazar)
or just go foodpark at the emporium. lots of great english pot pies :)
shopping....siam paragon, emporium, chidlom, platinum. amazing. and lots of sales. shouldn't be too expensive for western people, the currency difference is ...pretty much. one us dollar = around 40 baht...
or chekc out chatuchak. cheap, funky, stylish....and very thai..
floating market.
pubs, bars....wtv....
so either you can explore the more cultural side of bangkok, or on the other hand, indulge in the modern, fun metropolis.
(oh, and soi cowboy has many prostitutes ..lol)
2007-02-25 22:34:37 · answer #5 · answered by pitchaya. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thee place to go in Bangkok is Kho San Road, when you come out of the airport, there is a small booth with a girl selling bus tickets to Kho San Road, i think i went on the bus number 8.Traffic is bad getting there. But there are loads of funky thai markets and lots of amazing and beautiful things to buy rather shop on your way out.Its easy to take a tuk tuk from there to see the Grand Palace, and the standing buddha, ask for a map too. I stayed in a cheap hotel behind the temple.
2007-02-22 23:44:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Why are you going to Bangkok?
Why do you think they call it Bangkok?
Heck, you got dollars or euros, mate. What do you think? Get a Rough Guide or Lonely Planet?
2007-02-22 18:17:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. in simple terms examine your self in the inn. yet, a lot of inns you need to be 21...and if no longer, you certainly desire a credit card. you are able to say there is in simple terms one staying in the inn. Or 2, doesnt count...there's a ninety 8% hazard that they are no longer gonna ask how previous she is. as long as they have a guy or woman sufficiently previous to lease the inn room, they do no longer care approximately the different human beings.
2016-10-16 07:31:09 · answer #8 · answered by farraj 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What made you pick Thailand, if you didn't know what there is to do here. they got women, temples, women, shoppingl, women, great cheap food, women, beaches, and did i mention women?
2007-02-22 21:17:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
nice selection
2007-02-23 07:16:39 · answer #10 · answered by ebuythismobile1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋