What to do and where to go in Bangkok, any recommendation?

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Many thanks.

Answer 1

Where to go & what to do in Bangkok?
1) Grand Palace,Wat Prakeaw,Thai grand royal palace
2) Siam Ocean World - at Siam Paragon in central Bangkok,Siam Center zone
3) Thai Massage - the traditional massage is called 'Nuad Thai' and there are hundreds of places for this in Bangkok this is the genuine, tradional form of massage and not the sexy one.
4) Safari World - safari park near Bangkok - has shows in the morning (stunt show, dolphin show, etc). Most people watch the shows in the morning and tour the safari park in the afternoon
5) Dreamworld - amusement park, also just outside Bangkok, (includes snow dome & grown-ups size go-kart track, rollercoasters, etc., nice gardens & elephant rides too)
6) Day trip to a Floating Market - try to find a tour to a floating market that hasn't become over-commercialized (eg. Amphawa 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. In the morning, having paid respects at the war cemetary, take a ride on the Thai-Burma railway (the Death Railway). In the afternoon have a look at Muang Singh (ancient Khmer city)
9) Weekend Market - an institution amongst Bangkokians - held in a suburb of Bangkok every Saturday and Sunday
10) Suan Lum Night Market
11) National Museum (Bangkok) - treasure house of Thai culture - having some background knowledge of Thai and Khmer art before going is an advantage - read a book before you come and you can enjoy it a lot more
12) Shopping - malls: MBK, Siam Paragon, Central World Plaza (they all have movie theaters too).
13) Shopping - local markets: Pratunarm market, Chinatown
14) River Cruise on the Chao Phraya River - take a long-tailed boat (as known aa a James Bond boat) to see old Bangkok from the river
15) Dusit Zoo & Tropical Gardens - tigers, bears, etc. - also chiuldrena play park
16) Temples - famous temples include Wat Pho, Wat Arun, Marble Temple, The Temple of the Golden Buddha
17) Jim Thompson's House - home of the ex-US military intelligence officer that built up a successful Thai silk business in Thailand in the 60s and then disappeared when in Malaysia
18) Samphran Elephant Show & Crocodile Farm - south of Bangkok
19) Day trip to Nakhon Pathom - very old city, pre-Thai - also has a very impressive temple
20) Muang Boran (Ancient City) at Samudprakan - reconstructions of the best places in Thailand from the past and present
21) Golden Mount - at Radchadumnern Road
22) Muay Thai - Thai boxing
23) Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya River - Thai traditional food (or a seafood menu for people that can't eat pork/meat) and Thai traditional dancing.
24)Siam Niramit Show at Radchadapisek Road,just open,Thai culture shows,it's very beautiful.http://www.siamniramit.com/

Answer 2

ok I vistited in june year before last

frankly dont catch the train I did and it was 11am (not lunch or starting work etc) and it was like the bombay express - packed

taxis are cheap and well generally cheerful however make sure you ask the driver before you get in if the speak english also to note ask if the are having a good day or something like that to check they arent just saying yes for the sake of saying yes to speaking english. Try and aviod tuk tuk (open carts attached to a motorcycle engine) they are dangerous and the smog/ exhust fumes will kill you, only take them if absolutely nessicary or you have a short trip (novelty factor only)

sight seeing is sparse but do check out the snake/ crocdile farms and the various temples. it is also cool to take a guided tour or cooking tou as this will take you onto the streets to see how it really is in this bustling centre of humanity.

make sure your hotel is airconditioned and witha pool is a good idea- it will take you a while to get used to the smog etc.

Try and avoid travel during peak periods 7-9am and 3-6pm as the traffic is a dead set killer

a day trip to the river kwai is a good experience make sure you take a trip on the river in the long boats (motorised) it a great way to get to the bridge.

Night life- well of course you have nana plaza etc for those seeking to experience the underbelly of bangkok.

bars are plentiful as are great places to eat.

I would suggest unless you have a strong constitution or dont mind huggin a toilet bowl for a couple of hours you eat at restraunts. The rule of thumb is that if you look in and there are other westerner in the establishment then it is fine to eat there. Make sure you do experience some authentic thai cusine though, it is fantastic!

Anyway enjoy yourself and shop up a storm

Cheers

Answer 3

Hi Bangkok has much to offer and much to see and do and eat. Have a look at this website for the attreactions: http://www.tourismthailand.org/destinationguide/list.aspx?provinceid=1
You can approach ant travel agent there for a trip to the places you like. Enjoy.

Answer 4

Go to downtown using the rail, there you can find the authentic Thailand essence, typical stores, some temples ha, take a walk along the river, there are many interesting views.

Answer 5

Bangkok Palace hotel is stable yet once you pass there in warm seasons, you will discover cockroaches. this is 4*, mid-priced and close to the middle. the staff are useful and extremely polite. the rooms are neaty. that's stable for a mid-priced hotel.

Answer 6

Kao San Road, all u can need in 1 place! Love it!

Answer 7

hello stranger!!

Thought you were already in Thailand...guess not :P

Sorry i cant be of much help since ive only been to Phuket but have an awesome time!

Answer 8

i dont know sorry mate nice to see ya back again :)