josephml1 Posted May 10, 2012 #1 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Hello everyone. Please let me know your top ten list to do, to eat, etc in Bangkok. Thank you all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughing husky Posted May 13, 2012 #2 Share Posted May 13, 2012 A massage in the Wat Po....followed by a drink across the street and down an alley at the Arun residence....and dinner if it is that hour....One of the most enchanting places right on the river that I have seen.....Great bar, great restaurant......and the Wat Po is amazing....Too many amazing things in Bangkok.....wandering the flower market....if you like flowers....if you don't well, it sure isn't on your top 10 list but if you do....WOW... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josephml1 Posted May 19, 2012 Author #3 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Nice choices... I will be there on New years Eve, this year. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispb Posted May 20, 2012 #4 Share Posted May 20, 2012 If you're in Bangkok on a weekend do visit Chatachuk Market. It's huge but maps are available. Try a canal trip and see how people live on the water. Ride the skytrain (stops right outside Chatachuk). Grand Palace Wat Po Wat Arun Night market near Lupini Park Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarrieLynnR Posted May 26, 2012 #5 Share Posted May 26, 2012 The Oriental Hotel has a lovely New Year's Party in the Garden outside, right on the river. During our stay they also had exotic animals there. Garrie Lynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josephml1 Posted May 27, 2012 Author #6 Share Posted May 27, 2012 The Oriental Hotel has a lovely New Year's Party in the Garden outside, right on the river. During our stay they also had exotic animals there.Garrie Lynn sounds great... thanks for sharing. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstducky Posted September 19, 2012 #7 Share Posted September 19, 2012 There are soooo many things to do in Bankok Visit the Grand Palace and see the Emerald Buddha - the holiest of Buddha's in Thailand Visit Wat Po and see the Reclining Buddha Take the cheap boat that crosses the Chao Praya River and visit Wat Arun Visit Jim Thompson's House See a traditional Thai dance show at night -- perhaps something similar to what they have a Silom Village where they have food, dancing and Thai arts and crafts Take a canal cruise to see life along the canals Head out of town and visit a Floating Market Shop at one of the many indoor and outdoor markets - stuff is cheap, bargain hard Visit the Chatuchak Weekend Market if you are there over the weekend Visit Chinatown - especially at night when it comes alive with numerous street food vendors If you haven't had enough of Wats yet, visit the Marble Wat (Wat Benjamabophit), it's beautiful. Or Wat Traimit right near Chinatown - there is a solid gold 4 ton Buddha statue that's amazing! Ride a tuk tuk Go see the famous 4-face Buddha statue at the Grand Hyatt Erawan. Locals and visitors alike flock to this place. Go to Khao San Road - a favorite for tourists and especially backpackers. This place is crazy over Thai new year. If you are into sports go to the Lumpinee Boxing Stadium to see traditional Muay Thai matches If you are interested in going to a place that many Thais hold sacred - visit San Chao Po Lak Muang. This is where the City Pillar for Bangkok sits and is considered the center of the city. It is very close to the Grand Palace so you can easily tuk tuk over. The famous Sanamluang Park (open green area) is around here too and this area is often used for large city-wide celebrations. Royal Barges Museum Get a Thai massage Patpong is a bombardment to your senses (and can be offensive to some), but is interesting and different If you want to shop, visit the Siam Square area (easy to reach via BTS) or go to MBK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DipBrat Posted September 19, 2012 #8 Share Posted September 19, 2012 There are soooo many things to do in Bankok Visit the Grand Palace and see the Emerald Buddha - the holiest of Buddha's in Thailand Visit Wat Po and see the Reclining Buddha Take the cheap boat that crosses the Chao Praya River and visit Wat Arun Visit Jim Thompson's House See a traditional Thai dance show at night -- perhaps something similar to what they have a Silom Village where they have food, dancing and Thai arts and crafts Take a canal cruise to see life along the canals Head out of town and visit a Floating Market Shop at one of the many indoor and outdoor markets - stuff is cheap, bargain hard Visit the Chatuchak Weekend Market if you are there over the weekend Visit Chinatown - especially at night when it comes alive with numerous street food vendors If you haven't had enough of Wats yet, visit the Marble Wat (Wat Benjamabophit), it's beautiful. Or Wat Traimit right near Chinatown - there is a solid gold 4 ton Buddha statue that's amazing! Ride a tuk tuk Go see the famous 4-face Buddha statue at the Grand Hyatt Erawan. Locals and visitors alike flock to this place. Go to Khao San Road - a favorite for tourists and especially backpackers. This place is crazy over Thai new year. If you are into sports go to the Lumpinee Boxing Stadium to see traditional Muay Thai matches If you are interested in going to a place that many Thais hold sacred - visit San Chao Po Lak Muang. This is where the City Pillar for Bangkok sits and is considered the center of the city. It is very close to the Grand Palace so you can easily tuk tuk over. The famous Sanamluang Park (open green area) is around here too and this area is often used for large city-wide celebrations. Royal Barges Museum Get a Thai massage Patpong is a bombardment to your senses (and can be offensive to some), but is interesting and different If you want to shop, visit the Siam Square area (easy to reach via BTS) or go to MBK This covers just about everything. Only thing I would add is to check out one of the Roof Top Restaurants esp. Sirocco or Vertigo. 50+ stories up and great views of the sprawling city below. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birder1 Posted September 19, 2012 #9 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Royal Barges museum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willwheels Posted September 19, 2012 #10 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Great suggestions. I third (fourth) the Chatuchak market. I also really enjoyed the "snake farm" (Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute). It's wild. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lahore Posted September 25, 2012 #11 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Here's one nobody has mentioned if you like to shop. Firstly get the history and visit a beautiful place by going to the Jim Thompson House. However don't buy anything there. You will see gorgeous Jim Thompson thai silk fabric and associated products everywhere - some fake, the originals are only in Jim Thompson shops and in department stores such as Central. However, there is a massive factory outlet with stunning stuff at great prices. Every time I go to BKK I come back with tons of stuff from there. You can get the skytrain to the nearest stop (which from memory is On Nut but you might want to check that) and catch a cab or just get a cab the whole way there. Address is as follows: 153 Soi Sukhumvit 93, Bangchak, Phakanong, Bangkok Be careful, there is another JT shop at Bangrak (Bangchak vs Bangrak, similar names). the Bangchak one is five stories of shopping fabulousness, the Bangrak one only 1.5 floors and those much smaller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josephml1 Posted September 28, 2012 Author #12 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Your posts are truly amazing and very useful. Great list, great choices for shopping, dinning and sightseeing. I truly appreciate that you take the time to share your knowledge and experiences. Thanks again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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