Bangkok is a very busy city and if you can put up with the traffic, noise, heat and smog there are some great things to see and do there. It is a good place for cheap shopping with endless supply of shopping centres like MBK and markets. Have a suit made from one of the many tailors, have a Thai massage, and visit many of the unique temples around the city. Bangkok is an ideal stopping point to explore the rest of Thailand or for a short stopover.
Highlights:
- Wat Phra kaew is also called the Temple of the Emerald Buddha and adjoins the Grand Palace.
- National Museum is the largest Museum in South East Asia and has a good display of Thailand's sculptural and decorative arts
- Wat Arun is also called the Temple of Dawn, views of Bangkok and the Chao Phraya River.
- Vimanmek Teak Mansion is the world's largest golden teak building and is a 3 storey mansion which contains 81 rooms.
- Wat Traimit is a 5 ½ tonnes of solid gold Buddha located in Chinatown.
- Damnoen Saduak & Samut Songkhram – floating markets and coconut plantations.
- Boat trip along Bangkok's huge canal system and river.
- Walking tours of the Chinese & Indian market districts.
- Night market for Thai food
- Have a traditionalThai massage
Shopping:
- MBK is a great all round shopping centre in Siam Square where the locals shop.
- Chatuchak Weekend Market is only open on Saturday and Sunday from 8.00am to 6.00pm and is definitely worth a look. It gets extremely crowded and hot so go early. The best way to get out there is by Skytrain and get off at Mo Chit station which is almost at the entrance to the market.
- Pantip Plaza which is just north of Siam Square is specializes in computer software and equipment. Also has all the latest movies on DVD at great prices.
- Pratunam Market is open every day from 10.00am to 10.00pm.
