Bangkok Top Ten Travel Destination
Grand Palace (Wat Phra Kaew)
The
Grand Palace is one of the main attractions of Bangkok. It was built
in 1782 and was home to the King for 150 years. The Grand Palace has
a beautiful architecture, formed by the creativity and craftmanship
of the Thai People.
Inside the Palace are many impressive
buildings, like the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, also called Wat
Phra Kaew. In it is the Emerald Buddha, dating back to the 14th
century.
Thai Kings stopped living in the palace around the turn
of the twentieth century, but the palace complex is still used to
mark all kinds of other ceremonial and auspicious happenings.
IMPORTANT
NOTE:
For people who want to
enter the Palace, a strict dress code applies. The Grand Palace with
The Temple of the Emerald Buddha is Thailand's most sacred site.
Visitors must be properly dressed before being allowed entry to the
temple. Men must wear long pants and shirts with sleeves (no tank
tops. If you're wearing sandals or flip-flops you must wear socks (in
other words, no bare feet.) Women must be similarly modestly dressed.
No see-through clothes, bare shoulders, etc. If you show up at the
front gate improperly dressed, there is a booth near the entrance
that can provide clothes to cover you up properly (a deposit is
required).
People who do not dress properly, will not be allowed to enter the temple!
Web:
http://www.bangkok.com/attraction-palace/grand-palace.htm
How to get there:
The Grand Palace and Wat Pra Kaew are in the Banglamphu area of Bangkok – the ‘Old City’. To get there you can take a taxi, which from the centre of Bangkok will cost about 80 Baht.
Bus
Number:
1, 35, 44,47, 123, 201
Air-conditioned
Bus Number:
2, 3, 7, 8, 12, 25, 39, 44, 82
Floating Markets
When you come to Thailand, you can not miss to visit the traditional Thai lifestyle Floating Markets places (Talat Nam). You will enjoy to have cheap Thai local food and to shop Thai handicraft and local hand-made gifts.
• Damnoen Sadouk, Ratchaburi
Open Saturdays and Sundays 7.30-12.30
By Bus: leaving from the Southern Bus Terminal
• Tha Kha
Open Saturday and Sunday 6.00-12.00
Little sister of and 10 kilometres from touristy Damnoen Saduak market, this market can be reached by following the same directions to Damnoen Saduak market, and then hiring a taxi to the market. Another option is to hire a taxi from Bangkok to Tha Kha (around 500 baht).
• Ampawa, Samutsongkram
Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 12.00-21.00
By Bus: leaving from the Southern Bus Terminal
• Talingchan, district on the Thonburi bank of Chao Phraya River
Open Saturdays and Sundays 8.00-17.00
By Bus: Bus No. 79 and 83
• Ayothaya, Ayudhaya
Open every day 8.00-18.00
By Bus: leaving from Mo Chit Bus Terminal
• Pattaya, Chonburi
Open every day 10.00-23.00
By Bus: leaving from Mo Chit or Ekkamai Bus Terminal
• Bang Khu Wiang
Open every day 4.00-7.00
By Boat: One option is to rent a boat from Chang Pier (in Bangkok), and ask to be taken to Noi-Khlong Om-Bang Khu Wiang Floating Market. A cheaper option is to catch a boat from Wat Chalo Pier for a 45-minute ride to Bang Kruai (5 baht), which runs every 15 minutes from 05:00 - 20:00. From there it is a 10-minute boat ride to the market. If boats don't suit you, no worries as taxis and tuk-tuks are available for hire at the market.
Web: http://www.bangkok.com/shopping-market/floating-markets.htm
Vimanmek Mansion Museum
Proper
Dress in The Vimanmek Palace for Visitors
Visitors are
requested to be dressed properly and appropriately upon entering the
ground of the Vimanmek Palace.Thus the following dress - code
(applicable to both ladies and gentlemen) will be strictly
enforced:
1. Shorts, mini-skirts, short skirts, tight fitting
trousers, as well as tights can not be worn as outer garments.
2.
See-through shirts and blouses, as well as culottes or quarter length
trousers can not be worn.
3. Sleeveless shirts or vests can not be
worn as outer garments.
4. Sandals (without ankle or heel straps)
can not be worn.
5. All shirt sleeves, whether long or short, can
not be rolled up.
6. Sweat shirts and sweat pants, wind-cheaters,
pyjamas and fisherman trousers can not be worn.
Opening hours: Monday – Sunday 9.30 – 4pm, closed on public holidays
How to get there:
Ratchawithi Road, Dusit, Bangkok 10300 Thailand
Tel: +66 2 628 6300-9, Ext. 5120-5121
Fax: +66 2 628 6300, Ext. 5136
Vertigo Grill & Moon Bar
The perfect address for a romantic dinner with your partner or some chilling place to get some drinks and hang out with your friends. Enjoy affordable drinks at a 360° view over Bangkok!
How to get there:
Located on the roof of the Banyan Tree Bangkok Hotel.
21/100
South Sathon Road
Sathon, Bangkok 10120
Thailand
Tel: +66 2
6791200
Fax: +66 2 6791199
E-mail:bangkok@banyantree.com
Rose Garden Riverside – Your Escape From Bangkok
The Rose Garden Story:
Suchada Yuvaboon (left) with her son Arrut Navaraj
Picture it. A tropical garden beside the Ta Chine river. A timeless collection of natural and cultural gems.
Freed from the vagaries of fashion and fads, The Rose Garden Riverside is a living gallery of Traditional Thai Living. The 70-acre property is one family’s unique vision of Thailand - and the product of more than 40 years of care and creativity.
Three generations have created this riverside oasis and the perfect hub for discovering Thailand. From here, you are just 1 hour from Bangkok - yet you feel miles apart. As director Arrut Navaraj says, traditional Thai Living recalls less complicated times. “How we live here is a glimpse into the way Thai people used to live, and how a community works.”
The Rose Garden is Thailand the way it used to be - and perhaps the way it should be today.
Web: http://www.rosegardenriverside.com/
How to get there:
Km
32 Pet Kasem Road, Sampran, Nakorn Pathom, 73110 Thailand
Tel: +66
34 322 544 Fax: +66 34 322775
Thai Country Club
Thai Country Club is a joint venture between the Phataraprasit Group and the The Hong Kong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited. Designed under US PGA international standards by Denis Griffiths, at that time president of the world-renowned American Society of Golf Course Architects, opened in December 1996. The design adapts to everyday member use up to a very tough challenge for major international tournaments featuring the finest players in the world. The 7,157-yard course, from the professional tees, was tested during the 1997 Asian Honda Classic won by Tiger Woods.
Opening hours: 06:00 to 21:00, Tuesdays to Sundays (closed Mondays except Public Holidays). The course closes at sundown but the clubhouse will remain open as required.
Web: http://www.thaicountryclub.com/scripts/default.asp
How to get there:
88
Moo 1, Bangna-Trad Km. 35.5, Thambon Pimpa, Bangpakong District,
Chacheongsao 24180, THAILAND.
Tel. : (66 38) 570 234
Fax :
(66 38) 570 225
Crocodile Farm
Recognised
as the world’s largest centre for crocodiles, the Crocodile Farm
aims to help preserve crocodiles by breeding them in captivity. The
farm also acts as an education and research centre for the
conservation of wildlife.
The main reason for a visit to the
Crocodile Farm is though to see the shows they put on! It is possible
to witness ‘Crocodile Wrestling’ and keepers putting their heads
into crocodile’s mouths – quite amazing spectacles. In addition,
there are a number of other activities for visitors. ‘Acrobatic
elephant’ shows, elephant and camel rides, paddle boats on the lake
and a visit to the ‘Monkey Playground’ all serve to keep children
thoroughly entertained. Given its location and the amount to be seen
and done, a visit to the Crocodile Farm is an all day affair. If you
have plenty of time in Bangkok, it is certainly worth a visit.
Opening hours: daily 7.00 – 18.00
Admission: 300 Baht/Adult, 200 Baht/Kid
Web: http://www.discoverythailand.com/Bangkok_The_Crocodile_Farm.asp
How to get there:
Located
way out of Bangkok, a tour might prove the most effective for those
with children. If you want to go on your own, a taxi is recommended
and a round trip is likely to cost somewhere in the region of 500
Baht.
The following buses will get you there:
Air-conditioned bus number: 7, 8, 11, 102, 142 and 145 (take a local minibus service - S1-S80 - to the farm from Samutprakarn)
Address:
Samutprakarn Crocodile Farm & Zoo
555 Moo 7
Taiban
Sub-district
Amphoe Muang
Samutprakarn
Tel: 0-2703-4891-5,
703-5144-8
Fax: 0-2387-0060-61
China Town (Yaowarat)
Chinatown Bangkok is the place to be for gourmands and everyone, who wants to see a crowded, colorful market with foods, clothes and more.
Web: http://www.bangkok.com/chinatown/
How to get there:
Samphanthawong district, centered on Yaowarat Road.
Siam Niramit Cultural Show
Siam Niramit is a world-class performance of Thailand's arts and cultural heritage. This must-see spectacular is performed on the gigantic stage now listed in the Guinness World Records, featuring over 150 performers with as many as 500 costumes. On top of this, enhanced special effects. This is a Journey to the Enchanted Kingdom of Thailand that no one can miss.
Showtime: 8pm daily
Show Duration: 80 minutes
Ticket Price: 1,500 Baht/person (Golden Seat 2,000 Baht)
Buffet Dinner: 350 Baht
Web: http://www.siamniramit.com/
How to get there:
MRT Station: Thailand Cultural Center Station, Exit No. 1
Free Shuttle Bus Service every 15 minutes, from 6pm-7.45pm
Address:
19
Tiamruammit Road, Huaykwang, Bangkok, Thailand 10320
Tel: (662)
649-9222 Fax: (662) 649-9271
E-mail : info@siamniramit.com
Jim Thompson House Museum
Jim Thompson was an architect from the United States who went to Asia to bring western architecture.
Opening hours: 9am – 5pm every day; last guided tour at 5pm
Admission: Adult 100 Baht, Students 50 Baht
How to get there:
Located in the center of Bangkok, it is conveniently reached by car, taxi, Tuk tuk, or the Sky Train (Bangkok Transit System).
Address:
6 Soi
Kasemsan 2, Rama 1 Road, Bangkok
Tel: (662) 216-7368 Fax: (662)
612-3744
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