Explore Bangkok !!
Sightseeing
Grand Palace is undoubtedly the most famous landmark in Bangkok. It’s one must-see sight of the city, it was built in 1782 and for 150 years was the official residence of Thai monarch.
Within its area is a temple called Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), which contains the famous Emerald Buddha that dates back to the 14th century.
Important notes about visiting the Grand Palace, it costs 500 THB ($16 USD) to enter the Grand Palace and all visitors must be properly dressed before being allowed entry to the temple.
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The grand palace
Grand Palace is undoubtedly the most famous landmark in Bangkok. It’s one must-see sight of the city, it was built in 1782 and for 150 years was the official residence of Thai monarch.
Within its area is a temple called Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), which contains the famous Emerald Buddha that dates back to the 14th century.
Important notes about visiting the Grand Palace, it costs 500 THB ($16 USD) to enter the Grand Palace and all visitors must be properly dressed before being allowed entry to the temple.
ASIATIQUE The Riverfront will be Bangkok’s first large-scale riverside project combining shopping, dining, sightseeing, activities and events under one roof.
The strong cultural aspect is what sets it apart from other shopping malls. Embracing history, but avoiding the cultural clichés and traditional symbols, it strikes a balance between tradition and globalization.
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Asiatique The Riverfront
2194 Charoen Krung RdASIATIQUE The Riverfront will be Bangkok’s first large-scale riverside project combining shopping, dining, sightseeing, activities and events under one roof.
The strong cultural aspect is what sets it apart from other shopping malls. Embracing history, but avoiding the cultural clichés and traditional symbols, it strikes a balance between tradition and globalization.
Shopping
Chatuchak Weekend Market (locally known as JJ Market) is popular among the local and the visitor. It's a must-visit place in for shopping in Bangkok.
The Market is home to more than 8,000 market stalls that are spread over more than 14 hectares. On a typical weekend, more than 200,000 visitors come here to sift through the goods on offer.
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Chatuchak Weekend Market
Chatuchak Weekend Market (locally known as JJ Market) is popular among the local and the visitor. It's a must-visit place in for shopping in Bangkok.
The Market is home to more than 8,000 market stalls that are spread over more than 14 hectares. On a typical weekend, more than 200,000 visitors come here to sift through the goods on offer.
Food scene
Bangkok's Chinatown is an enthralling place, one of the most authentic and unchanged spots in the city, and one of the most enjoyable spots left for walking. There are so many tiny lanes and narrow alleyways which are ripe for exploration. Start your visit here off with a stop at the informative Yaowarat Chinatown Heritage Centre.
From here, you can make your way down Yaowarat Road, exploring the vibrant markets in Trok Issaranuphap and Sampeng Lane. Also the hidden villa of Sou Heng Tai, and the colorful street art murals can be found in atmospheric alleys.
Last, don't be in any hurry to leave Chinatown though. On Yaowarat Road at night, with hundreds of delectable food stalls and restaurants opening up and an electric atmosphere filling the air.
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Chinatown
483-5 ถ. เยาวราชBangkok's Chinatown is an enthralling place, one of the most authentic and unchanged spots in the city, and one of the most enjoyable spots left for walking. There are so many tiny lanes and narrow alleyways which are ripe for exploration. Start your visit here off with a stop at the informative Yaowarat Chinatown Heritage Centre.
From here, you can make your way down Yaowarat Road, exploring the vibrant markets in Trok Issaranuphap and Sampeng Lane. Also the hidden villa of Sou Heng Tai, and the colorful street art murals can be found in atmospheric alleys.
Last, don't be in any hurry to leave Chinatown though. On Yaowarat Road at night, with hundreds of delectable food stalls and restaurants opening up and an electric atmosphere filling the air.
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🍔 Eat from the street !!
★ Food ★ from street vendors in Thailand is some of the best Thai food and it's cheap. You can easily have a bowl of noodle soup or pad-thai or fried rice for 30-50 THB (about $1-2 USD) The locals eat here, you should eat here too. Not only is it the best food around, but it’s also the cheapest.
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🚕 Ask before getting a ride !!
★ Taxi ★ before getting a taxi ride make sure your taxi turns on th0e meter. All taxi are required to use a meter. However, most will charge a higher "flat rate" especially for a tourist.
★ Tuk-Tuk ★ unlike taxi, Tuk-Tuk do not have meter. So be sure to negotiate the price before you take off. If you are going to play the naive tourist, you will get taken advantage.
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🚆 Getting around Bangkok !!
★ BTS or MRT ★ use BTS or MRT to get wherever you want to go in Bangkok. A 20 minute taxi ride might cost you 120-150 THB ($4-5 USD), while the same ride in a bus might only cost 30-60 THB ($1-2 USD). And if you use the BTS or MRT instead of a taxi, you’ll be able to avoid the city traffic.
★ Grab App ★ Grab is Asia’s Uber, it works the same way, you hire a local to take you somewhere via the Grab app, and you can pay via the app or in cash. It’s often more affordable than a regular taxi and lot of promo code for discount.