Top 5 Things to do in Bangkok

There are lots and lots of things to do in Bangkok.
Here are only some little guides on 5 things to do in Bangkok.
I am sure you will find more even much more than these 5 things once you experience Bangkok by yourself.

1. Visit Emerald Buddha and Grand Palace
If you come to Thailand for the first time, this is absolutely a MUST.
The Grand palace adjoins Wat Phra Kaew , where houses the famous Emerald Buddha.
Despite the proximity of the two, Wat Phra Kaew is built with splendid Thai architecture while The Grand Palace is a brilliant European-inspired place.
The visitors should wear properly. Female should not wear shorts , sandals and skirts.

2. Traditional Thai Massage
Traditional Thai massage might be a little too harsh for many people who are not used to it. But it worth a try to de-stress your body. Body and Foot massage is quite popular in Bangkok. There are so many massage spa around the town, ranging from low to high end spa.

3. Cinema
Did you know Thailand has been internationally recognized as having some of the best cinemas in the world? The seat and sound system is superb. The regular movie ticket costs around BHT120.- , while promo tickets can come down to only BHT60.- Isn't it interesting?

4. Floating market
The famous Dam Noen Saduak floating market is not too be missed. Although it is not in bangkok, but with only 2 hours drive away from Bangkok, visitors can take a day tour to the floating market in the morning. Starts from 8 am until about 11 am. the Floating Market is crowded with hundreds of vendors and buyers floating in their small rowing boats selling and buying or exchanging their goods.

5. Shopping
Last but not least. Bangkok is a shopping paradise for shopaholics!
Ranging from street bargain shopping to high-class department stores. Bangkok has it all.



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Shopping guide - Where to shop in Bangkok

Where to shop in Bangkok

If you love shopping, you have come to the right place. Bangkok is a paradise of shopping with many shopping area ranging from bargain stores on the streets to luxurious stores for world class branded items.

Shopping is not only limited to one or two major streets, but there are so many shopping areas throughout Bangkok.

Here is just a selection of some of the main shopping districts.

• Ploenchit-Ratchaprasong
  This area highlights top department stores and luxury shopping malls. Just to name a few, Central World Plaza, Sogo, Gaysorn Plaza, Isetan, Zen, Peninsula Plaza.
  All of which together make the largest shopping promenade in Bangkok.
  Ratchaprasong intersection is the gateway to several shopping areas such as Ploenchit-Sukhumvit, Siam Square-Mah Boon Krong (MBK centre), Siam Paragon, Silom and Pratunam-Phetchaburi.
  The top places for tourist to do their shopping are MBK centre and Siam (next to MBK centre)
  
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• Silom-Surawong-Patpong
  Silom Road is the main artery of Bangkok’s commercial heart and is paralleled by Surawong road, while Patpong runs crosswise between the two. In addition to housing dozens of specialist shops and boutiques representing all the major buys, this area also boasts many branches of well-known retailers and several shopping plazas. Street stalls also abound, most notably at Patpong’s famous night market
  
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• Silom-Mahesak-New road
  Silom leads into New Road which parallel the Chao Phraya River, and notable shopping opportunities include gems and jewellery stores (Mahesak road is a gem trading centre), Oriental Plaza and River City shopping complex.
  
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• Sukhumvit
  Like Silom, Sukhumvit is one of Bangkok’s main thoroughfares, and the long road is lined with shops, boutiques and modern shopping plazas ranging from Soi 3 (Nana Nua) up to Soi 63 (Ekamai). Most shops and restaurants are concentrated between Soi 3 and Soi 21 (Asoke) and along shortcuts between Asoke and Ekamai.
  
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• Chinatown
  Chinatown is situated on Yaowaraj Road.
  Along Bangkok’s Chinatown, there are plenty of gold shops as well as two nearby traditional shopping places, Ban Mo Jewellery Street and Phahurat ClothMarket.
  
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• Bang Lamphu
  Situated close to the Grand Palace and Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Bang Lamphu has a lively market where clothing is a popular buy.
  
  
• Pratunam-Phetchaburi
  A highlight in the distinct is Pratunam market, one of Bangkok’s biggest centres for ready-to-wear clothing. You will find a big wholesale place for clothing and accessories. “The Platinum” is the busiest place where both local people and foreigners love to do their shopping either for own use or for trading.
  
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• Baiyoke Tower
  Located next to Bangkok’s tallest hotel building, Baiyoke Tower is one of the city’s renowned garment centres.
  
  
  
• Bo-Be Market
  Situated close to Bangkok Railway Station, Bo-be is one of the city’s renowned ready-to-wear clothing centres, both wholesale and retail.
  
  
• Chatuchak Weekend Market
  Spend your weekends on Chatuchak Weekend Market , or in the other name, JJ Market. The market is open on Saturday and Sunday.
  Basically you will find almost everything on JJ market , from clothing to potted plants and everything in between. It is truly a paradise for browsers and bargain-hunters alike.
  JJ Market also offers a wide range of furniture and home decor. It is also where professional and amateur art-lovers and artists meet.
  You can accessed JJ market easily by public transportation such as Bus, BTS, MRT.
  
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Enjoy Shopping!