Sightseeing
Chinatown located east of Hualaphong Station. Like most Chinatowns,
there are plenty of temples and traditional-style Chinese shop-houses,
with different areas specialising in different things.
Chutuchak
Market open on Saturdays and Sundays is a huge market where
you can literally buy just about anything. It is massive and it's
easy to spend an entire day here. Chutuchak Market map.
Erawan Shrine is situated near the World Trade Center on
the southeast corner of Rama I and Ratchadamri Roads. Some wonderful
photo opportunities occur when followers come to worship.
Grand
Palace Without doubt, the Grand Palace is the best of Bangkok's
tourist attractions. Here you will find a collection of ornate temples
and other buildings constructed in a variety of Thai styles. The
complex is open daily from 8.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. Admission is 125
Baht.
Jim Thompson’s Thai House This remarkable Thai-style
house, was the work of Mr. Jim Thompson, an American who came to
Thailand at the end of the Second World War and revived the Thai
silk industry. His house, now a museum, is at the end of Soi Kasemsan
2 opposite the National Stadium on Rama I Road. On permanent display
are Mr. Thompson’s collection of Asian artifacts and many other
fabulous antiques. It is open everyday from 9.00 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.
Admission costs 100 Baht. Volunteer guides explain the collection
to visitors.
Khamthieng
House This is a classic northern-style teak house, originally
constructed in Chiang Mai more than 200 years ago and donated to
Siam Society by its owners. It is located at 131 Soi Asoke (Sukhumvit
Soi 21). A variety of Thai flora can be seen in its garden. Also
on display are items used daily by Thai farmers and fishermen. It
is open daily except Sundays and Mondays from 9.00 a.m., to 5.00
p.m. Admission fee is 100 Baht.
Museum
of Imagery Technology The first camera and photograph museum
established in Thailand and Asia, is located at the same building
as the Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University. Historic photographs
and imaging equipment, as well as its technological evolution are
collected and displayed. Modern photographic arts, techniques and
printing technology are also exhibited. It is open on Monday to
Friday from 10.00 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. Admission fee is 100 Baht.
Museum
of Fine Arts opened its doors in 1966. Find out more about the
culture of Thailand and its neighbors in this interesting museum.
Patpong used to be known as the red light district of South-East
Asia does not live up to its international image any more. Still,
there are plenty of go-go bars remaining and enough happening to
retain a raucous atmosphere. The market here is also good.
Reclining Buddha is the largest Buddha in Thailand and well
worth a visit. Close to the Grand Palace it's a convenient 'next-stop'.
Tradition has it that you place coins in the pots along the wall
behind the Buddha and make a wish.
Royal Barges Museum located on Klong Bangkok Noi off the
Chao Phraya River, and not far from Phra Pin Klao Bridge, opposite
to Thonburi Railway Station this museum has eight Royal barges on
display and is open everyday from 8.30 a.m.- 4.30 p.m.
Suan Pakkad Palace Located on Si Ayuthaya Road, this complex
of five Thai style houses occupies a beautiful garden and houses
an important collection of Asian antiques. A lacquer pavilion is
decorated with sumptuous late Ayuthayan period (1350-1767) gold-leaf
murals. It is open Monday through Saturday from 9.00 a.m. to 4.00
p.m. Admission is 50 Baht
Theatres
Details of current programs and events can generally be found in
Bangkok’s major English language newspapers, namely the Bangkok
Post and The Nation. The theatres where cultural shows and plays
are periodically held are as follows:
The
National Theatre Located on Na Phra That Road next to the National
Museum. Call 224 1342 for a current program.
Thailand
Cultural Centre Located on Ratchadaphisek Road, it is fully
integrated venue for social education and cultural activities. Thai
Life Permanent Exhibition can be seen on Mondays through Fridays
from 9.30 a.m. – 4.30 p.m.. Call 247 0028 ext. 109 for a current
program.
Chalerm
Krung Royal Theatre Located on New Road near the Old Siam Plaza.
Thai dramas, plays and performances are usually held while international
films are featured occasionally during special film weeks. Call
225 8757-8, 222 1325 for a current program.
Bangkok Playhouse Located on Phetchaburi Road. The theatre hosts
contemporary plays. Call 679 8548, 319 7641-4 for a current program.
Vimanmek
Palace Or Vimanmek Mansion Museum, located on Ratchawithi Road
behind the National Assembly, is the world’s largest golden
teak building. The 3-storey palace contains 81 rooms, halls and
ante- chambers. A guided tour inside the building is provided to
visitors. Other buildings in the same compound are also used as
museums and display various items and art objects. The compound
is open daily from 9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. Admission is 50 Baht.
Wat
Phra Kaew and Wat Po - these are two of the most impressive
wats (temples)
in Bangkok. No trip to Bangkok would be complete without visiting
one of these two temples. Conveniently located right next to each
other and architecturally similar, unless one is a temple fan, then
one will probably be enough. They do charge a small entry fee. The
murals on the walls, and the Thai worshippers behind Wat Phra Kaew
make this one place not to be missed.
Wat
Trai Mit Located at the end of Chinatown’s Yaowarat Road
near the Bangkok  Railway
Station (Hua Lam Phong), this temple is known for its famous Golden
Buddha. The beautiful image of solid gold is three meters high and
weighs five and a half tons. The temple is open everyday from 9.00
a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
Please note the above mentioned opening times and prices are
subject to change and must therefore be used as a guide ONLY
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