Guidebook for Bangkok

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Guidebook for Bangkok

Food Scene

This Issan (the northeast region of Thailand) restaurant is a great location for a local dinner in an open air but under cover environment. Considering this restaurant has grilled chicken in their name (Gai Yang in Thai), obviously they are proud of this dish and it is highly recommended: juicy, tender, with a toasted chilli dip.Other options to try include grilled liver, larb pork salad and fresh papaya salad. What to Order: grilled chicken, papaya salad, larb pork (ไก่ย่าง / ส้มตำและ / ลาบหมู) Opening Hours: 10:00 – 24:00 Address: Ekkamai Soi 1, Sukhumvit Road.
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Sabaijai (Original)
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This Issan (the northeast region of Thailand) restaurant is a great location for a local dinner in an open air but under cover environment. Considering this restaurant has grilled chicken in their name (Gai Yang in Thai), obviously they are proud of this dish and it is highly recommended: juicy, tender, with a toasted chilli dip.Other options to try include grilled liver, larb pork salad and fresh papaya salad. What to Order: grilled chicken, papaya salad, larb pork (ไก่ย่าง / ส้มตำและ / ลาบหมู) Opening Hours: 10:00 – 24:00 Address: Ekkamai Soi 1, Sukhumvit Road.
This famous restaurant should be on everyone’s list of the best local restaurants in Bangkok. Commonly known as Ghost Gate (Pratu Pee), it is widely considered to serve the best pad Thai in BangkokPresented in a thin cocoon of egg, pad Thai at Thip Samai Restaurant bursts with steam and aroma when pierced, with options costing from 60 baht up to 200 baht. Also try the delicious 100% fresh orange juice brought direct from the countryside every day. What to Order: pad Thai shrimp (ผัดไทกุ้ง) and orange juice. Opening Hours: 17:00 – 01:00 (earlier on weekends) Location: 313 Mahachai Road, Old City (close to Wat Saket)
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Thipsamai
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This famous restaurant should be on everyone’s list of the best local restaurants in Bangkok. Commonly known as Ghost Gate (Pratu Pee), it is widely considered to serve the best pad Thai in BangkokPresented in a thin cocoon of egg, pad Thai at Thip Samai Restaurant bursts with steam and aroma when pierced, with options costing from 60 baht up to 200 baht. Also try the delicious 100% fresh orange juice brought direct from the countryside every day. What to Order: pad Thai shrimp (ผัดไทกุ้ง) and orange juice. Opening Hours: 17:00 – 01:00 (earlier on weekends) Location: 313 Mahachai Road, Old City (close to Wat Saket)

Drinks & Nightlife

Route 66 Nightclub on Royal City Avenue (RCA) has achieved legendary status in Bangkok for its wild parties and it seems everyone in the city has passed through their doors at one time or another. Open seven nights a week from 20:00 to 02:00, this massive club tries to cater for all musical tastes. Entry is free for Thai citizens and 300 baht for foreigners, but this can be redeemed for drinks once inside. Opening Hours: 20:00 – 02:00 MRT: Phetchaburi (still requires a short taxi to RCA) Address: RCA, Block A Price Range: Free for Thai citizens, 300 baht for foreigners (redeemable for drinks)
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Route66 Club
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Route 66 Nightclub on Royal City Avenue (RCA) has achieved legendary status in Bangkok for its wild parties and it seems everyone in the city has passed through their doors at one time or another. Open seven nights a week from 20:00 to 02:00, this massive club tries to cater for all musical tastes. Entry is free for Thai citizens and 300 baht for foreigners, but this can be redeemed for drinks once inside. Opening Hours: 20:00 – 02:00 MRT: Phetchaburi (still requires a short taxi to RCA) Address: RCA, Block A Price Range: Free for Thai citizens, 300 baht for foreigners (redeemable for drinks)
Khao San Road - The popular book 'The Beach' famously described Khao San Road as "the centre of the backpacking universe". Judging by the truth-seeking travellers who converge here to shop, exchange tales and prepare for their next stint on the backpacker trail, it's a phrase that sums it up pretty much perfectly.With its carefree, anything-goes vibe, it's quite unlike anywhere else in Bangkok, and so infectious is its atmosphere it's also popular with locals, especially young hipsters and art students.
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Khaosan Silver Shop
4-5 Thanon Khao San
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Khao San Road - The popular book 'The Beach' famously described Khao San Road as "the centre of the backpacking universe". Judging by the truth-seeking travellers who converge here to shop, exchange tales and prepare for their next stint on the backpacker trail, it's a phrase that sums it up pretty much perfectly.With its carefree, anything-goes vibe, it's quite unlike anywhere else in Bangkok, and so infectious is its atmosphere it's also popular with locals, especially young hipsters and art students.

Sightseeing

Wat Phra Kaew or the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (officially known as Wat Phra Sri Rattana Satsadaram) is regarded as the most important Buddhist temple in Thailand. Located in the historic centre of Bangkok, within the grounds of the Grand Palace, it enshrines Phra Kaew Morakot (the Emerald Buddha), the highly revered Buddha image meticulously carved from a single block of jade. Opening Hours: 8.30 am to 3.30 pm Location: Na Phralan, Phra Nakorn (inside Grand Palace complex), Old City (Rattanakosin) Dress Code: no short pants or short skirts, not sleeveless tshirts. Sarong are for rent at the entrance but better dress appropriately to avoid the queue. rice Range: 500 Baht!
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Smaragd Buddha-templet
Na Phra Lan Road
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Wat Phra Kaew or the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (officially known as Wat Phra Sri Rattana Satsadaram) is regarded as the most important Buddhist temple in Thailand. Located in the historic centre of Bangkok, within the grounds of the Grand Palace, it enshrines Phra Kaew Morakot (the Emerald Buddha), the highly revered Buddha image meticulously carved from a single block of jade. Opening Hours: 8.30 am to 3.30 pm Location: Na Phralan, Phra Nakorn (inside Grand Palace complex), Old City (Rattanakosin) Dress Code: no short pants or short skirts, not sleeveless tshirts. Sarong are for rent at the entrance but better dress appropriately to avoid the queue. rice Range: 500 Baht!
Wat Arun, locally known as Wat Chaeng, is situated on the west (Thonburi) bank of the Chao Phraya River. It is easily one of the most stunning temples in Bangkok, not only because of its riverside location, but also because the design is very different to the other temples you can visit in Bangkok. Wat Arun (or temple of the dawn) is partly made up of colourfully decorated spires and stands majestically over the water. Opening Hours: 08:00 -17:30 Location: Located on the west side of Chao Praya River (opposite Tha Thien Pier) Price Range: 50 Baht
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Wat Arun
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Wat Arun, locally known as Wat Chaeng, is situated on the west (Thonburi) bank of the Chao Phraya River. It is easily one of the most stunning temples in Bangkok, not only because of its riverside location, but also because the design is very different to the other temples you can visit in Bangkok. Wat Arun (or temple of the dawn) is partly made up of colourfully decorated spires and stands majestically over the water. Opening Hours: 08:00 -17:30 Location: Located on the west side of Chao Praya River (opposite Tha Thien Pier) Price Range: 50 Baht

Parks & Nature

Suan Luang Rama IX is a public park and Botanical Garden The largest in Bangkok The area of about 500 rai in the district of Nongbon , Pravet east of. Bangkok Build to build to embrace. His Majesty In the 60th Birthday Anniversary of His Majesty the King's 60th Birthday Anniversary on December 5, 1987 by Professor Emeritus Decha Boonkum as President of Landscape DesignThe commonsense area Composed of auspicious hall. And the Great Park Inside the Ratchaprasong tower showcases stories about royal activities. And his appliances.
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Suan Luang
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Suan Luang Rama IX is a public park and Botanical Garden The largest in Bangkok The area of about 500 rai in the district of Nongbon , Pravet east of. Bangkok Build to build to embrace. His Majesty In the 60th Birthday Anniversary of His Majesty the King's 60th Birthday Anniversary on December 5, 1987 by Professor Emeritus Decha Boonkum as President of Landscape DesignThe commonsense area Composed of auspicious hall. And the Great Park Inside the Ratchaprasong tower showcases stories about royal activities. And his appliances.
Lumpini Park is an inner-city haven of tranquility, fresh air and shade - offering city dwellers the perfect connection to nature. A bright and early morning stride or at dusk is the best time to go see grown-ups at play. On weekends, the space is animated by families and the cheery sounds of children. Some of the colourful recreational pursuits at the park include rowing, paddleboats, and a fun outdoor gym. Opening Hours: 04:30 - 21:00 Location: Rama IV Road, Pathumwan MRT: Silom, Lumphini BTS: Saladaeng How to get there: MRT Subway Silom or Lumphini Stations will drop you right opposite the park.
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Lumphini
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Lumpini Park is an inner-city haven of tranquility, fresh air and shade - offering city dwellers the perfect connection to nature. A bright and early morning stride or at dusk is the best time to go see grown-ups at play. On weekends, the space is animated by families and the cheery sounds of children. Some of the colourful recreational pursuits at the park include rowing, paddleboats, and a fun outdoor gym. Opening Hours: 04:30 - 21:00 Location: Rama IV Road, Pathumwan MRT: Silom, Lumphini BTS: Saladaeng How to get there: MRT Subway Silom or Lumphini Stations will drop you right opposite the park.

Arts & Culture

The Ancient City is his attempt to give mankind a rudder, his slightly eccentric remedy for what he sees as "the moral deterioration of human society". Set in 320 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens on the outskirts of Bangkok, its success or failure in this lofty ambition is not clear. What is, however, is that it succeeds at preserving Thailand's singular heritage, its wonderful art, customs and culture for future generations. Opening Hours: 08:00 - 17:00 How to get there: Taxi is probably the best way to go. Tell the driver "Muang Boran, Samut Prakarn".
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Gamle by
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The Ancient City is his attempt to give mankind a rudder, his slightly eccentric remedy for what he sees as "the moral deterioration of human society". Set in 320 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens on the outskirts of Bangkok, its success or failure in this lofty ambition is not clear. What is, however, is that it succeeds at preserving Thailand's singular heritage, its wonderful art, customs and culture for future generations. Opening Hours: 08:00 - 17:00 How to get there: Taxi is probably the best way to go. Tell the driver "Muang Boran, Samut Prakarn".
A huge, three-headed elephant statue standing upon an equally gargantuan pedestal is the first, and last, thing you see when visiting Samut Prakan's Erawan Museum. It's a splendid, towering beast: 250 tons in weight, 29 metres high, 39 metres long, and cast in a pure green-hued copper. From conception to completion it took almost ten years to construct. With a proud, war-like demeanor and trunks the size of ancient Banyan Trees, this is an epic image of Hindu mythology's Airavata (otherwise known as Erawan) you'll never forget. Opening Hours: Everyday 8:00-17:00 Location: Sukhumvit Road, Samut Prakan How to get there: From the BTS Skytrain On Nut Station, take a taxi to the museum .
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Erawan-museet
99 Kanchanaphisek Rd
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A huge, three-headed elephant statue standing upon an equally gargantuan pedestal is the first, and last, thing you see when visiting Samut Prakan's Erawan Museum. It's a splendid, towering beast: 250 tons in weight, 29 metres high, 39 metres long, and cast in a pure green-hued copper. From conception to completion it took almost ten years to construct. With a proud, war-like demeanor and trunks the size of ancient Banyan Trees, this is an epic image of Hindu mythology's Airavata (otherwise known as Erawan) you'll never forget. Opening Hours: Everyday 8:00-17:00 Location: Sukhumvit Road, Samut Prakan How to get there: From the BTS Skytrain On Nut Station, take a taxi to the museum .

Shopping

Rod Fai Market (Train Market) in Bangkok is an authentic open-air bazaar selling an incredible array of vintage collectables and memorabilia from yesteryear, from antique furniture to hippy fashion and Mao kitsch.Rot Fai Market is located on Srinakarin Soi 51, just behind Seacon Square Shopping Mall. The best way to get there is via taxi – all drivers should know Seacon Square. However, traffic can be bad on Friday and Saturday nights so you could consider taking the BTS Skytrain to On Nut Station first, then catching a taxi from there. Opening Hours: 17:00 - midnight (Thurs-Sun).
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Talad Rod Fai Train Natmarked
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Rod Fai Market (Train Market) in Bangkok is an authentic open-air bazaar selling an incredible array of vintage collectables and memorabilia from yesteryear, from antique furniture to hippy fashion and Mao kitsch.Rot Fai Market is located on Srinakarin Soi 51, just behind Seacon Square Shopping Mall. The best way to get there is via taxi – all drivers should know Seacon Square. However, traffic can be bad on Friday and Saturday nights so you could consider taking the BTS Skytrain to On Nut Station first, then catching a taxi from there. Opening Hours: 17:00 - midnight (Thurs-Sun).
JJ Green Night Market might just be the coolest place to shop in Bangkok, with its much more chilled-out, bohemian vibes when compared to the capital’s gargantuan Chatuchak Weekend Market just down the road. Part vintage flea market, part local drinking hangout, JJ Green is best visited on Thursday to Sunday evening, from 17:00 to 24:00, although many bars here keeps going until after midnight on Saturday and Sunday night, when the market is at its busiest. Opening Hours: Thurs - Sun 17:00 – 02:00 MRT: Chatuchak BTS: Mo Chit Address: 1 Kamphaeng Phet 3, Chatuchak, Bangkok .
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J J green
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JJ Green Night Market might just be the coolest place to shop in Bangkok, with its much more chilled-out, bohemian vibes when compared to the capital’s gargantuan Chatuchak Weekend Market just down the road. Part vintage flea market, part local drinking hangout, JJ Green is best visited on Thursday to Sunday evening, from 17:00 to 24:00, although many bars here keeps going until after midnight on Saturday and Sunday night, when the market is at its busiest. Opening Hours: Thurs - Sun 17:00 – 02:00 MRT: Chatuchak BTS: Mo Chit Address: 1 Kamphaeng Phet 3, Chatuchak, Bangkok .

Entertainment & Activities

There are three different karts available starting from a junior kart with a 100cc engine for children aged seven and over. The two larger engine sizes are 160cc and 270cc. Which one you choose depends on your experience and confidence as the 270cc has a top speed of 60km/h which is too beastly an engine for inexperienced or unwitting drivers. Prices are 450 baht, 550 baht and 850 baht. Opening Hours: 13.00 – 24:00 (daily) Address: Second floor of RCA Plaza, above Tops Supermarket close to the Petchaburi Road entrance to RCA. Price Range: 450 baht for 100cc kids kart, 550 baht for 160cc kart and 850 baht for 270cc. แก้ไข
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Easykart.net โกคาร์ท Go-Karting (Bangkok, RCA Plaza)
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There are three different karts available starting from a junior kart with a 100cc engine for children aged seven and over. The two larger engine sizes are 160cc and 270cc. Which one you choose depends on your experience and confidence as the 270cc has a top speed of 60km/h which is too beastly an engine for inexperienced or unwitting drivers. Prices are 450 baht, 550 baht and 850 baht. Opening Hours: 13.00 – 24:00 (daily) Address: Second floor of RCA Plaza, above Tops Supermarket close to the Petchaburi Road entrance to RCA. Price Range: 450 baht for 100cc kids kart, 550 baht for 160cc kart and 850 baht for 270cc. แก้ไข
Art in Paradise, the very successful interactive attraction which started in Pattaya, is now open at Esplanade Shopping Mall on Ratchada road. Also refered by locals as the Trickeye Museum or 3D Museum, Art in Paradise is great fun for couples, friends and families to spend a few hilarious hours, especially on rainy days. Esplanade Mall is located on the outskirts of Bangkok, but the MRT station is right in front of the mall. Opening Hours: 10:00 - 22:00 (Ticket Booth closes at 21:00) Location: Esplanade Shopping Mall, 4th floor Address: Ratchadapisek Road, Din Daeng,Din Daeng, Bangkok, Thailand 10400 Tel: +66 2 660 9130 Price Range: 300 baht for adults, 200 for children
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Art in Paradise Bangkok
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Art in Paradise, the very successful interactive attraction which started in Pattaya, is now open at Esplanade Shopping Mall on Ratchada road. Also refered by locals as the Trickeye Museum or 3D Museum, Art in Paradise is great fun for couples, friends and families to spend a few hilarious hours, especially on rainy days. Esplanade Mall is located on the outskirts of Bangkok, but the MRT station is right in front of the mall. Opening Hours: 10:00 - 22:00 (Ticket Booth closes at 21:00) Location: Esplanade Shopping Mall, 4th floor Address: Ratchadapisek Road, Din Daeng,Din Daeng, Bangkok, Thailand 10400 Tel: +66 2 660 9130 Price Range: 300 baht for adults, 200 for children