Alternative Day Out Bkk

[longballlarry]

hello all

Ive got a couple of friends coming from the UK in May. We intend to have a couple of days in BKK first before heading down to Hua Hin. I know the bar and shopping side fairly well, but just wondered if someone could recommend anything different for their first trip to Bangkok.

All suggestions welcome.

Many Thanks.

[Rumblecat]

I always take people on a trip down the river when they visit. Hire a private boat, get them to do the circuit, stop off at Wat Arun- it's always an entertaining journey, plenty of things to see and good way of showing people the city.

[alina]

Why would you want to take them to Hua Hin, its where the chip on the shoulder Ex Pat lives. What would you do in Hua Hin, there are not any decent girlies for your friends. There is nothing to do, if you play golf like me then yes.

[bkkjames]

Why would you want to take them to Hua Hin, its where the chip on the shoulder Ex Pat lives. What would you do in Hua Hin, there are not any decent girlies for your friends. There is nothing to do, if you play golf like me then yes.

Just because you are jaded about the place (see your other thread) doesn't mean others are. Some very fine resorts in HH.

As for the OP, check out the blind massage at Wat Po in Bangkok.

[junglist]

http://www.siamniramit.com/

Siam Niramit rocks i take everyone who comes to Thailand to see it.

[longballlarry]

Why would you want to take them to Hua Hin, its where the chip on the shoulder Ex Pat lives. What would you do in Hua Hin, there are not any decent girlies for your friends. There is nothing to do, if you play golf like me then yes.

Thanks for that. Well I live in Hua Hin, and they're staying with me if thats a good enough reason. My friends are a married couple by the way, and although pretty open minded, two weeks of girlie bars are not what they're here for, hence the initial question. Thanks for the other replies, the river one seems interesting, does anyone have a link for that please?

[longballlarry]

http://www.siamniramit.com/

Siam Niramit rocks i take everyone who comes to Thailand to see it.

This too looks good. Thanks

[richard_smith237]

Why would you want to take them to Hua Hin, its where the chip on the shoulder Ex Pat lives. What would you do in Hua Hin, there are not any decent girlies for your friends. There is nothing to do, if you play golf like me then yes.

Thanks for that. Well I live in Hua Hin, and they're staying with me if thats a good enough reason. My friends are a married couple by the way, and although pretty open minded, two weeks of girlie bars are not what they're here for, hence the initial question. Thanks for the other replies, the river one seems interesting, does anyone have a link for that please?

I don't know of any link for the River trip... However...

I take visitors on the same tour / trip. The pier is close to the entrance of the Grand Palace.

The quoted prices there are a rip off by the way. The sign says B900 per person, when you negotiate they offer a Thai price of B500 per person, but thats still a rip off.

I have taken a couple of friends on a 1 hr river trip at B800 per boat in Sept 09, then in Jan 10 I took my parents on the same trip for B900 (Per Boat).

It's a nice enough trip and ties in well with a trip to the Grand Palace and Khao Sarn Road.

I have also taken visitors to ChatuChak Market, Suan Lum night bazzar, Jim Thompsons house, Silom State tower, a day trip to Ayuttaya.

[ChangMaiSausage]

Go to to koh Kret we had a great day out, rented a longtail boat stopped off at all the litlle sweet factories etc..... Google it well worth a visit especially whn the market is on.

Grand Palace

I've also been to see siamniramit a great evening out (makes a change) Also consider taking in one of the lady boy shows, always good fun.

[KCM]

I have some friends visiting now who went to the Jim Thompson house and the recommend it. I have not been yet myself but they thought it was interesting.

[lost_in_space]

My friends also like trips on the water, taking a canal boat to the river, and then another boat along it. But my friends come from So. California, where rivers are like unicorns.

[lazygourmet]

Go to to koh Kret we had a great day out, rented a longtail boat stopped off at all the litlle sweet factories etc..... Google it well worth a visit especially whn the market is on.

Grand Palace

I've also been to see siamniramit a great evening out (makes a change) Also consider taking in one of the lady boy shows, always good fun.

Koh Kret is superb... but avoid it on a weekend!

[sbk]

If the roads aren't blocked off, Vimanmek palace and the area surrounding it are great

http://www.tour-bangkok-legacies.com/dusit-garden.html

[Hardback]

If you fancy riding around on bicycles, Bang Krajao (opposite Khlong Thoey pier) on the other side of the Chao Praya is nice......or you could go to Muang Boran (Ancient City) in Samut Prakan

[sunsamourai]

take them to eat seafood in the mangrove at Bangkhuntian

[PattayaParent]

I've heard there's some famous temples in Bangkok?

And a palace of some sorts?

[longballlarry]

Some good options there. Thanks all !

[saintofsilence]

safari world is worth a visit

[ballbreaker]

A trip to Thailand would not be complete without seeing the Calypso Ladyboy Show at the Asia Hotel Bangkok.