I've been getting nostalgic of late so I've decided to go back to my tourist roots and revisit the touristy sights; places like the Grand Palace, Chinatown, Wat Pho, Wat Saket, WInanrnmek,Ancient City Jim Thompson's House, etc, as it won't be too draining on my ageing frame in this lovely cool weather.

This weekend I'm now also committed to going to Chatuchak with the missus as usually I'd avoid the place like the plague as it's stifling but shes been on at me to go for almost every weekend for years now so why not?

All of these are places I've not been to in donkey's years as it's usually just too darned hot so I'm going to refresh my memory.

Does anyone have any interesting additions as I'll freely admit that any recent additions to tourist attractions in BKK/Central Thailand have passed me by.

Ideas for the cooler weather? ,long trousers and a jacket when i go out.

Have a look at Srisatchanalai, quite a lovely spot.

Pachamama pyjama parties are happening daily here, in Khao Yai...

What about that giant swing in bangkok.

Don't forget to chain up before you leave.

Puzzies.

Hum ... how to stay warm in these cooler times.

Presuming you have sent the cheese and kisses off shoe shopping ... maybe a Thai sandwich?

Considering your maturing years, I'd stick to a standard sandwich.

A Thai Club Sandwich ... we'll leave that to the younger folk.

If, however, you wish to enjoy a Tourist Experience with your wife.

I went there recently ...

Just on the outskirts of Bangkok at Samut Prakan. Have driven past it a 100 times, always thought it would a piece of junk ... was pleasantly surprised with the experience ... as was the Thai gf.

Even got the Thai price with my drivers Licence!

It's in the same area as the Crocodile Farm ( ) and Ancient Siam/City.

Take the BTS to the end of the Sukhumvit line, BTS Bearing, take the exit in the same direction of travel of the train (not the way you just came from) and take the left exit, down the stairs, grab a taxi and the fare is maybe 100 - 150 Baht. If you take the exit and standing at the Garage ... you're on the wrong side of Old Sukhumvit Road.

The Erawan Museum in Thai for the taxi driver พิพิธภัณฑ์ช้างเอราวัณ

Maybe another 10 - 15 mins down the road and owned by the same people is The Ancient City which you said you've been to ... maybe there is more built now?

Might even get a reduced price ticket for both.

There's lot's of info on the Thai Cultural Show - Siam Niramit ... I've been twice ... enjoyed it both times.

Go at least an hour before the show, forget the buffet, enjoy the activities in the surrounding grounds, your camera and from memory, phone will be taken from you and stored. We talked about it just this week here.

Hope some of that helps.

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If you go to chatuchack then also look all around the normal market, there is much much more to see/buy. Take a walk in the park there too and feed the turtles with banana. (they are at the bts-side in some side canals).

Or go to Sanam Luang 2 market, aka Thonburi market.....is more relaxed then chatuchack and also huge on the weekend.

This is a great thread! Thanks to the OP for starting it. Some great suggestions for next time I'm back.

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What about that giant swing in bangkok.

I went there once. The giant seems to have fallen off long ago.

Cheers for the replies. The sandwich idea has just been rejected out of hand with a scowl.

The Giant Swing seriously freaks me out just standing there imagining it going makes me dizzy....Si Satchanalai is also a nice call as last time we were up that way it was ludicrously hot so she still hasn't been to Sukhothai plus gets me a nice train ride...

Siam Niramit is a no-no as the missus won't let me near ladies in that traditional Thai get up after last time.....(long story best saved for a rainy day)

Where is Jim Thompson house?

Wake up later, it's warmer.

Tips on getting or keeping warm

http://thehomesteadsurvival.com/22-ways-stay-warm-touching-thermostat/

Ancient City certainly best on a cooler day, maybe get a guide or at least someone to read the signs for you (sounds like you have the latter).

If you take the subway to Chatuchak the exit that goes to across the street from the market puts you right at the famous fruit market (AwTawGaw?)where rich people buy each other presents. Great variety and quality from all over the country, some free samples and some good prepared food stalls. When you get out of the subway on the Chatuchak side you are next to the used book section. Lots of big picture books ('coffee table books') at much better prices than new. Vendors will usually let you unwrap them to take a look. Have a foot and leg massage while the keen shopper shifts into her second gear New Cultural Center near the Jim Thompson (make a reservation for tea at the cafe) house usually has some interesting modern art exhibits if you like those, and is air conditioned.

A walk in the park......Lumpini Park.

Its the best time of year for me whilst building a house, i can get up at 6am and get straight on with it...........love it!!

April?? erkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

The park behind Seacon Square is a nice walk around.