Bangkok, What To See?

[JoneL]

Hi!

I am going to Thailand in December... My first time

I would really apperciate any info/advice.

So what I should see in Bangkok?

Some tempel or park or something else?

Just tell me what You think is the best sight in Bangkok.

And how to find that spot?

[BambinA]

http://www.tourismthailand.org/destination...=1&typeid=7

http://www.igougo.com/travelcontent/Journa...pe=WalkingTours

[londonthai]

you might want as well to check Bangkok forum

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=76664

[britmaveric]

Wat Pho

[BambinA]

Don't forget visitting JJ (Chatuchuck) weekend market

[ding]

Grand Palace

Wat Po

National Museum

Wat Arun

Dusit Zoo

...ad infinitum

The River Express taxi is a cool way to get into Chinatown and elbow through the troks.

I envy you, going your first time. What a rush!

[geoffphuket]

You might want to see the airport after a couple of days.

Try a cheap flight down to Phuket to get away from the trafic and polluted air

[JoneL]

Thank you everyone for answering

I will look more carfully those links later today

I am staying "only" 4days in bangkok...after that going to Cha Am just to relax (and escape the Christmas hustle). So I am trying to see much as bossible in thoset 4days and hopefully have some time to do shopping also

[Jockstar]

Can't believe no one has mentioned the OTHER places!

You all know the ones? Shall we tell him?

Edited September 14, 2006 by Jockstar

[Tingnongnoi]

should go and watch the fights at Lumpini or Ratchadamnern stadiums

[JoneL]

Can't believe no one has mentioned the OTHER places!

You all know the ones? Shall we tell him?

Other places?

Do you mean "other" places

Well..more into tempels+palaces

Edited September 16, 2006 by JoneL

[jackr]

Even if you're not into drinking, get yourself on top of the Banyan Tree Hotel to the Vertigo Bar - trousers only! Although the beer and food is mega expensive, the views are amazing:

[mittheimp]

should go and watch the fights at Lumpini or Ratchadamnern stadiums

Not so sure! I went once and they are severely overpriced for non Thais! A shame as they would get twice the crowd if they werent!

[Mossfinn]

should go and watch the fights at Lumpini or Ratchadamnern stadiums

Not so sure! I went once and they are severely overpriced for non Thais! A shame as they would get twice the crowd if they werent!

I went to lumpini on my first visit and it is still one of my abiding memories of Thailand, simply because I think it was my first time.

Gold fish bowl and the noise reverberating around, Thais screaming wagers, the exotic music as the fighters do their dance of respect to the four corners( I am sure someone will explain the true significance of this) and then the fight.

Fantastic, over priced maybe, particularly to a FNG but still well worth it.

Other places? what other places, pray tell.

Moss

[JimmyGreaves]

Even if you're not into drinking, get yourself on top of the Banyan Tree Hotel to the Vertigo Bar - trousers only! Although the beer and food is mega expensive, the views are amazing:

Nice. Mega meaning what?

Edited September 17, 2006 by jflundy

[rb3]

Don't forget state tower, sirroco/ dome bar on upper silom road, 64th floor bar overseeing chao praya river etc. Pricey cocktail about 400 baht including tip, but worth it.

[JoneL]

Don't forget state tower, sirroco/ dome bar on upper silom road, 64th floor bar overseeing chao praya river etc. Pricey cocktail about 400 baht including tip, but worth it.

Do you think we should make table reservation for Sirocco?

Or is there normally easy to get free tables?

400baht for a drink? Do I even dare to ask how much is dinner there?

[rb3]

Don't forget state tower, sirroco/ dome bar on upper silom road, 64th floor bar overseeing chao praya river etc. Pricey cocktail about 400 baht including tip, but worth it.

Do you think we should make table reservation for Sirocco?

Or is there normally easy to get free tables?

400baht for a drink? Do I even dare to ask how much is dinner there?

For weekend you should book ahead in advance. Dinner prolly cost around USD$100 per person (the food is so so). My recommendation is to have dinner somewhere else then come to vertigo/sirroco for drinks.

[tim77]

If you want to see something of Thailand, then I recommend the following:

1. The trip to Ayutthaya is excellent. All of the hotels can arrange this trip. Take the tour that goes by bus to Ayutthaya, and the boat back. You do not want to take the boat there, because the current is strong and the trip there takes forever. You will see some really interesting temples. As for the river, Thai life has always been linked to the river.

2. Wat Po and the Grand Palace are both in Bangkok. Yes, hire an English speaking guide. The small amount you will have to pay them is worth the price of their expertise.

3. For something of new and modern Thailand, go to the aquarium in the new Paragon shopping mall. Get off the skytrain at the Siam station and follow the sign to the Paragon shopping mall. The aquarium is really first class, and it is a good place to take photos.

4. PatPong . . .of course go there. It is very touristy now, but it is still world famous. It is safe to go there. All of the places on the street level are fine. Some of the places on the second floor should be avoided. Some of the places on the second floor over bill, and give you a very tough time.

[kittyinbangkok]

but don't go to the crocodile farm at Samutprakarn....IMO

[JoneL]

Thank you for good info!!

can't wait to be in Bangkok!

[jackr]

Even if you're not into drinking, get yourself on top of the Banyan Tree Hotel to the Vertigo Bar - trousers only! Although the beer and food is mega expensive, the views are amazing:

Nice. Mega meaning what?

VERY!

Not that difficult to work out when followed by the word 'expensive'.

[think_too_mut]

Get on a tour from your hotel.

In 1 day or less they will show you most of what's worth seeing.

Unless you like to tour shopping malls. The 10 mil people place is a wasteland.

If you want to experience life in BKK, no time for that in your schedule. It's a different story.

[tk47]

You might want to see the airport after a couple of days.

Try a cheap flight down to Phuket to get away from the trafic and polluted air

Have to laugh at that thought