JoneL Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BambinA Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 http://www.tourismthailand.org/destination...=1&typeid=7 http://www.igougo.com/travelcontent/Journa...pe=WalkingTours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
londonthai Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 you might want as well to check Bangkok forum http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=76664 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britmaveric Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 Wat Pho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BambinA Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 Don't forget visitting JJ (Chatuchuck) weekend market Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ding Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffphuket Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoneL Posted September 14, 2006 Author Share Posted September 14, 2006 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jockstar Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tingnongnoi Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 should go and watch the fights at Lumpini or Ratchadamnern stadiums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoneL Posted September 16, 2006 Author Share Posted September 16, 2006 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackr Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 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: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mittheimp Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mossfinn Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyGreaves Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rb3 Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoneL Posted September 18, 2006 Author Share Posted September 18, 2006 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rb3 Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim77 Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kittyinbangkok Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 but don't go to the crocodile farm at Samutprakarn....IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoneL Posted September 27, 2006 Author Share Posted September 27, 2006 Thank you for good info!! can't wait to be in Bangkok! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackr Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 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'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
think_too_mut Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tk47 Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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