Great ideas for passing the time in the Thai capital Bangkok, from taking in the tranquillity of temples to soaking up the vibrant nightlife of Khao San Road; oh and a lot of eating! Courtesy of Migrationology.
- Wang Lang market – great for quick fast food
- Chatuchak weekend market – over 15,000 vendors!
- Klong Toey market – fresh food galore
- Visit a floating market – there are loads to choose from
- Pratunam market – wholesale market, great for shopping
- MBK shopping centre – a mega-mall that is like a city in itself
- Or Tor Kor market – upper class fresh market, only the finest food here
- Dusit Zoo – central zoo of the city
- Lumpini Park – green oasis in the centre of the city, complete with monitor lizards
- Thai Massage – seek out a traditional treatment from a local
- The Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew – tickets gets you entry into several nearby temples too
- Wat Pho – home of the Golden Reclining Buddha
- Wat Arun – amazing temple with great views
- Wat Saket – 318 stairs takes you to the top of the Golden Mountain, fantastic views
- Erawan Museum – museum boasts beautiful architecture, sculptures & manicured gardens
- Vimanmek Mansion – world’s largest golden teak mansion
- Khao San Road – nightlife, shopping and restaurants; backpackers central
- Silom – central business district by day, night market by night
- Victory Monument – sightseeing, shopping, entertainment and food
- Try Durian – seek out this fabulous fruit, unique flavour sensation and texture
- Thai Street Food – and home style restaurants, don’t go without trying the best Thai cuisine
- Thai cooking class – sign up and take the taste of Thailand back home with you
- Pahurat – Little India in the heart of Bangkok, food and shopping
- Pak Klong Talad – fabulous flower market
- Yaowarat – Bangkok’s Chinatown, bustling area with gold stores, exotic foods and shopping