If your planning to go to Bangkok there are literally many things you can do, not only ten or Twenty but hundreds of things to do. My 1st time traveling in Bangkok I happily fill several weeks
(probably 3weeks) in this bustling city and still not see it all! The capital of Thailand has something
to offer to everyone from delicious foods, temples, Shopping malls, Night life, Museums, and
beautiful old Structures and architectures, so If you will go to Bangkok for the 1st time and stuck
for what to do in bangkok why dont you try to read my
Top 20 List of the best Attractions In Bangkok Thailand
20. MBK (Ma Boon Khrong Center)
If you want cheap and good stuff, this is the place to go to. They offer variety of foods, clothes to electronics gadgets and more.
The only thing is, you have to bargain for lower prices. Being a tourist, you will be
offered everything with a higher mark up.
19. Central World
This mall has answer to any sort of needs : Famous clothes brands, Various electronic products, All kind restaurants, also a branch Robinson department store with good promotions
18. Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall
The temple is made from imported marble and the courtyard is home to over 50 Buddhas in various poses. The temple itself is beautiful and usually not overrun with tourists.
17. Talk to the Local
with my Thai National Friend "Gift"
Thailand hospitality is one of a kind among others, I should say. Thai enjoy the company of foreign
visitors, and most foreigners who have visited the country can testify to the warmth and friendliness of the locals.
16. Bangkok National Museum
Here you find everything about the history of Thailand and Bangkok. Overall if the visitor is truly interested in viewing masterpieces of Thai traditional arts while getting a better grasp of Thai history, then the museum is a "must see."
15. Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho)
Wat Pho also known as Temple of the Reclining Buddha has largest reclining Buddha . Also Architecture is amazing and place is very much divine and can be considered a must visit place when in
bangkok. I Never seen anything like this before and there is plenty to read for all the history buffs.
There are beautiful murals on the wall and also some other statutes including other beautiful towers within the courtyard, fountains and a gallery full of statues all positioned along the wall. Even if you want to just stroll around taking everything in it is worth it. It was very crowded everyday so you just have to take your picture quickly and move on inside the courtyard.
It is about 10 minutes walk from the Temple of the Emerald Buddah so you do not need a taxi or tuk tuk! Definitely worth a visit.
14. Floating Market
How you feel after visiting depends on your expectations going there. If you are hoping for a real rural Thai experience, seeing the residents doing their daily shopping and chores by boat, you will be disappointed. But if you want a fun half hour or hour, bobbing up and down the canals, shopping at the tourist tat stalls and maybe buying some noodles, fruit or ice cream from some of the few boats not selling tourist tat, then you will be happy.
The floating Market boat are still piled high with fruits, vegetables, foods, drinks and local food cooked from floating kitchens located right on boat.
13. Lumpini Park
Lumpini park provides the green scenery with the good faciity and view, especially the lake. People usually use this park for jogging or cycling in the lane, which is in good condition.
Join in with the locals and take in the sights all around.
12. Royal Barges National Museum
I Absolutely loved this small Museum. The museum is quasi-outdoors; it is on the water & simply covered by a roof, but has open walls. It isn't expensive (100 Baht entry fee), and it gives you the opportunity to see a number of barges up close & personal.
Probably the most fascinating thing for me was seeing the evolution of barges over time - the museum holds old barges as well as the most modern barges that are still used by the royal family during special events today.
11. Bangkok Art and Culture Centre
There is a nice place to know the Thailand Art side. Your can spend at the least two hours looking the amazing arts. Also you can sit in a Art coffeeshop and enjoy more moments there. The entrance is free.
10. Terminal 21
A interesting mall that has a different country's theme on every level. The staffs are even dressed to the theme. For eg, security guards are dressed like pilots and saluting you as you enter the mall.
I especially love the toilets, v clean and dry, a staff is always around to maintain the toilet's standard.
9. RIDE THE TUK-TUK
Tuk- tuk is thailand number 1 transportation and if you will visit thailand you should try to ride even once. The tuk tuk's are plenty out there for travelling. Always ensure that you bargain and agree on a price to the destination before you get into the tuk tuk and ask them to take you straight to the location without stopping at any other locations.
8. Nightlife in Bangkok
With its mixture of exoticism, romance, sense of adventure and plain excitement, nightlife in
thailand is unique. Of course, you can either try different street foods, go to night market or go to the bar.
7. Baiyoke Sky Tower
Impressive skyline. Beautiful view of Bangkok, If it's a dry day, you can see so much from the city, you need to go evenings! You'll fall in love with it, even you're afraid of heights, you feel save
6. Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun)
A must visit place. the view from above over the river at sunset is wonderful. best place for most beautiful sunset over the river. Also light up at night. view from both side are superb. try to book a dinner along the river with a view of the temple. So romantic and peaceful.
5. Khao San Road
Khaosan road was pretty crowded with locals and foreigners but its plenty to check out in the night time. Drinks, food stall in the street, music stalls, hair breading, if you want tattoo or a massage head totoe perfect place for you is here.
4. SIAM PARAGON/SIAM COMPLEX
Siam Paragon is ubiquitous in Bangkok for its limitless range of high-end designer boutiques and showrooms. However, it's actually much more than that - from High Street fashion to fast-fashion brands, high-end and upscale restaurants to an excellent food court - Siam Paragon is an all-in-one mega mall which caters to visitors of all ages.
the best part of the mall is the fact that it is seamlessly connected to the Siam BTS station and is within a 5-10 minute walking distance to the other shopping precincts in the area like
CentralWorld, MBK and the Siam Center/ Siam Discovery malls.
3. Wat Phra Kaew
This is one place that must not be missed on a visit to Bangkok! I have never seen so much gold and precious stones around and inside a temple. The courtyard is amazing with various gold statues, towers and amazing buildings placed in strategic positions all around and all. The Emerald Buddha is a sight to behold, even as it is perched high up. You can just stare and imagine the workmanship that went into creating it. This is a popular attraction and therefore it is always crowded. When visited, there were people sitting, kneeling, praying or standing so you need to be mindful of this. Please note that you have to take your shoes off before entering the temple and be appropriately dressed as well - No shorts, mini skirts or spaghetti straps or you would not be allowed to enter and no photos can be taken inside the temple. However you have plenty opportunities to take your photos outside the temple in the courtyard.
2. Grand Palace
Probably the most visited attraction in the city! From the minute you go in, you will be stunned by the sheer number of beautiful buildings and statues around.
1. ENJOY THE THAI FOOD/CUISINE
This is the best part of your stay in thailand, to taste the delicious local foods.
Thai food has a well deserved reputation for excellence and should be know all over the world, and
there’s nothing as good as Thai food as in Thailand.
Do you agree with my choices? What's your favorite things to do in bangkok? Comment below!
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