Bangkok
Thailand - the country of the temple symbolize agricultural culture and Buddhism, with nearly 94% of the population are Buddhist. Located in the heart of Southeast Asia, a geographical position favorable in the region, the natural gateway to Indochina travel, Burma and southern China, with exposed borders with many countries, people Ethnic, Thai culture has developed from very early, and mixed legacy, unique influence of neighboring peoples make up one of Thailand with the unique cultural identity. Thailand implemented a constitutional monarchy, the head of state is the king and head of government is the prime minister.
Thailand is famous for tourism industry, is one of the countries attracting most tourists with an average area of over 12 million passengers / 1 year. There have been many fine reputation that travelers the world has lovingly dedicated to this beautiful country, "country gold temple", "tourist paradise", "shopping paradise", "the country of the friendly smile "... You will be very excited to get to this country: the beautiful landscapes, magnificent temples system, magnificent, amusement parks, unique traditional festivities particularly sharp and countless shopping opportunities at the agreed rent cheap shopping bustling ... await you.
Bangkok (Bangkok)
Located on the right bank of the Chao Phraya river, Bangkok is the capital and largest city of Thailand, is the center of political activity, trade, industry and culture ... The city of Bangkok has growth economically very rapidly in Southeast Asia are comparable to both Hong Kong and Singapore; covering about 1,600 km2 with more than 8 million people, the population density ranked No. 1 throughout Asia.
Initially, Bangkok is a trade show and a small port community, called Bang Makok, from which to serve the Ayuttaya, then the capital of Thailand (then known as Siam - Siam). After Ayuttaya been invaded Burma in 1767, King Rama I built the palace in Thonburi (now part of Bangkok) and renamed the city with a long name to the voice Bali - common language copying Buddhist - compound many names pretty full sense means "city of the gods, the great city of the immortals, the city's magnificent jewels Indra, thrones Ayutthaya king's gold, city of magnificent temples, palaces and cities of the territory's most majestic Royal, home of the god Vishnu and all the gods. ".
Among Asian cities, Bangkok is one of the most amazing bring the world by combining, mixing deft, interesting between tradition and modernity. Besides modern buildings, high skyscrapers and the bustling traffic of vehicles, the city of Bangkok still preserved a lot of ancient buildings bearing the image of the past such as: the provision Electric magnificent, gilded temples, floating markets always crowded, bustling ... Suburban Bangkok also has many parks, ancient fortresses, towers yellow, the crocodile ... attracted tourists see.
In addition, Bangkok is incredibly famous by the diversity, abundance of unique cuisine, the resort choii, shopping cheap ... You can easily find many shopping centers equipped with air conditioning Air selling all kinds of silk, gems, bronzes, furniture and countless set handicrafts internationally admired.
Bangkok - was voted "tourist-friendly city" and always in the top of the city's most popular tourist attraction in the world. This really is an unforgettable destination for travelers who once visited.
Thai culture
Bangkok is considered one of the few cities with most developed speed but still preserved the own culture deeply imbued with national traditions with traditional martial arts, cultural festivals Folk is held annually extremely unique drew attracted the attention of millions of tourists worldwide.
Songkran Festival
Thais call traditional New Year Songkran New Year, held on 13-15 / 4 annually. This is the time when Thais pay respect to the Buddha, housecleaning, splashing in the elderly in order to pay homage. During the festival, many parades, beauty contests are held. The girls participated wears festive costumes peacock, phoenix and the folk dance unique. In particular, in the Songkran festival, people will fall over each other with buckets of water, squirt guns, ball ... who has been falling much water as lucky. Regardless of adults, children, tourists, regardless of skin color, they all draw on the screen in splashing fun loving spirit. On this occasion, the Thai people everyone was excited, hanging decorations, a jubilant home electric light, very crowded streets, bustling.Loy Krathong Festival
As one of the two most important festivals in Thailand, was held on the fifteenth day of the 12th lunar month every year to beg forgiveness from the goddess of water to pollute the waters of people. Girls often do Thai Krathong (the word bananas or banana leaves have put a few coins, flowers and incense, candles upwards) drop into the river's protection pleaded river goddess. Thai young generation today still regard it as the festival itself mistress (called Thai's Valentine). These couples often make a common Kratong, pray together before floating it. In addition to the many people still dropping Krathong lanterns ascension in this feast. Thai sky and rivers shone by the light from the lantern of the Krathong and Loy Krathong festival, which is also the reason why there are so-called Loy Krathong "Festival of Light".
Even in Bangkok, people poured out Chao Phaya river bank wishes good things. Taksin bridge, people gathered waiting brilliant fireworks in the night sky. In addition, there are long drum parade, cultural performances and traditional Thai music, folk entertainment, fireworks and many other games are boisterous, will be an unforgettable memory for travelers to Bangkok at the right moment ..
The festival Khao Phansa
With over 90% of the population are Buddhist, Buddhism occupies a very important role in the life and beliefs of the people of Thailand. Khao Phansa ceremony is a major Buddhist festival to be held in July to declare the start of a Buddhist retreat season, starting 3 months from, not to leave the compound of the monks in Thailand. On this occasion many Thai teens also tonsured monk to bless integrated signaling and parents, this is quite common with traditional Thai population. The Thai men and the men come from the budget of most deprived secretary underwent a period of spiritual practice. This is when people dedicate new robes for the monks.Royal Festival
Royal Festival has many important holidays, typically in 2 major holidays: the birthday queen) and the King's birthday.
On this day, the school and the state agencies carefully decorated, the area around the Grand Palace in Bangkok is brilliantly lighted, accompanied by fireworks. Two days before the birthday of the king, wearing the royal guard flamboyant costume parade next to the royal palace to declare loyalty to their oath.
Vegetarian Festival
This is a unique festival of the Thai people is starting on the first of September 1st every lunar year. In the 10-day festival, eating meat, eggs and chives on these prohibited acts.
In Bangkok, Mass h ội Vegetarian be seen most clearly in Yaowarat or Chinatown - typical neighborhood Chinese. The huge banners and countless decorative bright yellow flag with the word 齋 red (meaning the fasting) is great in the middle prone attention was hung along where there are shops selling food or just before the restaurant . Food sellers along the roads have only flag are selling vegetarian food and the restaurant must also devise ways to prepare dishes without meat.
Thai Beer Festival
Not to mention a nice festive and fun besides the solemn celebration of the year, which is the Thai Beer Festival lasts from October to December. You will have the opportunity to enjoy all kinds of beer, especially local beers cool delicious. Also have to mention the scrumptious dish is served on this occasion besides music performances. The most beer garden city located in The World Trade Centre is an ideal place to enjoy beer and festive atmosphere.Muay Thai - Thai Boxing
Muay Thai is a traditional martial art and sport is popular in Thailand. Westerners call this goal is boxing Thai (Thai boxing), but it is different from Western boxing. Thai boxing to focus on elements: speed, power and movement restrictions; martial arts fighting is not very dangerous hands. Today, the interest for Muay Thai, which spans many parts of the world: France, Belgium, Japan, the United States ... the number of people who practice this martial art spellbound and also on the increase appreciably.
In Bangkok there are two main stadiums for Muay Thai sports:
Stadium Rachadamnoen: Open at 6 pm Monday evening, Wednesday, Thursday and 4 pm Sunday.
Price at the door from 500bath - 1500bath .
Lumphini Stadium: this is the famous boxing stadium in the world, located on Rama IV highway, opening at 6 pm and Tuesday, Friday, Saturday.
Price at the door from 200bath - 2000bath
Thai people honest hospitality, but also have a few traditions and their practices that you should keep in mind to make it friendly for people here:
1. Welcome to the Thai-style 2 chest with his hands clasped, head slightly bent.
2. Upon entering the house to drop off shoes, tranhdam on the doorstep as Thais divine conception residence doorstep.
3. The Thais have traditionally deeply revered Royal. Visitors are advised to dress neat, polite at all temples, religious shrines. Can wear shoes when walking around the campus a temple but to remove their shoes when entering the shrine, where statues. Each Buddha image, large or small, intact or not, are considered sacred. Never climb statue to take pictures or do whatever show disrespect.
4. The monks are forbidden to touch women or for women to touch me, or accept anything from the hands of women. If a woman must give something monk then first woman given to man to man then returned to the monks.
5. Never touch the head (including head massage children) or throw something over the Thais, the head is considered sacred in Thai communities.
6. No pressure arm sitting on the back seat, abstained touching, patting shoulders, back or pointing at others.
7. Do not annoyance or anger when communicating with the people here.
8. No overt emotional expression of men and women in public places.
Thai Cuisine
Thai cuisine is basically, it is a combination of oriental influence and the West, is a subtle blend of herbs, spices and fresh food, the harmonious combination of four self-sufficient Basic course: sour, bitter, salty and sweet. More unique, Thai food containing low fat content and freshest ingredients, with chilli, ginger, lemongrass and lime leaves more giving special taste and stimulate the digestive system, causing appetite for people to enjoy.
Fried rice with pineapple
Referring to Thai cuisine, the pineapple fried rice (also called Thai fried rice) is probably the first item mentioned. That is also the tourist food excitedly calling without looking at the menu when eating in a Thai restaurant by the popularity and appeal of typical dishes and very traditional. Fried rice with ingredients are: eggs, shrimp, squid, cashew nuts, carrots, peas and ... pineapple. In particular, be present in half of pineapple contain very nice and wonderful aroma. Certainly you do not miss this dish home.Pad Thai
One of the famous cuisine and the most common is that Pad Thai: fried noodles mixed eggs, peanuts, dried shrimp, tofu, tamarind sauce, beans, sometimes accompanied with shrimp or squid. Pad Thai is considered one of the national cuisine of Thailand. Another selling point is Pad Thai customers love and look to the street stalls in Khao San, or restaurants serving Thai Pad named Thipsamai Restaurant
Address: 313 Mahachai Rd. Samranrat, Pranakorn BKK 10200
Open every day from: 5:30 pm - 1:30 am
Price from 25bath - 100bath / 1phan (dependent material you choose is eggs, shrimp, meat or seafood ...)
Som Tam
Derived from Isaan, Northeast Thailand. Som Tam is the green papaya salad sweet frailty fibroblasts mixed with cowpea live peanuts, dried shrimp, tomatoes, sometimes more crab and Pla Ra (a fermented fish). Som Tam is the locals loved this dish should these counters can easily be found in all corners of Bangkok, especially at Phaholyothin Soi 7 - a busy road in Soi Ari neighborhood or in Chatuchak flea market hubbub. Eat papaya salad with enough salty, sweet, sour and spicy but also very pleasant and light hearted.
Tom Y a m Gung
Tom yam is sour Thai soup, a dish can not unmistakable by its tart flavor. Tom Yam Gung soup hot with shrimp (sometimes add other seafood) and mushrooms, spicy and sour, with a lot of vegetables so delicious spicy Thai and considered a delicacy good for health. This leaves lemon main dish. Sour soup with coconut milk makes sour taste sweet than sour with sour tamarind Southern, Central stronger sour and bitter than the north a little sour.
Note: Tom yam cooked with shrimp called tom yam g ung (gung mean shrimp), cooked with chicken called tom yam gai , cook the fish known as tom yam pla .
Thai curry
Not too warm cinnamon salmon, Thai curry-flavored and scented fat of coconut milk, hot taste of chili, with a variety of vegetables such as bamboo shoots, eggplant, eggplant, lemongrass, garlic, galangal cook with seafood, chicken or beef. The diversity of materials makes curry scented strangely passionate that retains the original flavor of the vegetables. This delicious dish fit what you like greasy food.
If you like spicy you can choose red curry, green curry for those who eat less spicy. Two types of curry sauce is made in the form. Yellow curry and spicy tastes also nearly identical concentrations Indian curry sauce and both powder form.
Thai hot pot
Thai hot pot was too famous and available in many countries worldwide. Thai hotpot indispensable fresh peppers spicy, aromatic taste of lime leaves, fresh ginger and a little sweetness of sugar, taste familiar and easy-easy "enthusiast". These components are indispensable in hotpot is prawn shelling, mushrooms, tomatoes, fresh chili, cilantro, garlic, onions, lime leaves, lemon grass, galangal, spinach ... There are also seafood soup with crab , fresh squid, scallops, prawns, sea bass, mixed seafood, onions, lime leaves, tomatoes, basil, mushrooms, fresh chili, ginger, sugar, lemon juice. All are meticulously prepared, beautifully presented in these instruments is "Thai" in Thailand only can you find the beauty, the taste of this dish to your image. Enjoying Thai hotpot one go, then you will know why this dish is so popular!The dish made from insects
In Bangkok any street you can also find a barbeque with a lot of things other then food: meat skewers, shrimp, fish, vegetables ..., hot, acrid. But there is one thing often stimulate the curiosity of travelers and tourists Vietnam Western also enjoyed but stop at shooting not dare taste the food that is made from insects: grasshoppers, cicadas , crickets rice, tomato stalks, straw yellow scorpion ..., crispy, greasy. These are nutritious food, rich in protein are very favorite Thai people.Mango sticky rice
Mango sticky rice is one of the sweet dessert, dish, "street" is very popular in Thailand. Taste fragrant glutinous soluble greasy taste of coconut milk, sweet taste of ripe yellow mango pieces are suitable for your sweet tooth. If you come to Thailand to play, do not hesitate to stop in 1 stroller on street hawkers which tasted mango sticky rice, just cheap but extremely tasty, a wonderful dessert in the summer heat. Price only from 15bath-20bath / 1 share.
In major centers, 100 baht (approximately 50,000 VND) will be converted into 100 coupon, where it is the type of card, then eat nothing, only sellers debit card swipe, excess money will be eaten up Market exchange at the end of the range. There where the 100 baht to 100 banknotes are exchanged like money in the flag upside billionaire reviews, with values of about 2 sheets of 30, 1 sheet of 20, 1 and 2 sheets 10 sheets 5, similar to magnetic cards, eating Payment is always in the paper with equivalent value.
Here are a few suggestions for restaurants and shops, along with the address and phone number so you can easily find or make reservations if necessary:
Bussaracum Thai
Address: 912/6 (Opposite Soi Thonglo 25) Sukhumvit 55 Road, Klongton Nua, Wattana.
Lunch: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Dinner: 5:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Bussaracum Thai restaurant was named the Royal Thai cuisine. This is the most famous restaurant, serving traditional Thai dishes. Many leaders of countries such as Canada's prime minister Pierre Trudeau, Carl XVI Gustaf King of Sweden ... and had to dine here. Bussaracum was voted by Newsweek as one of the most prominent Thai restaurant and Lord Litchfield also been moved to the publication "Book of the best" of him.
Bussaracum usually held in the afternoon buffet at just 250bath / 1 person.
Cabbages and Condoms
Address: 6 Soi 12, Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok 10110 Thailand
Open daily from: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
And a restaurant "special" was voted one of the seven most bizarre restaurant world that you can not ignore when to Bangkok restaurant "Cabbages and Condoms" ( Cabbages and Condoms). First appearance in Bangkok (Thailand) and has quickly gained much sympathy from local visitors as well as abroad. The restaurant is filled with space ... "raincoat" enough sizes, colors, shape, taste and even welcomes diners from outside the door signs, on the table, on the menu, around 4 walls ... After dinner, the shopkeeper personally to each table invites guests gum dessert dish - but when you open a new package of paper that free condoms. Price from 600bath-900bath / 1phan / 10mon for one person to eat.
Ratchanawi Samosorn
Address: 77 Royal Thai Navy Club, Tha Chang Wang Luang, Na Phralan Rd.
Diner serves all Thai cuisine, average price under 500bath / 1mon.
Baan Khanitha
Address: 69 South Sathorn Rd., Sathorn.
Diner decorated in a traditional style, serving traditional dishes. A scene Thai locals and tourists love. Each dish on average prices from 500 -1000bath.
Shopping Guide
Bangkok is known book is shopping paradise, is famous for many things, cheap goods. Shopping in Bangkok is not limited to one or two places where presence is everywhere in the city: from the luxurious commercial center, the elegant department stores, to small shops, with many markets traditionally very convenient for travel and helps you have more opportunities to choose from are found satisfactory. Here is part of the main shopping locations that you should not missed in Bangkok.
Siam Square
Address: Rama I Road and Phaya Thai Road, Pathumwan.
Open daily from 10:00 AM - 22:00 p.m.
"Avenue of Siam" (Siam Square) - Bangkok's shopping paradise - is the first shopping complex in Thailand including the store located adjacent to each other or separated by only a few steps walking. It will give you a shopping experience was excellent and elegant through the leading international brands and the best boutiques of the manufacturer's most prestigious luxury goods.
Siam Paragon
Address: 991 Rama 1 Road, Pathumwan
Open daily from 10:00 AM - 22:00 p.m.
Magnificent Siam Paragon - Bangkok pride - is the latest addition to the "Siam Square shopping avenue" was officially opened in May 12/2005. Siam Paragon is a shopping area with the largest area (80,000 m2), with the biggest shopping pavilion (2,000 m2) and a "cinema complex" greatest (16 screens). There is also 1 Siam Opera theater seats 1,600. With over 40 international fashion brands and domestic brands of jewelery watches and famous, giant aquariums, 5-storey complex has quickly become the main shopping center of the city .
Central World
Address: 999/9 Rama 1 Rd., Patumwan
Open daily from 10:00 AM - 22:00 p.m.
As the largest shopping mall in downtown Bangkok. This is like a maze of shops, restaurants and entertainment including cinemas, ice-skating rink and the Thai Duty Free Shops.
Seen from outside, Central World looks like a large rectangular block. The building is not the combination of a beauty or architectural complex, but stylish building structure are great. In front of Central World, has a rectangular plaza vast. In the evenings, the large crowds often gather here for the summer, enjoy drinks at the open bar.
Gaysorn
Address: 999 Ploenchit Rd.
Open daily from 10:00 AM - 22:00 p.m.
As a shopping center of international standard featuring renowned brands Crown (GGUB, Senada Theory, Kai Boutique, Disaya ...) and international (Gucci, Prada, Celine, Fendi, Pucci Emilo, Christian Dior, Louis Vuitton ...), and the elegant restaurant ... This is a point to come for those who love fashion brands but do not have time to collect and search.
MBK (Mah Boon Krong)
Address: 444 Phayathai Road, Wangmai, Patumwan.
Open daily from 10:00 AM - 22:00 p.m.
For guests interested in cheap goods (eg shoes AUD $ 7), this is the best place for guests to enjoy shopping in the mall, but the atmosphere was comfortable with air conditioning. The center has numerous stalls selling anything from clothes, leather goods and fashion jewelery, fashion to electrical goods, furniture, cosmetics and various kinds of gift items.
Central Department Stores
Address: 1027 Ploenchit Rd., Lumpini, Pathumwan.
Open daily from 10:00 AM - 22:00 p.m.
This is the central focal largest retailer in Thailand with a series of luxury department store, decorated and arranged catching, creating a colorful atmosphere of department stores, specialty shops produce, supermarket, mini-mart, and great store service diversity. In addition the center also organizes frequent price cuts, promotions with a variety of souvenirs, gifts to attract shoppers.
The Emporium
Address: 622 Sukhumvit Rd., Klongton, Klongtoey.
Open daily from 10:00 AM - 22:00 p.m.
It is the center's largest fashion shopping in Thailand, providing renowned fashion brands at special prices. Apart from fashion boutiques, cafes Emporium also, supermarkets, bookstores and some deli restaurant, general store sells many other products ... to help you be able to buy enough everything at one place only. Special centers are also discount coupons and guide books for visitors.
Platinum Fashion Mall
Address: 542 / 21-22 Petchaburi Road.
Open daily from 10:00 AM - 22:00 p.m.
As a new shopping mall, Platinum Fashion Mall brings to its customers with a wide selection of fashion and every price point suitable for the vast majority of social class, age, ... The center has six floors many small shops. Platinum is one of the wholesale mall so there are products at affordable prices, especially if you buy more (from 3 products) so if there are winter friends and relatives to buy a gift, perhaps this is an appropriate place. There are shops allow you to combine multiple products together, but not necessarily buying the same product in greater numbers. Price per item here often go to 30% cheaper than the external market.
Pantip Plaza (IT Mall)
Address: Phetchaburi Road, Ratchathewi District (next to Platinum Fashion Mall) Open daily from 10:00 AM - 21:00 p.m.
This is a supermarket complex with multiple floors selling everything related to information technology. Here you can find the software with the latest version, wireless mouse, CD-Rom drive, etc. ... of all famous brands worldwide or in Thailand, from luxury to budget with varied price range. Alternatively you can buy the other electronics: camera, camcorder, laptop ...
S ilom - S urawong - P atpong
Silom Road is the main artery of Bangkok's commercial heart and is paralleled by Surawong Road and connecting with Patpong Road. In addition to dozens of specialty stores and store a variety of items, this special area has branches of renowned retailers and several shopping centers. The roadside stalls are also a lot here, especially in the famous Patpong Night Market - a place for everyone. These people or would enjoy shopping with cheap clothing label, CDs, T-shirts, souvenirs bought as a gift, ...
Purchase items here whether you also do not forget to bargain offline. Market is open daily from 18h00 to 01h00.
P ratunam
Pratunam Market is located in the district of Phetchaburi is one of the largest centers in Bangkok. This is both a wholesale market for both retail markets. Fair trade clothing, fabric and textiles mainly. Other goods but also trade less. Cho sold at wholesale prices, the stores focus into sequence and sometimes stretching until Cho Bo-be. Here comes the food area, the bank specializes in exchange for guests. Next to the market is a hotel for foreign tourists. To visit all these markets, you have to take one day. This is considered the most concentrated market tourists and traders to take goods from all over the world. Around the market still is home to many major commercial centers and the famous fashion stores.C hinatown
West neighborhood just 5 minutes away Khao San tuktuk (a traditional Thai vehicles, like lambrettas of Vietnam). Two of the busiest roads are Yaowarat and Sampeng Lane. Yaowarat is the main street of the neighborhood, also known as the "road of jewelry" with tens of jewelery shops, jewelry of all kinds. There are also plenty of restaurants, cafes spilling out the roadside with enough of Chinese food. The fruit stalls furnished with everything cool delicious tropical fruit: durian, straw yellow, green guava, mandarin orange yellow, pink strawberry ... Sampeng Lane is the mall clothing, clothes, celebrity Phahurat Cloth Market.
Flea market or "fair steal" or Nakhon Kasem market in the north west area of the door Sampeng is also a place you should visit. The reason why the market is so named because earlier that sells food theft, but now it is a place to buy antiques, antique, vintage Thai or Chinese.
Weekend Market Chatujak
Measuring up to 35 samples, more than 15,000 stalls, welcomed over 200,000 visitors every Saturday and sale and Sunday. These are not only taken administrative resources of small businesses in Bangkok, but can also be one of the biggest market and the most famous in the world. Chatuchak Weekend Market on Saturdays groups and Sunday was a major trading point where you can buy all kinds of individual officers or handicrafts, clothing, gemstones, antique furniture, new varieties ... - a paradise for those who love to watch the line and bargain-hunters. This is the meeting place of amateurs love the art and the artists.
Do not forget to pay the price for the items you need to buy at the market this weekend.
Note: Visitors to Thailand can now VAT refund at the international airport in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Hat Yai and Phuket as purchases of a minimum of 5,000 Baht per day (total may comprise several purchases in one day). You should ask the store to process VAT refund form upon purchase. If in the general store, you should get a receipt to a pre-determined for calculating VAT refund. Receipts should be processed on the day of purchase.
Have to go
The whole city of Bangkok has more than 400 temples with beautiful architecture, splendid and countless historical sites as well as other amusement parks should be difficult to choose places to visit if only for a while certain travel time, short-lived. Here is one of the famous tourist destination, is the favorite tourists in Bangkok.
Royal Palace - Grand Palace
As one of the cultural tourist destination most notably in the capital Bangkok. The palace is a grandiose architectural ensemble, is constituted by three main areas: the Royal Palace, Royal Office and the temple with three typical tower, arched roof, spikes. It has an outstanding feature, not easy to fade in the minds of visitors as it is the yellow tower, yellow pagoda. Anytime, especially sunset, Imperial yellow, sparkling shine a city airspace by the glow of the 24-carat gold leaf inlaid on the temple tower. Right at the main entrance is large watchtower with a unit of the Royal troops crowded, well-trained, sophisticated training, day and night patrols, guard. Open daily from 08:30 a.m - 15: 30P. M
Address: Na Phra Lan Road, Old City (Rattanakosin)
Admission: 200 baht. (This ticket includes admission Vimanmek.)
Vimanmek
Address: Rajavithi Road, Dusit District Vimanmek Palace is a former royal palace of Thailand, King Rama V was built in 1901. It is a building with yellow beautiful teak and the world's largest, at the same time is the ideal haven to avoid the sweltering heat of summer Bangkok. Vimanmek has three floors, including 81 rooms, hall and living room. Near the entrance there is a collection of thirteen unique royal chariot from King Rama V. Vimanmek Palace was built between 1901 and since then has always been carefully preserved to promote the splendor and prosperity of a golden era.
Open daily from 8h30A.M - 16h30P.M, admission 100 baht and includes the guided tour.
Temple of the Emerald Buddha
Jade Buddha Temple is the largest temple in Bangkok, located in the historic center of Bangkok (district Phra Nakhon), within the grounds of the Royal Palace Thai. This is where the focus of the most elite traits architecture Buddhist temple in Thailand, with many Buddha statues and shrines. In particular, the electrical power is the largest of the Emerald Buddha, solemn, sacred, overarching religious atmosphere. Outside electric god statue taller concierge true. Buddha made of gold on the pad is 2m high altar of the Emerald Buddha carved from a block of pure jade, 66 cm high. The Jade Buddha is the most important holy objects for Thais, is the supreme symbol of the King of Thailand.
Open daily from 8:30 a.m - 12:00 a.m and 13:00 pm - 15:30 pm, entrance to THB125 baht.
Location: Na Phralan, Phra Nakorn (inside the Grand Palace)
Buddha Temple gold
Golden Buddha Temple (Golden Buddha) is located in Chinatown Chinatown, where large gold Buddha statue in the world. Thais think this Buddha statue is a symbol of prosperity and purity as well as strength and power. Golden Buddha statue cast in solid gold seated, 3m high, weighs 5.5 tons, is made around 13-15 century, Kingdom of Sukhothai. Golden Buddha Temple open to visitors from 9am to 5pm with a fare of 20 baht / person. The ideal time to visit the temple in the morning, then still less people, convenient for sightseeing and photography.Zoo Safari World
Being famous natural zoo of Thailand, as well as the zoo opened the world's largest naturally with many species of rare wild animals and 75 species of mammals, 300 species of birds from Africa and Asia together featured animal species around the world: giraffes, lions, tigers, zebras, kangaroos, hippos, camels, bears ... The program special circus performance of dolphins and seals , performances by cowboy Western Europe ... not just attract young visitors, but also caught the attention of adults. Snake farm, you have more compelling information about these animals as well as the many foods made from solid. Safari World is a fascinating attractions that visitors can not miss the tours to Bangkok, Thailand.
Safari World is open daily from 09:00 a.m - 17:00 a.m, admission 750 baht (includes admission visiting all the interesting garden and play area of the entire park Safari World)
National Museum of Thai Lan
Address: Na Phra Borommaharachawang Phrthat RDM, Sub-district, Phra Nakorn District.
Open 9:00 am - 16:00 pm (from Wednesday to Sunday). Admission 100bath.
The National Museum was built in 1782 is truly a treasure of Thailand, is the pride of the Thai people. Is a great place for you to learn about the culture and history of Thailand through thousands of exhibits on display and organization, showing the formation and development from the Neolithic to the present day. This is also the museum was voted the most practical and easy to understand in Southeast Asia.
Fair Bangkok International Exhibition (BITEC)
Address: Na Phra Borommaharachawang Phrthat RDM, Sub-district, Phra Nakorn District.
Open daily from 8:00 AM - 17:00 p.m. Admission 100bath.
Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC) is an exhibition building in Bangkok, Thailand. The center opened in 1997 and has a total floor area of 50,400 m², the Exhibition center has the largest scale and the Asian Thailand. It usually takes place through meetings of companies, seminars and conference ... This is also the venue for international motor shows annual Bangkok. BITEC was voted as one of the most friendly center in Asia.
Chao Phraya River
That Wat Ratchasingkhon port, you can catch a taxi to go on a river boat. This is also the best way of visiting the Chao Phraya River and enjoy the scenery along the entire river. Sitting on a sightseeing boat, you will have a fairly clear picture of what life in Bangkok, see the log house was built on the water, see children swimming and playing, to feel the taste, image and cuisine of a real life.
Boat trip lasts three hours for about 15bath.
Floating markets
Market at Damnoen Saduak floating for tourists would just love to shop just like ... sailing. Conceivably the market by adjectives such as "colorful", "noisy" and is a "tourist", but fun and interesting. Today, you will see in the market and more tourists than locals, but the boat was full of sales of crops especially delicious and local. Food is prepared on the boat and sell on the spot, if you've just missed your breakfast or early lunch want. Often tours are organized to guide tourists in the market. If you want more privacy can book private tours. Vehicles will carry you away from Bangkok (about 1 hour) to the channel, and then continue on boat excursions.
Markets usually start at 6:30 am and end at 10:00. If you want to capture beautiful images come a little early because after 8:30 will all "chaos" than many.
B Virtual Jim Thompson House Museum
Address: Soi Kasem San 2, Thanon Rama 1. Jim Thompson was an intelligence officer and a businessman, he has contributed to the silk of Thailand to reach out the world. Bangkok is the main location and activity he lived after being secretly disappeared in 1967 during a trip to the Cameron Highlands in Malaysia and they can not find him anymore. To remember and thank the merits of Jim Thompson, the Thai people keep and build his house a small museum with things he's ever used. Museum - Jim Thompson house is one of the few teak houses still preserved collections of precious antiques.
Open daily from 09:00 a.m - 17:00 p.m. Entrance is 100 baht / adult, 50 baht / children.