what i can visit in bangkok_Thailand?

Wat Pho is one of the largest Wats in Bangkok, and is quite famous for its large reclining Buddha with inscriptions of this former university’s teachings on the feet of the statue. However, while the Wat and the Buddha may be popular tourist stops, just separate from the temple itself and around the back lay the monks’ quarters, where quiet lanes house monks praying and going about their daily work. Also, taking the back entrance to the Wat from Maharat Road instead of the grand front entrance along Thai Wang Road will lead you to a quieter area of the Wat without the throng of tourists lining up to see the reclining Buddha. Out back there are fountains, small chedis, salas and shrines. This is the temple school area and there is even a basketball court where sometimes you will see monks shooting some hoops in their brilliant orange robes. It is a quiet place for relaxing and taking in the beautiful architecture of the monastery.

When you are in Bangkok, walk as much as you can. Do not do as most tourists and visitors who only move by taxi or tuk-tuk. Walking around Bangkok, you will find more interesting things than you have ever imagined. The hidden Bangkok is really not far from the tourist streets but there are no tourists there. Just a couple of blocks from the main roads, you will find rows of market stalls and restaurants with more authentic foods, people and goods than the tourist traps can offer.

shopping places:

Chatuchak Market- Overflowing with souvenirs, food, clothes, art... It’s a great experience even for non-shoppers, and really easy to get to on the Skytrain. Open on weekends only. Next to BTS Mochit station. Very interesting, but it can be very hot and crowded.

Suan-Lum Night Bazaar- Similar to Chatuchak Market with souvenirs, local food and beer. Open daily from late afternoon until midnight. Next to MRT Lumphini station, Great place to eat and hang out in at night.

Siam Paragon- A upmarket mega mall with a department store and many high end boutiques and shops. This is a family destination with something for everyone - Siam Ocean World at the basement should keep the kids busy while the serious shopper is at work. Exit at BTS Siam Station which leads to level 2 of this mall. Connected with other shopping mall : Discovery, Siam Centre and MBK. So if you want to have some serious shopping, this is the perfect place.

Siam Square- Just opposite Siam Centre, start with Soi 5 end with Soi 2. Endless little shops of local designers. Goodies sold from great dresses to vintage bags. Shopping heaven for a budget!

Mah Boon Krong - MBK- A popular mall with hundreds of small shops offering low to mid priced casualwear, shoes, bags, mobile phones etc. etc. Linked to BTS National Stadium Station, or a short walk from BTS Siam Station.

Have a nice trip!

Bangkok is a fantastic place to visit.

I recommend the Joe Louis Theatre puppet theatre

These puppet are extraudinary right down to the tiniest movement of wrist.

Each 'Hun Lakhon Lek' puppet is manipulated by three people who have one hand lightly touching the next person so that they can stay together while manipulating the puppet with their other hand. They are trained in Khon dancing and their feet and bodies move in the dance as they manipulate the puppet with their other hand.

On arriving at the theatre patrons are greeted by the puppetmasters themselves who stand in the foyer with their small charges. The puppets wei, or shake hands with you and photos can be taken with them. If you arrive early there is a documentary about the revival of this art form before everyone stands for the national anthem and the puppet show begins. The performance i saw was, 'The Myth of Rahoo and the Lunar Eclipse.'

At perfomance end of these traditional plays, the puppeteers and puppets come down from the stage to move amongst the theatre patrons for a very personal comical interaction with members of the audience.

It has been many years since I have been there so don't know about the shopping now. Don't miss the Reclining Buddha. I saw some of the other temples, like the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, but nothing else was as impressive.

I also liked the Snake Farm ...not crazy about snakes, but it was interesting. There was people handling deadly snakes like Cobras.

I was there in 1960 and I'm sure much has changed. I would love to go back there.

If you email me I could send you pics of some of the things I mentioned.

Can you ride a bicycle? If you can, a complete new world may go open for you. A very nice way of looking inside Thai life, and a nice sightseeing at the same time.

Here is many place to visit .

the best sightseeing is Grand place and take a boat in Chaopraya river.

for shoping is MBK, Siam Square, JatuJak weekend market.

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i've been to thailand 3 times, and theres lots to do in bangkok:

Unesco World Heritage site of Ayutthaya... this is 85km north of Bangkok. from 1350 until 1767, Ayutthaya was a thriving Siamese kingdom, until it was captured by the Burmese. Nowdays, it has spectacular ruins and temples, which you can see via boat or land. temples include Wat Phra Sanphet, Wat Mongkhon Bophit, Wat Panangcherng and Wat Chai Mongkol, which has a awsome huge bronze statue of the Reclining Buddha. the summer palace of King Rama IV is a beautiful mixture of Thai, Chinese and Gothic architecture. The palace is a well-preserved and insightful glimpse into a time when Thailand was known as Siam.

the chao phraya river cruise... you can go past the Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun) and the Grand Palace complex

river kwai, the thai-burma death railway bridge... pigeons to feed, walk along the bridge, 130km west of bangkok. The bridge was built in 1943 (during wwii) using forced labour. Thousands of labourers died in the building of the 'death railway'. nearby there's the Allied War Grave cemeteries and a JEATH war museum.

there's traditional floating markets, where you can buy lovely souvenirs for incredibly cheap prices.

khao yai national park is 175km northeast of Bangkok and is Thailand's most visited reserve for good reason. it includes 2172 sq km of forest, jungle, streams, waterfalls and grassland. the park is one of the few remaining monsoon forests of Asia. it is home to over 153 different species of rare and exotic animals, including 200-300 wild elephants, black bear, tiger, leopards, barking deer, great hornbill, the Himalayan ribbed bats, etc. well-marked trails.

bangkok has lots of exotic fruit market that sell fruits like mango & rambutans.

there are lots of places where you can have elephant rides with a trusted mahout (elephant caretaker).

HI,

SEEMS YOU AE AN INDIA.WELL I WILL FORST SUGGEST YOU TO GET A STAY IN KHAO SAN ROAD.FOR JUST ONE NITE.COVER GRAND PALACE,WAT PO AND ARUN IN 4 HOURS OR SO.THEN HEAD TO VINAMEK THRONE HALL BY TUK TUK.REMENBER COVER THESE 4 IN 1 DAY ONLY.

DAY 2

GO TO SAFARI WORLD AND MARINE PARK.WORTH THE PRICE.COME BACK TO PATUNAM MARKET.LOWEST PRICE FOR GOOD IN ASIA.EVEN CHEAPER THAN INDIA.SHOP.THE NITE.STAY AT PATUNAM.

DAY 3

GO TO SIAM OCEAN WORLD AND DREAM LAND.

BIT EXPENSIVE BUT GO THERE.

DAY 4

BANGKOK IS OVER BUT STILL YOU CAN SHOP.

SOME DO AND DONTS

IF TUK TUK DRIVERS OR TAXI TAKES YOU TO SHOP,DON,T

DRESS IN JEANS ON DAY ONE.

TAKE ATLEAST 2 GB OF MEMORY CARD WITH YOU.YOU WILL NEED IT.

BARGAIN EVEN IN MALLS.

SOME TAXI RATES.

AIRPORT TO KHAOSAN OAD=350B AND 150 B BY BUS.

AIRPORT TO PATUNAM=250B AND 150 B BY BUS.

KHAO SAN ROAD TO VINAMEK BY TUK TUK=10B

KHAO SAN ROAD TO PATUNAM=70B

KHAOSAN ROAD TO DOMESTIC AIRPORT=250B

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I am Thai and my dad grew up in Bandkok, my grandparents live there now! check out this sight!

http://www.city-discovery.com/thailand/bangkok-sig...

http://www.1stopbangkok.com/what_to_do/guide/

http://travel.nytimes.com/travel/guides/asia/thail...

hope i helped!

go to river kwai by tour, also the floating markets, cruise the river and see all temples etc, the palace, rose gardens, then shop till you drop over there its so cheap

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