Bangkok Things to Do Tips by Arjaree

Loi Krathong is a way of saying thank you and apologize for what we've done to the river - it's all in honor of the mother of water, Mae Khongka, in attonement for a year of water pollution.

Its the first full moon of November that we celebrate Loi Krathong Festival.

Some locals will make their own "krathong", but you can buy one from one of the vendors. Fill your krathong with a candle, flowers, incense, and a coin. Sometimes, locals add a snip of their hair or fingernails to the krathong (so that a part of their bodies goes out to the goddess).

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Address: Rivers
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You can't really miss Chinatown when you stroll in Bangkok. This place gets busy ALL day. But that's a charm of it. What it's famous for, one is the food, of course! Dim sum - very yum! Many people go there to buy cheap souvenirs or those Chinese herbals. And if you're in the mood of gold bracelets or necklaces shopping, just check them out here. Both sides of the street are pretty much packed of the gold shops.

Anyway, good time to eat at Chinatown is when the sun comes down. Go there around 8pm.

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Address: Ratchawongsi Pier, Chao Phraya River Tour, Bangkok
Directions: To view typical China Town scences straight ahead to Ratchawongsi Road until the intersection of Yaowarat Road.

As Bangkok is a city of FUN, you can bet that we won't miss the Halloween. This year my friends were throwing a sort of private party at a pub & restuarant. Many clubs at RCA, Silom and Sukhumvit are usually celebrating this day. The infamous spot to party, I'd suggest you go to Khao San Road. There will be people in crazy costumes all over, parties and activities going on.

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Directions: Clubs at RCA, Silom, Sukhumvit and Khao San Road.