Bangkok Things to Do Tips by imstress

Chatuchak Market Chatuchak Weekend Market Review

Chatuchak Market also known as Jatujak is a weekend market located near Mo Chit BTS Station. Upon exit at the BTS station, turn left and you can see the Chatuchak Park.

Follow the crowd and you will be able to see the market about 3mins away.

Price of items purchased:
380THB Triangle pillow with 1 fold
100THB for 2 or 3 blouses
100THB for slip in shoe
250THB for a pair of Teva sandals

Chatuchak Weekend Market is closed. You may like to visit MBK or Suan Luam Night Market.

Address: Mo Chit Station, Bangkok

Directions: Simply take the Skytrain to the end terminal called Morchit which is exactly where the market is located.

Chatuchak Weekend Market Chatuchak Weekend Market Review

Chatuchak is a large ground on Phahonyothin Road. You can buy anything ranging from local products including food, clothing, household products, handicrafts, pets, and pit plants.

Even a non-shopper like me will go shopping at Chatuchak.

It operates on Saturdays and Sundays. From Wednesday to Fridays, the ground becomes a wholesale for various kinds of plants.

Chatuchak Weekend Market is closed. You may like to visit MBK or Suan Luam Night Market.

Address: Mo Chit Station, Bangkok

Directions: Simply take the Skytrain to the end terminal called Morchit which is exactly where the market is located.

Website: http://www.discoverthailand.com

Joe Louis Theater - Traditional Thai Puppet Show Suan Lum Night Bazzar Review

Sakorn Yangkhiawsod (alias "Joe Louis"), who was consecrated National Artist in 1996, has given new birth to Thai Traditional Puppetry.

Today his troupe is the only one in Thailand that still performs this wonderful and unique kind of puppet play.

Address: Suan-Lum Night Barzaar

Directions: Suan-Lum Night Barzaar

Grand Palace Grand Palace - Wat Phra Kaew Review

The Grand Palace is open every day from 0830 to 1530.

Be careful of touts working outside the palace area who tell you its closed, and suggest their own guided tour instead.

Free guided tours in English are available at 10:00, 10:30, 1:30 and 2:00. You can also rent an audio guide for 100 Baht plus.

Address: Maharaj Pier, Chao Phraya, Bangkok

Phone: 02-224-1833

Website: http://www.discoverthailand.com/

Erawan Shrine Erawan Shrine Review

Both Thais and foreign visitors come to pay their respects at Erawan Shrine.

People offer colorful flower garlands, lotus, incense and candles.

If your wish has been granted, you will come back with donations of teak elephants or pay the classical Thai dancers and live orchestra to perform to the gods.

Address: Chitlom Station, Bangkok

Directions: Near the Sogo Dept. Store

Website: http://www.discoverthailand.com

Chao Phraya River Chao Phraya River Review

A cruise along Chao Phraya River at night is one of the best scenic river cruise.

Many interesting sights and buildings along Chao Phraya have been lit up at night.
Several restaurants and hotels along the river provide several cruises to choose from.

Take the BTS to Taksin Station and take a min walk to the jetty.

Address: Saphan Taksin BTS Station

Skywalk at Central World

The Skywalk at Central World opens from 6am to 12 midnight.

We walk from Chitlom BTS Station all the way to Siam BTS Station.

This walk will let u visit the whole shopping belt. It is a nice walk because the bridge is wide and spacious and is sheltered.

Suan Lum Night Bazzar Suan Lum Night Bazzar Review

Address: Lumpini MRT Station

Lumpini Park Lumphini Park Review

Lumpini Park

Address: Alongside Ratchadamri Road / Rama IV Road

Directions: A short walk from either Ratchadamri or Sala Daeng skytrain stations.