{"id":47097,"date":"2022-05-12T21:38:59","date_gmt":"2022-05-12T13:38:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/?p=47097"},"modified":"2023-11-19T17:31:59","modified_gmt":"2023-11-19T09:31:59","slug":"best-of-bangkok-things-to-do-food-transportation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.therfiles.com\/best-of-bangkok-things-to-do-food-transportation\/","title":{"rendered":"Best of Bangkok: Things to Do, Food, Transportation"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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How to explore all of Bangkok (City of Angels)<\/p>

Public Transport<\/b><\/h3>

1.Rapid Transit Systems (6am-12am)\u00a0<\/b>– a.BTS Skytrain b.MRT c.Airport Rail Link.\u00a0<\/p>

2.Water taxi<\/b>– a.Chao Phraya or b.Khlong Saen Seap Express Boat\u00a0<\/p>

3.Tuk Tuk<\/b>(for short trip, around 30baht)\u00a0<\/p>

4.Bus 5.Taxi\/ e-hailing <\/b>(Grab & Easy).\u00a0<\/b><\/p>

If there is a choice, opt for the rapid transit which is the safest, most pleasant, economical, to avoid bad traffic, pollution. Boat and Tuk-tuk – to experience\/see Thai way of life.
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Where to stay<\/b><\/h3>

1.Sukhumvit- most convenient, train stations, shops, night life.<\/p>

2.Khao San Road – budget, backpackers, bars.<\/p>

3.Along Chao Phraya River – riverside hotels are more expensive, scenic. <\/p>

Shopping:\u00a0<\/b>It is common to haggle for the best price.\u00a0
Dress Code in sacred places:<\/b>\u00a0modest (covers shoulders and knees). There are many Buddhist temples (Wat) in Bangkok.<\/p>

Rabbit Card – Bangkok Smartcard<\/h3>

Website: rabbit.co.th<\/a><\/p>

BTS Skytrain:<\/strong> Sukhumvit and Silom Line
Bus:<\/strong> BRT (Bus Rapid Transit), Smart Bus, Phuket Smart Bus, Micro Bus Y70E (Mochit- Salaya), Minibus Pho Thong (Hatyai \u2013 Songkhla)
Express Boat:<\/strong> Chao Phraya Tourist Boat, Tha Maharaj \u2013 Tha Prachan boat, Khlong Phasi Charoen Boat, Chao Phraya Express Boat (Red Flag)<\/p><\/div>

Places of Interest<\/h3><\/div>

CHATUCHAK<\/b><\/span>\u00a0<\/p>

How to go:<\/b> BTS Mo Chit Station (Sukhumvit Line) Exit 1. Walk 300m to Chatuchak Market and 450m to Children’s Discovery Museum.<\/p>

1. Chatuchak Weekend Market<\/b>\u00a0[Website<\/a>]<\/b>\u00a0<\/h4>

Biggest outdoor market on earth. There are over 15,000 stalls offering Food, Art, Antiques, Fashion and much more, an authentic Thai experience. With Unique<\/b>\u00a0items not easily found in other places. The\u00a0food, original artwork, clothes<\/b>\u00a0here are amazing.\u00a0<\/p>

Must-eat:<\/b> Don’t miss the coconut ice cream (coco JJ), Chicken noodle soup<\/p>

Opening Time:<\/b> Saturday and Sunday 9am-6pm (Whole Market open). Wednesday and Thursday 7am-6pm (Plant section only). Friday 6pm-12pm (Wholesale only)<\/p>

Admission:<\/b>\u00a0free<\/p>
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Plenty to see at Chatuchak Market: food, fashion, art, etc.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

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2. Children’s Discovery Museum<\/b>\u00a0<\/h4>

In “Dino Detective Zone” the kids learn about dinosaurs and they get to\u00a0dig fossils in the sand<\/b>. “Creative Science room”: Learn about sound, classical mechanics, energy. Create your own giant bubble from inside. There is a Tunnel of mirrors to create illusions. Different occupations Role plays with mini-size vehicles, outdoor playground and water play, build a miniature city\u00a0<\/p>

Admission:<\/b>\u00a0Free |\u00a0Hours:<\/b>\u00a0Daily 10am – 4pm (except Monday).\u00a0<\/p>

Water Play:<\/b>\u00a010am-11.30am | 1.30pm-2.30pm | 3pm-4pm<\/p>

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1. Dig dino fossils in the sand. 2. Create a giant bubble from inside. 3. Build a city[bangkokpost]<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

Water Taxi\/ Boat or Ferry Services<\/span>
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1. Khlong (canal) Tour on Long-tail Boat<\/b>\u00a0<\/h4>

Go on a long tail boat ride to see wooden houses on stilts, floating kitchens, Buddhist temples, and small businesses selling vegetables, food, electrical items, etc. on the canal. You can experience a peaceful riverside atmosphere and see a more\u00a0traditional way of Thai life up close<\/b>.<\/p>

There are a few tourist boat service providers, here’s one of them:\u00a0Your Thai Guide<\/b>\u00a0[Website<\/a>]<\/b>\u00a0|\u00a0Boat ride fees<\/b>\u00a0for one hour Bangkok Canal Tour: 1,000 Baht per pax (1-2 visitors). 3,000 Baht for entire boat (3-9 visitors). 500 Baht per pax (10 or more).<\/p>
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A tranquil boat ride experience to look at traditional way of Thai life<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

2. Chao Phraya Tourist Boat<\/b>\u00a0[Website<\/a>]<\/b>\u00a0BLUE FLAG BOAT<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/h4>

Cruises along the Chao Phraya River stopping at piers (8 piers) connecting to Bangkok’s tourist attractions such as:<\/p>

N3\u00a0<\/b>River City\/ Si Phraya:<\/b>\u00a0River City Shopping Mall.\u00a0<\/p>

N4\u00a0<\/b>Lhong 1919.\u00a0N5\u00a0<\/b>Ratchawongse:<\/b>\u00a0Chinatown.\u00a0<\/p>

N6<\/b>\u00a0Pakklong Taladd\/ Yodpiman: Flower Market.\u00a0<\/p>

N8<\/b>\u00a0Tha Tien: Wat Arun and Wat Pho.\u00a0<\/p>

N9<\/b>\u00a0Tha Maharaj\/ Tha Chang: Grand Palace.\u00a0<\/p>

N11<\/b>\u00a0Thonburi: Siriraj Phimukhsthan Museum & Royal Barge National Museum.\u00a0<\/p>

N13<\/b> Phra Arthit: Khao San Road. Recorded tourist info is played on the boat. Hop-on and hop-off.\u00a0<\/p>

Fee:<\/b> Single-journey (1 hop-off): 50 Baht. One-day River Pass: 180 Baht (unlimited rides)\u00a0<\/p>

How to go:<\/b> BTS Saphan Taksin Station. Take Exit 2 to Sathorn Pier\u00a0<\/p>

Time:<\/b>\u00a09am-5.30pm | To Asiatique: starts at 4.30pm<\/p>
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A cheaper option of Chao Phraya Tourist Boat: Various Piers and attractions.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

3. Chao Phraya Express Boat<\/b>\u00a0[Website<\/a>]\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>

Cheap way to get around, avoid traffic jam with more stops but can get crowded during peak hours.
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LOCAL LINE (NO FLAG):<\/strong> <\/span>Nonthaburi(N30) – Wat Rajsingkorn(S3) | Operation: Monday-Friday
Morning Service 6.45am-7.30am. Afternoon Service 4pm-4.30pm. Fare: 9\/11\/13 Baht (Depends on distance)
ORANGE FLAG BOAT:<\/span><\/strong> Nonthaburi(N30) – Wat Rajsingkorn(S3) | Operation: Everyday 6am-7pm | Fare: 14 Baht
GREEN FLAG BOAT:<\/strong> <\/span>Pakkred(N33) – Nonthaburi(N30) – Sathorn(Centre) | Operation: Monday-Friday. Morning Service 6.10am-8.10am. Afternoon Service 4.05pm-6.05pm | Fare: 13\/20\/32 Baht
YELLOW FLAG BOAT:<\/strong><\/span> Nonthaburi(N30) – Sathorn(Centre) | Operation: Monday-Friday. Morning Service 6.15am-8.20am. Afternoon Service 4pm-8pm | Fare: 20 Baht<\/p>
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Cheapest boat option, takes you to your destination. The stops (piers) that each boat line goes to.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

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4.\u00a0Khlong Saen Seap Express Boat [Website<\/a>]<\/b>\u00a0<\/h4>

Provides fast, cheap transportation through the city’s traffic-congested commercial districts. Not for young children as it requires climbing and speed getting on and off boat, polluted canal.<\/p>

What’s on each pier:<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>

Pratunam Pier (Interchange):<\/b>\u00a0CentralWorld, Pratunam Market, Platinum Fashion Mall, Panthip Plaza IT Mall.\u00a0<\/p>

Saphan Hua Chang Pier:<\/b>\u00a0MBK Center, Siam Square.\u00a0<\/p>

Ban Krua Nua Pier:<\/b>\u00a0Jim Thompson’s House.\u00a0<\/p>

Panfa Leelard Pier:<\/b> Democracy Monument, Wat Saket(Golden Mount), Khao San Road\u00a0<\/p>

Fare:<\/b> 10-20baht (depending on distance)\u00a0<\/p>

How to pay:<\/b> Board the ferry. The Ticket attendant will collect the fare from you\u00a0<\/p>

Frequency:<\/b> 5-20min\u00a0<\/p>

Hours:<\/b>\u00a05:30am to 8:30pm daily on weekdays (7pm on weekends)<\/p>
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Khlong Saen Seap Express Boat Route<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

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CHAO PHRAYA RIVER ATTRACTIONS:<\/span><\/div>

N8<\/b>\u00a0Tha Tien:\u00a0Wat Arun [Website<\/a>]<\/b>\u00a0<\/h4>

Located on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River. The 79 meter high tower is decorated with ceramic tiles and fragments of multi colored porcelain<\/b>. The\u00a0colorful patterns<\/b>\u00a0and use of\u00a0perspective<\/b>\u00a0are an awe-inspiring. It is possible to walk a limited way up the very\u00a0steep stairs<\/b> of the main prang, which gives a reasonable view of the Chao Phraya river. This Buddhist temple is an architectural representation of Mount Meru, the center of the world in Buddhist cosmology. The four-corner prang of Wat Arun house images of the guardian gods of the four directions\u00a0<\/p>

Admission:<\/b><\/a>\u00a050 baht |\u00a0Time:<\/b> Daily 8.30am to 5.30pm\u00a0<\/p>

How to go:<\/b>\u00a0N8 Tha Tien Pier (Chao Phraya Boat)<\/p>
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An architectural representation of Mount Meru with four-corner prang. Striking riverside landmark decorated with ceramic tiles and fragments of porcelain. Visitors can walk up the stairs. [source<\/a>]<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

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N8<\/b>\u00a0Tha Tien:\u00a0Wat Pho [Website<\/a>]<\/b>\u00a0<\/h4>

Laid inside the main hall of this temple is the 46-meter Reclining Buddha whose feet are embedded with 108 auspicious symbols made of mother-of-pearl. There are 1,360 marble inscriptions about literature and science, intricate murals, golden statues around the temple. To make a wish: purchase coins and drop in the 108 bronze bowls. Courtyard with stupas decorated with colorful tiles\u00a0<\/p>

How to go:<\/b>\u00a0N8 Tha Tien Pier. Wat Pho is next to Grand Palace.\u00a0To get to Wat Arun which is across the Chao Phraya River, you have to take a boat shuttle (4baht).\u00a0<\/p>

Wat Pho Hours:<\/b> 8am\u20136:30pm\u00a0<\/p>

Admission:<\/b> 100 Baht |\u00a0English guide:<\/b>\u00a0from 200baht.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>

Wat Pho Thai Traditional Medical School (Thai Massage Service) Hours:<\/b>\u00a08am\u20135pm |\u00a0Rates from:\u00a0<\/b>30 minutes of Thai massage: 260 Baht. Foot massage: 280 Baht<\/p>
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46 meter reclining Buddha is huge compared to the size of the visitors. Wat Pho complex with a group of four huge pagodas surrounded by white wall [pic: chasingplaces.com & tourismthailand.org]<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

N9<\/b>\u00a0Tha Chang:\u00a0The Grand Palace<\/b><\/h4>

It is a big site with halls, royal residences, pavilions, gardens, and temples. This beautiful palace is a great place for the architectural enthusiasts. Visitors are not allowed enter some buildings, they can view from outside. Within the site is\u00a0The Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha)<\/b> where the Buddha figurine is made from a solid single piece of green jade, clothed in gold and diamonds.\u00a0<\/p>

Time:<\/b> Daily 8:30am-4pm\u00a0<\/p>

Fee:<\/b> 500 baht (includes entry to Vimanmek Palace and Abhisek Dusit Throne Hall)<\/p>

How to go:<\/b>\u00a0S6:Saphan Taksin Station (BTS Silom Line). Take Exit No. 2. Then, take the Chao Phraya Express Boat\u00a0[Route Map<\/a>]<\/b>\u00a0(No, Green or Red Flag Boat Line) to Tha Chang Pier (No.9). 5-10 minute walk to the Grand Palace.<\/p>
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1. The Grand Palace is located in the heart of Bangkok. 2. The Emerald Buddha: A ceremonial costume change, only performed by the King of Thailand, occurs three times per year: for summer, rainy and winter seasons. Each costume costs approximately $3.8 Million USD.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

N5\u00a0<\/b>Ratchawongse: Chinatown<\/b>\u00a0[Website<\/a>]<\/b>\u00a0<\/h4>

Located on Yaowarat Road, Bangkok’s Chinatown has the biggest Chinese community and largest gold trading market in Thailand. There are restaurants, temples, shops that sell herbs, dried food, etc. The\u00a0Night Market<\/b>\u00a0here is famous for its incredible Chinese food stalls. Should also visit\u00a0Wat Traimit Temple\u00a0<\/b>(largest solid gold Buddha in the world) and\u00a0Sampeng Lane<\/b>\u00a0for shopping. If you keep on walking along Yaowarat Road, you will reach\u00a0The Old Siam Shopping Plaza<\/b> (Classic design, traditional Thai snacks).\u00a0<\/p>

How to go:<\/b>\u00a01. MRT Hua Lamphong Station. Walk to 600m to Chinatown Gate. 2. Chao Phraya Express Boat (N5\u00a0<\/b>Ratchawongse\u00a0<\/b>Pier). Walk 500m to Yaowarat Road.<\/p>

Must-eat:<\/b>\u00a0Koay Jap Nai Huan – rice noodles with crispy roast pork belly and pig innards in peppery soup, T&K Seafood, wonton noodle, Charcoal toasted bun with sweet filling, just follow the crowd\/ queue.<\/p>
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Depending on where you want to go. From MRT Station, walk 600m to Wat Traimit Temple. Chintown Gate is next to it. Walk along Yaowarat Road to eat the famous Kuay jab. Then head to Sampeng Lane to shop. You can also start your Chinatown adventure from Ratchawong Pier to Sampeng Lane first. [Map data \u00a92018 Google Malaysia]<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
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1. Located in the middle of the Odeon traffic circle is the intricately designed Chinatown Gate. 2. Very popular Koay Jap Nai Huan.\u00a0<\/span>[Source<\/a>]<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>



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N13 Phra Arthit: Khao San Road\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>

1km of backpacker strip with budget guesthouses, mid-range hotels, bars, tattoo shops, market stalls (with friendlier stall keepers), massage parlours, etc. A place that you can meet other backpackers from the West mostly, try exotic food such as fried insects, party like crazy, basically very touristy area.\u00a0<\/p>

Popular clubs:<\/b>\u00a0The Club (free entrance) & Brick Bar(live bands playing Thai Indie. 300baht on weekends).\u00a0<\/p>

Massage:<\/b> 150 baht for 30 min of foot massage at Khao San Thai Massage<\/p>

Time:<\/b> No vehicles allowed on Khao San Road after 5pm and it will start to get busy til late\u00a0<\/p>

Must-eat:<\/b> banana pancake<\/p>

How to go:<\/b>\u00a0Walk 700m from\u00a0Phra Arthit Pier (Chao Phraya Boat) or Walk 1km from Panfa Leelard Pier (<\/span>Saen Seap Express Boat)<\/p>
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1. Backpackers haven Khao San Road – 1km of fun, food, party…[pic:bangkok.com] 2. Party till you drop at The Club Khao San<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

Asiatique The Riverfront [Website<\/a>]<\/b><\/h4>

Large-scale riverside project combining 4 large shopping complexes, open market, dining, events under one roof. There is a big Ferris wheel (Asiatique Sky<\/b>–\u00a0Fee:\u0e3f400 |\u00a0Klook:\u0e3f350<\/a>), great night view of the market and river, boardwalk, carnival, Juliet Love Garden, Muay Thai matches and stage shows. Price is more expensive compared to other night markets\u00a0<\/p>

How to go:<\/b>\u00a0Free ASIATIQUE Shuttle (but with long queue) or Express Boat from Sathorn (or Central) Pier.<\/p>
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Boardwalk, ferris wheel, nice lighting, Love lock Garden for plenty of photo opportunities<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

SUKHUMVIT ROAD<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>

The longest road in Thailand that runs through Bangkok downtown all the way to Cambodia. It is the most convenient place to stay with plenty of hotels, shopping malls, food options, clubs, train stations, vibrant 24-hour street life, also has a bad reputation for scammers.<\/p>