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BANGKOK GUIDE
YOUR FREE BANGKOK GUIDE FROM THE ASIA TRAVEL SPECIALISTS
Cultural phenomenon, shopping haven and tourist treasure. Welcome to Bangkok; one of the most cosmopolitan, contrasting and,
above all, compelling of Asian cities. A steamy, pulsating, yet smiling metropolis of more than ten million souls intense at first, but
addictive as anything.
Come find your niche among dazzling temples, hotels of every type and size, eclectic markets, gleaming palaces, ritzy shopping malls,
a famous nightlife and the many things in between. Enjoy a memorable dinner cruise along the Chao Phraya River. Bask in the citys
warm, affluent glow at a skyscraping rooftop bar. Experience all the things a tuk-tuk ride, a ladyboy show, Muay Thai (kickboxing)
match, Thai massage everyone always comes home talking about.
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1 SUK11 HOSTEL, SUKHUMVIT 2 RAMBUTTRI VILLAGE INN, KHAO 3 IMM FUSION SUKHUMVIT
SAN
To stay in such a brilliant location would Looking for a great bargain in Khao San area This Moroccan styled, 168 room hotel has
usually cost a pretty penny, but Suk 11 is on a that means you dont have to give up all your touches of Aladdin's cave and has simple,
small side street just off one of Bangkoks best modern conveniences? Rambuttri Village Inn clean and tidy rooms, perfect for those who
party streets, perfect if you want to spend has a great location only a few minutes walk want to stay somewhere on a budget without
your money on enjoying Bangkok rather than from the buzz of Khao San, but far enough losing facilities. The location isn't exactly
a room in which you might not even be away from the party that it wont keep you central, but the Sky Train is five minutes away
spending much time. The hostel is quirky, a awake. All rooms come with air-conditioning, (15 minute journey to central Bangkok) and
maze of wooden corridors that belong in a satellite television, hot showers and it's an easy taxi ride if you are planning to
Tim Burton movie. Rooms are simple and comfortable beds. The highlight has to be the explore other parts of the city. All 168 rooms
clean with air-conditioning and a hot shower. rooftop pool, ideal for lazy days after big come with basic amenities including.
nights out.
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4 CHINATOWN (YAOWARAT)
Chinatown is a colourful, exotic and pleasingly chaotic area, packed with market stalls and probably the highest
concentration of gold shops in the city. During major festivities like Chinese New Year and the Vegetarian Festival, the
dynamism and spirit of celebration spreads across town like wildfire, and if you happen to be around, dont miss an
opportunity to witness Bangkok Chinatown at its best. Read more... Location: Yaowarat Road MRT: Hua Lamphong How to
get there: taxi or MRT then walk five mins.
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WHAT TO DO IN BANGKOK
Sights, sounds and smells? Does it enlighten, enrich and entertain? The following Top 10 Tours in Bangkok have been selected based on these
factors. When it came to the crunch, the best not only offer insight into what makes Bangkok one of the most exciting Asian cities be it culture, history
or back-to-nature but are also well, fun. And who are we to judge? Simply put, weve tried them all, thats how.
3 SIAM NIRAMIT
RATCHADAPISEK TOUR DURATION: 5HRS
Packing all the splendour of the Land of Smiles into an 80-minute stage show is no easy task. But Siam Niramit
succeeds and spectacularly. How so? Try the worlds biggest stage, a cast of hundreds, and bags of Thai finesse. The
first act describes how Siam became a crossroads where civilisations met, the second how karma binds the Thai
people, the last how religious ceremony earns Thais merit in this life. Book now , call +66 (0)2 694 5770
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WHAT TO EAT
While Thai food needs little introduction, these popular dishes are must-try while you visit Thailand. The below list spans everything from staple
backpacker favourites to Thai classics. Although some of them may sound familiar, dont be surprised if they taste nothing like what you usually find
back home.
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4 BO LAN - THAI
Recognised for many years as one of the best Thai restaurants in Bangkok, Bo Lan is not your everyday local
eatery. This is the kind of place to invite your discerning friends or when you want to impress visitors who think they
tried it all before. The name 'Bo.Lan' comes from the two chefs 'Bo' (Duangporn Songvisava) and 'Dylan Jones' who
were both inspired and worked under the supervision of Michelin stared chef David Thompson at Nahm London. Read
more... Open: 11:00-02:00 Tel: +66 (0)2 628 8382-3 Location: Samsen Soi 3, near Rama VIII Bridge, Old City
5 NAHM - THAI
Consistently ranked among the finest restaurants in the world, and with a Michelin star chef at the helm, Nahm
serves Thai cuisine prepared according to ancient recipes with a focus on how the flavours and textures of premium
quality ingredients interact together. Whether you are a longstanding visitor to Bangkok or it is your first time eating
traditional Thai food, Nahm will both surprise and delight you with fantastic dishes. Read more... Open: Lunch - 12:00
14:00, Dinner 19:00 22:30 Tel: +66 (0) 625 3333 Location: Ground Floor, The Metropolitan Hotel, 27 South Sathorn Road, Bangkok
6 EAT ME - INTERNATIONAL
Eat Me - The name is less of a suggestion and more a promise of something irresistible. This gallery and
restaurant on Soi Convent in Silom lives up to its name by serving mouth-watering modern international food, good
drinks and some very tasty desserts. The restaurant has been wowing the crowds for years which is no mean feat given
Bangkoks fickle dining scene and even fickler diners.Read more... Open: 15:00 - 01:00 Tel: +66 (0)2 260 2962 Location: 1/6
Pipat Soi 2, Convent Rd, Silom BTS: Sala Daeng MRT: Silom
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6 BANGKOK CLUBS
Asias finest clubs unite with the worlds best DJing talent at Bangkoks many hip, happening club nights. Find
dance floors covered in cute creatures, whisky-sipping adolescents and boozy expats. The soundtrack: a storm of dark,
twisted beats. Read more...
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WHERE TO SHOP
Shopping in Bangkok is a day-and-night activity that runs parallel with the best in the West, while also giving a flavour of the cultural uniqueness of
the East. Work your way through these experiences, and youll soon come to realise why Bangkok is such a famous shopping hub.
6 TERMINAL 21
Terminal 21 brings the dream of traveling the world to downtown Bangkok, with its cutting-edge concept that
places several world-famous cities under one roof. Find yourself wandering around a maze of shops in Tokyo City,
sauntering down Londons Carnaby Street, bagging a bargain in an Istanbul zouk, or shopping for something to fill
your growling stomach at the Fishermans Wharf in San Francisco. Read more... Open: 10:00-22:00 Location: downtown
Sukhumvit, from BTS National Stadium to BTS Phrom Phong. How to get there: MRT Sukhumvit or BTS Asok
7 SIAM SQUARE
Siam Square, like the city in which it is located, is an area of contrast. In essence it is the hub of all things cool, an
individual expression point where styles are both shaped and surface (and resurface). Siam also holds claim to being
the most expensive place to rent land in Bangkok. It is to the City of Angels, what Bond Street is to London and Fifth
Avenue to New York. Read more... Open: 10:00-22:00 Location: Rama 1 Road opposite Siam Paragon How to get there: Take
the BTS to Siam station
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DRINK LOTS OF WATER CARRY A HOTEL CARD WITH THAI Nii khong jing rue khong plom = Is this real or
fake?
This tip, of course, applies even to the DIRECTIONS
Antarctic. But packing a supply of the wet stuff Ao ped ped = I want my food very spicy
Its simple. It isnt rocket science. But this
in Thailands sticky, stifling heat is even more
ingenious device, little more than a piece of
crucial to your well-being. Our unscientific
card with your hotels address written on it in Mai ped = Not spicy
rule of thumb: drink more than you sweat.
Thai, will save endless how-do-we-get-home
Fortunately you are never more than a few
headaches. Flash it beneath the eyes of your Check bin / Kheb tang = Can I have the bill
paving stones from a drinks vendor. Always
chosen driver and watch how his shrugs of please?
make sure bottled water is sealed. For a
utter incomprehension instantly change to
change, take your chosen tipple modern Thai-
reassuring nods. Khun lor / suay maak = You are very
style, in a small plastic bag with handle and
handsome / beautiful
straw. Its quirky but, as youll find when
rummaging around overheated markets, also
convenient.
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CANDLE LIGHT DINNER DREAM WORLD PARK + LUNCH BANGKOK CITY & TEMPLES
Candle Light Dinner by Grand Pearl Cruise, With a day out at Dream World you and the Discover three of Bangkok's finest temples:
Experience the Chao Phraya River under kids will get to experience the spectacular Wat Traimit houses a striking 3-metre tall
candlelight with this dinner cruise on the atmosphere of this huge amusement park, and Golden Buddha image - a gleaming, 5-ton
luxurious Grand Pearl. After being welcomed savour the exciting shows and rides in its four figure of solid gold. Wat Pho houses the
on board with warm smiles and cocktails, themed lands of dreams. Set in beautifully highly revered giant Reclining Buddha and
you'll begin a journey up the river, starting at landscaped gardens, there are linked paths, traditional massage school, while Wat
River City Pier, then passing such iconic sites pools, legendary castles and more than 30 Benjabophit is famous for its elegant, white
as Wat Arun, the Grand Palace and Wat Phra exciting rides for everyone to enjoy. Read marble facade and Buddha images lining the
Kaew. Read more... more... cloister walls behind the main chapel.
Alternatively, combine a tour to the three
Only 1,275 THB Per Person (Normal Price 1.700 Only 560 THB Per Person (Normal Price 700 temples above with a visit to the Grand
THB) 25% Discount! THB) 20% Discount! Palace. Inside its 61-acre complex, you'll
encounter what is undoubtedly one of the
wonders of the world, the Temple of the
Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew). Read
more...
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