We saw all the “Must See” lists and covered each of the same things over and over again (ie. Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Arun, Patpong, China Town, Coral Island). This list is different. Why? Because it invites you to do things so that your thinking is not able to think excitingly!
Whether you have 2 days or 2 months to stay in fabulous Bangkok, Thailand, this is a list of things you’ll need on your list. After a few weeks in the busy city, I was able to acclimate myself with the enthusiasm of the people, the measuring temples and, of course, the delicious food. So, without further ado, here is my list of “Five More Things to See and Do in Bangkok”. In no way at all.
Go on the streets – Sounds easy enough, right? But how easy (and cheap) it is to eat lunch on the street, I hardly saw any tourists doing it. Eating on the street may seem less sanitary, but remember that Thai people are clean and well known. good food Let me tell you, street food is not only cheap (usually less than $1USD for 1 person) but much better than what you will find in major restaurants. Find a place that seems to have a lot of local business and have a seat. More than likely they have an English menu and if not, ask someone to tell you what they have!
Go to movie theater – Go to the theater? On vacation? I know, stupid, right? Trust me on this one. Bangkok is famous for having some of the best theaters in the world, and sitting inside the cool, air-conditioned building on a hot and muggy afternoon will brighten your spirits! One of the city’s most respected theaters is at the Siam Paragon off the BTS stop “Siam.”
Opt for the “VIP” throat, which is under $30 for two depending on the exchange rate. You will be ushered into the VIP lounge for complimentary cocktails and snacks. Once you’re done, they’ll take you to the Nokia Light Theater and offer table side service (try the strawberry popcorn)! The seats come in pairs, come with cushions/bags and are better than the typical La-Z-Boy.
*See that you must stand for the national anthem and respect the king.
Eat at the Moon Bar and Grill – This is one of the most romantic places in the whole world. You’ll take the last 2 stories to the top where you’ll find a 5-star restaurant. Even if you’re not there with a significant other (or tagging along with the kids), this is definitely a treat. It’s one of the more expensive places to go in Bangkok, but when you consider how much you’d pay for similar treatments in the States, you’ll feel at ease at Luna Bar and Grill located on top of the Banyon Arbor Hotel off BTS Sala Daeng.
Take water taxi to the non-tourist area – It’s nice to be around -speakers , but you will easily feel in the non-your part of the city. Take a water taxi (because it’s a great view) to nowhere in particular and get off at a place where few foreigners choose to go. Walk the side streets and enjoy a break from touts and tuk-tuk calls in your direction!
Fuse drinks on the river – Head to the site along the Chao Phraya River by Tuk-Tuk, taxi or water taxi at dawn and sit by the water bank. Order something fabulous (like a ‘Bangkok Dream’ or a ‘Singapore Sling’) and watch the boats float by. It’s a great place to go next to Wat Arun – you’ll have a great view and the food/drinks are amazing!
Good luck on your Bangkok Adventure! If you liked this travel article, take a look at my other work!
