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Bangkok Traval



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MBK Shopping Center

Bangkok Shopping Malls

The multi-storey MBK, or Mah Boon Krong, is probably Bangkok's most legendaryshopping mall, popular with both tourists and locals. Eight floors packed with 2,000 shopsthat sell everything from clothing, fashion accessories, handbags, leather products andluggage to furniture, mobile phones, electric appliances, cameras, stationery and DVD's (andthen some).

MBK (launched in 1986) is a beehive of activity, especially on weekends, when half of Bangkok converges to shop for bargains. And plenty of bargains are to be found here!

Open: 11:00 - 22:00Location: Phayathai Road, PathumwanBTS: National Stadium



CentralWorld Shopping Complex

Bangkok Shopping Centre

The battle of Bangkok's mega shopping malls to be the biggest and the best has a newoutright and undisputed winner: the supermodern, newly launched, revamped and rebrandedCentralWorld.

With 550,000 square metres of retail space and a total area size of 830,000 squaremetres that is 30% larger than any other shopping centre in central Bangkok, CentralWorld isnow officially the largest lifestyle shopping complex in Southeast Asia, with an unrivalledmix of products and services at prices that put the fun back into shopping for Thai consumersand tourists.



Siam Paragon Shopping Centre

Bangkok Shopping Centre

From a sporty yellow Ferrari to a pair of Jimmy Choo shoes straight from the set of Sex and the City, Siam Paragon is a shopping mall without rival in Southeast Asia when itcomes to luxury goods.

This shopping and entertainment complex is an upmarket, five-storey colossus with500,000 square metres of retail space. The gleaming, modern mall opened in December 2005at a cost of 15 billion baht (US$ 375 million), and is home to more than 250 famedinternational and local luxury brands. Let's take a closer look...

Open: 10:00 - 22:00Location: Next to Siam Centre, PathumwanBTS: Siam

Shopping Tip: For 5% discount on most purchases, you can apply for a Tourist DiscountCard at the information desk on the ground level



Bangkok Markets

Markets vary from the hot and sticky mazes like Pratunam, Pahurat and Chatuchak

Weekend Market, to the more sophisticated (and cooler) night market at Suan Lum NightBazaar .

As well as excellent bargains, the markets also offer a slice of local life and a greatopportunity to sample the kind of food you won't find in most hotels. Find more aboutBangkok markets in the Chatuchak Market, Patpong Night Market, and Suan Lum NightBazaar , Floating Markets, Wholesale Markets, and Local Markets sections below...

And don't forget to bargain (but with a smile - you'll get a

much better deal) Chatuchak Market in Bangkok

Bangkok Weekend Market

Covering 70 rai (35 acres) of land with over 15,000stalls and more than 200,000 visitors every Saturday and Sunday, Chatuchak WeekendMarket in Bangkok is the mother of all markets - and possibly one of the biggest and mostfamous markets in the world.

If bargain-hunting gives you an adrenalin rush, get ready for a head-spinning, earth-movingexperience. Conquering this massive market is no easy feat though. The reward for taking a



lot of patience along - together with a bottle of water - is that you can find pretty muchanything here.

Patpong Night Market

After recently cleaning up its act, Patpong's become one of the 'must' night shopping destinations for avid shoppers. Found in the built-up area known as Silom, the place is always

busy and chaotic with all the commotion from the GO-GO bars nearby and lots of foreigntourists. This market in Bangkok's notorious nightlife district is often the first and easiest stopfor many tourists just arriving to Bangkok, whilst lodging at one of several mid-to-upper-endhotels in Silom.

Be warned though, the quality and prices of most items sold are about as real and trustworthyas the girls shaking their wares in go-go bars flanking the area. Both market and go-go bars

seem to complement each other well, but remember not to be fooled by first impressions, andto bargain hard.

How to get there: Coming from BTS Siam station, depart at Sala Daeng station and exit downone of the right-hand stairs. Follow the increasing trail of vendors along the sidewalk, and

after five minutes, you'll know you're there.

Items at market: Cheap 'brand-name' items, CD's, souvenirs, T-shirts, etcOpen: 18:00 - around 01:00 (every day)



Bangkok Dream World

start from THB 850

With a day out at Dream World you and the kids willget to experience the spectacular atmosphere of thishuge amusement park, and enjoy the exciting showsand rides at its four lands of dream. Set in beautifullylandscaped gardens, there are linked paths, pools,legendary castles and more than 15 exciting rides for everyone to explore.

Includes:- Round trip transfer from/to hotels in Bangkok.- Entrance fee with rides only and Snow town.

Excludes:- Personal expenses such as tips, drink, etc.- Go-Kart, Air-Gun and Carnival Games- Other service not mentioned on this program.

Remark:- Tour requires minimum two people.- Children under 90 cm. will be admitted free of chargeif they shared a seat with their parents. And childheight over as above will be applied as adult rate.- Lunch is served between 12.00 pm. to 02.00 pm.



Chatuchak Market in Bangkok

Bangkok Weekend Market

Covering 70 rai (35 acres) of land with over 15,000stalls and more than 200,000 visitors every Saturday and Sunday, Chatuchak WeekendMarket in Bangkok is the mother of all markets - and possibly one of the biggest and mostfamous markets in the world.

If bargain-hunting gives you an adrenalin rush, get ready for a head-spinning, earth-moving

experience. Conquering this massive market is no easy feat though. The reward for taking alot of patience along - together with a bottle of water - is that you can find pretty muchanything here.



Patpong Night Market

After recently cleaning up its act, Patpong's become one of the 'must' night shopping destinations for avid shoppers. Found in the built-up area known as Silom, the place is always

busy and chaotic with all the commotion from the GO-GO bars nearby and lots of foreigntourists. This market in Bangkok's notorious nightlife district is often the first and easiest stopfor many tourists just arriving to Bangkok, whilst lodging at one of several mid-to-upper-endhotels in Silom.

Be warned though, the quality and prices of most items sold are about as real and trustworthyas the girls shaking their wares in go-go bars flanking the area. Both market and go-go bars

seem to complement each other well, but remember not to be fooled by first impressions, andto bargain hard.

How to get there: Coming from BTS Siam station, depart at Sala Daeng station and exit downone of the right-hand stairs. Follow the increasing trail of vendors along the sidewalk, andafter five minutes, you'll know you're there.

Items at market: Cheap 'brand-name' items, CD's, souvenirs, T-shirts, etcOpen: 18:00 - around 01:00 (every day)



Bangkok Parks

Bangkok is not just a big city full of fumes, skyscrapers, malls, traffic and pollution. Thereare quite a few parks scattered around the city, providing Bangkok residents with

uncontaminated air and lots of healthy outdoor activities in lush, landscaped areas. Most parks come with sport facilities such as a tennis court, swimming pool, football pitch andother amenities you can take advantage of for a very small fee. Not into physical exertion?Bring your family along for a picnic or take the children for a ride on the paddle boats.

Lumpini Park, Bangkok

If all the late-night gallivanting, sightseeing, and debauchery is catching up with you, and therelentless buzz of the city is making you slightly delirious, maybe a walk in the park willoffer some perspective. Lumpini Park, Bangkok's oldest and largest park, is an inner-cityhaven of tranquility, fresh air and shade - offering city dwellers the perfect connection tonature. (Read more)



Chatuchak Park

Located right next to the Chatuchak Market, Chatuchak Park is a haven for health conscious people living in the northern side of Bangkok. There are something for everyone at this park;some may walk or jog along the green tracks line or appreciate the beauty of nature in theThai Literature and Herb Garden.

Others prefer to look at the fish from the bridges over the pond, or to row a boat on a pond.

Recently, the old railroad golf course adjacent to the park's north end was turned into a public park too, with many tennis courts and soccer fields available for anyone to use. While you'rethere, make sure not to miss the Train Museum and Youth Traffic Garden.Location: Kampaengphet 1 Road, Chatuchak

Santiphap Park

Sitting right in the middle of the Victory Monument area, Santiphap Park may be smaller than other parks in Bangkok, but it's packed with activities, most of which are music-related.People sitting and enjoying the soft sound of Jazz while watching their children play is acommon sight in this park.

Location: Between Ratchawithi Road and Rang Nam Road, Ratchathewi



Q ueen Sirikit Park

Like the name suggests, this park is a tribute to Her Majesty the Queen on the occasion of her 50th Birthday Anniversary on 12 August 1992. Attractive features include a BotanicalGarden, the Lotus and Water Lily Yard and the Children's Discovery Museum.Location: Kampaengphet 2 Road, Ladyao, Chatuchak

King Rama IX Park

Suan Luang Rama XI was constructed in commemoration of H.M. the King's 50th birthdayanniversary in 1987. The park is divided into different zones starting with 'The Garden of theGreat King', an homage area where auspicious Ratchapreuk trees, whose yellow colour signifies the colour of the King, can be found.

The next zone boasts botanical garden of various indoor plants, herbs, and desert vegetation.Rommanee Garden imitates the natural landscape of each region of Thailand. A water park inZone 4 is a conservation area for aquatic creatures.

The last zone is 'Sanam Rat', a multi-purpose ground for sport activities and festivals. Other attractions in the park include an International Garden, a mini park showing unique landscapedesign from seven countries (China, Japan, Spain, England, France, Italy, and USA), theRock Wall Garden, a Lotus Garden and Magnolia Corner. The famed Plants Festival is alsoworth checking out; an annual event of plant competitions, exhibitions, musical performancesand cultural shows.Location: Sukhumvit 103, Nong Bon, Phrawet



Santichaiprakarn Park

Built around one of the few remaining structures of the old city fortifications,Santichaiprakan Park have become very popular with tourists and city dwellers, especially inthe evening when the park fills up with families as well as young Thais and foreigners.

The nearby Phra Artit Road has several eateries and 'chill-out' pubs and bars. You can alsomake your way to the infamous Khao San Road, which is only a ten-minute walk away.Location: Phra Artit Road, Banglumphu

Benjasiri Park

Built in 1992 to celebrate Queen Sirikit's 60th birthday, Benjasiri Park is often referred to as'Queen's Park'. This is definitely the place to be for sculpture lovers, as several of the bestexamples of Thai sculpture are scattered around the park. Benjasiri Park is located next to theEmporium right in the middle of the busy Sukhumvit area.Location: Next to the Emporium Shopping Centre, Sukhumvit 23



Bangkok Water Parks

The temperature is rising and with it your child's restlessness. Of course, the hotel swimming pool can be a fun way to cool down, but nothing beats an entire playground dedicated tosplashing, water and all sorts of fun-filled entertainment! Treat yourself and the kids to a dayat the water park. Not only will they enjoy splashing and playing in the water, they'll

probably go to bed without much resistance leaving you an evening of peace and quiet, if you're not too exhausted yourself...

Siam Park

Siam Park is a huge recreational park featuring various swimming pools,

towering waterslides, whirlpools, fountains and a lake. The park's highlight is the 400-metreSuper Spiral waterslide, while the giant man-made sea pool with artificial surf is just as

spectacular.

Further attractions include playgrounds, botanical gardens, an open zoo and an aviary. Try togo on a weekday as it tends to get pretty busy on weekends and public holidays. Facilitiesinclude changing rooms, swimsuit rental and fast food outlets.Admission: Adults 200 baht,Children (between 100-150cm) 100 baht, Small Children (lessthan 100cm) free of charge. Alternatively a member card costs 390 baht for adults and 200

baht for children, giving you admission for one year and a 50% discount for up to 5 people.Location: On the far eastern edge of town, 101 Sukhapibarn 2 Road, tell the taxi driver 'SuanSiam'.Open: 10:00 - 18:00 (Monday - Friday); 09:00 - 19:00 (Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays).



Leoland Water Park

Leoland Water Park is a huge rooftop water park set on top of Central City Bangna shoppingmall on the eastern outskirts of Bangkok. This fun water park features waterslides, tube ridesand sun beds! Not exactly located near the centre, but worth the trip when you combine itwith some shopping at Central.Admission: Adults 250 baht, Children 150 bahtLocation: Sixth Floor, Central City Bangna at Km.3 on Bangna-Trad Road

Open: 11:00 - 18:00 (Monday - Friday); 10:00 - 19:00 (Saturday & Sunday)

Fantasia Lagoon

Sitting on the rooftop of the Mall Department Store, Fantasia Lagoon's always been afavourite destination for kids and families to have fun and frolic about. Huge water slides andwhirlpools are some of the highlights to look out for. Also worth a visit is Fantasia Island, the

adjoined theme park that offers endless hours of fun and a dose of adrenalin rush - all in anair-con comfort!

Location: The Mall Department StoresOpen: 08:00 - 20:45 (The Mall Ngam Wong Wan and Bang Kae from 07:00 - 20:45)

Admission: Kids 50 baht, adults 80 baht.

Contact: +66 (0)2 173 1000



Safari World

Get your kids to sport their safari hats for this one-day exploratory tour of Thailand's massiveopen zoo and leisure park. Set in over 200 acres, pint-sized jungle adventurers will love the

bumpy drive through the African wilderness park, with its zebra, deer, giraffe, birds, tigers,lion and bears all roaming freely in picturesque natural habitat.

Likewise aspiring deep-sea divers at the underwater park, with its elegant processions of exotic marine life, friendly dolphins and many other rare animals. On top of discovering allthis, the kids will enjoy exhilarating, fast-paced stunt performances by trained dolphins, birds,seals and monkeys. Tour includes admission, transport and English-speaking guide.

Interested in this Tour?

Bangkok Safari World

This is one of our many handpicked tours that are tried and tested ± prior to being offered toyou. Many years of experience working closely with tour operators will ensure we offer the best experience possible. If you wish to book this tour or read More about it, click here.



Siam Ocean World

Take the little urchins to meet the sea urchins and over 30,000 other aquatic critters atSoutheast Asia's largest underwater aquarium! Submerged beneath the gigantic sea of commerce above, Siam Paragon (Southeast Asia's biggest mall), you'll encounter over 400species on your journey through its seven different zones, everything from giant spider crabsto leafy sea dragons, blue ringed octopus to penguins - you'll even get to witness a shark feeding frenzy! Your children's fear of the great unknown conquered at Siam Ocean World,you're then free to head off upstairs for a shopping spree.

Sampran Elephant Ground and Zoo

Located in Naknd & Zoo gives kids and chaperones a famous elephant show with universalappeal. Complete with dramatic sounds and narration, it presents the relationships between

mighty elephants and the Suay tribe people (who have trained elephant for generations),regales audiences with baby elephant displays, before re-enacting 'Yutha Hathi', an ancient

war fought on elephant back.

Proving there's certainly no Dumbos here is elephantine football and other dexterous, groundshaking games, and there's a thrilling crocodile wrestling show in the tradition of Krai Thong,the most famous crocodile hunter in Thai legend. A zoo presents a huge variety of animals,freshwater fish in a large lagoon, a waterfall, orchid nursery, plus fun family activities such as

elephant rides through lush tropical scenery. The tour includes admission, air conditionedvehicle with English-speaking guide, transfers and a buffet lunch.



Interested in this Tour?

Sampran Elephant Ground & Zoo

This is one of our many handpicked tours that are tried and tested ± prior to being offered toyou. Many years of experience working closely with tour operators will ensure we offer the

best experience possible. If you wish to book this tour or read More about it, click here.

Siam Water Park

In Asia's biggest water park, you can seek retreat under shady coconut trees, lay back and let

your water babies run amok while under the watchful eyes of qualified lifeguards. Meanwhilelet yours slowly flicker closed.

It consists of swimming pools, towering waterslides, bubbling whirlpools, fountains and alake, but Siam Water Parks highlight is a 400-metre Super Spiral waterslide, while a giantman-made wave pool with artificial surf is just as spectacular. Further attractions include

playgrounds, botanical gardens, an open zoo and an aviary. Try to time your tour for a

weekday, as crowds mean it tends to get wet and wild on weekends and public holidays.Facilities include changing rooms, swimsuit rental and fast food outlets.

Bangkok Restaurants By Area

Where to Eat in Bangkok

There's no shortage of eating options in Bangkok. Eat in a roadside noodle stall and watch theworld go by. Savour seafood at a local restaurant perched over the river; enjoy exquisite foodfrom a swish hotel restaurant overlooking the city; or take a quick snack in a shopping mallfood court. Whatever you choose, and wherever you are staying, you won't be disappointed.

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