Guidebook for Bangkok
Food Scene
Khin Lom Chom Sa Phan
6 Soi Samsen 3Closest to the house, very nice view of the river.
Tom Yum Kung
9 Thanon Khao SanGood Thai food on Khaosan Road. Popular among the Thais.
Raan Jay Fai
327 Maha Chai RdOrdinary setup, extraordinary food, very famous, and expensive.
Saffron
86 Thanon Phra AthitHome-made food and cakes, been here for ages
street restaurant with excellent Halal dishes, especially roti, mataba, yellow rice and chicken, and curries. very reasonable price. very popular
11 locals recommend
Karim Roti Mataba
136 Thanon Phra Athitstreet restaurant with excellent Halal dishes, especially roti, mataba, yellow rice and chicken, and curries. very reasonable price. very popular
Thipsamai
315 Maha Chai RdVery famous original Padthai noodle must try (long queue)
Khao Tom Bawon (ข้าวต้มบวร)
243 Thanon Phra Sumenvery famous
Phanfa
365/2-3 Thanon Phra SumenOld and famous restaurant. Famous for big crab, chicken rice
The Deck by Arun Residence
36-38 Soi Pratu NokyungStunning view of the river and Wat Arun
Baannual
37 ซอย บ้านพานถมhome-based dinner (reservation only)
Navy Wives Association Shop
77 Maha Rat RoadClose to the Grand Palace
Shopping
Banglamphu Market
61 Chakrabongse Rdstreet food
The Old Siam Plaza
first shopping mall in Thailand, part of the China Town.
Buddy Glasses - Wang Lang Soi 5
ซอย 5Fooddies and clothings pier market
Ban Moh Plaza
Soi Thip Warielectronics section of the China Town
Phahurat Road
Phahurat RoadFabric Section of the China Town, Little India
Sightseeing
The grand palace
World-class
Wat Pho "The Reclining Buddha "wat Pho"
2 Thanon Sanam ChaiWorld-class
World-class. Former capital city of Siam. The one after Ayutthaya and before Bangkok.
298 locals recommend
Wat Arun
World-class. Former capital city of Siam. The one after Ayutthaya and before Bangkok.
Used to be the highest point in Bangkok some 200 years ago.
120 locals recommend
Wat Saket (Golden Mount)
344 Thanon Chakkraphatdi PhongUsed to be the highest point in Bangkok some 200 years ago.
Loha Prasat
2 Maha Chai RdThe only iron castle left in the world.
Giant Swing
239 Dinso RdUnseen
Wat Bowon Niwet
Wat Phra Kaew
Pak Khlong Talat - Wat KanlayanamitBiggest vegetable and flower market. Opens 24 hours.
Bangkok City Pillar Shrine
Lak Muang Roadgood view of the river from the middle of the bridge. there are lots of people there at night.
Phra Pin Klao Bridge station
good view of the river from the middle of the bridge. there are lots of people there at night.
Parks & Nature
Rommaninat Park
Maha Chai Roadthere is a prison museum there too
There are always important events here, but if not, it's an ordinary park where people can use it for playing kites, pick-nic, etc.
41 locals recommend
Sanam Luang
Ratchadamnoen AvenueThere are always important events here, but if not, it's an ordinary park where people can use it for playing kites, pick-nic, etc.
Phra Sumen Fort
Thanon Phra Athita small park close to the water
Drinks & Nightlife
Khaosan Road
Thanon Khao SanKin Duem Shop
Essentials
7 Soi Samsen 2, Khwaeng Ban Phan Thom
Tang Hua Seng Banglumpu
182 Chakrabongse RdGetting Around
public river boat pier to Memorial Bridge (Flower Market), Ratchawong (China Town), Silom, and Saphan Taksin BTS Station.
Phra Arthit station
public river boat pier to Memorial Bridge (Flower Market), Ratchawong (China Town), Silom, and Saphan Taksin BTS Station.
Panfa Leelard Pier
Thanon Damrong RakCanal boat pier to MBK & Platinum Mall
Big pier near the Grand Palace. You can charter a long tail boat to go into the canals here.
Tha Chang station
Na Phra Lan RoadBig pier near the Grand Palace. You can charter a long tail boat to go into the canals here.