Suvarnabhumi Airport 46 min
Jim Thompson House Museum (34 min) Thai-style teak house by American entrepreneur Jim Thompson offering guided tours in many languages. Wat Benchamabophit Dusitwanaram (29 min) Ornate temple constructed of white Italian marble & featuring a mix of European & Thai design. Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (33 min) Big, modern exhibition & performance venue for contemporary arts with a cafe, bookshop & library. Pratunam Market (30 min) Bustling market lined with stalls offering clothing, shoes, accessories & street food. Wat Saket (Phu Khao Thong) (32 min) Ayutthhaya-era (1350-1767) Buddhist temple & pilgrimage site commanding extensive city views. Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA BANGKOK) (15 min) Privately built showcase of contemporary Thai art in a modern space with a cafe. Chatuchak Weekend Market (21 min) Massive market with over 15,000 stalls offering an eclectic variety of goods, from antiques to pets. Ko Kret (2 hr 27) Rural, artificial island & Mon settlement, with locally produced earthenware & food for purchase. Dream World (27 min) Festive amusement park offering roller coasters & other rides, theater performances & restaurants. Safari World (38 min) Zoo & entertainment park featuring safari rides, marine attractions, live feedings & stunt shows. Erawan Shrine (29 min) Hindu shrine featuring a gilded statue of the god Brahma & often the site of rituals & dances. Victory Monument (24 min) This tall obelisk with military statues memorializes Thailand's victory in the Franco-Thai War. Vimanmek Mansion (32 min) The golden teakwood mansion built in 1900 by Thai King Rama V houses his photographs & personal art. MBK Center (31 min) Sprawling shopping complex with over 2000 shops, restaurants, cafes & department stores. SEA LIFE Bangkok Ocean World (30 min) Spacious aquarium offers hundreds of marine species on display, 4-D films & underwater experiences. |