Suvarnabhumi Airport 46 min
Wat Saket (Phu Khao Thong) (33 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. Vimanmek Mansion (32 min) The golden teakwood mansion built in 1900 by Thai King Rama V houses his photographs & personal art. Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (34 min) Big, modern exhibition & performance venue for contemporary arts with a cafe, bookshop & library. Jim Thompson House Museum (34 min) Thai-style teak house by American entrepreneur Jim Thompson offering guided tours in many languages. MBK Center (31 min) Sprawling shopping complex with over 2000 shops, restaurants, cafes & department stores. Dream World (28 min) Festive amusement park offering roller coasters & other rides, theater performances & restaurants. Wat Benchamabophit Dusitwanaram (30 min) Ornate temple constructed of white Italian marble & featuring a mix of European & Thai design. Erawan Shrine (29 min) Hindu shrine featuring a gilded statue of the god Brahma & often the site of rituals & dances. Pratunam Market (31 min) Bustling market lined with stalls offering clothing, shoes, accessories & street food. Chatuchak Weekend Market (22 min) Massive market with over 15,000 stalls offering an eclectic variety of goods, from antiques to pets. Victory Monument (24 min) This tall obelisk with military statues memorializes Thailand's victory in the Franco-Thai War. Ko Kret (2 hr 30) Rural, artificial island & Mon settlement, with locally produced earthenware & food for purchase. SEA LIFE Bangkok Ocean World (30 min) Spacious aquarium offers hundreds of marine species on display, 4-D films & underwater experiences. Safari World (39 min) Zoo & entertainment park featuring safari rides, marine attractions, live feedings & stunt shows. |