Suvarnabhumi Airport 47 min
Chatuchak Weekend Market (23 min) Massive market with over 15,000 stalls offering an eclectic variety of goods, from antiques to pets. Ko Kret (2 hr 31) Rural, artificial island & Mon settlement, with locally produced earthenware & food for purchase. MBK Center (32 min) Sprawling shopping complex with over 2000 shops, restaurants, cafes & department stores. Erawan Shrine (30 min) Hindu shrine featuring a gilded statue of the god Brahma & often the site of rituals & dances. Manam (23 min) Park, running, and garden Dream World (29 min) Festive amusement park offering roller coasters & other rides, theater performances & restaurants. Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA BANGKOK) (16 min) Privately built showcase of contemporary Thai art in a modern space with a cafe. SEA LIFE Bangkok Ocean World (31 min) Spacious aquarium offers hundreds of marine species on display, 4-D films & underwater experiences. Vimanmek Mansion (33 min) The golden teakwood mansion built in 1900 by Thai King Rama V houses his photographs & personal art. Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (35 min) Big, modern exhibition & performance venue for contemporary arts with a cafe, bookshop & library. Jim Thompson House Museum (35 min) Thai-style teak house by American entrepreneur Jim Thompson offering guided tours in many languages. Pratunam Market (32 min) Bustling market lined with stalls offering clothing, shoes, accessories & street food. Victory Monument (25 min) This tall obelisk with military statues memorializes Thailand's victory in the Franco-Thai War. Safari World (40 min) Zoo & entertainment park featuring safari rides, marine attractions, live feedings & stunt shows. Wat Benchamabophit Dusitwanaram (31 min) Ornate temple constructed of white Italian marble & featuring a mix of European & Thai design. |