Suvarnabhumi Airport 49 min
MBK Center (34 min) Sprawling shopping complex with over 2000 shops, restaurants, cafes & department stores. Dream World (36 min) Festive amusement park offering roller coasters & other rides, theater performances & restaurants. Victory Monument (27 min) This tall obelisk with military statues memorializes Thailand's victory in the Franco-Thai War. Chatuchak Weekend Market (24 min) Massive market with over 15,000 stalls offering an eclectic variety of goods, from antiques to pets. The Grand Palace (37 min) Built in 1782, this ornate royal palace complex now houses a museum & is open to visitors. Safari World (42 min) Zoo & entertainment park featuring safari rides, marine attractions, live feedings & stunt shows. Pratunam Market (35 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. Erawan Shrine (34 min) Hindu shrine featuring a gilded statue of the god Brahma & often the site of rituals & dances. Ko Kret (3 hr 16) Rural, artificial island & Mon settlement, with locally produced earthenware & food for purchase. Wat Benchamabophit Dusitwanaram (29 min) Ornate temple constructed of white Italian marble & featuring a mix of European & Thai design. SEA LIFE Bangkok Ocean World (35 min) Spacious aquarium offers hundreds of marine species on display, 4-D films & underwater experiences. National Museum (41 min) Museum, buddhism, and artifact Jim Thompson House Museum (35 min) Thai-style teak house by American entrepreneur Jim Thompson offering guided tours in many languages. Wat Phra Kaew (Wat Phra Si Rattana Sasadaram) (34 min) On the grounds of the Grand Palace, this sacred temple is renowned for its Emerald Buddha. |