Golden palaces, floating markets, majestic porcelain-laid spires…you've never seen a capital city quite like Bangkok. Visit Pratunam or Siam Square for premium shopping, then unwind in the European-style gardens of Dusit. Thon Buri is home to the awesome Wat Arun temple, and over in Phra Nakhon, you’ll find the Wat Pho temple of the Reclining Buddha. Savor mango sticky rice at a food stall before taking in the gilded splendor of the Grand Palace.
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5.0 based on 157 reviews
And you thought Patpong was only about Go-Go bars and shopping? The mythos of this little street in Bangkok has developed over a hundred years, morphing from a rice paddy to the entertainment district of today, with its Go-Go bars, Ping Pong shows and ladyboys. The CIA set up shop there, and David Bowie as well as a lot of other celebrities explored these streets. The Patpong museum provides you with a rich, detailed view of the history, offering exhibits as well as multi-media, interactive games and re-enacted shows. History can and should be fun as well!
Great history of how Patong was created and evolved. Andrea gave us a great tour with lots of interesting info. Highly recommended if you have seen enough ping pong balls fired at you.
4.5 based on 31 reviews
This park contains a full-scale model of the home of the Princess Mother as well as a history of the nearby Wat Anongkharam community.
4.5 based on 15 reviews
This place brings you back in time to those good old days in the reign of King Rama V. It is located in the red building called Thawon Watthu Building which takes only few minutes walk from Grand Palace and there is no entrance fee. The building comprises of two sections which are King Rama V Memorial Exhibition and King Rama V Memorial Library. The Fine Arts Department registered it as the National Ancient Monument in 1977. The exhibition shows the work of King Rama V, one of the greatest Thai kings. More information on his works and way of life can be found in the library which contains books written by King Rama V, biographies and his works. Love the place and the wonderful architecture of this building!
4.5 based on 26 reviews
I enjoyed my afternoon spent in this charming little museum housed in a 100-year-old house. The museum was very personal, showcasing not only a section on early Portugese settlers in Bangkok, but the late owners personal belongings, stories and photos. The late owner appeared to be a kindred spirit; he kept everything (ticket stubs, NHS health records, air tickets, old architecture textbooks,) from his time studying in the UK, and I enjoyed poking through all the exhibits. The museum is privately owned and does not charge entrance fees. I highly recommend you have a bite to eat in the little cafe on the ground floor and buy some of their beautiful postcards. Going there is part of the whole adventure. Take BTS to Saphan Thaksin, then express boat line in direction Nonthaburi until station 7 and finally cross the river by ferry. The museum is located in a rabbit warren of narrow paths but there's clear signage. Other attractions in the area are 100-year-old bakeries that serve only one type of Portugese pastry, Santa Cruz church, a mosque and Hokkien Chinese temple, and a couple of Buddhist temples that were not your usual Thai temples. Kudichin is absolutely off the usual tourist path, an oasis of calm.
4.0 based on 38 reviews
Although this king ruled for only 10 years, his was the last reign of the absolute monarchy.
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