City: Bangkok
Top Things to do in Bangkok
Top Restaurants in Bangkok
- 1. Le Normandie Restaurant at Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok
- 2. Tsu Japanese Restaurant - at the JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok
- 3. Biscotti
- 4. Thara Thong
- 5. The Reflexions at The Athenee Hotel
- 6. Tables Grill at Grand Hyatt Erawan Hotel
- 7. Nami Teppanyaki Steakhouse - at the JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok
- 8. Riverside Terrace
- 9. Colonnade
- 10. Flavors
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Top 10 Museums in Bangkok, Thailand
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.
Restaurants in Bangkok
1. Patpong Museum
Overall Ratings
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!
Reviewed By 838rods
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.
2. Jim Thompson House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14,238 reviews
This former home of an American named Jim Thompson, who started the Thai silk industry after World War II, houses a magnificent collection of Asian art and many unique displays.
Reviewed By darreng62 - Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Jim Thompson story is quite remarkable as is his amazing and stylish house, his accomplishments with Thai silk and his lifestyle are inspiring for some and interesting to many and his incredible house on the klong is well worth a visit.
3. Rattanakosin Exhibition Hall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 223 reviews
Reviewed By 96peachk - Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Like the idea of this exhibition. My friends recommended this place and I really love it. The staffs are helpful. The exhibition is really interactive and very interesting. There are two options of the tour; route 1 (7 exhibition rooms) takes about one hour and 45 minutes. Route 2 (2 exhibition rooms) takes about 2 hours). You can either choose to visit one option or both. You should spare 4 hours for the trip if you would like to see everything, recommended if the weather outside is extremely hot or heavy rain and can't go anywhere. Entry ticket cost just under £5 and the audio translation device is around £25 (deposit).. However, some of the staffs are also very good at English. Anyway, overall this is a very place to visit if you would like to know more about Thai culture and history. 2. The Heart and Soul of the Nation
4. National Science Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By 759elib - Sydney, Australia
Loved the Artist Hall which celebrates the collection of valuable art and cultural pieces collected by the king. Its divided into 9 sections that covered all aspects of photography, literature, landscape, handicrafts and musical composition. It exhibits the biography and pieces of work by every national artist. Loved the 6th floor presentation on Thai folk intellect.
5. Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,037 reviews
MOCA BANGKOK has been purposely built to showcase and exhibit the exceptional works of art collected over the past three decades by Boonchai Bencharongkul, whose passion for art runs deep. The museum is also intended as a tangible sign ofappreciation for the many great favours bestowed upon the Thai people by our beloved monarch, King Rama IX, and is dedicated to the honour of Professor Silpa Bhirasri, the “Father of Contemporary Art” in Thailand. MOCA BANGKOK displays works of art inspired by traditional Thai modes of expression alongside art that has been influenced by the introduction of Western artistic styles and techniques. Some 800 works selected from Boonchai Bencharongkul’s private collection are exhibited in the 20,000 square metres of well – lit white space. These artworks stand as a statement of Thai creativity, beliefs, and thought processes. They also place for the first time on permanent display, a large quantity of what can be considered the best works of Thai art-a te
Reviewed By davCanada - Toronto, Canada
Moca is not on the list of most but it should be. Great museum opened in 2012 with great art that you probably have not been exposed to. Start at the top floor and work down. Even the viewing benches are works of art. Spent 3+ hours here and could have stayed longer. From downtown, take BTS to Mo Chit and then a short cab ride (about $4-5US). as its off the beaten path.
6. Royal Thai Air Force Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 82 reviews
Reviewed By Escape141383
I thoroughly enjoyed my trip and I would go there again. There is plenty of aircraft to see and take photos of. Do grab a map and follow your way through as there is lots to see and the numerous aircraft outside are in great condition. I went at a time where you could catch the train part of the way and then had to catch a taxi or bus the rest of the way. By the end of 2020, there will be a train station very close to it.
7. The Bangkokian Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 99 reviews
Reviewed By 993mrm - Rome, Italy
Give yoúrself plenty of time ( 1 hour wasn't enough for me ,hence I will return again ) It's simply fabulous ,the guides are lovely if you need to ask questions etc The house really takes you back to a different era
8. Pipit Banglamphu History Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By APinBKK - Bangkok, Thailand
The museum tells you about the early history of Bangkok and the specifically the Banglamphu community. The displays are imfornative and the guide was eager to tell us about each exhibition. Furthermore, there is a portion about each of the seven communities in the area around the museum. After visiting you will definitely want to visit and walk around the neighborhoods. You can also explore Phra Sumen Fort, which is right next door.
9. Art in Paradise Bangkok
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 699 reviews
ART IN PARADISE (BANGKOK) Art in Paradise (Bangkok), the first "illusion" and three-dimensional museum in Bangkok, comprises six permanent exhibition zones with different concepts. Every painting was ranged from period or country themes, and there is also a great mix of traditional and new art. The museum is divided into two floors, over 2,500 square meters and 150 paintings that visitors can have fun and enjoy the new experience with interactive paintings. Paintings inside Art in Paradise (Bangkok) were drawn by 15 professional artists who initiated "3D" painting in Korea and Thailand, they had spent two and a half months painting the wall and floor by hand from emptiness filled to the perfection with specific techniques through the use of art in a way that Thailand never had before. Art in Paradise (Bangkok) welcomes you to experience the difference and feel the new touch of Arts. Art is in our life, Art in Paradise. Opening Hours: 10.00AM-10.00PM (Monday - Sunday)
Reviewed By hadeeloz
Spectacular 3D art at every corner and very photogenic spot to visit! 400 baht might seem like a lot but for 2-3 hours in such an artistic corner of Bangkok I'd say it was worth it. Definitely wear pants to enjoy posing as there is a lot of moving, lying down and funny pictures to be taken. We wore dresses and it wasn't as comfortable as we imagined. Bring a camera and try to go as 3 or more people, as some spots are great for 2-person or group shots. Wear easy to take off shoes as this is a barefoot museum. It was quite the trek from Sukhumvit but very easy to reach, just take the MRT and you will land right at Esplanade Mall.
10. Baan Silapin
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By Delomo - Townsville, Australia
We were lucky this trip to see the Puppet Show, after missing it last time two years ago. This time we had our granddaughter with us. The puppets came to magical life through the skill of the puppeteers. The puppeteers are dressed in black and masked, so that the puppets' personalities dominate. At the end of the performance the puppets engaged with the audience. Our granddaughter received a lovely hug from one of them. A special experience. Incredibly, there is no charge for the puppet show, especially since the training and skill is high. You get to witness a Thai cultural performance at no charge! I think The Artist's House is an marvellous place, it's like being in the country but right in the middle of a huge city. It's a quiet, cool spot in the middle of Bangkok and it's delightful to sit there on the coffee shop verandah, on the klong, and watch the boat traffic pass by and to see all the houses on stilts with their gardens and decor, so colourful and creative. Upstairs is the art for viewing or buying. I think we took about a million photos here.
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