City: Phra Nakhon
Top Things to do in Phra Nakhon
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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What to do and see in Phra Nakhon, Thailand: The Best Specialty Museums
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. Bank of Thailand Learning Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By charleseL9395XC
This was an interesting place where we learned a bit of history and saw the development of Thai currency through history. The displays and activities were well thought out and excellent. This place also has a fantastic library that may be the quietest place in all of Bangkok if not all of Thailand. The whole place is interesting and fun even for kids. Simply a great place with wonderful staff. It is free and combined well with the Coin Museum Treasury Department Thailand. Thank you to the staff for being helpful and providing a good experience.
2. 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
3. Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 516 reviews
Located to the right of the visitors’ entrance to the Grand Palace, the Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles collects, displays, preserves, and serves as a centre for textiles from East, South, and Southeast Asia with an emphasis on Thailand and its royal court. The QSMTembodies Her Majesty’s efforts to preserve Thailand’s textile artsfor future generations. Exhibitions change periodically
Reviewed By tri1035
Besides the beautiful display of her majesty clothes, I enjoyed the video interviews ( in English) of her and the King. Easy to see why they were so beloved by the people
4. 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.
5. Sunthon Phu Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
6. Bangkok Metropolitan Museum
7. The National Museum Bangkok
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 878 reviews
This museum, considered the largest in Southeast Asia, houses a vast collection of antiquities including prehistoric art, murals, bronzes, exhibits from other Asian countries and ceremonial carriages used by royal families.
Reviewed By lo130 - Wigan, United Kingdom
We’re interesting museum with lots of things to see. Terracotta Warriors are on display until December 2019 which was very good to see. The display of carriages is excellent. There are many galleries so lots to see would recommend a visit.
8. Museum of Siam
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 483 reviews
Reviewed By CDream12 - Bangkok, Thailand
The Museum Siam is the best place to learn about Thai life from past to present. Inside, there will be many exhibitions showing Thainess: permanent exhibition, temporary exhibition, and learning events and activities. The permanent exhibition now is presenting in the name “Decoding Thainess” to show the development of Thainess from past to present through the advanced technologies. You will be enjoyed our social context that has been changed with age. Also, there are a lot of interesting things about our legends and beliefs that will be shown in the real figures, such as Spirit Worship and Little Guardian Angel, through the exotic forms of presentation such as mixed media technology. It also has the exhibition in remembrance of King Rama IX. My impressive things are all exhibitions about the old Thai. It’s just like I am throwing back to childhood; seeing the package of the old instant noodles that once existed, watching the very old advertising videos that were popular in the past, and enjoying the classroom of the past presenting in virtual classroom. In addition, I can participate in the living kitchen where I can learn about Thai food through motion graphics. It’s cool! I would love to say that it is a good place for those who want to recall your old days and study Thai life in the past. Every zone is provided in the proper sections. Every room is air-conditioned and cool. Brochures and knowledge sheets are distributed when purchasing tickets. You can visit the Museum Siam every Tuesday – Sunday, 10.00 am - 6.00 pm (closed on Monday and National holiday). For the admission fee: Student (15 years up) is 50 baht, Thai citizen is 100 baht, and Foreigner is 100 baht.
9. Bank of Thailand Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By natjareec
This museum is a wonderful surprise in the older and quieter part of Bangkok. It was tastefully designed and well executed. The architecture is outstanding. The flow of tour is nicely planned. They even have the world’s first minted coin from Lydia on display! They do a good job telling stories of Thai financial history. They really make financial language fun for all the people. I love how they put the museum in the very heart of the Learning Center. Cool idea. Old and new are blended in good balance. Walk the ground to admire outdoor space. Relax after the tour in the coffee shop. It offers million-dollar view like all five-star hotel along the river with fraction of the price. Everything was very well thought of.
10. Coin Museum Treasury Department Thailand
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By bobbyb396 - Fremantle, Australia
This museum can only be visited as part of a guided tour group. Tours leave the reception desk every half hour on the hour and half hour. It is not necessary to book ahead, just wait for the next tour. The museum has some video presentations and exhibits covering the history of trade and of money. It is informative and not restricted to coins alone as the name might suggest. The museum includes items from a pre-existing coin exhibition, now closed, that was previously located in the Grand Palace. The only criticism I have is that the tour lasts only 1-1/2 hrs and is rushed. There is so much to see that an increase in length to 2 hours would seem appropriate. For example, there is one area with a set of coins of each denomination for a large number of the world’s countries, maybe all, didn’t catch how many. Children are encouraged to rush around stamping a souvenir booklet with images of the coins, which is fun, but adults don’t have time to look at every country’s exhibit. It is not allowed to circuit again to take in more of the exhibits without a guide. I suppose that’s for security reasons. Could have spent more time here. Admission is free and the tours are free. It’s important to note that the museum’s stated opening hours are 10am to 6pm (Tuesday to Sunday – closed Monday). But, because admission is by 1-1/2 hr guided tour, the effective closing time is 4.30pm, possibly earlier – the last guided tour may depart before 4.30pm! To avoid disappointment, it would be advisable to go in the morning or early afternoon latest to catch a tour. Consider combining this with the Bank of Thailand Learning Center (TripAdvisor reviews at “Bank of Thailand Learning Center”), which is open Tuesday to Sunday (10am – 4pm), say one in the morning & one in the afternoon.
