Activities
20 Things to Do in Bangkok
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1. Try streetfood
Bangkok was awarded multiple times for being the city with the best streetfood. The vast number of choices, the taste, price and quality make Bangkok's streetfood a unique culinary experience. A very popular spot for streetfood is Chinatown. [More]
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2. Sightseeing
Also known as the "City of Angels" , Bangkok is home to numerous sightseeing spots worth visiting. With temples, royal sites, museums, traditional markets, parks, river tours and more, visitors have many options for sightseeing. Here is a list of the top 19 attractions and places to visit in Bangkok. [More]
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3. Take cooking classes
Thai cuisine is well known for its exquisite taste. Thus, more and more people are taking cooking classes when visiting Thailand. These classes here can be a fun experience, as instructors don't teach only theory but rather they let you prepare the dishes, while assisting and explaining you the details.
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4. Infinity pools: Rooftop swimming
When it comes to swimming, Bangkok offers visitors many options to spend the day at the poolside over the roofs of the city. Most larger hotels here have a rooftop pool that is also open to visitors from outside. Besides of the cool refreshing water, you will also enjoy the skyline view here.
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5. Sip a cocktail at a rooftop bar
Since the movie "The Hangover 2" Bangkok is well known for its rooftop bars (also known as "Sky Bars") with terrific view over the city. There are more than 25 open air rooftop bars & restaurants on top of hotels and office buildings where guests can enjoy a 360° view of the skyline while sipping their cocktail.
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6. Watch a Muay Thai fight
As the name suggests, Thailand is the origin of Muay Thai (Thai-Boxing), a martial arts combat sport, that is popular and part of Thailand's culture. The best fighters of the nation compete against each other at 4 prestigeous Muay Thai stadiums in Bangkok: New Lumphini Stadium, Channel 7 Stadium, Rajadamnern Stadium and the Omnoi Stadium. [More]
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7. Cruising on Chao Praya river up to Koh Kret
Kho Kret is a green and quiet island on the Chao Praya river. To most visitors, this island is a great sightseeing spot. Moreover, even the 1 hour boat ride alone is regarded as a great trip itself, as you get to see several temples and historical buildings along the Chao Praya river. [More]
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8. Join public aerobic sessions at Lumphini Park
Lumphini Park is a 57.5 hectare recreational park situated in Bangkok's downtown area. From 5-6 PM there is public aerobic with music and a coach. It's free and everybody is welcome to join. Expect to see hundreds of people moving synchronously to the music, which can be a very interesting experience. [More]
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9. Get a Thai massage
Deep rooted in Thai history and culture, Thai massage is a popular way to relieve stress and find inner well-being. One of the best things about being in Thailand is the huge variety and availability of massage venues, ranging from small traditional massage shops to luxurious roman style massage spas.
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10. Dining at Asiatique
Asiatique "The Riverfront" is a modern night market & dining place located at the Chao Praya river. Apart from the dining and shopping opportunities, it's also the scenery at the prominade with a great view to the river and the nostalgic charm of the early 20th century, that attracts people to this location. [More]
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11. Shopping at Pratunam, Siam Paragon and Central World
Bangkok is famous for being a shopping paradise. From low price/ wholesale shopping at markets such as Chatuchak Market and Pratunam District to fancy, high class shopping malls such as Siam Paragon, Emporium and Central World, there is a huge variety and availability of shopping options in this city. [More]
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12. Bicycle ride at Queen Sirikitt Park or Bang Krachao
Bangkok is not a great city for cycling, as the streets are congested and there are not many bike lanes. However, there are some exceptions. Bang Krachao and Queen Sirikitt Park (near Chatuchak Market) are ideal spots for a bicycle tour in green nature to escape the city's noise. Both places offer bicycles for rent you get to see lush vegetation and some rare animals. [More]
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13. Take Muay Thai classes
Muay Thai is not only a combat sport, but also a popular fitness sport favored by both men and women. Besides improving your self-defense skills you also keep in shape and enhance your stamina. There are numerous Muay Thai gyms in Bangkok with english speaking instructors and a lot of tourists and expats join the classes. As you have the option to pay per lesson, it's recommended to try it out once you are in Thailand.
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14. For men: Dating a girl or getting a 'Special Massage'
Many single men choose to come to Thailand not only because of the nice weather or beaches, but also because of the girls. Bangkok is a heaven for singles.Depending on your preferences, you can date a regular girl with prospect of a relationship. Or, you skip the romantic part and go to a massage shop where you get a 'special massage'
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15. Play golf
Unknown to regular tourists, golf is quite popular in Thailand, especially among the middle and upper class. Bangkok and its surroundings offer a large number of top golf courses and resorts for all levels of players. The availability of high class golf facilities, the weather and the relaxing nature of this sport itself, make golf a recommended activity for business meetings or regular visits in Bangkok.
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16. Watch a movie at a cinema
Bangkok's huge number of shopping malls not only gives you plenty shopping options. But also, these malls are places to socialize or watching a movie, when it's too hot outside. These movie theaters are no different than in Europe or the US. As all Hollywood movies are shown in english (with Thai subtitles), going to a cinema is a good way to finish an exhausting shopping tour, before going home.
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17. Lunch at Helix Quarter @ Emquartier
Located on the top floors of Emquartier Mall, The Helix Quarter is a dining and drinking hub, with numerous restaurants and bars having a great view over the roofs of Bangkok's downtown area. Helix-shaped like DNA, in tropical decor with plenty trees, plants and a small waterfall, this place is an ideal spot for lunchtime.
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18. Explore Bangkok's Khlongs by a public longtail boat
Public longtail boats are long shaped, propeller driven boats that present the traditional way of transportation in Bangkok. Being noisy but a quick and cheap alternative to taxis and buses, these boats cruise along Bangkok's numerous narrow khlongs (canals). A popular route for tourists is between Hua Chang Bridge (near Platinum Mall) and Jim Thompson House
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19. Join the nightlife
Bangkok is considered as the ultimate entertainment metropole. This city has so much to offer when it comes to nightlife and partying. When visiting this city, it's worth to go out at night time and explore the numerous bars and nightclubshere.
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20. Bowling
A popular form of entertainment in Bangkok, especially on rainy days, is bowling. Bangkok's bowling alleys are on par with Western standards. With beautiful bowling lanes, disco-like ambiente and music, great food and even beer towers, you can’t go wrong with a night out at a bowling alley. Recommended bowling lanes are at Siam Paragon, CentralWorld and MBK mall.
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21. Siriraj Medical Museum
The Siriraj Medical Museum is a place of education about human anatomy and medical history of Thailand. A visit will be definitely an experience that you won't forget easily. Besides learning a lot about human anatomy, diseases, forensics and medical history in Thailand, you will have the chance to see lots of embalmed and dissected dead human bodies and organs.
