Wat
Suthat and The Giant Swing
Wat Suthat and
The Giant Swing Located on Bamrung
Muang Road, this temple is noted for its
superb 19th century murals in
the main chapel. The distinctive Giant Swing
outside the temple was once used in Brahmanic
ceremonies long since discontinued. Nearby
shops stock a very comprehensive range of
Buddhist religious supplies.
Open:
Daily from 8.30 a.m.-9 p.m.
Admission: 20 baht |
Rama
IX Royal Park
Rama IX Royal Park The
200-acre botanical garden-cum-public park
is located deep inside Sukhumvit Soi 103
(Udomsuk) and was opened in 1987 to commemorate
the 60th birthday of His Majesty King Bhumibol
Adulyadej.
Open: Daily from 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Admission: 10 baht. |
Benchasiri
Park
Benchasiri Park This
compact park on Sukhumvit Road near Soi
24 was built to commemorate the 60th
birthday of HM Queen Sirikit in 1992. It
features a huge sculpture of commemorative
coin illustrating an image of HM Queen Sirikit
and 12 pieces of contemporary sculptures
including children’s works.
Open:
Daily from 5 a.m.-8 p.m.
Admission: Free. |
| Chatuchak
Park
Chatuchak Park This
is located at the junction of Phahonyothin
and Vibhavadi Rungsit roads. There are nine
pieces of ASEAN sculptures that enhance
the character of the park.
Open:
Daily from 5 a.m.- 8 p.m.
Admission: Free. |
| Lumpini
Park
Lumpini Park This
was a huge open space once belonging to
King Rama VI, who issued a royal command
to turn the area into a public park as a
gift to Bangkok residents. It is located
on Rama IV Road, between Ratchadamri and
Witthayu (Wireless) roads, with entrance
gates on all sides.
Open:
Daily from 5 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Admission: Free. |
Princess
Mother Memorial Park
Princess Mother Memorial Park
This beautiful park is located on Soi 3
Somdet Chao Phraya Road, Khlong San District.
It was built near the Wat Anongkharam community
where Somdej Phra Srinagarindra Boromarajajonani,
HRH the Princess Mother had resided during
her childhood. The park comprises a full
scale model of the Princess Mother’s house
and the old buildings renovated as exhibition
halls displaying the life story of Her Royal
Highness the Princess Mother as well as
the history of the Wat Anongkharam community.
Open:
Garden - Daily from 6 a.m. – 6 p.m./
Museum – Daily from 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Admission: Free |
Queen
Sirikit Park
Queen Sirikit Park
This is situated east of Chatuchak Park
on Phahonyothin Road. It was built to commemorate
the 60th birthday anniversary
of HM Queen Sirikit. A big pool in the park
contains three fountains and a fine collection
of both Thai and foreign lotuses.
Open:
Daily from 5 a.m.-8 p.m.
Admission: Free. |
Rommaninat
Park
Rommaninat Park This
is a public park built on the old prison
grounds on Mahachai Road near Wat Suthat.
The Corrections Museum inside the park displays
instruments of punishment and evolution
of punishment in Thailand.
Open:
Park - Daily from 5 a.m.-8 p.m./ Museum
– Thu to Sat from 8.30 a.m.-4.30 p.m.
Admission: Free. |
Saranrom
Park
Saranrom Park Located
near the Grand Palace between Rachini and
Charoenkrung roads, this park was originally
a royal garden in the Saranrom Palace. At
the south end of the park is a marble monument
dedicated to HM Queen Sunantha Kumareerat
and HRH Prince Kannaporn Phetcharat, who
died in a boating accident in the reign
of King Rama V.
Open:
Daily from 5 a.m.-8 p.m.
Admission: Free. |
| Dusit
Zoo
Dusit Zoo Located
beside the Royal Plaza, Bangkok’s oldest
zoo contains a collection of popular African
and Asian mammals and birds in an ornamental
garden.
Open:
Daily from 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Admission: Adult 30 baht; Child
5 baht |
Queen
Saovabha Memorial Institute (Snake Farm)
Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute
(Snake Farm) Located near Chulalongkorn
Hospital on the corner of Henri Dunant Road
and Rama IV Road, this institute contains
a collection of poisonous snakes which are
“milked” daily for their venom
in order to produce invaluable anti-snakebite
serum.
Open:
Mon–Fri from 8.30 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat, Sun
and Public Holidays 8.30 a.m.-12 noon)
Venom extraction: Mon-Fri at 11
a.m. and 2.30 p.m.; holidays at 11.00 a.m.
Slide presentation in English:
30 minutes before venom extraction. Admission:
70 baht |
| Safari
World
Safari World Bangkok’s
greatest open zoo and leisure park is located
in Min Buri, via Km. 9 on Raminthra Road.
The 300-acre complex comprises a Safari
Park populated by African and Asian mammals,
a Marine Park with amusing performances
of well-trained dolphins and seals, a Bird
Park and a Games Corner.
Open:
Daily from 9.00 a.m.-5.00 p.m.
Admission: Adult 700 baht; Child
450 baht. |
Siam
Park City
Siam Park City Located
in suburban Min Buri on Sukhaphiban 2 Road,
this water amusement park contains a man-made
sea with towering slides. Satellite attractions
include children’s playgrounds, aviaries,
an open zoo and a botanical garden.
Open:
Mon to Fri 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat-Sun and Public
Holidays 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Admission: Adult 400 baht; Child
300 baht |
Future
Park Bang Khae
Phetkasem
Road |
The
Mall Bang Khae
Phetkasem
Road |
Seacon
Square
Srinakarintara
Road |
Central
City Bang Na
Km. 3 Bang
Na-Trat Road |
Fashion
Island
Km.10 Raminthra
Road |
The
National Theatre
lacated on Na Phra That Road next
to the National Museum, is the official
centre of Thai classical performance. |
Thailand
Cultural Centre
located on Ratchadaphisek Road,
is a fully integrated venue for social education
and cultural activities. |
Chalerm
Krung Royal Theatre
Located on Charoen Krung Road (New Road)
near the Old Siam Plaza. Thai dramas and
plays are usually held while Khon or Thai
musical dance drama is a special event that
is staged occasionally. |
Patravadi
Theatre
near Wat Rakhang, Thon Buri. Renowned
for its lavish productions, this outdoor
theatre has gained popularity through its
modern adaptations of classical Asian literature,
with each play demonstrating an ingenious
blend of various theatrical techniques.
Showtime is on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
|
Bangkok
Playhouse
located on
Phetchaburi Road. This private theatre hosts
modern dramas. |
Bangkok
International Trade & Exhibition Centre
Bangkok International Trade
& Exhibition Centre,
8 Km. 1 Bang Na-Trat Road, Phrakhanong.
|
Queen
Sirikit National Convention Centre
Queen Sirikit National Convention
Centre, 60 New Ratchadaphisek
Road, Khlong Toei, Bangkok. |
Royal
Turf Club of Thailand
located on
Phitsanulok Road |
Royal
Bangkok Sports Club
located on
Henry Dunant Road |
Ratchadamnoen
Stadium
Ratchadamnoen Stadium , Ratchadamnoen
Nok Road, open every Monday and Wednesday
at 6 p.m., Thursday at 5 and 9 p.m., and
Sunday at 4 and 8 p.m. |
Lumphini
Stadium
Lumphini Stadium
, Rama IV Road, every Tuesday and Friday at
6 p.m. and Saturday at 5 p.m. |
Banyan
Tree Spa
51st to 54th
floor of Thai Wah Tower II, South Sathon Road.
|
Grand
Spa & Fitness Club
Sheraton
Grande Sukhumvit Hotel, 250 Sukhumvit Road.
|
JW’s
Health Club & Spa
JW
Marriott Hotel, Soi 2 Sukhumvit Road. |
Oriental
Spa Thai Health & Beauty Centre
48 Oriental Avenue. |
Swiss
Perfection
in the Regent
Bangkok Hotel, 155 Ratchadamri Road. |
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