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Things to do in Bangkok

Temples, museums, parks, markets, experiences, day trips and more.

04 — Do

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Temple overview

Which temples to visit and why.

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Grand Palace

Bangkok's most visited site.

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Wat Phra Kaew

The Emerald Buddha.

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Wat Pho

Reclining Buddha and massage school.

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Wat Arun

Temple of Dawn.

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Wat Saket

360° views from the Golden Mount.

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Wat Traimit

5.5-ton gold Buddha.

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Wat Benjamabophit

The Marble Temple.

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Wat Mangkon Kamalawat

Chinatown's Chinese temple.

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Royal Barge Museum

Eight gilded ceremonial barges.

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Jim Thompson House

Teak house and Bangkok mystery.

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National Museum

2,000 years of Thai art.

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MOCA

Contemporary Thai art.

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Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles

Royal Thai textiles and silk.

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Erawan Museum

Giant elephant museum.

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Silpakorn University galleries

Fine arts university + public galleries.

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Snake Farm

Venom research institute with public shows.

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ICONSIAM

Riverside mega-mall.

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Lumphini Park

Central park with monitor lizards.

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Bang Krachao

Cycling the Green Lung.

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Suan Luang Rama IX

Large eastern Bangkok park.

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Canal tours

Longtail boat through khlongs.

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Chao Phraya by boat

Full river day guide.

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Parks & gardens

Other green spaces.

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Flower market

All-night Pak Khlong Talad.

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Klong Lat Mayom

Bangkok's most authentic floating market.

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Or Tor Kor Market

Bangkok's best fresh produce.

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Chatuchak guide

Complete visitor guide.

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Chatuchak by section

Navigate 15,000+ vendors.

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Floating markets

Damnoen Saduak and Amphawa.

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Khao San Road

Backpacker HQ.

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Khlong Toei community

Port district and wet market.

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Silom Night Market

Talad Neon food stalls.

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Patpong

Bangkok's nightlife district.

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Siam Square

Teen fashion hub.

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MBK Center

Seven-floor market-mall.

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Asiatique

Riverside night market.

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Shopping malls

CentralWorld, EmQuartier, Paragon.

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Walking streets

Pedestrian markets and closed roads.

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Antiques & souvenirs

Real crafts vs trinkets.

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Train Market

Weekend flea market.

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BTS neighbourhood hopping

Explore by Skytrain stop.

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Night train from Bangkok

Overnight trains to Chiang Mai and south.

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Ayutthaya

Former capital, temple ruins.

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Amphawa

Floating market and firefly tours.

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Kanchanaburi

River Kwai day trip.

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Kanchanaburi in depth

Two days on the River Kwai.

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Koh Chang

Jungle island escape.

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Hua Hin

Vintage beach town.

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Khao Yai National Park

Elephants, waterfalls, gibbons.

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Pattaya

Two hours south — beach and nightlife.

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Day trips overview

All trips within a few hours.

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Sky Bar at Lebua

The Hangover bar, 66 floors up.

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Vertigo Bar Banyan Tree

360° rooftop on Sathorn.

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Nightlife

Clubs, live music, night markets.

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Muay Thai stadiums

Watch live fights.

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Watching Muay Thai — guide

Full newcomer guide to fight nights.

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Muay Thai day camp

Single session, no commitment.

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Muay Thai women

Women's training — finding the right camp.

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Thai massage

Street stalls to luxury spas.

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Spa & massage types

Know the difference.

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Beauty & wellness

Nails, hair, facials, aesthetics.

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Detox & wellness retreats

Juice fasts and short programmes.

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Sound healing & breathwork

Gong baths and meditation events.

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Tattoos in Bangkok

Sak Yant and modern studios.

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Cooking class

Hands-on Thai cooking.

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Market-to-table cooking

Market tour then cook.

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Pad See Ew class

Master the wide noodle stir-fry.

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Bangkok food tours

Guided street food tours.

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Bicycle tours

Dawn cycling through neighbourhoods.

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Tuk-tuk tours

Tuk-tuks done right.

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Wildlife — ethical guide

What to avoid and support.

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Yoga & wellness

Studios and retreats.

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Meditation retreat

Drop-in to silent retreats.

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Art classes

Thai painting and workshops.

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River cruises

Sunset and dinner tours.

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Tours

Guided and organized trips.

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