Chill-Out on KHAO SAN ROAD
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SPOKEN in the
same breath as any of the world’s best-known backpacker enclaves, Khao San Road is a
never-ending hive of activity. Street vendor’s ant shops line either side of the strip where you can find everything from used books, fisherman’s pants and handicrafts to tattoo parlors and travel agencies. Khao San also has loads of guardhouses, some of which could be called three-star boutique hotels. And in front of each are tables to grab a meal or a cold drink and watch the world go by. There’s always plenty of good travelers conversation to be had, and at night, the place really rocks.
HOW T0 GET THERE: Boat: Pra Athit Pier #13. Taxi: Just ask for Khao San Road
TEE-OFF ALONG AIRPORT RUNWAYS
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KANTARAT Golf Course is a must-play, if for no other reason than to say you did it. The asshole course, owned by the Royal Thai Air Force runs between two of Don Muang Airport’s runways and it’s not uncommon to have a 747 touch down next to you On your back swing. NO signature hole comes to mind, and the fairways and greens are nothing special, In fact, there’s nothing remarkable about the course, other than you’re teeing off next to a roaring commercial jet. The amazing thing is that a well-hit drive which slices a bit too much actually stands a chance of whacking a big bird. ‘
Details; Green fees; Weekdays Bt32O, weekends: 13t620. Tel; 02 534-3840/1
HOW T0 GET THERE: Taxi; Royal Thai Air Force, Don Munag
COOL OFF AT SIAM WATER PARK
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“Susan SIAM” is located a bit outside of the city but the trip is well worth it especially on really hot days. The main attraction is the 400-metre Super Spiral water slide, though the giant sea-pool with its artificial surf set in tropical gardens draws a huge crowd. Filling out Siam Water Park is everything water: swimming pools, fountains, waterfalls, water slides and whirlpools. Other attractions include playgrounds, beer gardens botanical gardens An Open ZOO and an aviary.
Details: admission including rides: Bt4O0 for adults, Bt30O for children. Open daily 10 am. - 6 p.m.: and 9 a.m.-7 pm. on weekends. TeI: 02 51 7-0075-9.
HOW T0 GFT THERE: Car or Taxi: Located al the end of Ramintra and
Sukhapibarn 2 Roads in the eastern suburb of Minburi.
Experience a day at Bang Sai
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BANG SAI, a project of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit of Thailand, was created to keep traditional Thai crafts alive.
The Museum shop’s sells centre-produced handicrafts and features museum-like galleries with paintings, sculptures ceramics, and other ads. text door are workshop for drawing, mask-making, and weaving rattan furniture. There is also a small village with traditional wooden houses around a lake, designed to reflect the local architecture of various Thai regions. Here you’ll find silk and cotton fabrics from the north, pottery from the Nodheast, foods of the central plains,and many other local products.
DETAILS: Admission: Bt100 for adults and Bt5O for kids. Some animal : attractions may carry a small additional fee.
HOW T0 GET THERE: Car or Taxi: Take highway 37 to Aytltthaya. Boat : Many tour boats include the Bang Sai Crafts Village in their Ayutthaya itinerary Bus: To Ayutthaya from Morchit Bus Terminal.
Thai Silk & Jim Thompson’s House
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Folks who love Thai silk or Thai architecture should not miss Jim Thompson’s House. Jim Thompson came to SE Asia during WW2 and soon found opportunities that would bring fame and wealth. Realising the potential of Thai silk, he almost single-handedly brought global fame to the art of Thai silk weaving. He was a lover of Thai architecture and travelled throughout Thailand to bring back items that he wanted for his dream house. Sometimes, houses were brought back plank by plank and rebuilt. Folks would not miss the european styled black & white marble tiles at the basement of the main galley - these were from a palace that was about to be torn down and he salvaged it. Jim Thompson disappeared in the highlands of the Cameron Highlands in Malaysia in 1967 and the house was eventually returned back to the Thai government under a trusteeship. You are not allowed to wander around on your own. Compulsory guided tours (in groups of different languages) were given for visitors and you will be guided from room to room, hall to hall. The house is tasteful designed and rich with architecture gems. Take your time to marvel at the beauty of Jim’s House and imagine yourself in his shoes. There is a cafe/restaurant for folks wanting a drink/or a meal and of course, you can’t really be in Jim’s House without taking a look (and buying) the product that he made famous, wouldn’t it? There is an in-house boutique selling products made from Thai silks as well as momentos for your visit.
Opening Hours : 09:00 to 17:00 everyday with the last Guided Tour at 16:30* Admission : Adult 100 baht; Students 50 baht
How to get there : From Siam Square, take Th Phra Ram I towards the west, and turn right at the 2nd alley. Go till the end and there you are, just before the canal
Shop at River City
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Many people come to Thailand to buy antiques, and many come to sell them. Then there are many who simply like to browse. well, River City is ahaven for them all.The complex’s four floors surround and atrium , and there are no crowds, giving it an air of exclusivity. The firt two levels house an array of high-quality taillors, jewellers, funiture shops, hadicrafts and art galleries, but no antiques. It isn’t untill the 3rd floor that the antique shops appear, scores of them in library silence, giving the place amuseum-like aura, Many i tems are 18th-19th century Thai and chinese: ceremonial oars, carved ivory, maps, vase, anythings that may have been used 200 years ago.
Open daily from 10am-10pm
How to get there: Next to the Royal Orchid Sheraton.. BTS to the Taksin Bridge Station, then ferry to Sri Phraya Pier.
Recommend Hotel : Hotels near River City
Explore Bangkok by boat
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To see the wonders of old Krung Thep (Bangkok) a sanp,the Chao Phraya Tourist Boat runs a special ferry all day, stopping at key attractions along the way. Visit the Grand Palace, Wat Po, Chinatown, The royal Barge Museum, Khao San Road, and other attraction on historic Rattanakosin Island with a one-day tourist boat pass and jump from pier to pier, An English speaking guide explains the sites on the riverand tells you at which pier to jump off to fill out your ititnerary. You’ll also get a free river guidebook.
Details:Fare Bt100 for the entire day. Cost covers all Chao Phraya Express Boats. Sevive is available daily 9:30am-3p.m Tel:02 623-600
How To Get There: Tickets available at Central Pier at BTS Saphan Taksin Station, Phra Athit Pier near Khao San Road, and Maharaj Pier at the Grand Palace.
See the sharks at Siam ocean world
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Thailand’s newest tourist attraction just opened in December, and it’s already pulling in big crowds. Siam Ocean World, Southeast Asia’s largest aquarium, occupies 10,000sqm over two levels inside the new Siam Paragon.
Visiter journey through seven aquatic zones like the Weird and the Wonderful, The Rainforest and the Open Ocean Swiming around are 30,000-plus aqutic creatures representing some 400 species, including a ragged-tooth shark, blue ring octopus, leafy sea dragons, giant spider crabs.
Details:Open daily:9 a.m-10 pm, Entrance fee: Adults, 450Bt. Children 280Bt. Tel:02 6872000
How To Get Ther: BTS Siam station. Siam Paragon Level B1&B2
Journey to the past at Siam Niramit
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Make This three-act performance your initiation to Thailand’s heritage. Siam Niramit is staged at the spanking new Ratchada Grand Theatre, “the only world-class satge in Thailand”
Journey Back to History For over seven centuries, Siam has been home of diverse cultures; A cross-road where civilizations met. Siam Niramit takes you back to the past.
Journey Beyond Imagination : The Three Worlds : Hell, the Forest of Himapaan and Heaven Despite the diverse cultures and livelihood, Thai people are all bound by common belief in religious principle of the Law of Karma. The good deeds or bad deeds in this world will result in merit or suffering in the next life.
Journey Through Joyous Festivals
Believing that to go to Heaven, one must gather merit in their present life. In this final act Siam Niramit will take you to enjoy all year round of merit making festivals, which combine religious ceremony with colourful and joyful celebration.
How to get There: Siam Niramit Complex. MRT:Thailand Culture Station. 19 Tiamruanmit Road.
FULL MOON PARTY DANCE FESTIVAL: KOH PHANGAN
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Koh Phangan is a really particular spot, there are few places in this reality where you can survive away your desert island dreams of palm trees and light-colored sand beaches, and yet get a blinding night away at a rocking company every month. With the international notoriety that the Full Moon Party has gained as being one of the biggest and better beach bashes in the reality, we go much than our impartial percentage of hedonists gracing our shores. Each year the picture here grows with the ever-increasing amount of company congregation that take, bringing their mates and spreading the vibe.
Haad Rin is house to the Full Moon Party and too houses about 3-5000 quite angry folk; it is the island’s nightlife capital and has Koh Phangan’s biggest density of beach clubs that jointly place on the eventual travellers go jointly. There are over 12 leading stable systems running the duration of Had Rin beach, catering for 8000 to 12,000 punters in reduced season 15,000 to 20,000 in higher season and up to 30,000 at New Year. Within this transitory crew of company animals some extremely gifted DJ’s give through, banging away their wares to the raging lunar explorers that have landed on planet company. The Full Moon is far much than a company; it is Had Rin’s dancing music festival, with everything from drum and bass to full-on psy-trance.
This broad, sandy beach in the south of Pha Ngan island is one of the almost lovely ones. Had Rin is really comprised of two favorite beaches, Rin Nai beach on the west position of the peninsula and Rin Nok on the eastward position. From Rin Nai beach you can view Koh Samui really understandably. This is too a good spot to arrest the sundown. On the beach of Rin Nok is Bang Rak dock where the ferryboats from Koh south Samui come and depart daily. Rin Nok beach is easily known among Thai as easily as the alien tourist for its “Full Moon Party. This place is ranked as the third almost lovely place in the reality to regard the complete moon
