My Bangkok Guide

Experience a whole new shopping experience whereby it is done on water bodies! Tha Kha Floating Market has fewer tourists compared to other floating markets in Thailand as it is more genuine, with the main items sold there being fruits and vegetables. It is definitely a place to experience their traditional life, especially when vendors sell one another their own products. Therefore, Tha Kha Floating Market is also a place to explore if you want to avoid relatively more crowded floating markets which sell souvenirs for tourists. read more »

Looking for clothes and accessories at wholesale prices? Pratunam Wholesale Market is the place to be! Even though the alleys are small and relatively jammed while making your way through, it is literally a maze for shopaholics! Get yourselves indulged in a shopping paradise not to be missed as this is one of the place to get retail prices even for a single piece of clothing! In Pratunam Wholesale Market, it will seem like an impossible mission to finish shopping and buying the things that you would like. Even thought bargaining can still be done, it will look as if it is an unreasonable act as the prices are already at their lowest and the best prices that you will not get elsewhere. read more »

Experience a fruitful nightlife and do some shopping which will not disappoint you in Saphan Phut Night Market. No longer will there be any window shopping since you will be sure to purchase almost everything you come across as the things sold in Saphan Phut Night Market are pleasant and inexpensive. It is the place to be to have night shopping as well as light snacks or supper if you are starving from the day's activities. read more »

An indoor sporting arena located in Bangkok, the Lumpinee Boxing Stadium is run by the Royal Thai Army and is now an icon for the modern Muay Thai in Thailand. You can get to watch the muay thai tournaments which are held every Tuesdays, Fridays as well as Saturdays in the evening at around 6pm. In addition, it is seen as something rare in Thailand but Lumpinee Boxing Stadium is one of those few places where gambling and betting are allowed. read more »

Hua Hin, which literally means head stone, gets its name from the various rock formations caused by several geographical processes that can be found on the beach just right in front of the Sofitel Central Hotel. The entire Hua Hin Beach stretches for about 4km all the way from the town centre to Khao Takiab. In addition, this is the best place to bring your loved ones or to spend a romantic moment with your spouse as Hua Hin Beach is known to have the best sunrises around Thailand. read more »

Located in the Bang Rak district, Patpong Night Market is a well known entertainment district, featuring go-go bars, nightclubs, discotheques and more. Open from early evening to the wee hours of the morning, it is also filled with shops selling designer clothes and handicrafts. Bargaining is a must here, given that prices are often marked up as it is tourist-oriented. read more »

This is the place that is well known among backpackers from all over the world. Backpackers often gather here, together with other tourists. Khao San Road is the best place to get some of the cheaper goods and in addition, the quality of the goods that you have purchased will be of a good quality despite the price. read more »

Spanning an area of 35 acres, Chatuchak Weekend Market is one of the largest markets in the world. Boasting over 8000 stalls, its draws over 200,000 visitors on a typical weekend, selling a whole range of products from clothing, food, shoes, handicrafts, decorations and even live animals. Visitors are encouraged to bargain for lower prices. read more »

Thailand Grand Sales is a mega shopping event that occurs in most of the main cities of Thailand, including Bangkok, Chiangmi, Phuket and more. Held during June to August, it is a period of frenzied shopping, as locals and tourists flock to the malls to buy various goods at bargain prices, with discounts up to 80%. With more than 15,000 shops participating, the Thailand Grand Sales is definitely an event worth waiting for. read more »

Mah Boon Krong (MBK) Center is a popular shopping centre among both local and foreigners, a shopping paradise with entire floors dedicated to shoes, fashion and clothing, handbags, furniture, and mobile phones and more. There is also an enormous food court for hungry shoppers, featuring an array of affordable and yummy Thai and International cuisine. The top floor also houses an entertainment complex, with cinemas, a games arcade, modern karaoke facilities and plenty of restaurants. read more »

Siam Paragon Shopping Centre is a shopping mall known for selling luxury goods, being home to more than 250 famed international and local luxury brands. Its 500,000 square metres of retail space is simply a shopping paradise, featuring boutiques and flagship stores of famous brands like Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Prada, Dior, Versace, Burberry and Hermes. Dubbed the 'Jewel of Asia', Siam Paragon Shopping Centre certainly lives up to its name by providing an unrivalled retail experience, with floors being divided into various categories, namely: Luxury Living, Fashion Venue, Lifestyle & Leisure, Living & Technology, IT & Paragon Passage, and Explorium & Global Entertainment. read more »

Bo.lan is a famous restaurant featuring amazing traditional Thai food, based on the philosophy of Thai cooking from the Michelin-starred Chef, David Thompson. The menu offers a range of dishes inspired by ancient Thai recipes, offering a taste of authentic Thai cuisine. read more »

Built in 1956, Erawan Shrine was originally a spirit house, enshrined to ward off bad luck during the construction of the first Erawan Hotel nearby. It houses a gilded statue of Brahma (also called Phra Phrom in Thai), the four-faced Hindu god of creation. Each of the four faces represent the four virtues of Brahma, namely kindness, mercy, sympathy and impartiality. read more »

The City and Temple Tour would be the best way to visit the 3 finest temples in Thailand itself. The first temple would be the Wat Traimit, which has the magnificent Golden Buddha image which soars up to 3 metres high, made of a five-ton figure of pure solid gold that will certainly let all visitors beam in awe. Another temple would be the Wat Pho which houses the gigantic Reclining Buddha as well as the traditional massage school which teaches local Thai to be the top masseurs around. read more »

Located at the west of the Chao Phraya River, Wat Arun is one of the best known landmarks and one of the most published images of Bangkok. It is better known as the Temple of Dawn, named after the Indian God of Dawn. With its beautiful architecture and fine craftsmanship, Wat Arun has earned its reputation as one of the most outstanding temples in Thailand. read more »

Located in the basement of Siam Paragon shopping mall, Siam Ocean World is an aquatic wonderland, being one of the largest underground aquariums in Southeast Asia. Visitors will be dazzled by the world-class exhibits and the over 30,000 aquatic animals from various depths and aquatic regions across the globe. With a size of 3 Olympic swimming pools, Siam Ocean World has 7 different zones, namely Weird and Wonderful, Deep Reef, Living Ocean, Rainforest, Rocky Shore, Open Ocean, and Sea Jellies. read more »

Experience the other side of the land of smiles in Calypso Ladyboy Show. The performances will definitely be something that you have never seen before and will definitely take your breath away. With the impressive stage management, lighting as well as effects, the Calypso Ladyboy Show will showcase a variety of musical acts with splendid costumes that will be sure to take you in amazement. read more »

Urban Retreat Spa is a spa that provides visitors with a professional, clean and affordable spa experience. Although the rooms are small, the quality of the spa treatment and service makes up for it. Supplies used by Urban Retreat Spa are ordered in small quantities to ensure freshness when they are used, herbal balls are never reused and fresh towels are given for every guest. read more »