Jesada Technik Museum
Free: All time Located literally in the middle of nowhere, this gem of a museum – Jesada Technik Museum is worth a day trip from Bangkok, especially if you’re an automobile lover. The museum features all sort of transports including cars, bikes, motorcycles, airplanes, helicopters, and tanks. All these, privately owned by Jesada Deshsakulrith, a...
Silpa Bhirasri Memorial & Museum
Free: All time Born in Florence, Corrado Feroci was invited to Thailand during the reign of King Rama VI to teach Western sculpture at the Fine Arts Department of the Ministry of Palace Affairs. Due to the circumstances during World War II, Feroci changed his name to Silpa Bhirasri and became a Thai national to...
Bangkok Art & Culture Center
Free: All time Located conveniently at the heart of the shopping district of the city, The Bangkok Art & Culture Center is within walking distance away from the lively meeting points for Thai youth (MBK Center and Siam Square). The interior of BACC pays a tribute to the spiraling walkways of Guggenheim. The center houses...
Khao San Road
Free: All time Khao San Road is a small road that had, in the last 20 years, developed into a world famous backpacker haven. What was a former Bangkok’s rice market now offers cheap accommodation and backpacker items ranging from clothings to second-hand books to fake ID’s. The area is internationally known as a party...
Muay Thai at MBK Center
Free: Wednesdays 6pm – 9pm Muay Thai is a Thai martial art form that was popularized in the sixteenth century and became internationally known in the twentieth century. Even if you aren’t a fan of this combat sport, it’s worth checking it out simply because it’s free on every Wednesday evening at MBK Center. If...
Meditate at Wat Mahathat
Free: Daily 7am, 1pm and 6pm For those interested in learning and experiencing Buddhist meditation yet is not a devotee of the religion can pay a visit to Wat Mahathat. This temple houses the International Buddhist Meditation Center which offers informal daily meditation classes led by English speaking monks. The session runs three times a...
Lumphini Park
Free: All time Lumphini Park is the first public park of Bangkok, a heritage of King Rama VI given to his people. It appeals to people of all ages due to the various activities and amenities found there: tai chi practice, boat rowing, group aerobic, outdoor playground, etc. Address: Rama IV Road, Pathum Wan, Bangkok...
Chatuchak Weekend Market
Free: All time Chatuchak weekend market in Bangkok is the world’s largest weekend market, covering over 35 acres and consisting of more than 15,000 stalls. The estimated 200,000 visitors per day scour for deals on everything from Thai handicrafts to live animals. As for you foodies, Chatuchak is also the place to sample all sort...
Butterfly Garden & Insectarium
Free: All time Bangkok’s Butterfly Garden & Insectarium is located just around the corner from the famous Chatuchak Weekend Market. It’s a perfect sanctuary for those wanting a little bit of zen after the hustle and bustle of Chatuchak. Inside the dome of the insectarium, one can expect to find shay ferns, wild flowers, a...
Terminal 21
Free: All time Terminal 21 is a shopping mall. But not just any shopping malls. It brings the dream of traveling the world to the heart of Bangkok: every level is a different country. Hungry? Grab a bite at Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco. Feel like bargaining? Pay a visit to an Istanbul souk market....
