Bangkok Tourist Spot

Bangkok was founded in 1782 by the first monarch of the present Chakri dynasty. Bangkok covers an area of more than 1,500 square kilometres. There are approximately ten million people or more than 10% of the country's population live in Bangkok. More than 200 years of history as the capital, there are heaps of interesting spots to visit.

Bangkok Tourist Destinations

Bangkok, Must See

Ananda Samakhom Throne Hall
Chao Phaya River (Dinner)
Chatuchak Weekend Market
Chinatown
Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaeo
Jim Thompson's House
Joe Louis Theater
Lettuce Farm Palace (Suan Pakkad Palace)
National Museum
Take a boat to Koh Kred (in Nonthaburi)
Royal Barges National Museum
Vimanmek Teak Mansion
Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn)
Wat Mahathat
Wat Pho (Temple of Reclining Buddha)
Wat Saket - Golden Mount
Wat Traimit (Temple of Golden Buddha)

Parks and Gardens

Benjasiri Park
Chatuchak Park
Lumphini Park
Rama IX Royal Park
Rod Fai Park (Railway Park)

Place for Kids

Childrens Discovery Museum (Chatuchak)
Dusit Zoo
Safari World Park
Science Centre for Education
Siam Ocean World
Siam Park

Shopping Places

Asiatique the Riverfront (New Bangkok Nigth Bazaar)
Aor Tor Kor Market (MOF)
China Town Yawarat
Gemopolis, Genuine Jewelry & Gemstoned Outlet
King Power Duty Free Shop (Downtown)
Pak Klong Talad (Flower market)
Bang Lam Phu
Pratunam (Clothes Outlet)
Suan-Lum Night Bazaar
Siam Shopping Area

Other Interesting Places

Bang Lamphu
City Pillar, Bangkok
Dolls Musuem
Erawan Shrine (Image of four-faced Brahma)
Museum of Siam
Phayathai Palace
Romantics Places in Bangkok
The Former Palace (Phra Ratcha Wang Doem)
Wat Benchamabophit
Wat Ratchaburana
Wat Ratchanatdaram
Sri Maha Mariamman Temple (Wat Khaek)

Landmark

Giant Swing and Wat Suthat
Victory Monument
Democracy Monument
Sanam Luang

Interesting Show

Sala Chalermkrung Theatre - Khon Masked Dance
Siam Niramit Theatre

Interesting Activities/Sightseeing

Lumpinee Muay Thai Stadium (Thai Boxing)
Thai Cooking School

Night Life Area

RCA
Patpong
Tong Lo

Tourist Spots near Bangkok

Damnoen Saduak Floating Markets - in Ratchaburi
Muang Boran (Ancient City) - in Samut Prakan
Koh Kred (Nonthaburi) - in Nonthaburi
Wat Boromracha Kanjanapisek Anusorn - in Nonthaburi
Viharn Phra Mongkol Bopit - in Ayutthaya
Wat Phanan Choeng Worawihan - in Ayutthaya
Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon - in Ayutthaya

Where is Bangkok?

Bangkok is a capital city of Thailand, 3rd biggest country in South East Asia (SEA). Bangkok is located at 14 degree North and 100 degree East. as seen in the picture above.