Museums
National Museum
 Comprehensive collection of Thai and Buddhist art and sculpture of particular note is Wat Buddhaisawan, the Royal Chariot collection and collections of Khmer and Sukhothai period art. The museum building was erected in 1782 to serve as a palace and in 1884 King Rama V turned it into a museum.
Open: Wednesday - Sunday 09.00 a.m.- 04.00 p.m.
Admission: 40 Baht.
Tel.: 02-224-1370
www.thailandmuseum.com/bangkok/bangkok.htm
SkyTrain to S6 Saphan Taksin Station (Silom Line) Exit 2 to Chao Phraya Express Boat from Central Pier (Sathorn Pier) Take Express Boat up river to Chang Pier (N9) and walk straight on Maharat Road.
Royal Barge Museum
 The Royal Barge Museum houses the fantastic Royal Barges which are used in ceremonial processions on the river. The museum is located on Bangkok Noi canal.
Open: Daily 09.00 a.m. - 05.00 p.m.
(Closed Songkarn and New Year Festival)
Admission: 30 Baht.
Tel.: 02-424-0004
http://www.thailandmuseum.com/thaimuseum_eng/royalbarges/history.html
SkyTrain to S6 Saphan Taksin Station (Silom Line).Leave via Exit 2 and take a Chao Phraya Express Boat to Phra Pin Klao Pier (N12) and go straight ahead to Wat Dusidaram Woravihara.
Vimanmek Teak Mansion
 Mansion built of golden teak in 1868 and moved to present site in 1910. Former residence of King Rama V, comprised of 81 rooms with imposing staircases, octagonal rooms and lattice walls. Contains many antiques and art objects as well as personal effects of King Rama V
Open: Daily 09.30 a.m. - 04.00 p.m. Admission: 100 Baht
Tel.: 02-628-6300 Ext. 5274, 5276
For Taxi directions: Pra tee Nung Vimanmek ( พระที่นั่งวิมานเมฆ)
SkyTrain to N3 Victory Monument Station (Sukhumvit Line). Leave via Exit 3 and catch a taxi along Ratchawithi Rd. to Vimanmek Teak Mansion.
Suan Pakkard Palace
 Complex of historic homes relocated from Chiang Mai and once used by members of the royal family. Set on beautifully landscaped grounds. Impressive 450 year old "Laquer Pavilion" relocated from Ayuthaya, decorated with gold leaf murals depicting the Buddha's life.
Open: Daily 09.00 a.m. - 04.00 p.m. Admission: 100 Baht.
Tel.: 02-245-4934, 02-246-1775-6 ext. 229
http://www.suanpakkad.com/main_eng.php
SkyTrain to N2 Phaya Thai Station (Sukhumvit Line). Leave via Exit 4 and proceed straight ahead along Sri Ayuthaya Rd. for about 250m. to the palace entrance on your right.
The National Gallery
 Collection of traditional & contemporary Thai art. Building housing the gallery used to be the Royal Mint.
Open: Wednesday - Sunday 09.00 a.m. - 04.00 p.m.
Admission: 30 Baht
Tel.: 02-282-2637
http://www.thailandmuseum.com/thaimuseum_eng/artgallery/main.htm
SkyTrain to Exit 2 Saphan Taksin Station (S6) (Silom line). Take Chao Phraya Express Boat from Sathorn Pier (Central Pier) to Railway Station Pier (N11) and cross the river on shuttle ferry to Tha Phra Athit pier and then walk to The National Gallery.
Museum Siam
 Open : Tuesday-Sunday 10.00 a.m. - 06.00 p.m.
Admission: 300 Bath / Person
*for group more than 5 persons: 150 Bath / Person
**04.00 p.m. – 06.00 p.m.: Free
Tel.: 02-225-2777
SkyTrain to Saphan Taksin Station S6. (Silom Line), Take Exit 2 and go to Chao Phraya River Express Boat Pier.Take boat heading to Tien Pier (N.8) and walk straight to Sanam Chai road, next to Wat Pho and opposite to Rachabopit School
Jim Thompson's House
 Legendary American who rejuvenated Thailand's silk industry, developed compound of six traditional Thai teak houses which are filled with a priceless collection of Asian antiques including carvings, paintings, decorative items etc. The oldest house dates to 1800.
Open: Daily 09.00 a.m. - 05.00 p.m.
Admission: 100 Baht, Students (under 25) 50 Baht.
Tel.: 02-216-7368
www.jimthompsonhouse.org
SkyTrain to (W1) National Stadium Station (Silom Line). Take Exit 1 and go straight ahead to the end of Soi Kasemsan 2, Jim Thompson's house is on left side.
Siam Society
 Home of a respected research library and the Khamtieng House, a century old residence relocated from Chiang Mai. Artifacts and hilltribe costumes are on display. Society publications on sale at headquarters building.
Open: Tuesday - Saturday 09.00 a.m. - 05.00 p.m.
Admission: 100 Baht
Tel.: 02-661-6470-7
www.siam-society.org
SkyTrain to (E4) Asok Station (Sukhumvit Line) and leave Via Exit 3. Walk a few meters straight ahead to intersection with Asok Rd. then turn left and walk about 200m, The Siam Society will be on your left.
Temples
Wat Saket and Golden Mount
 One of Bangkok's oldest temples built by King Rama l. Within the grounds is Golden Mount a 76m (250ft) high hill capped by a golden tower, providing great views of old Bangkok.
Open: Daily 08:00 a.m. - 05.00 p.m.
Tel.: 02-233-4561, 02-621-2576
SkyTrain to Ratchathevi Station (N1) (Sukhumvit Line). Take Exit 1 and upon exiting turn around and walk straight ahead 200 m. to Khlong Saen Seab. Catch Long tail boat from pier directly to Phan Fha Pier at Wat Saket. Or from the Grand Palace or Wat Suthat, take public transport to cornor of Maha Chai and Ratchadamnern Klang Rd.
Wat Suthat
 Founded at the center of Rattanakosin Island,this is one of Thailand's six most important temples,Construction was according to the Tretise on Warfare. king Rama I wished to make it the central temple of Bangkok and building started in 1807. Construction was completed according to plan in the reign of King Rama III.Good planning from the beginning earned it praise as " the most finely proportioned temple."
Open: Daily 09.00 a.m. - 04.00 p.m.
Admission: 20 Baht
SkyTrain to S6 Saphan Taksin Station (Silom Line), Take Exit 2 and go to Chao Phraya River Express Boat Pier.Take boat heading to Chang Pier (N.9), take Taxi or Tuk Tuk to Watsuthat near the Giant Swing
Lak Muang Shrine (CITY PILLAR SHRINE)
 In 1782, King Rama I was crowned as the first monarch of Chakri Dynasty.Having moved his capital from Thonburi to Bangkok, he ordered the ceremony to rise the traditional City Pillar on Sunday, April 21, 1782 at 6.45 p.m. The City Pillar made from laburnum wood and decorated with heartwood, it is a decorated 108 inches of it are above ground and 79 inches buried in the soil.The top of the pillar is decorated in Shellac and gold leaf and has pointed tip.Inside is the birth certificate of the city.
Open: Daily
Admission: Free
SkyTrain to S6 Saphan Taksin Station (Silom Line), Take Exit 2 and go to Chao Phraya River Express Boat Pier.Take boat heading to Chang Pier (N.9), and walk straight to Maha Chai Road near The Grand Palace or take Tuk Tuk to The City Pillar Shrine..
WAT CHANASONGKHRAM RATCHAWORAMAHAWIHAN
 King Rama I appointed a Mon group of monks to look after this Ayutthaya period temple, so it became known in the Mon language as Wat Tong Pu. When Somdet Chao Phraya Maha Surasinghanat moved his troops back to Bangkok after victory in the battle of the Nine Armies, there was a ceremony of ritual bathing and changing of robes before he entered the Grand Palace, so the main temple was restored in 1787. After that, King Rama I gave it the name Wat Chanasongkhram.
Open: Daily 08.00 a.m. - 06.00p.m.
Admission: free
WAT CHANASONGKHRAM RATCHAWORAMAHAWIHAN
 King Rama I appointed a Mon group of monks to look after this Ayutthaya period temple, so it became known in the Mon language as Wat Tong Pu. When Somdet Chao Phraya Maha Surasinghanat moved his troops back to Bangkok after victory in the battle of the Nine Armies, there was a ceremony of ritual bathing and changing of robes before he entered the Grand Palace, so the main temple was restored in 1787. After that, King Rama I gave it the name Wat Chanasongkhram.
Open: Daily 08.00 a.m. - 06.00p.m.
Admission: free
SkyTrain to S6 Saphan Taksin Station (Silom Line), Take Exit 2 and go to Chao Phraya River Express Boat Pier.Take boat heading to Banglumpoo Pier (N.13), take Taxi or Tuk Tuk to Wat Chanasongkhram opposite kao San Road.
Wat Bowon Niwet
 This temple is located on Phra Sumen Road in the Bang Lamphu area. Built in 1829, it is the shrine-hall of Phra Phutthachinnasi, a very beautiful Buddha image which was molded in about 1357. This is one of the most important temples of Bangkok, whose one-time chief abbot was King Rama IV before he ascended the throne. King Rama IV and King Rama VII, as well as His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej had resided here during their monkshood.
Open : Daily 08.00 a.m. – 05.00 p.m.
Admission: Free
Tel.: 02-281-2831-3
SkyTrain to S6 Saphan Taksin Station (Silom Line), Take Exit 2 and go to Chao Phraya River Express Boat Pier.Take boat heading to Phra Arthit Pier (N.13), Take Taxi or Tuk Tuk to Wat Bowon Niwet which adjacent to Banglumpoo Market.
Wat Ratchanatdaram
 Located on Mahachai Road, the temple was built in the reign of King Rama III in 1846. Loha Prasatthe temples main attraction, standing 36 metres high with 37 surrounding spires, is the only one of its kind left in the world.Next to the temple is the area for welcoming an important foreign guest and a memorial statue of King Rama III.
Open: Daily 08.00 a.m.- 05.00 p.m.
Admission: Free
Tel.: 02-224-8807, 02-225-5749
SkyTrain to S6 Saphan Taksin Station (Silom Line), Take Exit 2 and go to Chao Phraya River Express Boat Pier.Take boat heading to Chang Pier (N.9), or Tuk Tuk proceed along Mahachai Road to Wat Ratchanatdaram
Wat Rakhangkhositraram Woramahavihan
 The temple, formerly named Wat Bangwayai, was built in the Ayutthaya period. It was restored and appointed a Royal temple by King Taksin of Thonburi who also sponsored the revision of the tripitaka scriptures at the temple. During the reign of King Rama I, a melodious rakhang or bell was found in the temple compound. The King order it to be moved to the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, and had five new bells sent back in exchange. The king then changed the temple's name to Wat Rakhangkositaram. In the reign of King Rama IV the name was to be changed again to Wat Rajkanthiyaram ("kanthi" meaning bell). But people did not accept this name, and the temple is still called Wat Rakhang today.
Open: Daily 08.00 a.m. – 05.00 p.m.
Admission: Free
Tel.: 02-281-2831-3
SkyTrain to S6 Saphan Taksin Station (Silom Line), Take Exit 2 and go to Chao Phraya River Express Boat Pier.Take boat heading to Chang Pier (N.9), Take across river ferry from Chang Pier to Wat Rakhang Pier.
Wat Kanlayanamit woramahawihan
 Chao Phraya Nikornbordin (Toe Kanlayanamit) dedicated his house and bought land in kudi Jeen area to found the temple in 1825.King Ramma III built Pra Wihan Luang where the principal Buddha image is enshrined.Later, King Rama IV renamed the image Praputthatrirattananayok.
Open: Daily 06.00 a.m.- 06.00 p.m.
Admission: free
SkyTrain to S6 Saphan Taksin Station (Silom Line), Take Exit 2 and go to Chao Phraya River Express Boat Pier.Take boat heading to Rajini (Pakkhlong Talat) Pier (N.), and Take across river ferry from Rajini (Pakkhlong Talat) pier to Wat Kanlaya Pier.
Santa Cruz Church (Wat Kudi Jeen)
 When Ayutthaya fell to Burmese in 1767,most Europeans returned to their own countries.Some of the Portugueses residents, however, remained in Thailand. When King Taksin offered them land to found a temple, Brother Core chose land in Portugese Community in the Kudi Jeen area. In the reign of King Rama III,the temple fell into disrepair.Cardinal Pallegoix re-established it and renamed it Santa Cruz Church, or the Church of the Holy Cross.However, it is popularly known as Wat kudi Jeen.
Open: Daily 05.30 a.m.- 08.30 a.m. and 06.00 p.m. - 08.00 p.m.
Admission: Free
SkyTrain to S6 Saphan Taksin Station (Silom Line), Take Exit 2 and go to Chao Phraya River Express Boat Pier.Take boat heading to Rajini (Pakkhlong Talat) Pier (N.), and Take across river ferry from Rajini (Pakkhlong Talat) pier to Santa Cruz Church Pier.
Markets
Chatuchak Weekend Market
 Fully open on Saturdays and Sundays only. Provides shoppers with a hugeion of merchandise from t-shirts & souvenirs to tribal goods and antiques. One of the great bazaars of Asia. Be prepared to bargain.
Open: Saturday-Sunday 07.00 a.m - 06.00 p.m.
SkyTrain to (N8) Mo Chit Station (Sukhumvit Line), Take exit 1 and walk straight 100m to Chatuchak Park on your right. Layout plan of market available at bookstores.
Suan Lum Night Bazaar
 Newly established market selling a wide variety of goods.
Open: Daily 05.00 a.m. - 11.00 p.m.
SkyTrain to S2 Sala Daeng Station (Silom Line). Take public transport from exit 3 down to Rama IV Rd. Turn left at Wireless Rd. intersection and proceed along Wireless Rd. for 300m, market on your right.Or take Exit 5 from Sala Daeng Station and changes to Subway(MRT) to Lumpini Station then left exit no.4.
For taxi directions: สวมลุมไนท์ บาร์ซาร์
Chinatown Markets
 Known for a wide variety of goods, the former thieves market (now Nakhorn Kasem market), Sampeng Lane (Soi Wanit 1), the Saphan Han market bracketing Khlong Ong Ang and the lndian markets of Pahurat offer a huge array of goods.
SkyTrain to S6 Saphan Taksin Station (Silom Line). Take Exit 2 to Chao Phraya Express Boat Sathorn Pier (Central Pier) Take boat upriver to Ratchawongse Pier N5 Then straight on Ratchawongse Rd. until intersecting Soi Wanit 1 (Sampeng Lane), about 350 m. Turn left walk along Soi 550 m to Khlong Ong Ang and markets lining its banks or continue across the Khlong to adjacent Pahurat Indian cloth market. To visit Nakhorn Kasem Market, turn right on Soi Chakkrawat which intersects Sampeng lane 300m before Khlong Ong Ang. Walk ahead 200m to intersection with Yaowarat Rd. cross Yaowarat and Proceed straight. Market on left between Yaowarat & Charoen Krung Rds. Or, take Skytrain to W1 National Stadium Station & take public transport to Chinatown.
For taxi directions: เยาวราช
Parks
Suan rod fai Park
Open: Daily 04.30 a.m. - 09.00 p.m.
Tel.: 02-272-4575
SkyTrain to Mo Chit Station (N8) and leave via exit No.1 or 3.
Lumpini Park
 Open: Daily 04.30 a.m. – 09.00 p.m.
Tel.: 02-252-5948
SkyTrain to Sala Daeng Station (S2) and leave via Exit No.6, then walk across Rama IV Road to the memorial statue of King Rama VI.
Other Points of Interest
Hindu Temple (Wat Khaek)
 Founded by Tamils in the 1860's, this temple, recently renovated, is a riot of colorful Indian temple decorative arts The smell of incense and the sound of music permeates the grounds.
Open : daily 06.00 - 20.00 hrs.
*Photo taking not allowed.
Tel.: 02-238-4007
For taxi directions: วัดแขก
SkyTrain to S2 Sala Daeng Station (Silom Line). Take Exit 2, and public transport down Silom Rd. to Hindu Temple on corner of Silom and Pan Rd.Bus No. 15, 77, 115, 163, 164
Erawan Shrine
 Popular with locals and visitors alike. Bhramin shrine is thought to bring good luck to those who pray and give offerings. For a fee, traditionally dressed dancers will perform 'thank you' dances for those experiencing recent good fortune.
Open: Daily 08.00 a.m. – 10.30 p.m.
SkyTrain to E1 Chit Lom Station (Sukhumvit Line). Take Exit 2 walk straight 100m to Ratchadamri intersection. Erawan shrine on left.
Thai Boxing (Lumpini Stadium)
 Martial arts can be seen at two stadiums, Lumpini and Ratchadamnoen.
Matches start at 18.30 on Tuesday and Friday and 16.30 and 20.30 on Saturday. Seating prices vary according to proximity to the ring, 1 Class 2,000 Baht and the other Class 1,500/1,000 Baht
Tel.: 02-251-4303, 02-252-8767
Taxi directions: Lumpini Stadium
SkyTrain to S2 Sala Daeng Station (Silom Line). Leave via Exit 1 or Exit 3. Take bus number 115 or taxi down Rama IV Rd. to Lumpini Stadium on left or take MRT from Silom Station to Lumpini Station.
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