Discover the Attractions and Things To Do in Bangkok
There are just so many things to do in Bangkok, one of the most visited cities in the world. Within close vicinity of Fraser Suites Sukhumvit, Bangkok, you will experience fine dining and an array of options that will take you to places. While the city by day keeps you busy with shopping and lots of sightseeing; as night falls, a different facet continues to enchant you with vibrancy that is amazingly Bangkok.
Grand Palace
Unravel the country’s historical glory in the official residence of Thai kings since the Siamese days of 1782.
Vimanmek Palace
Constructed since 1900, the world’s largest golden teakwood mansion was built without a single nail.
Wat Pho
Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimonmangkalaram or Wat Pho, as it's commonly known, was built in the 16th century and regarded as the royal temple of the reign of King Rama I.
Thai Boxing
Catch a boxing match and you’ll see why the national sport of Thailand is widely embraced by practitioners around the world.
Amphawa Floating Market
One of the most popular floating markets near Bangkok, Amphawa has grown from a small village to a place Thai weekenders flock for its food stalls which stretches from the riverbanks to the surrounding streets. Do pay a visit to Wat Bang Koong temple, unassumingly tucked within the roots of a tree. If you are aware, you might just missed it.
Damnernsaduak Floating Market
A trip to Bangkok is never complete with a visit to Damnernsaduak floating market. As early as 07:00, the market starts to get chaotic as the locals paddle through the canals. Be ready to bargain away for local food, fruits and produce while you enjoy this immensely authentic experience in Bangkok.
Above Eleven
Above Eleven is the first Peruvian Japanese bar and restaurant in South East Asia set in a rooftop venue of Sukhumvit’s Soi 11. Promising more than just a culinary experience, Above Eleven is an art installation of a park experience with custom-designed structural trees, entrance maze and bathrooms serving as observatories of Bangkok’s captivating skyline.
Asiatique The Riverfront
Combining both a night bazaar and a mall, Asiatique has become one of the city’s next best alternative to night life. With over 1,500 boutiques and restaurants open from 17:00 to midnight, look no further for a place where a combination of good food, shopping and picturesque ambience awaits.
Bangkok Chinatown
You are not likely to miss Chinatown as a huge ceremonial Chinese gate marks the entrance of one of Bangkok’s most vibrant district along Yaowarat Road. Take a walk and experience the best of Chinatown’s delicacies as well as the flower market and Indian market at Phahurat.
Safari World (consists of Marine Park and Safari Park)
An 8-km long park which takes 45 minutes to drive through, featuring wild animals including tigers and lions.
Dusit Zoo
Located at Khao Din Park in Bangkok's Dusit District next to the Parliament House and Dusit Palace, Dusit Zoo is the oldest zoo of Thailand, built by King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) as his private garden adjacent to the royal palace.
Khao Yai National Park
Home to a great diversity of flora and fauna spanning more than 2,000km of forest land, the ASEAN heritage park, besides known for its spectacular scenery, serves an important function as a headwater for several rivers and creeks in eastern Thailand.
Khao Kheow Open Zoo
Operated by the Zoological Garden Organization, there are more than 200 species of wildlife of both domestic and imported species in this forested zoo.
Flight Of the Gibbon Chonburi
For excitement in the air, “fly" through the pristine, 1,500-year old rainforest in an adventure led by the Sky Rangers, across 24 platforms, sky bridges and lowering stations that connect 7 km of zip lines.
Nong Nooch Tropical Garden
Nong Nooch is world renowned for its impressive Elephant and Thai Cultural Shows, along with what is largely considered the biggest and most beautiful botanical garden in Southeast Asia.
Blue Elephant
The restaurant is a must for the food connoisseur craving for fine royal Thai cuisine.
The V School
A boutique culinary management institute that specializes in the art and science of primarily Japanese, Thai and other Asian Cuisines.
Amita Thai Cook
Enjoy the pleasures of Thai cooking set in the landscape of Chao Phraya River.
Le Cordon Bleu Dusit Culinary School
A world renowned network of educational institutions dedicated to providing the highest level of culinary and hospitality instruction through world class programs.
Imperial Bakery and Food (IBAF) Culinary School
For aesthetically pleasing food products brought about by the application of culinary arts and sciences combined.
Verasu Cooking Class
For all the bakeware, cookware, houseware, kitchen tools, kitchen electrics and outdoor cooking that you will need in all your kitchen adventures.
Central Embassy Shopping Mall
Central Embassy Bangkok is a high-end leading lifestyle mall, home to more than 6 floors of fashion, fine dining and entertainment. Easily accessible via Ploenchit or Child Lom BTS Skytrain stations, the mall stands out from the rest with its futuristic exterior. Not forgetting to get your cravings fixed at Eatthai, a mega food area serving the best of thai cuisines.
MBK (Marboonkrong) Centre
It’s pure shopping fun, leisure and entertainment here at this 8-storey high building with 2,000 shops, restaurants and service outlets.
Siam Paragon
An up-market place to be seen and to see the latest in Thailand, with fun, leisure, entertainment and lifestyle services galore.
Central World
The former World Trade Centre is the sixth largest shopping complex in the world and comes with a sprawling 550,000 sqm of shopping space.
Platinum Fashion Mall
A mall that specializes in fashion clothes and accessories, pay normal retail rates if you are buying in singles, or wholesale rates if you buy in threes or more.
Pantip Plaza
A great place for shopping of electronic parts, computers, software and DVDs.
Terminal 21
Based on the concept of world’s market streets, here different floors of the mall are designed after cities like Rome and Paris to provide you with leisure services such as spa and massages, amongst others.
Chatuchak Weekend Market
The largest weekend market covers 35 acres of 15,000 stalls selling goods with different themes depending on the day(s) of the week.
Jim Thompson
Visit the museum for its unique architecture that marries Thai traditions with Western influences; or its retail outlets, to bring home a piece of local culture, a Thai silk garment or silk accessories, for yourself or your loved ones.
Siam Paragon
Madam Tussauds:
Get up close and personal with the world’s most powerful and famous, and relive the times and events that got them the world’s attention.
Siam Ocean World:
Visit the acquarium that is one of the largest in South-east Asia.
Siam Park City
Set in 120 acres, the amusement and water park is not just the longest running park with 30 years of history, but also the largest theme and water park in South-east Asia.
Dream World
An amusement park where all kids and adults alike will get to experience the excitement and rush of adrenalin.
Emporium
Excellent for entertainment and dining right in the city centre of Bangkok.
