Thailand Travel Tip: Things To Do In Bangkok

Answer : Tired of London, tired of life. So said somebody I should know the name of and I think the same (miss?) quote could equally be applied to Bangkok. There are a multitude of things to do and see in the city and here are just a few.

The weekend market Jatujak right next to Mor Chit sky train station is definitely worth a visit (I actually usually go on a Friday if I can when many of the shops are just getting ready for the weekend. About half the shops are shut but with the sheer number of them this doesn't really matter and there are about 1/10th the amount of people) if only to pick up some presents to take home or if at the start of your trip to stock up on books and maybe clothes.

Maybe you're not a temple person but if you are, Wat Benchamabopit (Thanon Sri Ayuthaya is serene, beautiful, has lots of Buddha statues from a range of eras showing the guy in various poses and is usually a lot quieter than other more popular wats - good photo opportunities too if that's your thing although of course not of the main Buddha image inside. Actually even if you aren't a temple person this is possibly the most under-rated (in terms of Tourist attraction) Wat in Bangkok and I don't think most would be disappointed.

You could also check out some of the bars that have live music. Saxophone at Victory Monument for Jazz and Blues, Baan Mai Daeng (The red wood house) at the top (Wippawadi side) of Soi Chockchai Ruammit (Wippawadi soi 16) for some authentic Thai country or Soi Sarason near Lumpini park for a mix of all.

And as you'll probably fancy a change from Thai food near the end of your trip how about Sukhumvit Soi two for some middle eastern fare. You can smoke on of those big sheesha hubbly bubbly things too if you want! (The apple flavored tobacco is the business) If you don't fancy middle eastern then Akbar's, a very good Indian restaurant is a minutes walk away. Just off Sukhumvit two so you can't really miss it.

Just a few ideas of how to spend a day or two….