Bangkok

Stuff we have seen and done: What can I say about this city. We live here so, a lot.

First of all just enjoy all the food that is available and try as much of it as possible.
Movie Theatres – the range and options of the types of ways to enjoy cinema magic here is awesome. We love the bed cinema, literally all seats are beds with moving parts for comfort and blankets and pillows and slippers AND enjoy the endless popcorn and drink. This is our personal favourite.

(from Bangkok) Monkey Temple – Lopburi.
Reclining Buddha
All Temples & Grand Palace
All the Malls – they are awesome and different and actually cater to kids as well. Their malls have escape rooms, karaoke, board game rooms, ice skating and shopping and food. Lots and lots of shopping and food and each one, so different.
Markets Markets Markets – they are all over the city in Bangkok and not hard to locate online but I’ve included some of the ones we like below.
(from Bangkok) Ayutthaya – historic park.
All the Markets – chatuchak is great but busy.
Vertigo Rooftop fine dining – there are a few rooftop dining areas and they are so great for seeing the city.
Gordan Ramsey Restaurant – Absolutely yum!!
Rice Field Tour – It’s good to see how and where it is grown.
Floating and Railway Markets – the train even goes by and you see the vendors moving their wares and replacing them again.
Centralworld
Malls in Thailand also have water parks on top of them. So cool and such a perfect idea.
Terminal 21 – mall where each floor represents another country. It’s an airport theme.
Theme Parks & Water Parks
MBK Center – so many free events happen here throughout the year, so keep an eye online.
Safari World – keep your hands in the cage and get driven around to see the many animals moving around the park.
Chinatown – good wherever you go especially in Bangkok, it goes off at chinese new year.
Medical Museum – it’s interesting is all I will say.
Muay Thai fights – a bit too violent for me but my daughter and husband went to one and enjoyed it.
Concerts and Musicals and Operas – all are available here and some free so jump online and check it out.
Icon Siam – beautiful mall but keep an eye on events happening on the top floor. Exhibitions and all other things.
Mahanakhon Skywalk – enjoy a glass floor experience by walking onto ‘The Glass Tray‘ for a 360 degree view from the 78th floor and giving a fantastic city view – day or night. It is very high and can be quite scary but well worth the visit.
Chinatown – it is hot, humid but amazing at night. So much culture and a lot of people. It is a great experience.

Off the Beaten Path:

Thai Cooking Class.
Comedy Show – it’s different but they have them here.

Markets:

Chatuchak – this is a weekend market and very large but it is one awesome market. It has art, woodwork, food, clothes, books, massage, an endless array of goods to buy.
Night Owl Market – I really like this one, it has a lot of great things and getting ones nails done is a popular treat here.
Hwai Khwang
Floating Markets – Khlong Lat Mayom,

Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Amphawa Floating Market.
Ratchawat Market
Muang Thai
Chokchai Ruammit Flea Market

Do’s and Don’ts:

Carry cash always. It is better to bring cash and convert at a mall or nearest exchange. We have found it’s a better exchange.
711 magic, only takes cash so if you want to eat there and save money or just be in awe of all a 711 is here is Thailand, then cash only.
If you’re driving, don’t beep the car horn, it’s considered rude here. It’s a mostly Buddhist nation so be peaceful.
Thai do not have personal space so if they join you at a counter or in reading a menu, don’t be shocked – no personal space here.
Thai are super grateful for a tip. It is not expected but welcome.
Thai sell everything at traffic lights, so buy something to help the locals and just be chill here. They are doing everything they can to survive.
Thai drive their food around on bikes so don’t be shocked if they pull up out of nowhere.
Driving in Thailand is – go with the flow. It ebbs and flows so don’t get impatient, drive like your sharing space and cars will stop randomly to let others in to traffic.
In Thailand people greet eachother with a “wai” a slight bow and hands pressed together. Buddhism plays a significant role in their daily life, which is what makes this country friendly.
NEVER bad mouth royalty – Ever!! There is a lese majeste law which prohibits bad mouthing royalty and people grately admire their royal family and breaking it has extremely serious consequences if overheard.
Thai stand before a movie at a theatre for their King – which is a short tribute to their king.
Cover up in Temples – it is respectful in holy places.
Take off shoes in temples and houses, it is Thai custom. Feet are considered the dirtiest part of the body in Thailand, and shoes even more so. Therefore, it’s considered a big no-no to point at anything with your feet, put your feet up on the table, or touch anyone with your feet.
Buddha symbol – any statues and sites that include the image of the Buddha should be treated with the utmost respect. Don’t climb on Buddhas in temples as it is deemed offensive and in some cases this can be a punishable offence by law.
In Thailand, the head is considered sacred and the cleanest part of the body, so it’s deemed offensive to touch people’s heads or hair and if you do – apologise immediately.
Do respect the Monks – The monks you’ll encounter across Thailand are deeply religious people, and should be shown reverence. Crossing paths with one comes with its own set of rules: bow when you meet one.
Do return the “wai” greeting – Thailand’s wai greeting – where you bow your head and place your hands together in a prayer position – is a common way of saying hello and being friendly. To fit in with the local way of life, return this gesture when it’s directed at you, and smile while doing so. Thai people are warm and welcoming characters, and will appreciate the same attitude reciprocated back to them in this simple way.

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