BANGKOK
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 Bangkok is one of Southeast Asia’s largest and most vibrant cities. It contains the lion’s share of Thailand’s wealth and is ten times bigger than the country’s next biggest city. It is also the seat of Government and usual residence of Thailand’s Royal family.
Almost all tourists to Thailand arrive in Bangkok and experience it’s many faces; from crowds of people and its famous traffic congestion, to its exciting and somewhat naughty nightlife, through to world class hospitality and shopping, fine restaurants and a multitude of impressive tourist attractions.
Fascinating, vibrant, colourful, and at times even mind-boggling... Welcome to Bangkok, where gleaming skyscrapers grace the skyline alongside dazzling, historical temples. Where a wrinkly garland maker plies her trade outside a posh five-star mall. Past, present and future live harmoniously together. Indeed, Bangkok has it all; it’s a sensory thrill that never ceases to delight.
From floating markets and fruit carvings to robed monks and the infamous tuk-tuks, postcard images abound. But, to experience the true marvels of this city of contrast and diversity, take a deeper look – far beyond the visual images you are familiar with even before your plane touches down.
While you’re in Bangkok, make sure to make the most of the city's famous nightlife, experience the excitement of a Muay Thai boxing match, or the glitz and glam of a lady boy show. Perhaps an elegant dinner cruise on the Chao Praya River tickles your fancy? What about treating yourself to a legendary
Thai massage and rejuvenating spa treatment, bound to elevate you to heavenly bliss? |
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Wat Phra Kaeo Temple
One of Thailand's most revered temples, Wat Pra Kaeo or the Temple of the Emerald Buddha is located inside the grounds of the Grand Palace, and also the venue where many important religious ceremonies are held. Take a deep breath and fall in line - it's worth queuing for.
The Grand Palace
Without any doubt the most-photographed attraction in Bangkok, and with reason. The fabulous Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaeo are exquisitely decorated with gold leaf and multi-coloured pieces of glass and mirror. It literally dazzles in the sunlight
Forensic Museum
If you're into weird, this is it. Located in the grounds of the like weird and macabre - this is it. Preserved corpses of convicted killers like Thailand's most famous mass murderer See-Uey, the Chinese cannibal. Also exhibited are murder weapons, a gut-wrenching exhibition of autopsy photos and glass jars in containg stillborn children pickled in formaldehyde. Close to museums of anatomy, parasitology, medical history, and anthropology. The Museum of Anatomy next door, in an old 1930's building contains a very close up and personal look at the human body. Visited by medical students it's fascinating in a weird kind of way.
Location: 2nd floor, Adulaydejvigrom Building, behind Siriraj Hospital, Phrannok Road.
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