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MBK Shopping Center

Bangkok Shopping Malls

The multi-storey MBK, or Mah Boon Krong, is probably Bangkok's most legendary
shopping mall, popular with both tourists and locals. Eight floors packed with 2,000 shops
that sell everything from clothing, fashion accessories, handbags, leather products and
luggage to furniture, mobile phones, electric appliances, cameras, stationery and DVD's (and
then some).
MBK (launched in 1986) is a beehive of activity, especially on weekends, when half of
Bangkok converges to shop for bargains. And plenty of bargains are to be found here!

Open: 11:00 - 22:00

Location: Phayathai Road, Pathumwan
BTS: National Stadium

CentralWorld Shopping Complex

Bangkok Shopping Centre

The battle of Bangkok's mega shopping malls to be the biggest and the best has a new
outright and undisputed winner: the supermodern, newly launched, revamped and rebranded
CentralWorld.

With 550,000 square metres of retail space and a total area size of 830,000 square
metres that is 30% larger than any other shopping centre in central Bangkok, CentralWorld is
now officially the largest lifestyle shopping complex in Southeast Asia, with an unrivalled
mix of products and services at prices that put the fun back into shopping for Thai consumers
and tourists.

Siam Paragon Shopping Centre

Bangkok Shopping Centre

From a sporty yellow Ferrari to a pair of Jimmy Choo shoes straight from the set of
Sex and the City, Siam Paragon is a shopping mall without rival in Southeast Asia when it
comes to luxury goods.

This shopping and entertainment complex is an upmarket, five-storey colossus with

500,000 square metres of retail space. The gleaming, modern mall opened in December 2005
at a cost of 15 billion baht (US$ 375 million), and is home to more than 250 famed
international and local luxury brands. Let's take a closer look...

Open: 10:00 - 22:00

Location: Next to Siam Centre, Pathumwan
BTS: Siam
Shopping Tip: For 5% discount on most purchases, you can apply for a Tourist Discount
Card at the information desk on the ground level
Bangkok Markets

Markets vary from the hot and sticky mazes like Pratunam, Pahurat and Chatuchak
Weekend Market, to the more sophisticated (and cooler) night market at Suan Lum Night
Bazaar.

As well as excellent bargains, the markets also offer a slice of local life and a great
opportunity to sample the kind of food you won't find in most hotels. Find more about
Bangkok markets in the Chatuchak Market, Patpong Night Market, and Suan Lum Night
Bazaar, Floating Markets, Wholesale Markets, and Local Markets sections below...

And don't forget to bargain (but with a smile - you'll get a

much better deal) Chatuchak Market in Bangkok
Bangkok Weekend Market

Covering 70 rai (35 acres) of land with over 15,000

stalls and more than 200,000 visitors every Saturday and Sunday, Chatuchak Weekend
Market in Bangkok is the mother of all markets - and possibly one of the biggest and most
famous markets in the world.

If bargain-hunting gives you an adrenalin rush, get ready for a head-spinning, earth-moving
experience. Conquering this massive market is no easy feat though. The reward for taking a
lot of patience along - together with a bottle of water - is that you can find pretty much
anything here.

Patpong Night Market

After recently cleaning up its act, Patpong's become one of the 'must' night shopping
destinations for avid shoppers. Found in the built-up area known as Silom, the place is always
busy and chaotic with all the commotion from the GO-GO bars nearby and lots of foreign
tourists. This market in Bangkok's notorious nightlife district is often the first and easiest stop
for many tourists just arriving to Bangkok, whilst lodging at one of several mid-to-upper-end
hotels in Silom.

Be warned though, the quality and prices of most items sold are about as real and trustworthy
as the girls shaking their wares in go-go bars flanking the area. Both market and go-go bars
seem to complement each other well, but remember not to be fooled by first impressions, and
to bargain hard.

How to get there: Coming from BTS Siam station, depart at Sala Daeng station and exit down
one of the right-hand stairs. Follow the increasing trail of vendors along the sidewalk, and
after five minutes, you'll know you're there.

Items at market: Cheap 'brand-name' items, CD's, souvenirs, T-shirts, etc

Open: 18:00 - around 01:00 (every day)
 Bangkok Dream World
start from THB 850
With a day out at Dream World you and the kids will
get to experience the spectacular atmosphere of this
huge amusement park, and enjoy the exciting shows
and rides at its four lands of dream. Set in beautifully
landscaped gardens, there are linked paths, pools,
legendary castles and more than 15 exciting rides for
everyone to explore.

Includes:
- Round trip transfer from/to hotels in Bangkok.
- Entrance fee with rides only and Snow town.

Excludes:
- Personal expenses such as tips, drink, etc.
- Go-Kart, Air-Gun and Carnival Games
- Other service not mentioned on this program.

Remark:
- Tour requires minimum two people.
- Children under 90 cm. will be admitted free of charge
if they shared a seat with their parents. And child
height over as above will be applied as adult rate.
- Lunch is served between 12.00 pm. to 02.00 pm.
Bangkok Safari World
start from THB 3,240
Thailand's greatest open zoo and leisure park that
offers a great variety of entertainment for everyone.
Whether it is an exciting safari drive, an intimate
encounter with friendly dolphins or an exhilarating
fast-paced action stunt spectacular, Safari World has it
all. Safari Park: Features hundreds of animals from all
over the world. Highlights include Wildlife Feeding
Show. Marine Park: Jungle Cruise river ride, various
shows daily, exhibits featuring white tiger, tropical rain
forest aviary, crocodile garden, just to name a few.

Time:
09:00-16:30

Includes:
- Air conditioned vehicle with English-speaking guide.
- Admission fee to Open Zoo, Marine Park & Shows.
- Private roundtrip transfer from/to hotel.
- Buffet lunch at the park’s restauran

Excludes:
- Personal expenses such as drinks, tips, insurance etc.
- Other service not mentioned on this program.
Chatuchak Market in Bangkok
Bangkok Weekend Market

Covering 70 rai (35 acres) of land with over 15,000

stalls and more than 200,000 visitors every Saturday and Sunday, Chatuchak Weekend
Market in Bangkok is the mother of all markets - and possibly one of the biggest and most
famous markets in the world.

If bargain-hunting gives you an adrenalin rush, get ready for a head-spinning, earth-moving
experience. Conquering this massive market is no easy feat though. The reward for taking a
lot of patience along - together with a bottle of water - is that you can find pretty much
anything here.
Patpong Night Market

After recently cleaning up its act, Patpong's become one of the 'must' night shopping
destinations for avid shoppers. Found in the built-up area known as Silom, the place is always
busy and chaotic with all the commotion from the GO-GO bars nearby and lots of foreign
tourists. This market in Bangkok's notorious nightlife district is often the first and easiest stop
for many tourists just arriving to Bangkok, whilst lodging at one of several mid-to-upper-end
hotels in Silom.

Be warned though, the quality and prices of most items sold are about as real and trustworthy
as the girls shaking their wares in go-go bars flanking the area. Both market and go-go bars
seem to complement each other well, but remember not to be fooled by first impressions, and
to bargain hard.

How to get there: Coming from BTS Siam station, depart at Sala Daeng station and exit down
one of the right-hand stairs. Follow the increasing trail of vendors along the sidewalk, and
after five minutes, you'll know you're there.

Items at market: Cheap 'brand-name' items, CD's, souvenirs, T-shirts, etc

Open: 18:00 - around 01:00 (every day)
Bangkok Parks
Bangkok is not just a big city full of fumes, skyscrapers, malls, traffic and pollution. There
are quite a few parks scattered around the city, providing Bangkok residents with
uncontaminated air and lots of healthy outdoor activities in lush, landscaped areas. Most
parks come with sport facilities such as a tennis court, swimming pool, football pitch and
other amenities you can take advantage of for a very small fee. Not into physical exertion?
Bring your family along for a picnic or take the children for a ride on the paddle boats.

Lumpini Park, Bangkok

 If all the late-night gallivanting, sightseeing, and debauchery is catching up with you, and the
relentless buzz of the city is making you slightly delirious, maybe a walk in the park will
offer some perspective. Lumpini Park, Bangkok's oldest and largest park, is an inner-city
haven of tranquility, fresh air and shade - offering city dwellers the perfect connection to
nature. (Read more)

 
 Chatuchak Park

Located right next to the Chatuchak Market, Chatuchak Park is a haven for health conscious
people living in the northern side of Bangkok. There are something for everyone at this park;
some may walk or jog along the green tracks line or appreciate the beauty of nature in the
Thai Literature and Herb Garden.

Others prefer to look at the fish from the bridges over the pond, or to row a boat on a pond.
Recently, the old railroad golf course adjacent to the park's north end was turned into a public
park too, with many tennis courts and soccer fields available for anyone to use. While you're
there, make sure not to miss the Train Museum and Youth Traffic Garden.
Location: Kampaengphet 1 Road, Chatuchak

Santiphap Park

Sitting right in the middle of the Victory Monument area, Santiphap Park may be smaller
than other parks in Bangkok, but it's packed with activities, most of which are music-related.
People sitting and enjoying the soft sound of Jazz while watching their children play is a
common sight in this park.
Location: Between Ratchawithi Road and Rang Nam Road, Ratchathewi

 
 Queen Sirikit Park

Like the name suggests, this park is a tribute to Her Majesty the Queen on the occasion of her
50th Birthday Anniversary on 12 August 1992. Attractive features include a Botanical
Garden, the Lotus and Water Lily Yard and the Children's Discovery Museum.
Location: Kampaengphet 2 Road, Ladyao, Chatuchak

King Rama IX Park

Suan Luang Rama XI was constructed in commemoration of H.M. the King's 50th birthday
anniversary in 1987. The park is divided into different zones starting with 'The Garden of the
Great King', an homage area where auspicious Ratchapreuk trees, whose yellow colour
signifies the colour of the King, can be found.

The next zone boasts botanical garden of various indoor plants, herbs, and desert vegetation.
Rommanee Garden imitates the natural landscape of each region of Thailand. A water park in
Zone 4 is a conservation area for aquatic creatures.

The last zone is 'Sanam Rat', a multi-purpose ground for sport activities and festivals. Other
attractions in the park include an International Garden, a mini park showing unique landscape
design from seven countries (China, Japan, Spain, England, France, Italy, and USA), the
Rock Wall Garden, a Lotus Garden and Magnolia Corner. The famed Plants Festival is also
worth checking out; an annual event of plant competitions, exhibitions, musical performances
and cultural shows.
Location: Sukhumvit 103, Nong Bon, Phrawet

 
 Santichaiprakarn Park

Built around one of the few remaining structures of the old city fortifications,
Santichaiprakan Park have become very popular with tourists and city dwellers, especially in
the evening when the park fills up with families as well as young Thais and foreigners.

The nearby Phra Artit Road has several eateries and 'chill-out' pubs and bars. You can also
make your way to the infamous Khao San Road, which is only a ten-minute walk away.
Location: Phra Artit Road, Banglumphu

Benjasiri Park

Built in 1992 to celebrate Queen Sirikit's 60th birthday, Benjasiri Park is often referred to as
'Queen's Park'. This is definitely the place to be for sculpture lovers, as several of the best
examples of Thai sculpture are scattered around the park. Benjasiri Park is located next to the
Emporium right in the middle of the busy Sukhumvit area.
Location: Next to the Emporium Shopping Centre, Sukhumvit 23

 
Bangkok Water Parks
The temperature is rising and with it your child's restlessness. Of course, the hotel swimming
pool can be a fun way to cool down, but nothing beats an entire playground dedicated to
splashing, water and all sorts of fun-filled entertainment! Treat yourself and the kids to a day
at the water park. Not only will they enjoy splashing and playing in the water, they'll
probably go to bed without much resistance leaving you an evening of peace and quiet, if
you're not too exhausted yourself...

Siam Park

Siam Park is a huge recreational park featuring various swimming pools,

towering waterslides, whirlpools, fountains and a lake. The park's highlight is the 400-metre
Super Spiral waterslide, while the giant man-made sea pool with artificial surf is just as
spectacular.

Further attractions include playgrounds, botanical gardens, an open zoo and an aviary. Try to
go on a weekday as it tends to get pretty busy on weekends and public holidays. Facilities
include changing rooms, swimsuit rental and fast food outlets.
Admission: Adults 200 baht,Children (between 100-150cm) 100 baht, Small Children (less
than 100cm) free of charge. Alternatively a member card costs 390 baht for adults and 200
baht for children, giving you admission for one year and a 50% discount for up to 5 people.
Location: On the far eastern edge of town, 101 Sukhapibarn 2 Road, tell the taxi driver 'Suan
Siam'.
Open: 10:00 - 18:00 (Monday - Friday); 09:00 - 19:00 (Saturday, Sunday & Public
Holidays).

 
 Leoland Water Park 

Leoland Water Park is a huge rooftop water park set on top of Central City Bangna shopping
mall on the eastern outskirts of Bangkok. This fun water park features waterslides, tube rides
and sun beds! Not exactly located near the centre, but worth the trip when you combine it
with some shopping at Central.
Admission: Adults 250 baht, Children 150 baht
Location: Sixth Floor, Central City Bangna at Km.3 on Bangna-Trad Road
Open: 11:00 - 18:00 (Monday - Friday); 10:00 - 19:00 (Saturday & Sunday)

Fantasia Lagoon 

Sitting on the rooftop of the Mall Department Store, Fantasia Lagoon's always been a
favourite destination for kids and families to have fun and frolic about. Huge water slides and
whirlpools are some of the highlights to look out for. Also worth a visit is Fantasia Island, the
adjoined theme park that offers endless hours of fun and a dose of adrenalin rush - all in an
air-con comfort!
Location: The Mall Department Stores
Open: 08:00 - 20:45 (The Mall Ngam Wong Wan and Bang Kae from 07:00 - 20:45)
Admission: Kids 50 baht, adults 80 baht.
Contact: +66 (0)2 173 1000
Safari World

Get your kids to sport their safari hats for this one-day exploratory tour of Thailand's massive
open zoo and leisure park. Set in over 200 acres, pint-sized jungle adventurers will love the
bumpy drive through the African wilderness park, with its zebra, deer, giraffe, birds, tigers,
lion and bears all roaming freely in picturesque natural habitat.

Likewise aspiring deep-sea divers at the underwater park, with its elegant processions of
exotic marine life, friendly dolphins and many other rare animals. On top of discovering all
this, the kids will enjoy exhilarating, fast-paced stunt performances by trained dolphins, birds,
seals and monkeys. Tour includes admission, transport and English-speaking guide.

Interested in this Tour?

Bangkok Safari World

This is one of our many handpicked tours that are tried and tested – prior to being offered to
you. Many years of experience working closely with tour operators will ensure we offer the
best experience possible. If you wish to book this tour or read More about it, click here.
 
 Siam Ocean World 

Take the little urchins to meet the sea urchins and over 30,000 other aquatic critters at
Southeast Asia's largest underwater aquarium! Submerged beneath the gigantic sea of
commerce above, Siam Paragon (Southeast Asia's biggest mall), you'll encounter over 400
species on your journey through its seven different zones, everything from giant spider crabs
to leafy sea dragons, blue ringed octopus to penguins - you'll even get to witness a shark
feeding frenzy! Your children's fear of the great unknown conquered at Siam Ocean World,
you're then free to head off upstairs for a shopping spree.

Sampran Elephant Ground and Zoo 

Located in Naknd & Zoo gives kids and chaperones a famous elephant show with universal
appeal. Complete with dramatic sounds and narration, it presents the relationships between
mighty elephants and the Suay tribe people (who have trained elephant for generations),
regales audiences with baby elephant displays, before re-enacting 'Yutha Hathi', an ancient
war fought on elephant back.

Proving there's certainly no Dumbos here is elephantine football and other dexterous, ground
shaking games, and there's a thrilling crocodile wrestling show in the tradition of Krai Thong,
the most famous crocodile hunter in Thai legend. A zoo presents a huge variety of animals,
freshwater fish in a large lagoon, a waterfall, orchid nursery, plus fun family activities such as
elephant rides through lush tropical scenery. The tour includes admission, air conditioned
vehicle with English-speaking guide, transfers and a buffet lunch.
Interested in this Tour?

Sampran Elephant Ground & Zoo

This is one of our many handpicked tours that are tried and tested – prior to being offered to
you. Many years of experience working closely with tour operators will ensure we offer the
best experience possible. If you wish to book this tour or read More about it, click here.
 

Siam Water Park 

In Asia's biggest water park, you can seek retreat under shady coconut trees, lay back and let
your water babies run amok while under the watchful eyes of qualified lifeguards. Meanwhile
let yours slowly flicker closed.

It consists of swimming pools, towering waterslides, bubbling whirlpools, fountains and a

lake, but Siam Water Parks highlight is a 400-metre Super Spiral waterslide, while a giant
man-made wave pool with artificial surf is just as spectacular. Further attractions include
playgrounds, botanical gardens, an open zoo and an aviary. Try to time your tour for a
weekday, as crowds mean it tends to get wet and wild on weekends and public holidays.
Facilities include changing rooms, swimsuit rental and fast food outlets.

Bangkok Restaurants By Area

Where to Eat in Bangkok

There's no shortage of eating options in Bangkok. Eat in a roadside noodle stall and watch the
world go by. Savour seafood at a local restaurant perched over the river; enjoy exquisite food
from a swish hotel restaurant overlooking the city; or take a quick snack in a shopping mall
food court. Whatever you choose, and wherever you are staying, you won't be disappointed.