Bangkok is a city to overload the senses. Streets are crowded by tuk-tuks (motorized tri-shaws) and the occasional elephant weaving through congested traffic. Entire families pile onto motorbikes while monks clad in bright orange robes patiently make their way through the crowds. Streetside food stalls sell fried grasshoppers, while the spicy smells of Thai cooking waft from the restaurants. Don't miss getting a Thai massage or seeing the Wat Pho with its golden Buddhas and marbled floors.
Numerous attractions of the city are near the different river stops like the Temple of Dawn or you can go to Khao San Road. Also, Bangkok prided itself with its preservation of various temples like the Grand Palace, Emerald Buddha Temple and Wat Phra Keo. The preservation and exquisiteness of the rich ornaments of its spires and rooflines will leave anyone in awe. A few blocks away is where you will find a good ol’ Chinatown hustle and bustle and within it is the Wat Traimit Temple famous for its solid gold, 3 metres high and 5 ½ tons weight Golden Buddha.
Also, you may want to visit the National Museum for a glimpse of Thailand’s rich history and artifacts. Or visit the Weekend Market just along Chatuchak Park where you could taste almost any exotic Bangkok specialties including big dead roaches; other food selection and other novelties could also be found in the Suan Lum Night Market.
Lastly, for a fun night life, PatPong is the place. Live music, bars and clubs, this capital’s red-light district is a bright and colorful place crowded with people that could amaze or even shock the most liberal tourist. However, going to PatPong suits your taste or not, Bangkok is a rich place where you can explore and shop excellent Thai silks and other work of arts and all sorts of trinkets. So, be ready with your Thai Baht or you may use any major credit cards.
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