Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute (1871 Rama 4 Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok) — Probably the most famous snake farm in Bangkok. King Rama VI opened Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute on December 7, 1922, which was aimed to become an official institute to conduct researches and develop treatments against rabies (hydrophobia) and venom, which included a production of […]
Phra Sumen Fort (Phra Athit Road, Bangkok) – this fort was built in the reign of King Rama 1. It was made from bricks coated with cement in octagon-shaped. Its front side faces towards Bang Lamphu canal. The basements of the fort and the wall are made to be wide flattened based and are situated […]
National Museum of Royal Barges (80/1 Arun Amarin Road, Bangkok, Bangkok Noi 10700) — this museum houses a precious collection of historic barges, some of which were built during the reign of King Rama I, more than two hundred years old. These barges are made of high-quality wood and beautifully decorated with vivid colors, mirrors […]
National Museum & Wang Na Palace (4 Na Phra That Road, Bangkok) — built in 1887 by the King Rama V, who ordered the country’s ancient artifacts & antiques stored from The Grand Palace to the former palace of late prince viceroys. More buildings were later constructed when there were more precious items to exhibit […]
Grand Palace (Na Phra Lan Road, Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok) – this wall-surrounded palace was built in 1782 during the reign of King Rama I, at an area 218,400 sq. meters in size. These days, this Palace is only used for ceremonial events. The Grand Palace is divided into three main zones: […]
Giant Swing (Thanon Bamrung Muang, Rattanakosin, Bangkok 10200) – located near the Wat Suthat temple, this 27-meter-high teak frame was once the focus of a religious ceremony held every year in December after the rice harvest. After undergoing several renovations, the original Giant Swing, dating from 1784, was replaced in 2004 with a new one […]
Bangkok Art and Cultural Centre (Pathumwan Intersection, facing the MBK and Siam Discovery Centres, Bangkok) — the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC) is a new mid-town facility for the contemporary arts. Programs for art, music, theatre, film, design, and cultural/educational events take place in a friendly and recreational atmosphere – with cafe, restaurants, book […]
Bangkok Planetarium & Scientific Museum (928, Sukhumvit Rd., Phra Khanong, Klong Toey, Bangkok 10110) – the Science Centre for Education widely known as the Bangkok Planetarium has demonstrations on science, astronomy and geography. It consists of five main buildings. Astronomy films, of which themes are always changing every couple of months, are shown in the […]
Central World (Ratchaprasong Intersection, opposite Gaysorn and Erawan, Bangkok) – Central World mega-shopping complex offers one of the most exciting shopping experiences in Bangkok. It has everything from brand name clothing boutiques, funky fashion, high-tech gadgets, bookshops and designer furniture to imported groceries, a lineup of banks, beauty salons, gourmet eateries and even an ice-skating […]
Banana Disco & Bar (50m before Bangla Road when heading north on Patong Beach Road, Phuket) – this is your typical touristy bar & disco, in business since 1993. There are indoor & outdoor sections, with various types of dance music (including Top 40 pop hits, as well as some Hip Hop and House music). […]