12 THINGS TO DO IN BANGKOK

1. FASHION CITY SHOPPING

          Bangkok is a shopping paradise and is quickly becoming the fashion center of the region. The city is filled with malls, department stores, boutiques, and hawkers, offering you an extensive selection of choice.

2. JAZZ IT UP OR BROWSE THE BLUES

          Most people, when they think of the Far East and its music, imagine Oriental "ching ching", and cadences that sound distinctly strange to the western ear. Oriental music and traditional dance is still to be found aplenty in Bangkok, but there is certainly no lack of western musical styles to please the ears of Thailand's multitude of visitors.

3. THE WORLD'S HIGHEST OPEN-AIR RESTAURANT

          The Dome is located in the State Tower, the second highest building in Bangkok. It can be seen from all over the city, and is a mecca for quality dining and entertainment.
Sirocco offers fabulous view of the city from such a lofty height, on an outdoor balcony that scrapes the skies.  Sirocco creates its own profile of soft lights and clean lines, capped by the entrancing glow of the Sky Bar.

4. AN EVENING RIVER CRUISE

             A river cruise the Chao Phaya River in the evening is a must for all visitors. These romantic dinner cruises are a perfect way to experience the "River of Kings" passing riverside landmarks such as Wat Arun, the Grand Palace and Bang Krun Prom Palace. Enjoy the modern

5. BANGKOK RIVER TOUR

          Bangkok has the maximum number of, and the most exquiste Buddhist temples in the world. We recommend that you include a temple tour in your sightseeing programme.

6. MUSEUM OF THE ROYAL BARGES

          The Royal barges were the main mode of transportation for the Royal family for centuries. The ceremony of Royal travel by water has been a tradition since the Ayutthaya period.

7. BANGKOK BY NIGHT

           A visit to Bangkok is incomplete without exploring the night scene. Bangkok a city that does not sleep, is famous for its extensive variety of choices in terms of entertainment options. Streetside bars and hotel lounges are popular with tourists, whereas locals prefer more secluded  ones.

8. MEDICAL CHECKUP IN BANGKOK

          Bangkok has a greet number of private hospitals that offer the finest medical facilities. These hospitals use the latest modern equipment and employ highly skilled doctors and nurses. Bangkok has become a great place for health-check vacation, offering the best in medical care at reasonable prices.

9. BANG SAI ARTS & CRAFTS VILLAGE

            Bang Sai Arts & Crafts Villages is specilal project commissioned by Queen Sirikit of Thailand.
The main attraction include: The Sala Pra Ming Kwan, a Thai style buiding which presents an impressive profile of arts and crafts products from around the country.

10. CHATUCHAK WEEKEND MARKET

           Chatuchak Weekend Market (a.k.a"J.J") is a mammoth of a market. The undisputed king of them all, it's size is unbelievable - convering an area of 35 acres, it contains more than 15,000 shops and stalls and has over 200,000 visitors a day.

11. FOR THE YOUNG - AND THE YOUNG AT HEART

           You might be happy to discover that while there is no Disneyland in the Bangkok metropolis, that there are several parks that cater to lovers of a little adventure or entertainment.

12. STAGE PERFORMANCES

           Bangkok seems to becoming something of a centre for the arts. We know have the Bangkok International Film Festival, the international Festival of Music and Dance, and towards the end of the year the Bangkok Theatre Festival becomes part of the city's cultural attractions.

Information from "LOOKEAST" january 2005