Guidebook for Khet Bang Rak
Food Scene
Som Tam Nua on Siam Square Soi 5 is a casual and trendy dining spot that has risen to fame serving up tasty, foreigner-friendly papaya salad and other Issan-region dishes. Hidden deep down on one of the alleyways leading away from Siam BTS station, the search for Som Tam Nua is a fun prelude to a tasty meal, and, at times, the queues of locals trailing out the door testify to its reputation.
Opening Hours: 10:45 a.m.-21.30 p.m. Address: 392/14 Siam Square Soi 5, Rama 1 Road, Bangkok Tel: +66 (0) 22 51 4880
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Som Tam Nua
12-14 Thanon Rama 1Som Tam Nua on Siam Square Soi 5 is a casual and trendy dining spot that has risen to fame serving up tasty, foreigner-friendly papaya salad and other Issan-region dishes. Hidden deep down on one of the alleyways leading away from Siam BTS station, the search for Som Tam Nua is a fun prelude to a tasty meal, and, at times, the queues of locals trailing out the door testify to its reputation.
Opening Hours: 10:45 a.m.-21.30 p.m. Address: 392/14 Siam Square Soi 5, Rama 1 Road, Bangkok Tel: +66 (0) 22 51 4880
Jim Thompson House - The lovely garden-enclosed compound sitting on the bank of the Saen Saeb Canal would have gone completely unnoticed, had it not been for a legacy left behind by a middle-aged American man named Jim Thompson.
Opening Hours: 09:00-17:00 (last guided tour at 17:00) Location: Soi Kasemsan 2, opposite the National Stadium on Rama I Road. BTS: National Stadium Address: 6/1 Soi Kasemsan 2, Rama 1 Road Tel: +66 (0)2 216 7368 How to get there: Take exit 1 from the BTS National Stadium Station, turn right into Soi Kasemsan 2 and continue walking all the way to the very end. The museum will be on your left-hand side.
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Jim Thompson House
6 Soi Kasem San 2Jim Thompson House - The lovely garden-enclosed compound sitting on the bank of the Saen Saeb Canal would have gone completely unnoticed, had it not been for a legacy left behind by a middle-aged American man named Jim Thompson.
Opening Hours: 09:00-17:00 (last guided tour at 17:00) Location: Soi Kasemsan 2, opposite the National Stadium on Rama I Road. BTS: National Stadium Address: 6/1 Soi Kasemsan 2, Rama 1 Road Tel: +66 (0)2 216 7368 How to get there: Take exit 1 from the BTS National Stadium Station, turn right into Soi Kasemsan 2 and continue walking all the way to the very end. The museum will be on your left-hand side.
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6 ซอย จุฬาฯ 9Drinks & Nightlife
Combining three remarkable dining and entertainment establishments within the ‘factory chic’ confines of polished concrete and 360 degree views, Heaven Bangkok brings an air of urban sophistication to the city. Situated on the 17th to 20th floors on top of Zen Department Store – part of the colossal Central World Shopping Mall
Opening Hours: Opening Hours: 17:30 - 01:00 (last food orders at 23:00) BTS: Chit Lom Address: 17/F, Zen, CentralWorld, 999/9 Ratchadamri Rd., Bangkok Tel: +66 (0)2 1009898
Heaven
88 Soi Sukhumvit 19Combining three remarkable dining and entertainment establishments within the ‘factory chic’ confines of polished concrete and 360 degree views, Heaven Bangkok brings an air of urban sophistication to the city. Situated on the 17th to 20th floors on top of Zen Department Store – part of the colossal Central World Shopping Mall
Opening Hours: Opening Hours: 17:30 - 01:00 (last food orders at 23:00) BTS: Chit Lom Address: 17/F, Zen, CentralWorld, 999/9 Ratchadamri Rd., Bangkok Tel: +66 (0)2 1009898
Mixx Discotheque in Bangkok is a nightclub in Siam and is our favourite place for an after-hours party. The club has two rooms: the main room is dedicated to hip hop and party pop, while the cave-like backroom is the place for more beat-heavy house music.
Opening Hours: 21:00 until late BTS: Chit Lom Address: Intercontinetal Hotel, 973 Ploenchit Road, Siam
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MIXX Discotheque - Bangkok
Thanon Phloen ChitMixx Discotheque in Bangkok is a nightclub in Siam and is our favourite place for an after-hours party. The club has two rooms: the main room is dedicated to hip hop and party pop, while the cave-like backroom is the place for more beat-heavy house music.
Opening Hours: 21:00 until late BTS: Chit Lom Address: Intercontinetal Hotel, 973 Ploenchit Road, Siam
Sightseeing
Wat Phra Kaew or the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (officially known as Wat Phra Sri Rattana Satsadaram) is regarded as the most important Buddhist temple in Thailand.
Located in the historic centre of Bangkok, within the grounds of the Grand Palace, it enshrines Phra Kaew Morakot (the Emerald Buddha), the highly revered Buddha image meticulously carved from a single block of jade.Opening Hours: 8.30 am to 3.30 pm Location: Na Phralan, Phra Nakorn (inside Grand Palace complex), Old City (Rattanakosin) Dress Code: no short pants or short skirts, not sleeveless tshirts. Sarong are for rent at the entrance but better dress appropriately to avoid the queue. Price Range: 500 Baht!
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Tempel van de Smaragdgroene Boeddha
Na Phra Lan RoadWat Phra Kaew or the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (officially known as Wat Phra Sri Rattana Satsadaram) is regarded as the most important Buddhist temple in Thailand.
Located in the historic centre of Bangkok, within the grounds of the Grand Palace, it enshrines Phra Kaew Morakot (the Emerald Buddha), the highly revered Buddha image meticulously carved from a single block of jade.Opening Hours: 8.30 am to 3.30 pm Location: Na Phralan, Phra Nakorn (inside Grand Palace complex), Old City (Rattanakosin) Dress Code: no short pants or short skirts, not sleeveless tshirts. Sarong are for rent at the entrance but better dress appropriately to avoid the queue. Price Range: 500 Baht!
Wat Arun, locally known as Wat Chaeng, is situated on the west (Thonburi) bank of the Chao Phraya River. It is easily one of the most stunning temples in Bangkok, not only because of its riverside location, but also because the design is very different to the other temples you can visit in Bangkok. Wat Arun (or temple of the dawn) is partly made up of colourfully decorated spires and stands majestically over the water.
Opening Hours: 08:00 -17:30 Location: Located on the west side of Chao Praya River (opposite Tha Thien Pier) Price Range: 50 Baht
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Tempel van de Dageraad
158 Thanon Wang DoemWat Arun, locally known as Wat Chaeng, is situated on the west (Thonburi) bank of the Chao Phraya River. It is easily one of the most stunning temples in Bangkok, not only because of its riverside location, but also because the design is very different to the other temples you can visit in Bangkok. Wat Arun (or temple of the dawn) is partly made up of colourfully decorated spires and stands majestically over the water.
Opening Hours: 08:00 -17:30 Location: Located on the west side of Chao Praya River (opposite Tha Thien Pier) Price Range: 50 Baht
Parks & Nature
Benjasiri Park is one of the best parks in downtown Bangkok and is very popular though out the day and early evening. Located in the Phrom Phong area of Sukhumvit you will find people jogging and practicing yoga, keep fit, volleyball, basketball, sepak takraw skateboarding and children playing on one of two separate playgrounds.
Opening Hours: 05:00-21:00 Location: Sukhumvit Road, Phrom Phong (located in front of Phrom Phong BTS Sktrain Station) Tel: +66 (0)2 262 0810
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Benjasiri Park
24 Soi Sukhumvit 22Benjasiri Park is one of the best parks in downtown Bangkok and is very popular though out the day and early evening. Located in the Phrom Phong area of Sukhumvit you will find people jogging and practicing yoga, keep fit, volleyball, basketball, sepak takraw skateboarding and children playing on one of two separate playgrounds.
Opening Hours: 05:00-21:00 Location: Sukhumvit Road, Phrom Phong (located in front of Phrom Phong BTS Sktrain Station) Tel: +66 (0)2 262 0810
Arts & Culture
Erawan Shrine is one of the most popular places of prayer in all of Bangkok despite the fact that it is Brahman, not strictly Buddhist. It is conveniently located close to all the shopping malls around Ratchaprasong Junction.
Opening Hours: 06:00-24:00 Location: In front of Grand Hyatt Erawan Hotel, corner of Ploenchit and Ratchadamri Road BTS: Chidlom
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Erawan-heiligdom
494 Thanon RatchadamriErawan Shrine is one of the most popular places of prayer in all of Bangkok despite the fact that it is Brahman, not strictly Buddhist. It is conveniently located close to all the shopping malls around Ratchaprasong Junction.
Opening Hours: 06:00-24:00 Location: In front of Grand Hyatt Erawan Hotel, corner of Ploenchit and Ratchadamri Road BTS: Chidlom
Bangkok Art and Culture Centre
939 Thanon Rama 1Shopping
Siam Paragon is an immensely popular shopping mall housing a host of international high-end fashion brands, Southeast Asia’s largest aquarium, a 16-screen Cineplex, and a comprehensive selection of world cuisine. Located prominently in front of Siam BTS Skytrain station - the interchange of the two BTS lines - it is considered by many to be the centre of Bangkok.
Opening Hours: 10:00 - 22:00 BTS: Siam Address: 991 Rama 1 Road, Puthumwan Bangkok, Thailand Tel: +66 (0)2 610 8000
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S & P
991/1 Thanon Rama 1Siam Paragon is an immensely popular shopping mall housing a host of international high-end fashion brands, Southeast Asia’s largest aquarium, a 16-screen Cineplex, and a comprehensive selection of world cuisine. Located prominently in front of Siam BTS Skytrain station - the interchange of the two BTS lines - it is considered by many to be the centre of Bangkok.
Opening Hours: 10:00 - 22:00 BTS: Siam Address: 991 Rama 1 Road, Puthumwan Bangkok, Thailand Tel: +66 (0)2 610 8000
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, and even an ice-skating rink. With so many tantalising options to explore, you could easily spend half a day here without realising it.
Opening Hours: 10:00-22:00 Location: Ratchaprasong Intersection, opposite Gaysorn and Erawan BTS: Chidlom, Siam Tel: + 66 (0) 264-7000
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CentralWorld
999/9 Thanon Rama 1Central 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, and even an ice-skating rink. With so many tantalising options to explore, you could easily spend half a day here without realising it.
Opening Hours: 10:00-22:00 Location: Ratchaprasong Intersection, opposite Gaysorn and Erawan BTS: Chidlom, Siam Tel: + 66 (0) 264-7000
Entertainment & Activities
Beat Bangkok's heat and stage your own holiday on ice at the city's many rinks. An ideal (and fun) way to spend time with your family, ice skating provides non-stop thrill for kids and parents alike. Remember to wear something warm and comfortable. Long, thick socks, jeans, and gloves are recommended as they will cushion against unexpected falls. CentralWorld - Siam Discovery Center
Ice Skating
Beat Bangkok's heat and stage your own holiday on ice at the city's many rinks. An ideal (and fun) way to spend time with your family, ice skating provides non-stop thrill for kids and parents alike. Remember to wear something warm and comfortable. Long, thick socks, jeans, and gloves are recommended as they will cushion against unexpected falls. CentralWorld - Siam Discovery Center
Muay Thai in Bangkok - Bright neon lights flood the ring, just like the sun scorching down onto the battleground, revealing two men going through their spiritual 'Wai Khru' (a ceremony to thank their revered teachers, spirits, boxing ring and the sport itself). The blaring sound of Thai classical instruments and the deafening cheering of ecstatic spectators in the stadium don't seem to distract the two 'warriors'.
Muay Thai
444 Phayathai RdMuay Thai in Bangkok - Bright neon lights flood the ring, just like the sun scorching down onto the battleground, revealing two men going through their spiritual 'Wai Khru' (a ceremony to thank their revered teachers, spirits, boxing ring and the sport itself). The blaring sound of Thai classical instruments and the deafening cheering of ecstatic spectators in the stadium don't seem to distract the two 'warriors'.