Couple of days in Bangkok
Aug 5th, 2005, 05:39 AM
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Stay on the river (Oriental, Peninsula, Royal Orchid Sheraton, Shangri-la or Marriott) and do the following to capture some of the magic of Bangkok:
1 Have breakfast on the river at your hotel and watch the life of the river
2. Temple of the Emerald Buddha and Grand Palace
3. Rent a long tail boat and driver and take a klong tour/ride that includes Wat Arun (Temple of the Dawn)
4. Jim Thompson House
If you have additional time go to Vimanamek Mansion
1 Have breakfast on the river at your hotel and watch the life of the river
2. Temple of the Emerald Buddha and Grand Palace
3. Rent a long tail boat and driver and take a klong tour/ride that includes Wat Arun (Temple of the Dawn)
4. Jim Thompson House
If you have additional time go to Vimanamek Mansion
Aug 5th, 2005, 05:48 AM
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Since this is in 2006- to make the best use of your 2 days- do the following- yes stay on the river as Gloria suggests- search this forum for the endless debate on the Oriental vs. Peninsula. Then get in touch with Ratt (search the forum for posts about Ratt) and have her drive you around to all of the sights listed. You will be able to do so much more with Ratt taking you around. Forget taxis, forget river taxis, forget skytrain- you don't have time to waste on these modes- get Ratt.
You will thank me as the weather in BKK in April is the worst- we know as we were there in April of last year! Ratt was great and really saved us a ton of time and energy!
You will thank me as the weather in BKK in April is the worst- we know as we were there in April of last year! Ratt was great and really saved us a ton of time and energy!
Aug 5th, 2005, 05:55 AM
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Buy a guide book and read the various activities available in BKK. Choose a few. The above-mentioned sights are at the top of the collective list, but may not be at the top of yours. You can't possibly do everything in a "must see list" so relax and enjoy whatever you choose. The hotels on the river are wonderful and watching the river traffic provides an insight into the magic of BKK. Don't worry about missing something, you'll probably be back.
