Bangkok Attractions
Grand Palace built by King Rama I in 1782, it has become more opulent with each new king with many temples, buildings, murals and statues including the green jade Emerald Buddha in the Wat Phra Keo temple.
Vimanmek Mansion built in 1868 on Koh Si Chang Island is considered the largest golden teak structure in the world. Its spacious grounds cover 19 other buildings, many packed with small museums of their own.Algarve Car Hire
Jim Thompson House who served the OSS that later became the CIA and his collection of furniture and artworks makes his home a fascinating museum.
Royal Barge Museum showcases the magnificent ceremonial royal barges including the largest, red-and-gold royal “Suphannahongse” (Golden Swan), carved from a single 150-foot-long teak log, weighing in at 15 tons and requiring 50 oarsmen to move it.
Muay Thai or Thai boxing involves competitors dancing around each other in a play of wits then bursting into a flurry of flashing fists and flying feet.
River Dining Cruises offered by most of the major riverfront hotels on a converted teak barge or a sleek riverboat while you float through the city in comfort.
Suan Pakkard Palace is a collection of antique teak houses dating back hundreds of years with a Lacquer Pavilion, beautiful grounds with their lotus pools among well-maintained lawns, Buddha statues, traditional paintings and porcelain.
Thai Massage a must for every visitor; The Wat Pho style of massage for two hours starts with the feet then works up the legs, then the arms, it leaves you rejuvenated.
Klongs, the canals that crisscross Bangkok remain on the Thonburi side of the Chao Phraya River and gives you a fascinating insight into how the locals live their lives.
National Museum is home to one of the world’s best collections of Southeast Asian art and a vast collection of Thai artifacts.
Car hire in Bangkok is provided by companies that include Hertz, Thai Rent a car, Avis, Budget and SIXT.