Places to visit in Bangkok

49 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/Bangkok, r/ThailandTourism

Overall, visitors recommend it, and several call it a good spot for running. A few describe the evening group aerobics as fun to watch or join, and a few mention the resident cats as a highlight. A few visitors point to its lake with pedal boats, one mentions a big kids' playground, and another prefers it in hot weather for its shade. A few note the heat, and one suggests sunset or early morning instead.

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Many visitors recommend Chatuchak, the weekend market, and a few praise its wide range of goods, and one its orchids. A few visitors say a couple of hours is enough, and several suggest going early in the morning to beat the heat and crowds. A few visitors say many stalls sell the same things, and one finds it too big, hot and busy. Several visitors advise skipping it or keeping a visit short.

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Most visitors recommend the Grand Palace, with two visitors calling its complex beautiful or spectacular and one visitor finding the Emerald Buddha amazing. One visitor suggests going near closing time, when fewer people remain, while another found it packed with tour groups even on an early visit. Two visitors mention a dress code, with one suggesting long trousers. One visitor found it less engaging than other temples, and two visitors say most palace buildings are closed to visitors, leaving little to see on that side.

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Visitors recommend Chinatown (Yaowarat) for wandering its streets, and a few mention the food. Several suggest going in the evening or at night, and a few suggest daytime as well. One visitor recommends sunrise, when monks collect food. One visitor says many older food stalls have disappeared and classic spots are harder to find.

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Several visitors call Wat Arun beautiful, and one other says it is well worth seeing alongside the Grand Palace. A few visitors say it looks especially striking at sunset, and a couple of visitors suggest photographing it at sunrise or from Tha Tien. One visitor found photo shoots made it hard to walk freely, and a couple of visitors would leave it off their plans or rank it below Wat Pho. Another visitor thinks it is best appreciated from the far bank, so crossing over may not be needed.

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Visitors describe Talat Noi as a good place to wander, with lanes and back alleys holding street art. Several recommend pairing it with a Chinatown walk, a few mention its food and cafes, and a couple single it out for photography. One visitor calls it touristy though still worth a wander, one finds it overrated, and another finds it livelier in the mornings and quieter in the evenings.

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Many visitors recommend Benjakitti Park, and several praise it for running, with a few others pointing to its city views, and one to its sunsets. One visitor calls the wetlands stunning, and a few visitors find it rarely busy, though a couple of visitors say the scenic spots get crowded. A couple of visitors find it hard to reach and remote. One visitor believes bikes and skates are not allowed.

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The Jim Thompson House is widely recommended, and many visitors are enthusiastic about it. Several visitors point to its traditional teak architecture, and several find the story behind Thai silk interesting. A few describe it as calm and peaceful, and one suggests pairing it with the nearby art centre for a morning. One visitor found it fairly average, and another lists it among tourist activities that are not worth the time.

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Many visitors recommend Asiatique The Riverfront, with a couple suggesting a riverside stroll and a couple pointing to it as an evening option. One visitor who usually avoids malls still enjoyed it, and another notes there is no pressure to buy anything. One visitor recommends its indoor show, and another points to the Ferris wheel. Several visitors are critical, with one calling it just a pier and another saying the visit felt like a wasted hour.

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Many visitors recommend this arts centre, especially for art fans. A couple of visitors highlight its rotating exhibitions, and one says it mixes Thai and international works. One visitor suggests pairing it with the nearby Jim Thompson House.

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Many visitors recommend MOCA Bangkok, a contemporary art museum, and a few suggest it especially for people who enjoy art. Two visitors call it pretty good, and one visitor finds it impressive.

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Visitors recommend the Snake Farm, and one repeat visitor says it is fun if you like snakes. Two visitors point to the venom extraction show, and others mention the periodic snake shows, with one calling a show a highlight of their trip. Another visitor calls it educational.

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Many visitors recommend Jodd Fairs, a night market, and a couple point to its variety of food and clothing stalls. It has run at more than one site, so these recommendations pool its branches, and the place shown here is the Ratchada one. Several visitors call it very touristy, one says it can get very crowded late at night, and another says traffic around its walkway and nearby road gets snarled. One visitor prefers an ordinary neighborhood night market over tourist-targeted ones like this.

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Many visitors recommend the National Museum, and a few suggest it as a stop in Bangkok. One visitor finds it good for learning Thai history and praises its Buddhist statue collection, while another points to its historic sculptures, an older preserved house and pottery. One visitor would put it last on a checklist when time is short, and another says it takes more than a day to see in full.

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Many visitors recommend Wang Lang Market, with one pointing to its local street food and plenty to eat and see. One visitor says a secondhand section sits inside, and two visitors suggest stopping there during a river ferry or water taxi ride. The market sits next to Siriraj Hospital.

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Several visitors praise the views over the skyline and Lumphini Park, and one adds that it looks lovelier after dark. A couple of visitors find there is too little seating to linger, so a short visit suits it best. Crowding from people taking photos is mentioned, and one visitor finds it artificial and overbuilt.

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Many visitors suggest the Mahanakhon SkyWalk observation deck, and two point to its panoramic views over the city. One visitor advises going in the early evening and staying until after dark. Another visitor calls it overrated.

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Visitors recommend Museum Siam. One visitor says its modern, interactive displays make it a good way to learn about Thai culture, and another says kids really liked it. A few visitors name it only in lists of things to do.

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Visitors recommend River City, and several describe it as an art destination with galleries. One visitor counts it among the places they spend Saturdays with family, and a couple mention it alongside other arty spots nearby.

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Visitors recommend this museum for young children. Two visitors say their kids loved it, and one of them describes playgrounds, a small water area and quiet zones to rest in. Another visitor advises arriving early because it gets busy, and notes the water area and the heat.

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Visitors recommend Wat Paknam, and a few say the journey there is part of the appeal. One visitor calls it a personal favorite, made lovelier by chatting with the painters, though still unfinished. Another says getting there takes some effort but gives a more everyday feel.