Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Silver Spring, and Eastern Shore Md. USA
Programs: AA EXP, UA MM/Premier Gold, Hyatt Globalist,Hilton Honors Gold, IHG platinum, Club Carlson Gold
Posts: 1,060
Lots of things to do
Was in BKK a week ago.
Some ideas:
If you like to shop, go to the weekend market--lots of goodies. Suggest you get a copy of Nancy Cartwright's great map and notes at your hotel. This should give you some ideas and funny comments on the map.
Definitely have dinner at the Blue Elephant restaurant--rated as having the best Thai food in Bangkok--have your concierge make a reservation. We had a superb meal--three courses and a drink for $55 for two--great food and beautiful presentation in a former British colonial mansion.
Grand Palace is a definite. Also take a ride on the express tourist boat on the Chao Praya river--great ride for about 65 cents.
We also walked in the Lumpini park, went to the night market nearby the park (werent there on the weekend for the weekend market), took taxis and tuk-tuks to get around.
If you have time, consider getting clothes made. We were very pleased with Embassy tailors on Wireless Road, right near the Conrad Bangkok where we were staying.
Have a great stay!