Bangkok - SAS

SAS’ DIY guide to Bangkok in
2 days
Captivated by Bangkok’s charm and want to stay longer to learn more about the Thai culture and way of
life? Stay one more day and experience more of Bangkok by complementing the suggestions from the
last page with these must-see attractions! Accommodation can be booked through Travel Indochina.
Lumphini Park (map reference I7, J7, I8, J8)
Bangkok’s own Central Park is the city’s oldest and largest park. Providing an inner city
haven of tranquility, the park is ideal for a morning walk through the gardens or just for
people watching. The park opens at 6am.
Getting here: The closest skytrain station is Sala Daeng, with the park located at the
end of Thanon Silom. Alternatively reached by taxi or tuk-tuk.
Jim Thompson’s House (map reference H5)
The former home of the founder of the Jim Thompson Thai Silk Company is today a legacy for authentic Thai
residential architecture and Southeast Asian art. On display is an Asian art collection and Thompson’s personal
belongings.
Getting there: Return to Sala Daeng station and take the skytrain to the National Stadium. Follow the road Soi
Kasem San 2 up to number 6.
Wat Mahathat (map reference B4)
Vimanmek Palace (map reference F1)
This royal mansion is the world’s largest building made entirely of golden teak.
It was made into a museum paying homage to the late King Rama V and
features antique furniture, glassware, porcelain, old photographs and
memorabilia from the late King’s reign (1868-1910). There is also traditional
Thai dancing daily at 10.30am and 2pm.
Getting here: Take a tuk-tuk or taxi to Ratchawithi Road.
This is the headquarters of Thailand’s largest monastic order and Southeast Asia’s most
important centre of Buddhist learning. There are some meditation sessions in English
and the temple has become a popular place to learn the Vipassana meditation method.
Classes are held daily from 7-10am, 1-4pm and 6-8pm.
Getting here: Take a tuk-tuk or taxi to Wat Mahathat, which is located on Mahathat Road.
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