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Originally Posted by xato
Okay so I am going to Bangkok in 4 days to visit a friend of mine for 4 days and then to Ko Samet for 3 days.
Anything I must see or do in Bangkok?
I have already noted
Bangkok River Dinner Boat Cruise
Floating Markets
Temple Wat Phra Kaeo
Baiyoke II Tower
MBK + Siam Shopping Centre
Golden Mount + Wat Saket Temple
Anything else?
Advices much appreciated  |
Good that you have Wat Phra Kaeo (Temple of the Emerald Budddha), which should also include a tour of the Grand Palace.
Skip Baiyoke and MBK--if you want to shop in Bangkok, get a suit made. Or go to Chatuchak market.
I like Vimanmek Palace:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vimanmek_Palace
I like Wat Arun:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wat_Arun
Definitely hit a floating market--I like Damnoen Saduak.
Jim Thompson House is cool. Also have a dinner buffet along the Chao Phraya river at either the Sheraton, the Oriental or the Shangri-La. I love eating at the Chao Phraya.