Can someone also give us what to do in Bangkok as this is our first time.We shall be with 2 kids aged 8 and 6 so what tourist spots would interest them? What is the best 5 star hotel in bangkok that is near chatuchak and the tourist spots?
5 Star Hotels in Chatuchak : http://www.cheaperthanhotels.com/Thailan…
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Things to do and see :
Grand Palace / Wat Phra Kaew
Wat Pho
Wat Arun (Temple of the Dawn)
Chao Phraya River
Floating Market
Chatuchak Weekend Market
Chinatown
Jim Thompson's House
Wat Traimit - Temple of the Golden Buddha
Shopping / Local Markets
What is the best 5 star hotel in bangkok that is near chatuchak and the tourist spots?
There are several hotels around Chatuchak, but only Sofitel Centara is 5 star grade hotel http://www.discovery-thailand.com/Hotels… .
The hotel is a short walk to the subway, which connects to the skytrain. The skytrain can take you to major shopping attractions such as the MBK, Saim Square, and Siam Paragon... don't miss Siam Paragon, a upmarket mega mall with a department store and many high end boutiques and shops. This is a family destination with something for everyone - Siam Ocean World at the basement should keep the kids busy while the serious shopper is at work. Exit at BTS Siam Station which leads to level 2 of this mall. Connected with other shopping mall : Discovery, Siam Centre and MBK. So if you want to have some serious shopping, this is the perfect place.
You would enjoy yourself more by staying in the Sukhumvit area where you can walk or take the Skytrain to most other places, Your kids would probably enjoy the Skytrain. I also recomend hiring a long tailed boat to take the family across the river through the canals in the old part of Bangkok. If you go on a tour be sure it includes the Floating Market and the Rose Garden, most tours will insist on bringing you to some jewelry shop. There are children's areas in some of the new shopping malls around Siam Center.
I suggest The Sofitel Centara Grand Bangkok (formerly Sofitel Central Plaza Bangkok), complex in Bangkok is in an ideal location by the Vibhavadi Rangsit Highway, opposite the Railway Golf Course and Picturesque Chatuchak Park.
Distance from city centre: 5 km
Distance from historic area: 5 km
Distance from city centre: 15 minutes drive
Distance from historic area: 15 minutes driveSofitel Centara Grand Bangkok is 30 km from Don Muang AirportSofitel Centara Grand Bangkok
Interesting things to do in Bangkok
1.AMUSEMENT PARKS These are always favourites with the kids and Bangkok has a number of such establishments. One of the more popular of these is the Siam Park, which has a number of pools, water slides and a wave pool, located around 10km outside Bangkok.
2.Another park is DREAM WORLD - Bangkok's newest and largest amusement park. The most popular ride is the ';Big Splash'; water flume, supposedly the largest in the world. Dream World's rides are the most technologically advanced in the entertainment industry in Thailand, while its Dinotopia exhibit takes visitors back 150 million years to the Jurassic era when dinosaurs ruled the earth.
3.ANCIENT CITY and CROCODILE FARM is the only crocodile farm located close to the city in neighbouring Samut Prakan province. The farm has a regular shows, lots of crocodiles and a tiger that you can take your photo with as well as other animals.
4.CHATUCHAK PARK Situated next to the better-known Chatuchak Weekend Market on Phahonyothin Road, Chatuchak Park is a nicely landscaped park and is considered one of the major parks of Bangkok. This is a nice spot for relaxing after an exhausting shopping at the market and like Lumpini park, boats can be rented to paddle around the waterway. Take the Skytrain to Mo Chit Station.
5.SAFARI WORLD One of the largest open zoos in the world the park also houses a marine park. Residing inside its protective boundaries are both African and Asian animals including rare white pandas. Best reached by taxi.
6.ZOO Originally a private botanical garden for Rama V, the Dusit Zoo is now one of the premier zoological facilities in South-east Asia. Small circuses perform on weekends and public holidays between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Best reached by taxi or from the Wimanmek Golden Teak Palace situated across the street. Admission to the Teak Mansion is included in the price of the ticket to the Grand Palace. If you start early, you can visit all three places in a day.
7. Chatuchak Market is a huge market where you can literally buy just about anything, if you can find it in its massive maze of alleyways. Best on a quick trip or if you are stocking a store back home, it’s easy to spend an entire day here. To get there take the Skytrain to Mo Chit Station. Saturdays and Sundays only.
8.Grand Palace If there is just one sight worth seeing in Bangkok, it is the Grand Palace. Without doubt, the Grand Palace is the best of Bangkok's tourist attractions. Here you will find a collection of ornate temples and other buildings constructed in a variety of Thai styles. The palace loans free clothing and shoes to tourists who are not dressed “appropriately”. Tickets to the Grand Palace cost 125 Baht and include admission to the Wimanmek Golden Teak Mansion, located a short distance from the palace
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The Sofitel Centara. Near the Pahonyothin Subway station.
http://www.bangkok.com/reviews-bts/sofit…
However I would suggest you not stay near Chatuchak as it is really North of Bangkok and away from most of the other places you are likely to visit.
More centrally located would be Silom for shopping. Sukhumvit near the Embassy (assuming your American or British) or Siam Central.
From where ever you are you can take the Subway to Kamphaeng Phet or BTS to Mo Chit and easily reach the Chatuchak Market on the weekend for about 45 baht ($1.50 each). The BTS and the subway are new and modern and a fast way to get around Bangkok.
Heres a map of the subway and BTS. My suggestion would be to stay near Siam Square (Siam Central) or Rachahawi (ratch-a-two-we).
There are also some nice 4-5 star hotels near the Embassy. Many people like the Silom area because there's lots of shopping around there also.
http://www.guidetothailand.com/maps-thai…
Check here for a list of things to do.
I recommend:
Wat Po (Thai massage 150 baht $5 1/2 hour) and the reclining buddha.
The Grand palace and Emerald buddha.
The Aquarium at Siam Square.
JIm Thompsons House (silk)
1/2 half day crocodile farm and elephants rides.
Dusit Zoo
Muay Thai (Thai boxing)
Dreamworld for the kids (Amusement park)
http://www.bangkok-city.com/muaythai.htm…
I suggest Sofitel Central Hotel. It is part of shopping mall on seperate building you can enjoy shopping just walk across the parking area.
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