Bangkok Hotel Thailand

Enjoy an Electric Fusion

Jostling with sights sounds and sensations, Khao San Road in Bangkok, Thailand is the epicenter of all things wild and wonderful. As Khao San Road vibrates with culture, cuisine, cocktails and the rhythm of music, tourists can witness a seamless blend of the East and West. Impressive and interesting as a must-do experience, travelers can traverse the length and breadth of this pulsating road lined with cocktail bars, clubs, pubs, shopping arcades, market stalls and restaurants. Lit up with a spectrum of neon lights, Khao San Road throbs with vitality as tuk tuks putter away and street vendors sell their delicious steaming wares that sizzle with the vibrancy of Khao San Street.

With innumerable Bangkok accommodations opening out unique getaways with the extraordinary Thai traditions and courtesy, tourists will be charmed by the nightlife on Khao San Street that merges with the influx of fast food giants such as McDonalds, Starbucks, Burger King and a host of other mouth-watering food outlets. Visitors can enjoy sizzling sights on Khao San Street before they take off to see the temples and other historical must-see art and architecture in Bangkok from their accommodation in Bangkok. As a respite from the hot and happening Khao San Street, tourists can rest in their comfortable Bangkok accommodations before venturing into the steamy night to go pub or club hopping on Khao San Street. Providing a great take-off point to see attractions, tourists can set off from their Bangkok accommodations and explore Khao San Road on their way to see the Old City (Rattanakosin), the Grand Palace, Royal Ground (Sanum Luang) or go on a walking tour from Khao San to Phra Sumen Fort and Sathi Chaipakran Park on Phra Arthit Road, or even an exciting boat ride along the Chao Phraya River to see the glittering temples.

How to get there: By Taxis, buses and river ferry

The Emerald Buddha

A Historic and Holy Heritage Haven

As the most popular and most-visited temple the Wat Phra Sri Rattana Satsadaram) or Wat Phra Kaew or the Temple of the Emerald Buddha is located in the grounds of the Grand Palace. Carved from a single block of jade, the Emerald Buddha is in a meditating position and dates back to the 15th century AD. As an innovative and creative gesture, King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke (Rama I) started the construction of the temple at the same time when the capital was moved from Thonburi to Bangkok in 1785. Evolving over the Palace grounds, visitors can set out from their cheap accommodation in Bangkok to reach this renowned temple by boat.

With only the King having access to the Emerald Buddha or the Phra Putta Maha Mani Ratana Patimakorn, the famous festival of Songkran heralds the ceremony where the King changes the dress of the Emerald Buddha three times that is symbolic of the three seasons of Thailand that signify the hot, rainy and cool periods of the year. Evolving over the Palace grounds this hallowed haven houses the main building with the ordination hall or the ‘ubosot’ with other beautifully carved statues, pagodas and holy buildings that can be viewed by visitors staying in Bangkok accommodations. The Wat also displays murals, a Buddha designed by King Rama III and a model of Angkor Wat which was commissioned by King Rama IV. Visitors staying at Bangkok accommodations can visit the Balcony with its murals depicting the Ramayana epic. The columns of the balcony have stone inscriptions and each gate of the Balcony is guarded by the five-meter high 'Yaksa Tavarnbal' or the Gate-keeping Giants.

How to get there: By Taxi, bus or air-conditioned bus

A Royal Heritage

As a must-see, the Grand Palace evolves with the accolades of craftsmanship and creativity of the Thai people, gorgeous architecture and an imprint of the classic style of the royals. The Grand Palace has been the home of the King besides housing the administrative seat of the government. Visited by billions of tourists, the Grand Palace complex is over 150 years old and was built in 1782. With the Temple of the Emerald Buddha located in the Outer Court as a sacred place, the Central Court with its incredible façade houses the residence of the King and the halls for conducting state businesses can be explored by travelers from cheap accommodation in Bangkok>. The Outer Court was originally contained the government departments with the army, the treasury and civil administration. As outstanding structures, two of the throne halls are open to the public with impressive and exquisite features that can be enjoyed by tourists who are staying in Bangkok accommodations.

Though none of the royalty lives in the Inner Court, it has been closed to the public. With its European style except for the roof, the Grand Palace ranges over the original residence of King Rama I, Amarinda Hall, the Boromabiman Hall, the Grand Palace Hall (Chakri Maha Prasat), the Hall of Justice, the Dusit Hall and a museum that contains many Buddha images, scale models and information on the restoration of the Grand Palace. Used for very important ceremonies, the Grand Palace also houses the antique throne. Visitors to the Grand Palace must be conservatively dressed as a mark of respect to the famous royalty as well as the sacred Emerald Buddha.

How to get there: By Taxi, bus or air-conditioned bus

A Royal Heritage

One of the fascinating aspects about Bangkok is its floating markets with a colorful and tempting array of wares that includes fruits, vegetables, mini floating kitchens, delicious food, coconut juice, meats, fish and a huge variety of crafts and all things winsome and wonderful. The canals or klongs of Bangkok jostle with boats that are piled high with wares of every sort and have been a familiar but awesome sight that have amazed many a tourist staying in cheap accommodation in Bangkok.

The Damnoen Saduak Floating Market has been much-talked about and visited by tourists from all over the world and has fascinated travelers from Bangkok accommodations with its boats being expertly paddled by women who reflect the courtesy of Thailand. The Taling Chan Market that is close to Bangkok can be visited by boat and is known for its refreshing sight of villages on the banks. Visitors can reach Bang Ku Wiang Market from the Chang Pier in Bangkok and they can view a unique sight of fresh produce and see monks arrive by boat to go around asking for alms or tak baat. The Tha Kha floating market in Samut Sangkhram is not as crowded as the other floating markets and is only open for six days in a month. Visitors from a serene accommodation in Bangkok would love to see fruits, vegetables, knick-knacks and ready-to-serve foods being sold in this refreshing market.

How to get there: By car

A Taste of the Orient

The exotic and the eloquent much-talked of Chinatown in Bangkok opens out innumerable fascinating sights with its market stalls and gold shops. Teeming with life and inhabited by the Chinese community who relocated from the old city of Rattanakosin, Chinatown is situated on the popular Yaowarat Road. As the pulsating arteries of Chinatown, Thanong Charoen Krung and Thanong Yaowarat are great points from where tourists can discover the historical landmarks and the fine architecture of Chinatown. As tourists immerse themselves in the intriguing sights of Chinatown, they can view Wat Traimit or The Temple of the Golden Buddha that showcases 5.5 tonnes of pure gold, Wat Mangkon Kamalawat is the biggest Chinese-Buddhist temple, the Saphanthawong Museum, Sampeng Lane & Pahurat Textile Market before they go back to rest at their comfortable cheap accommodation in Bangkok.

With cocktails that reflect the mood of the night and music that reverberates through the velvet sky, Chinatown gleams and glitters with night lights and the passion of a city that never sleeps. The Talat Kao market and the Pat Klong Market delight visitors with myriad foodstuff, flowers, seafood and fresh produce. With never a break in shopping, Chinatown leads the way to a shopper’s heart with The Thieves Market (Woong Nakhon Kasem), Talat Saphan Lek, Pahurat – Little India, Sampeng Lane, Balanna Plaza with a storehouse of shoes, gems, gold and jewelry that tourists would love to buy. As a great experience, visitors can commute through the Skytrain (BTS) or the underground (MRT), as easy access to Chinatown or even take a ride by boat on the Chao Phraya River Express as they set out from their wonderful Bangkok accommodations.

How to get there: By boat or through the Bangkok subway