Thailand (Bangkok)
At-A-Glance
Main Highlights
SEA Life Bangkok Ocean World: An aquarium in Bangkok and the largest in SEA. It is also very accessible (just stepping out of Siam station) and housed in one of the upscale shopping malls in the city centre!
Asiatique The Riverfront: Did you know that Asiatique stands on the very first site that was a gateway to international trading routes? The trading port in Siam played a big role in the reign of Rama V (1800s) integrating east and west. Today, it s a dining destination with museums, art festivals and many other exciting night activities
Platinum Fashion Mall: Six stories of shopping paradise! You can get lost here for a full day (or more) but we typically get to the 5th floor for kids’ stuff (that itself takes a full day) before wrapping up our day on the 6th floor for lots of yummy bites
TrueLove @ Neverland Husky Cafe: In the heart of Bangkok, this café is run by former Husky breeders and boasts a high standard of hygiene! Our little Beans visited and we were more afraid they would infect the dogs, than the other way round. There are set timings when the dogs are released for play, so arrive early to make sure you get slotted into an interactive session with them
Maeklong Railway Market: Also known as the “Umbrella Pulldown Market”, what makes it special is that it occupies part of a train line and a train runs directly through it a few times a day. Whenever a train approaches, the awnings and shop fronts will be moved back from the rails, and then moved back in place once the train has passed. Really cool to witness the speedy transformation of Maeklong Railway Market and to be so close to a moving train!
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market: On the same day trip as the visit to the Railway Market, we took a wooden motorized boat down the waterworks of a village (now turned tourist attraction). Lots of tourist traps (500 baht to hold a snake!) so one has to count on imagination to visualize the days once upon a time
Safari World: 30km away from the city, Safari World is a zoo and entertainment park that offers safari rides, marine attractions, feedings and shows! There are both the Marine Park (which hosts plenty of shows and many animals) and Safari Park (which features a 45-min ride that allows us to see wild animals and feeding shows for lions and tigers)