Guidebook for Bangkok
Sightseeing
Wimanmek-Palast
1 Thanon RatchawithiBeautiful old palace
Abhisek Dusit Throne Hall
Amazing Italianate building
Chao Phraya River
The river of Bangkok
One of the most beautiful hotels in the city. Great place to have a drink or a meal and watch the river.
The Siam Hotel
2 Thanon KhaoOne of the most beautiful hotels in the city. Great place to have a drink or a meal and watch the river.
Victory Monument
Phahonyothin RoadOne of the most bustling day and night markets in the city.
Learn about the importance of flowers in Thai culture. http://www.floralmuseum.com/about.htm
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The Museum of Floral Culture
315 Soi 28 Yaek Ongkarak 13Learn about the importance of flowers in Thai culture. http://www.floralmuseum.com/about.htm
Phaya Thai Palace. Built by Rama V in 1909 as a cottage for retreats. Tours 9.30 am and 1.30 pm on Saturday. The grounds are open at other times. Read more: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/th
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Phaya Thai Palace. Built by Rama V in 1909 as a cottage for retreats. Tours 9.30 am and 1.30 pm on Saturday. The grounds are open at other times. Read more: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/th
Entertainment & Activities
Dusit Zoo (Khao Din)
Quirky local zoo
Everything Else
Vajira Hospital
Nearest hospital
Dusit Post Office
954 Thanon Nakhon Chaisi RdNearest post office. Cash only.
Closest ATM and closest 7-Eleven. Be advised: 7-Elevens in Bangkok only take cash.
ATM ธนาคาร ซีไอเอ็มบี ไทย (7-Eleven สาขาถนนสุโขทัย)
Closest ATM and closest 7-Eleven. Be advised: 7-Elevens in Bangkok only take cash.
Closest major BTS stop. Tell taxi drivers: "Anoo-sawa-REE."
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Victory Monument station
Closest major BTS stop. Tell taxi drivers: "Anoo-sawa-REE."
Bumrungrad International Hospital
33 Soi Sukhumvit 3Top-quality Western-style hospital
Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital
133 Soi Sukhumvit 49Top-quality Western-style hospital
Shopping
Cheapest and closest place to pick up odds and ends like T-shirts and underwear. Attached to Tops grocery store. Cash only.
Fort Department Store
664 Thanon SamsenCheapest and closest place to pick up odds and ends like T-shirts and underwear. Attached to Tops grocery store. Cash only.
Known as "the Princess shop," great place to pick up Thai handicrafts, packaged Thai snacks and souvenirs. Easy walk from house.
Sinlapacheep Shop
Known as "the Princess shop," great place to pick up Thai handicrafts, packaged Thai snacks and souvenirs. Easy walk from house.
Essentials
Closest Western-style supermarket. 10-minute walk or a quick cab ride. Accepts credit cards.
Tops Supermarket
207 Thanon SamsenClosest Western-style supermarket. 10-minute walk or a quick cab ride. Accepts credit cards.
Food Scene
Local pizza delivery; order online at http://www.pizza.co.th/en/
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The Pizza Company
เลขที่ 290 Thanon Phahon YothinLocal pizza delivery; order online at http://www.pizza.co.th/en/
Small indoor mall. Includes: McDonald's, Starbucks, Swensens ice cream cafe, Tops supermarket in basement, Boots drugstore, clothing stalls, Thai food booths in basement, ATMs
เทเวศประกันภัย สาขาย่อย Supreme Complex
Small indoor mall. Includes: McDonald's, Starbucks, Swensens ice cream cafe, Tops supermarket in basement, Boots drugstore, clothing stalls, Thai food booths in basement, ATMs
KFC
49 Ramkhamhaeng RdTakeout fried chicken
โอรส ร้านอาหาร
317/9 Soi Nakhon RatchasimaWe call it "O's." Closest Thai restaurant, a five-minute walk away. Cash only.