Seeking Bangkok Suggestions

[JHenry]

Hi all.

I'll have a few days in Bangkok in late September and mid-October before and after visiting Bhutan. Time in Bangkok will be limited to three days total, but I envision it being focused mainly on photography.

I've read through various tour books on the city, but would welcome any suggestions based on personal experience on what shouldn't be missed or other sights that might be off the regularly beaten path.

Thanks,

Jeff

 

[richardvanle]

I recommend checking out some Muay Thai boxing. Last time I was there I spent a few nights at Ratchadamnoen Stadium: http://www.vanle.com/index.php?/essays/muay-thai-boxing/

Besides that, wandering the streets taking photos is a lot of fun.

 

[porktaco]

any of the thai boxing venues should be awesome. if hualamphong station still exists, it's a palace of light in the late afternoon. that whole part of town (chinatown) is great. khlong trip, jim thompson house, river ferries. breakfast on the river terrace at the oriental hotel. patpong road as the girls come to work. the backpack-touristy districts are also good for peoplewatching.

 

[nksyoon]

Khlong Toey market, Hualumphong train station, the wholesale flower market at night, Muay Thai at Lumphini stadium (choose between Lumphini and Ratchadamnoen depending on which day you can make it), Chatuchak street market (weekend), many more...

General Mamiya 6: http://www.flickr.com/photos/nksyoon/sets/72157626823983708/

General X100: http://www.flickr.com/photos/nksyoon/sets/72157626693636513/detail/

Muay Thai: http://www.flickr.com/photos/nksyoon/sets/72157626818355844/detail/

 

[chanyapat]

3 days is quite short for visiting Bangkok. Just one suggestion, if you have a chance to visit the Grand Palace, please kindly dress proper in Black/ White/ or Grey, because we have a Royal Funeral of Princess Petcharat inside there.

Have fun,
Pat

 

[JHenry]

Thanks for the ideas.

Yeah, 3 days is not enough. But, just gives me an excuse to go back again.

chanyapat: thanks for the cultural insight. If I visit the Grand Palace I'll make sure to dress appropriately.

Cheers,

Jeff

 

[rizraz]

btw, Pak Klong Talat = Flower market is in operation 24 hours.... best time really early in the morning.

Check Ban Baht = Monk Bowl Village, said to be the last community in the middle of Bangkok that still produce handmade buddhist monk alm bowl. Looking for it could be an adventure, you may need your ears to find it