My first ever holiday trip with friends (not with school) was to Bangkok in 2015. Shout out to my diploma gang, it was a smooth trip! It was actually our post graduation trip before the dudes had to go National Services while the ladies had to wait for University to commence. We had about 5 full days in Bangkok & here is what we did!

Sightseeing in Bangkok

1. Calypso show at Asiatique

📍 2194 Charoen Krung Rd, Khwaeng Wat Phraya Krai, Khet Bang Kho Laem, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10120, Thailand
How to get there: Go to Sathorn Pier to take the free shuttle boat service that operates from 5pm – 11pm
Ticket price: THB 900
Website: https://www.calypsocabaret.com/en

Calypso is a ladyboy show where they will perform on stage with unique costumes, skits and dances! If you do not want to see the show, I do recommend dropping by Asiatique. It is an open air mall so you can shop and eat all you want! Not to forget, it’s a picturesque location too!

2. Madame Tussaud’s

📍 สยามดิสคัฟเวอรี่ 989 Rama I Rd, Khwaeng Pathum Wan, Khet Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330, Thailand
Opening hours: 10 am – 8 pm
Website: https://www.madametussauds.com/bangkok/en/tickets/

It was our first visit ever to the wax museum and it’s great for taking pictures with celebrities that you do not get to meet in real life! L-O-L. There are some interactive corners so it was quite entertaining to be there. We had also bought our package that includes getting our hand waxed as a souvenir to bring home (which had melted after a few months by the way).

3. Ocean World

📍 991 Rama I Rd, Khwaeng Pathum Wan, Khet Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330, Thailand
Opening hours: 10 am – 9 pm
Website: https://www.sealifebangkok.com/en/

4. Terminal 21

📍 88 Soi Sukhumvit 19, Khwaeng Khlong Toei Nuea, Khet Watthana, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10110, Thailand
Opening hours: 10 am – 10 pm

Not recommended for shopping as the items can be pricey but great to explore! Every level has a different theme of countries, even the toilets! While being in terminal 21, you can also go to the cinema for a different experience (anywhere in Thailand); they actually play their national anthem before the movie begins.

5. Chinatown

📍 Yaowarat RdKrung Thep Maha Nakhon, Thailand

Shopping in Bangkok

1. Chatuchak Weekend Market

📍 88 Soi Sukhumvit 19, Khwaeng Khlong Toei Nuea, Khet Watthana, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10110, Thailand
Opening hours: Time varies, closed on Mon & Tue

Shopping in Chatuchak in summer is unbelievably HOT so be prepared! Great for shopping for souvenirs or summer clothes.

2. Union Mall

📍 54 ซอย ลาดพร้าว 1 Khwaeng Chom Phon, Khet Chatuchak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10900, Thailand
Opening hours: 11 am – 10 pm

Recommended if you want to shop for formal clothes! It’s nicer to shop here as compared to Chatuchak as it is air-conditioned.

3. Pratunam Market

📍 16/5 ซอยแสงกาญจน์ Khwaeng Thanon Phaya Thai, Khet Ratchathewi, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10400, Thailand
Opening hours: 10 am – 8 pm

4. Platinum Mall

📍 222 Phetchaburi Rd, Khwaeng Thanon Phetchaburi, Khet Ratchathewi, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10400, Thailand
Opening hours: 8 am – 8 pm

Recommended to shop in bulk, so grab your friends here with you!

5. MBK Mall

📍 444 Phayathai Rd, Khwaeng Wang Mai, Khet Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330, Thailand
Opening hours: 10 am – 10 pm

MBK Mall is one of my faves, because they have the best watermelon juice at the top floor food court. Great for shopping too! Lots of halal food variety for our Muslim travelers!

Massage in Bangkok

Rangnam Spa & Massage

📍 39 Rang Nam Alley, Khwaeng Thanon Phaya Thai, Khet Ratchathewi, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10400, Thailand
Website: http://www.rangnamspa.com/

After all the walking in Bangkok, you definitely deserve a massage. I was not used to getting myself a massage so my friend and I decided to try out foot massage. My first foot massage was uncomfortable due to mixture of pain and ticklish (because I had blisters on my feet). Nonetheless, the aftermath felt GREAT. Our legs finally felt light again. Definitely recommend!

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