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Calypso Cabaret Show: The Calypso Show is a cabaret show that has made the name of Bangkok. The unique performance with over 70 ladyboys dancers

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Bangkok blog: Nightlife in Bangkok

Khaosan (western street): Khao San area is bustling and full of attractions at night. A bustling street with vibrant nightlife, with restaurants, bars, discos, street food, …

Pat Pong: It consists of two large roads parallel to Silom and Surawong, a bustling nightlife area with a " red light"

Bangkok travel blog: Shopping in Bangkok

Chatuchak weekend market: Southeast Asia’s largest weekend market with an area of over 1.3 square kilometers

Asiatique Complex: located on the shore of the Chao Phraya River, dining complex, shopping and performing arts.

Trade Center Terminal 21: With an architecture like an airport, with each floor being a famous city Istanbul, Tokyo, London, …

Pratunam wholesale market: a golden place for those who love clothes or buy wholesale

Damnoen Saduak Floating Market: Bangkok’s largest floating market with many eateries

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Suggested itinerary Bangkok 3 days: Essential tips for visiting Bangkok in 3 days

Day 1: Explore the culture

The unique and magnificent architecture of the Bangkok temples is one of the attractions
8 am – Breakfast at the hotel = 9 am – Wat Arun = 11 am – Lunch at Tha Chang Market = 12 pm – Visit to the Royal Palace – Wat Phra Kaew = 2 pm – Shopping at Terminal 21 = 5 pm – Visiting ethnic gardens – Siam Niramit show = 10 pm – Have fun at Khao San.

Day 2: Shopping and walking around Bangkok

The Night Market is also an unforgettable destination for Bangkok 9 am- 6 pm – Mega Bangna = 7 am – 10 pm – Dinner and play at the Rod Fai Ratchada night market.

Day 3: Visit the ancient city of Ayutthaya, floating market

Visit the ancient capital of Ayutthaya – the mighty Siam 7 am – Have to breakfast at the hotel = 8:30 am – Transfer to Ayutthaya = 10 am – Visit Wat Phra Sanphet, Vihara Phra Mongkhon Bophit = 1 pm – Wat Mahathat and lunch = 3 pm – Tour Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon and Ayutthaya Floating Market = 6 pm – Visit Chinatown Chinatown = 10 pm Rest and boarding.

Bangkok travel blog: What and where to eat?

What to eat in Bangkok?

Coming to Bangkok, you should not overlook the typical Thai food such as:

• Som Tam: Papaya salad with tomatoes, chili garlic, lemon, peanuts, cashew nuts.
• Tom Yum: Soup made from lime juice, lemon leaves, chili, galangal, lemongrass and mushrooms with shrimp, seafood or meat, often served with noodle, vermicelli or rice
• Pad Thai: “Pho” (noodles) or fried noodles are cooked with shrimp, meat, eggs, and vegetables.

• Grilled fish: with salt and charcoal
• Meat skewers: include lean meats, pork ribs, thighs, chicken wings and mixed five-spice powder, chili and charcoal
• Gaeng Daeng and Gaeng Keow (Thai curry): Including red curry and green curry with flavor others which are different with the usual curry.

• Tom Kha Kai: Tom Yum soup cooked in coconut milk with galangal, lemongrass and lemon leaves.
• Khao Niew Ma Muang: Mango sticky rice with coconut milk, peanuts, and sesame.

Budget places to eat: Tips for cheap eating in Bangkok

As for dining in Bangkok, you have a wide range of choices from budget to luxury. From Bangkok’s travel experience; you can go to any street if you’re a casual type. Trolleys, pavement stalls, street vendors … are all kinds of delicious “street food” like grilled skewers (1 dollars/skew), grilled fish, fruit, Thai pad, son tam, …

The second option to save on food costs is foodcourt. In shopping centers like Siam Paragon, Mega Bangna, Big C, Platinum… there are foodcourt restaurants at very low prices. Enjoy shopping and eating without having to travel far away.

And if you want to experience more popular, you can go to the famous food street in Bangkok (most only open from late afternoon to midnight):

• Sukhumvit Soi 38: BTS Skytrain Sukhumvit route, stop at Thong Lo station, exit 4.
• Yaowarat: Take the MRT to Hua Lamphong Station, then walk to Chinatown about 1 km.
• Phetchaburi Soi 5: BTS Skytrain Sukhumvit, stop at Ratchathewi station, out of the exit 3, then cross Phetchaburi Road and ask for a way to Soi 5.

Eating buffet

Eating buffet has the advantage that you can try many dishes without spending too much money. If your wallet is a little bit better, then according to our Bangkok travel experience, you should choose the buffet. The advantage of this type is that you try different foods at the same time. It is easy to find Korean, Japanese and seafood buffet restaurants around Bangkok, priced at 9, 10 dollars or more per meal.

Eating in a luxury way

Traveling to Bangkok to enjoy authentic Bangkok cuisine is a must thing. Luxury restaurants in Siam are always waiting for you. Alternatively, try the 5-star hotel’s Red Sofitel, or Bangkok’s Vertigo and Moon Bar. The cost of a meal here can be around 30 dollars and higher, but the experience gained is invaluable.

If you would like to have more unique culinary experiences, you can also choose to party on Chao Phraya River cruises like Chao Phraya Princess Cruise, Manohra, White Orchid, Wonderful Pearl. Yachts serve traditional dishes, mixed with special art performances of the Golden Temple.

Some best day tours, trips, activities and transfer services, tickets in, to and from Bangkok you can refer to

• Bangkok City & Temples Tour by Tour East
• Classic Bangkok Tour: Floating Market, Elephant Village, Asiatique, & More by AK Travel
• Bangkok Old City Half Day Tour
• Bangkok Landmarks Day Tour: Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Chao Phraya River & More
• Bangkok Sky Train (BTS) One Day Pass
• Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport Rail Link (ARL) Ticket
• [Sale] Private Suvarnabhumi Airport Transfers (BKK) for Bangkok, Pattaya & More by Oriental Holiday
• Shared City Transfers between Bangkok and Pattaya by Oriental Holiday
• Private City Transfers from Pattaya to Bangkok, Hua Hin, Koh Samet & Koh Chang
• [SALE] BTS Skytrain Rabbit Card
• Chao Phraya Tourist Boat Bangkok Hop-On-Hop-Off Sightseeing Boat
• [SALE] Chao Phraya Princess Cruise
• Floating Markets Day Tour: Damnoen Saduak, Maeklong and Amphawa
• Safari World Bangkok Ticket
• Klook Pass Bangkok and Pattaya
• Bangkok Safari World Shared and Private Transfers Service Tour
• Bangkok BTS Skytrain Rabbit Card
• Mahanakhon SkyWalk Ticket in Bangkok
• Chao Phraya White Orchid Cruise in Bangkok
• Ancient City Bangkok and Erawan Museum Ticket
• Spa & Massage near Let’s Relax (Central World) in Chidlom
• Private City Transfers between Bangkok and Pattaya, Ayutthaya, Hua Hin & More by TTD
• Bangkok Day Tour: Wat Pho, Wat Arun, Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha
• [SALE] 4G Sim Card (Thailand Pick Up) for Thailand
• 4G SIM Card (BKK Airport Pick Up) for Thailand (Unlimited Data)
• 4G Pocket WiFi (Bangkok and Phuket Airports Pick Up) for Thailand
• 4G Portable WiFi for Thailand from Uroaming (Unlimited Data)

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