Short stay at Bangkok

tsang · May 5th, 2009, 00:45

Hi, can anyone tell me what the major attractions in and around Bangkok are? How much of it can be done during a two-night/three day stay? Other than hotel charges what is the expenditure likely to be? Is there any low priced local store where one can get Benjarong pottery?

Nei1-M · May 7th, 2009, 20:30

The Royal Palace is worth a look as is Wat Phra Kaew(Temple of the Emerald Buddha)nearby.A day trip to Ayuttahya is possible. A day at the beach in Cha-am or Pattaya perhaps.

tsang · May 7th, 2009, 21:18

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Originally Posted by Nei1-M

The Royal Palace is worth a look as is Wat Phra Kaew(Temple of the Emerald Buddha)nearby.A day trip to Ayuttahya is possible. A day at the beach in Cha-am or Pattaya perhaps.

Thanks a lot. Pattaya may not be possible. Will try to make the most of the nearby attractions. Any other ideas? Are these trips expensive?

machadinha · May 7th, 2009, 21:53

I reckon you'd be far better off checking some sites for Thai travel; find a good bunch of them collected in this post by Steve: ThailandMike?

I don't have much to add; I found Bangkok like most such mega-cities pretty overpowering and disorienting at first, wouldn't count on getting too much done over a first few days. But, maybe others are more intrepid

I suppose any guidebook of your choice should list the things to see and do there; just count on, as again with any travel to anywhere or at least in my experience, most of your excursions taking much more time and energy than it may look like on paper (oh, that doesn't look very far! But then it always is not knowing your way around and such.)

btw I found costs in Thailand not much (but certainly a little) higher than say a decent budget level in India -- which is conveniently vague and so not telling you much however, and besides this was later 1990's. No idea about today. I also wasn't hanging out in any super-touristy areas. Bangkok itself and like any big city will be likely to cost you more than it might elsewhere I suppose.

tsang · May 8th, 2009, 11:58

Thanks a lot for the links. will check them out asap.

Raghu.Kumar · May 8th, 2009, 12:34

Hi You may check out the below.

Grand Palace Wat Phra Kaew - Temple of Emerald Buddha
Wat Arun - Temple of Dawn
Wat Traimit - Temple of Golden Buddha
Wat Pho - Temple of Reclining Buddha Wat Benchamabophit
night market . floating market and the River Cruise

Raghu

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Originally Posted by tsang

Hi, can anyone tell me what the major attractions in and around Bangkok are? How much of it can be done during a two-night/three day stay? Other than hotel charges what is the expenditure likely to be? Is there any low priced local store where one can get Benjarong pottery?

tsang · May 8th, 2009, 23:37

Thanks for the link. Really helpful. I too am not for touristy places but one cannnot avoid that in Bangkok I suppose, especialy on a 2/3 night trip. Maybe a longer stay would allow one to see more of the less visited but worth visiting places in Thailand. I am looking forward to make the best of the time available and spend the least/nothing on shopping. Guide books are helpful I suppose but its always better to get first hand information.

tsang · May 8th, 2009, 23:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by machadinha

I reckon you'd be far better off checking some sites for Thai travel; find a good bunch of them collected in this post by Steve: ThailandMike?

I don't have much to add; I found Bangkok like most such mega-cities pretty overpowering and disorienting at first, wouldn't count on getting too much done over a first few days. But, maybe others are more intrepid

I suppose any guidebook of your choice should list the things to see and do there; just count on, as again with any travel to anywhere or at least in my experience, most of your excursions taking much more time and energy than it may look like on paper (oh, that doesn't look very far! But then it always is not knowing your way around and such.)

btw I found costs in Thailand not much (but certainly a little) higher than say a decent budget level in India -- which is conveniently vague and so not telling you much however, and besides this was later 1990's. No idea about today. I also wasn't hanging out in any super-touristy areas. Bangkok itself and like any big city will be likely to cost you more than it might elsewhere I suppose.

Thanks for the link. Really helpful. I too am not for touristy places but one cannnot avoid that in Bangkok I suppose, especialy on a 2/3 night trip. Maybe a longer stay would allow one to see more of the less visited but worth visiting places in Thailand. I am looking forward to make the best of the time available and spend the least/nothing on shopping. Guide books are helpful I suppose but its always better to get first hand information.

tsang · May 8th, 2009, 23:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raghu.Kumar

Hi You may check out the below.

Grand Palace Wat Phra Kaew - Temple of Emerald Buddha
Wat Arun - Temple of Dawn
Wat Traimit - Temple of Golden Buddha
Wat Pho - Temple of Reclining Buddha Wat Benchamabophit
night market . floating market and the River Cruise

Raghu

Thanks a lot.

May 5th, 2009, 00:45	#1
tsang Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kolkata Posts: 27	Short stay at Bangkok Hi, can anyone tell me what the major attractions in and around Bangkok are? How much of it can be done during a two-night/three day stay? Other than hotel charges what is the expenditure likely to be? Is there any low priced local store where one can get Benjarong pottery?

May 7th, 2009, 21:53	#4
machadinha brother my cup is empty member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 14,375	I reckon you'd be far better off checking some sites for Thai travel; find a good bunch of them collected in this post by Steve: ThailandMike? I don't have much to add; I found Bangkok like most such mega-cities pretty overpowering and disorienting at first, wouldn't count on getting too much done over a first few days. But, maybe others are more intrepid I suppose any guidebook of your choice should list the things to see and do there; just count on, as again with any travel to anywhere or at least in my experience, most of your excursions taking much more time and energy than it may look like on paper (oh, that doesn't look very far! But then it always is not knowing your way around and such.) btw I found costs in Thailand not much (but certainly a little) higher than say a decent budget level in India -- which is conveniently vague and so not telling you much however, and besides this was later 1990's. No idea about today. I also wasn't hanging out in any super-touristy areas. Bangkok itself and like any big city will be likely to cost you more than it might elsewhere I suppose. __________________ Reading tips, all picked up at IndiaMike : INDAX's A Comprehensive Guide To India / Dinoj Surendran's Desi Humor / ITHVC on Culture Shock & Travel Health / JetLag Travel Guides For the Undiscerning Traveller / India Travel Links

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May 7th, 2009, 20:30	#2
Nei1-M Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Glasgow,UK Posts: 20	The Royal Palace is worth a look as is Wat Phra Kaew(Temple of the Emerald Buddha)nearby.A day trip to Ayuttahya is possible. A day at the beach in Cha-am or Pattaya perhaps.

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tsang Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kolkata Posts: 27	Thanks a lot for the links. will check them out asap.

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tsang Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kolkata Posts: 27	Thanks for the link. Really helpful. I too am not for touristy places but one cannnot avoid that in Bangkok I suppose, especialy on a 2/3 night trip. Maybe a longer stay would allow one to see more of the less visited but worth visiting places in Thailand. I am looking forward to make the best of the time available and spend the least/nothing on shopping. Guide books are helpful I suppose but its always better to get first hand information.