From creepy museums to beautiful safaris, Thailand's capital city has much to offer.
Thailand is an exotic Asian destination for travelers looking for fun, food, and excitement. And the capital city of Bangkok gives you everything you could possibly want and more.
1. Watch a Muay Thai Fight
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The martial art of Muay Thai Kickboxing was born in Bangkok, and there are plenty of places to see incredible fights between warriors competing for glory! Pro Tip: Lumpinee Stadium is considered to be one of the top places to see a match in all of the world, and fights go on every Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday night!
2. See Siriraj Medical Museum
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If you have never seen a medical museum be forewarned: though they are absolutely fascinating places to visit and see attractions they are also incredibly macabre. Not for the squeamish, Siriraj Medical Museum is one of the world’s very best medical museums.
Photo: Medical Museion/Flickr
3. Visit Wat Arun
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Wat Arun is also known as the Temple of Dawn, and offers amazing views of all of Bangkok to those who climb to the top of the stairs. Pro Tip: be sure to try to be at Wat Arun at either dawn or at sundown, as the lighting is particularly fantastic during those times.
4. Explore Old Bangkok’s Temple, Wat Kalayanamitr Varamahavihara
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This beautiful temple is in the heart of old Bangkok, and houses one of the largest Buddha statues in the entire country of Thailand.
5. Shop Siam Paragon
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This ultra high end shopping facility is filled with some of the world’s best luxury shops! It also holds car dealerships and an aquarium that you can go diving in!
6. Lounge at Lumphini Park
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One of the only large green areas in all of Bangkok is Lumphini Park, filled with playgrounds for children, grass for picnics, and even a lake for those looking to enjoy some watersports!
7. Museum of Contemporary Art
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Bangkok’s MOCA is one of Asia’s best museums for contemporary art, filled with paintings and sculptures and more! Pro Tip: plan to spend at least a few hours here, as there are some fantastic pieces on display year round.
Photo: Franklin Heijnen/Flickr
8. Grab a Drink at Moon Bar
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One of Bangkok’s highest buildings houses Moon Bar, a fantastic place to grab a drink high above the city! Pro Tip: be sure to come early to enjoy the sun setting on Bangkok, a view you will never forget.
9. See Khao San Road
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This outdoor market in Bangkok has lots of street vendors and little food shops where anyone can find anything that they are looking for. Pro Tip: be wary of pickpockets here, and haggle aggressively if you plan on purchasing anything. Also, the taxis are known to overcharge for rides back to hotels from Khao San Road, so walk a bit then flag a taxi if you want to keep from being scammed.
10. See a Safari
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Safari World is one of the world’s most unique zoos and is in the heart of Bangkok. Be sure to stop by and see the shows, as well as feed the giraffes, elephants, and beautiful exotic birds!
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