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Queen Sirikit Convention Hall

National Stadium

Shoppers Paradise

Grand Palace The capital's most popular visitors attraction is an impressive collection of art and palace culture. The star attraction is the auspicious Jade Buddha in the central pagoda. Coin pavilion and armory museum are also very interesting and a full day can be spent enjoying this remarkable glimpse of the past.

Jim Thompsons Thai House Remarkable work of an American entrepreneur who revived the ailing Thai silk industry after world war two. His house is a wonderful collection of antiques and valuable pieces. When he disappeared the Malaysian jungles, a mystery to this day, his home was turned into a museum, the beauty of which is featured in daily guided tours

Located 30 miles north of Bangkok on the road to Ayuttaya the traditional village features architecture, costumes, music and folklore of the country’s main regions.

Riverside museum featuring fine collection of porcelain and pottery as well as Benjarong ceramic. Located behind school of fine arts, Thammasat University the museum is open daily. Tel: 224 7343

Dry dock where several of the ornate barges are docked. These ceremonial boats should be of great interest to history buffs and nautical enthusiasts alike. Located on Klong Bangkok No off Tao Fray River and close to Phrase Pin Lao Bridge.

Corner of Henry Dunning Road and Ram IV Road, west of Chulalongkorn Hospital, the Pasteur Inst. is also known as the Snake Farm due to its extensive collection of poisonous snakes. It is a section of the Thai Red cross where inoculations for cholera, smallpox and typhoid are administered. Open between 08:30-16:30 weekdays and 10:30-14:00 weekends admission is 70 Baht.

200 acres park on Si Nakarin Road, commemorates HM Kings 60th birthday. Extensive botanical gardens and central displays are popular with local Thais, foreign expatriates and visitors alike.

Situated next to Eastern Bus Terminal (Ekamai) the exhibition centers on science and Astronomy is open except Mondays and public holidays. Daily solar system performance from Tuesday to Sunday 08:00-14:30.

Sukhumvit Road is well known as a place for a quick and cheap suit to be made whilst Silom is a good area to have custom shoes tailored. There is a wealth of things to do and see in the capital before heading up-country to see the beaches or enjoy the rural country.

Nearby attractions: include Ayuttaya, former capital that can be enjoyed as a day trip, sailed to on a barge or a taste of former glory can be sampled on an overnight stay. The nearby Ban Pa-In monument is a wonderful example of Thai architecture and is set on a tranquil lake.

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