Things to Do in Bangkok

There are 2 attractions in Bangkok. Wat Arun, riverside 'temple of dawn' with a towering porcelain-clad spire, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
Wat Arun
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Wat Arun
Riverside 'Temple of Dawn' with a towering porcelain-clad spire
Temple
Grand Palace
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Grand Palace
Royal palace complex and royal ceremonial site
Palace
Wat Pho
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Wat Pho
Historic Bangkok temple housing reclining Buddha and massage school
Temple
Wat Phra Kaew
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Wat Phra Kaew
Thailand's sacred temple housing the Emerald Buddha
Temple
Jim Thompson House
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Jim Thompson House
Museum of Thai silk entrepreneur in traditional teak house
Museum
Wat Benchamabophit
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Wat Benchamabophit
Bangkok marble temple exemplifying Thai Buddhist architecture
Religious Site
Bangkok National Museum
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Bangkok National Museum
Thailand's primary museum displaying national art and history
Museum
Khaosan Road
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Khaosan Road
Busy Bangkok street famed for backpacker nightlife and markets
Stream
Lumphini Park
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Lumphini Park
Central Bangkok park offering lakes, jogging, recreation
Park
Chatuchak Weekend Market
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Chatuchak Weekend Market
Huge Bangkok weekend market selling varied goods and food
Area
Democracy Monument
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Democracy Monument
Bangkok monument commemorating Thailand's 1932 constitutional revolution
Monument
Erawan Shrine
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Erawan Shrine
Popular Bangkok shrine revered for good fortune
Religious Site
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Wat Ratchanatdaram
Bangkok Buddhist temple featuring multi-tiered metal Loha Prasat spire
Temple
Vimanmek Teak Mansion
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Vimanmek Teak Mansion
Grand teak royal mansion and former palace museum
Palace
Wat Saket
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Wat Saket
Historic Bangkok temple atop a man-made golden hill
Religious Site
Wat Suthat
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Wat Suthat
Historic Bangkok temple housing giant bronze Buddha and swing
Religious Site
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Wat Traimit
Buddhist temple in Bangkok housing the Golden Buddha
Temple
Dusit Palace
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Dusit Palace
Royal palace complex in Bangkok with governmental history
Palace
Assumption Cathedral
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Assumption Cathedral
Prominent Roman Catholic cathedral in Bangkok's historic quarter
Church
Chitralada Royal Villa
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Chitralada Royal Villa
Royal residence in Bangkok, Thai monarchy's former home
Palace
Sanam Luang
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Sanam Luang
Historic royal ceremonial square near Grand Palace
Plaza
Rajamangala Stadium
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Rajamangala Stadium
Thailand's national stadium hosting football and large events
Stadium
Victory Monument (Bangkok)
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Victory Monument (Bangkok)
Prominent Bangkok roundabout monument honoring World War I veterans
Monument
Lumpinee Boxing Stadium
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Lumpinee Boxing Stadium
Iconic Bangkok stadium for professional Muay Thai
Stadium
Dusit Zoo
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Dusit Zoo
Urban zoo in Bangkok previously housing diverse animals
Museum
Phra Pathommachedi
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Phra Pathommachedi
Largest Buddhist stupa in Thailand, significant pilgrimage site
Religious Site
Suphachalasai Stadium
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Suphachalasai Stadium
Historic Bangkok stadium hosting athletics and football matches
Stadium
Rajadamnern Stadium
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Rajadamnern Stadium
Historic Bangkok stadium hosting professional Muay Thai bouts
Stadium
Thammasat Stadium
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Thammasat Stadium
Multi-purpose stadium at Thammasat University near Bangkok
Stadium
True BG Stadium
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True BG Stadium
Football stadium in Pathum Thani province, Thailand
Stadium
Erawan Museum
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Erawan Museum
Museum with giant three-headed elephant shrine near Bangkok
Museum
32
Safari World
Large open-air zoo and theme park in Bangkok
Zoo
Wat Kan Wa
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Wat Kan Wa
Small Buddhist temple in Bangkok
Church
Suan Luang Rama IX
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Suan Luang Rama IX
Bangkok park with lakes and botanical gardens
Park
Phutthamonthon
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Phutthamonthon
Large Buddhist park with monumental seated Buddha
Monument
San Chaopho Suea (Sao Chingcha)
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San Chaopho Suea (Sao Chingcha)
Shrine
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Pak Khlong Talat
Market
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Suan Pakkad Palace
Museum
39
Bang Sai Royal Folk Arts and Crafts Centre
Royal-supported craft center showcasing Thai folk arts.
Museum
40
Kudi Chin
Section of Populated Place
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Wild Asia Crocodile Show
Live crocodile show and tourist attraction
Zoo