Local Attractions

Experience the enchantment of Vijit Chao Phraya 2024, Bangkok’s premier light festival illuminating the historic riverfront throughout December. Organized by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), this event promises a spectacular display of vibrant lights, projection mapping, and cultural performances, transforming the Chao Phraya River into a dazzling canvas.

Discover Bang Krachao, Bangkok's hidden green sanctuary just 25.5 km by car from Chatrium Grand Bangkok. Known as the Green Lung of Bangkok, this tranquil oasis offers the perfect escape from the bustling city with its lush mangroves and picturesque cycling paths.

Escape the bustling city and find your inner peace at Pathumwananurak Park, a hidden gem in the heart of Bangkok. This serene oasis offers lush greenery, peaceful walking trails, and scenic ponds, perfect for relax time and strolls. Explore vibrant gardens, tranquil seating areas, and activities bangkok, making it an ideal escape from city life.Pathumwananurak Park. Conveniently located just a 14-minute walk (1.0 km) from Chatrium Grand Bangkok.

Benjasiri Park is also known as the Queens Park, as it was built in 1992 to celebrate the 60 th birthday of the Her Majesty Queen Sirikit. It is one of the major parks in Bangkok and is a great spot for rest and recreation.

Central Chidlom is an upscale shopping destination featuring a curated mix of international and luxury brands and local designers. It offers diverse dining options, from casual eateries to fine dining, and hosts cultural events highlighting Thai art and design. Central Chidlom is perfect for fashion enthusiasts and food lovers with its modern architecture and inviting spaces

If you’re planning to shop till you drop in Bangkok and wondering where in this colourful “City of Angels” the best place to head over to is, the Siam Paragon shopping mall with its designer brands is the answer.

Siam Discovery is one of the most unique malls in Bangkok; introducing a concept design that replaces tedious stores for items openly laid out on each floor, the vast mall promises a rewarding one-stop shopping experience.

Phonix Mall Bangkok, located in the heart of Pratunam, is the world’s largest food wholesale center, connecting over 2,400 global companies with leading buyers and chefs. Spanning 68,000 square meters, it features Thailand’s largest food lounge with 200+ dining options, along with versatile event and co-living spaces. 

One of the mainstays of Bangkok’s mega mall collection, the MBK Shopping Centre offers eight floors of shopping and entertainment bliss with approximately 2,000 shops vying for your attention and of course crash and credit!

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Must-See Bangkok's Latest Hotspot, Craving a taste of Bangkok’s vibrant culture? Look no further than Banthat Thong Road! This colorful boulevard, a hive of activity day and night, embodies the city’s electrifying energy.

Perhaps Bangkok's most visited religious attraction, the Temple of the Reclining Buddha or Wat Pho is a one of a kind spiritual site in the Thai capital and is well worth exploring.

Hailed as the biggest museum in Southeast Asia, the Bangkok National Museum is a place that will awe you with its sheer size. It is best explored on a guided tour, which are conducted twice a week.

Standing proudly along the banks of the mighty Chao Phraya River, the Wat Arun rises majestically to the sky and is a “must visit” site in Bangkok that offers key cultural insights.

Erawan is a three-headed elephant from Hindu mythology belonging to the guardian deity Indra. The Erawan Museum (Chang Sam Sian) is named after this mythical creature and is as enticing as the mythology that gives it its name.

Siam Park City is an amusement and water park located in Bangkok’s Khan Na Yao district. Its theme is centred on fun and entertainment and you can spend an entire day here with the whole family.

The Damnoen Saduak Floating Market is a vibrant and fascinating part of exotic Thailand. One of the nation’s most famous markets of this kind, Damnoen Saduak provides a true insight into traditional Thai lives.

Located on the grounds of Wat Ratchanatdaram, Loha Prasat is also known as the “metal castle”. It was built in 1846 under the patronage of King Rama III and inspired by two other similar temples in India and Sri Lanka.

Featuring a range of retail shops, a modern theatre, an ice skating rink and plenty of dining options, The Esplanade Shopping Mall and Rachadalai Theatre offer the best in shopping, entertainment and dining.

One of the best places to experience the city’s up-and-coming art scene, the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC) features an eclectic array of exhibitions showcasing art, music, design, film, theatre and more.

Thailand’s silk industry is one of the nation’s biggest trades, and the man responsible for its present success is Jim Thompson, who mysteriously disappeared never to be seen again. His house, however, is now a popular attraction.

The Pratunam Market, located at the intersection of Petchburi and Ratchaprarop roads, not only offers its visitors fantastic choice in all manner of goods but also provides invaluable insight into local culture and livelihoods.

“Suan Pakkad” is Thai for lettuce farm as the Suan Pakkad Palace Museum is a lettuce farm turned palace turned museum as it stands today. The museum is a little-known, less-explored venue; a treasure that is often overlooked.

Snakes are some of the most misunderstood creatures on the planet and you can understand why with a visit to the Snake Farm situated at the Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute, also known as the Red Cross Institute.

The Chinese diaspora of Thailand is immense, and therefore it comes as no surprise that Bangkok has the biggest Chinatown in the world. It is definitely an essential experience in the city.

The Up Rama 3 is a small community mall designed in Chino-Portuguese style. While such small shopping centres can be found all over Bangkok, The Up Rama 3 is certainly one of the better and more unique spots.

Located on the grounds of Wat Ratchanatdaram, Loha Prasat is also known as the “metal castle”. It was built in 1846 under the patronage of King Rama III and inspired by two other similar temples in India and Sri Lanka.

Commonly referred to as the Marble Temple, Wat Benchamabophit is a truly astonishing sight that will leave you breathless. Built in true Thai architectural fashion, this is one of the nation’s most renowned places of worship.

One of the most beautiful places of worship Thailand has to offer is the Golden Mount, officially known as Wat Saket. Built during the prosperous Ayutthaya era, this Buddhist temple is a wondrous sight to behold.

Located in the Rattanakosin Royal District, Wat Suthat has a striking appearance, featuring a sweeping roof with traditional embellishments, painstakingly hand-carved door panels of teak and a lofty red swing at its entrance.

Take a break from the hustle and bustle that sometimes seems to be the theme in Bangkok by paying a visit to Chatuchak Park, located right next to the Chatuchak Weekend Market. It is an oasis of peacefulness in the busy city.

Bangkok is one of the world’s finest shopping destinations so there’s a bounty of places where you can indulge in some retail therapy. One of the most renowned and unique shopping experiences in the city is at Asiatique The Riverfront.

Chatuchak Weekend Market is where you can truly experience the truth of the phrase ‘shop till you drop’. It is the largest market in Thailand and has more than 8,000 market stalls selling just about everything you will ever need, no matter how specific.

Established at the request of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles is housed in a centuries-old building that adds more character to the exhibits that are contained within it.

Deemed one of the most dazzling and captivating icons of the city, the Grand Palace is a majestic site indeed. Visitors will be enthralled by the magnificence and splendour of this remarkable complex.

There are few experiences that have the potential to take your breath away like a visit to the famous Pak Klong Talad, the famous flower market of Bangkok.

Referred to as the “Centre of the Backpacking Universe” in the famed book The Beach, Khaosan Road in Bangkok is renowned among backpackers and budget travellers the world over and is well worth a visit.

Bangkok is indeed rich with many breathtaking delights bestowed upon it by nature herself. The Chao Phraya River is one of its priceless marvels, gleaming across the city with a glory that seems to never fade away.

A vibrant and colourful place that truly resembles the spirit of Thailand, the Museum Siam is ideal if you want to understand the origin and history of the Thai people. It is a reflection of authentic Thai culture contained within a 19th-century European-style building.

It’s not always that one gets to travel the world by visiting a single shopping mall, but this is the case where Bangkok’s iconic Terminal 21 is concerned.

The Emporium Shopping Complex is a chic, luxury shopping centre located on Sukhumvit Road, right below Emporium Suites by Chatrium and is known for offering some of the best designer fashion.

Thailand is famous for a vast array of captivating temples and places of Buddhist worship. The famous Erawan Shrine is particularly remarkable since it is one of the more elusive Hindu places of worship in the nation.

Gaysorn Plaza now known as Gaysorn Village is located near the Ratchaprasong intersection and boasts an exclusive, luxurious lifestyle shopping experience with high-class goods, designer labels and distinguished service.

The Platinum Shopping Mall, located in the Ratchathewi District (next to Pantip Plaza), is very much like the internationally famous Chatuchak Weekend Market, except it is found indoors!

Lumpini Park provides the perfect escape from the Thai capital for a quiet walk by yourself, a romantic stroll with that special someone or just some fun family time with your nearest and dearest.

Benjasiri Park is also known as the Queens Park, as it was built in 1992 to celebrate the 60 th birthday of the Her Majesty Queen Sirikit. It is one of the major parks in Bangkok and is a great spot for rest and recreation.