Although you may have known or even have tasted lots of Thai Food, consult this checklist and see whether you have passed these following 10 things or not. Don't miss any of them!
Although you may have known or even have tasted lots of Thai Food, consult this checklist and see whether you have passed these following 10 things or not. Don't miss any of them!
Visit Emerald Buddha Temple and Grand Palace
Emerald Buddha Temple and the Grand Palace are the signature landmarks of Bangkok. Emerald Buddha is believed to be the most holy and most important Buddha statue among all others since the beginning of establishing Bangkok as the capital city of Thailand (over 200 years ago). Visiting the temple is believed to be ultimate blessing for Thais and foreigners. Please be informed that you are required to dress properly to enter the temple; no shorts, short skirt, sleeveless shirt, or any revealing outfit. From here, you may walk around 200 meters or take taxi to Tha Pra Chan to find nice Thai Street Foods.
Enjoy Silom Road or Khaosan Road at Night
Both locations are best known for night life but they are slightly different. Silom Road contains more night clubs and bars, while Khaosan Road is more like a night market with bars. Khaosan Road is perfect for a stroll through the nightlife, night market and Thai street food vendors.
Shop at Chatuchak Weekend Market
Enjoy yourself and feast your eyes by visiting Chatuchak Weekend Market, the biggest open-air market in Thailand and the most well-known shopping place of Bangkok to both locals and foreigners. You will find thousands of shops and vendors selling everything imaginable from handicrafts, wood sculptures, paintings, silver ornaments, furniture, clothing, books, plants, pets and Thai food and drinks. Browsing through all sorts here will take you an entire day!
Have a Mango or Durian with sticky rice
Durian and mango are the real pride of Thai fruits. Many foreigners give up on rying durian because of its acute smell. Be brave and have a bite - you will find a harmonious blend between sweet flavour and creamy texture lying beyond the intrusive smell. Mango, in contrast, has a pleasant sweet and refreshing scent and is undeniably easier to eat than durian. Both fruits get along perfectly with Khao Nieow Moon (sweet sticky rice).
Having an "Isan" Full Course
Som Tum (spicy papaya salad) originates from Northeast Thailand, or the Isan Region. It is the most well known dish of the region, but Som Tum is just a tiny sample of Isan meals. In Bangkok, make sure you try a full Isan course, made up of Som Tum, stciky rice, Kai Yang (roasted marinated chicken), plus Tom Sab (spicy meat soup), Nam Tok (spicy grilled pork salad) and Laab (spicy ground port salad).
Excite yourself with Thai seafood
We recommend a Thai seafood feasts with Hor Mok Talay (steamed seafood curry in coconut), Pla Muek Khai Nueng Manao (steam squid in spicy sour sauce) and Poo Nim Tod Kratiem (deep-fried soft shell crab with garlic).
Relaxing Thai Massage
Make sure you try Thai Massage shops found in your hotel's spa, department stores, or even at the airport. This traditional massage focuses ultimately on relaxation of the body, muscles and joints. If you want an authentic experience, you can visit Wat Pho which is located close to The Grand Palace.
Eating at Pad Thai Vendors
Pad Thai in Thailand is always available and a must-try while you are in Bangkok!
Thai Drinks
There are various Thai drinks that you should try at least once when you visit Bangkok. This includes tropical fruit juices, Thai herbal drinks, Cha Yen (Thai milk tea), Kafae Yen (Thai iced coffee). You can find these drinks available at almost every drink stall in Bangkok.
Content Courtesy of Tourism Authority of Thailand