Bangkok'Thailand
Siam Square (สยามแสควร์) covers
probably the needs of any shoppers heading to Bangkok. All
Luxury brands are well represented in Asia's largest
shopping mall, Paragon, located next to Siam Center and Siam
Discovery, all on the Nothern side of the Siam Skytrain
(BTS) station. This station serves as only interchange
station between the BTS Sukhumvit and Silom lines. On the
Southern side, there is a large ...
Jim Thompson's HouseJames H.W. Thompson is the name which once upon a time was on the lips of everybody in Thailand. This former U.S. soldier settled down in Thailand and re-established the Thai silk industry. He was a collector of Asian artifacts and antiques. The Jim Thompson’s House is the place to see his lifetime’s collection. In recognition of his services for the country, he has been given the royal award of The Order of the White Elephant. Jim Thompson Thai Silk, the company he founded is recognized worldwide for its magnificent creations.
How to get there: Jim Thompson's Museum is located on Kasemsan Soi 2 , Rama I Rd., opposite National Stadium, Pathum Wan. Take the BTS to the National Stadium Station. Bus routes 15, 47, 73, 204.
Opening Hours: Daily from 09.00 am. - 05.00 pm. (last compulsory guided tour departs at 05.00 pm.)
Admission: 100 baht for Adult and 50 baht fo Children
Suan Pakkad Palace
Suan Pakkad which means cabbage patch used to occupy the land which is now housing
a collection of traditional Thai homes surrounded by beautiful gardens. The complex
was originally built as a weekend resort by the order of HRH Prince Chompbhotong
Paripatra of Nagor Svarga and his consort, Mom Ratchawong Pantip. After the World
War II they moved permanently to the this residence.
There are seven houses in the complex. Each one displays art collection assembled by the Royal family, their photos,
drums, religious artifacts and model boats (House 1). House 2 contains personal items
like bowls inlaid with mother-of-pearl and ivory boxes.How to get there: The Suan Pakkad Palace Museum is located on the 352-254 Sri Ayudhya Rd. Take the BTS to the Phaya Thai Station and walk from there. / Bus routes 72, 204, 513, 536
contact: Tel: 02-246-1775 to 6 Ext. 229, 02-245-4934; Fax: 02-245-6369, 02-247-2079
Opening Hours: Daily from 09.00 am. - 04.00 pm.
Bangkok Art and Culture Centre
Fancy a bit of culture? Visit Bangkok’s Art and Culture Centre (BACC). It offers
programs for music, theatre, art, design and film together with educational/cultural
events. The place is packed with cafes, restaurants and bookshops. An Art Library is
the part of the facility too. BACC is the meeting place for artists providing cultural
programs for the community highlighting the importance of cultural continuity. One of
it’s aims is to open new grounds for cultural dialogue, networking, and create new
cultural resources.
How to get there:
- Take the BTS to the National Stadium Station,
- Non-air-conditioned Bus routes 15, 16, 21, 25, 29, 34, 36, 40, 47, 48, 50, 54, 73, 79, 93, 141, 159 and 204
- Air-conditioned Bus routes 501, 508 and 529
Open Hours: Tue - Sun from 10.00 am.- 09.00 pm.- Non-air-conditioned Bus routes 15, 16, 21, 25, 29, 34, 36, 40, 47, 48, 50, 54, 73, 79, 93, 141, 159 and 204
- Air-conditioned Bus routes 501, 508 and 529
Madame Tussauds Bangkok
The worldwide chain museum, Madame Tussauds brings the world famous and Thai important figures that you can meet
in the lifelike sculptures such as Queen Elizabeth, Barack Obama, David Beckham, Michael Jackson, George Clooney,
Angelina Jolie, Dr. Phonthip Rotchanasunan, Maj. Gen M.R. Kukrit Pramoj, teen super model Pancake-Khemanit Jamikorn,
Television superstar Anne Thongprasom, Pop singer Tata Young, martial artist Tony Jaa and many more.How to get there: 6th Floor Siam Discovery Centre, Rama I Rd., Bangkok. Take the BTS Sky Train to Siam Station
Contact: Tel: 02 658 0060
Note: The museum is open on 4 December 2010
