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Bangkok Holiday and BTS & MRT for Tour and Activities by Eng
If you want to make Bangkok holiday on your own or join the trip which is easy to access by BTS sky train and MRT (subway) is possible and not expensive. Bangkok is a big city with many areas which is not easy to navigate around. However, it is possible to navigate around by your own by BTS and MRT system which can bring you to the city center and many shopping malls and main sightseeing.
It is better to stay close to BTS or MRT station. Sukhumvit, Siam, Silom, Victory monument, Aree and Sapankwai or Riverside area are easy to use BTS line. Huay Khwang has a lot of cheap room and close to MRT. Silom and Asoke is also convenience area for shopping and access MRT as well. Review hotel location carefully before make reservation is our first plan.
How long does it take to get around?
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By BTS and MRT?
When you get around by BTS or MRT, it will take around 10-30 minute train ride only. But you need have spare time when buying train tickets and lead time for getting in and out of the station which may take about 10-15 minute. For rush hour (07.00-08.00 a.m. or 05.00-06.00 p.m.), at Siam, Asok, Silom and Victory monument, it take long time to exchange coin and get ticket which made by machine. It is better to buy day passed ticket or card with more money on it such as 300 -500 THB. If you connect with MRT, it will take longer time too.
Sightseeing or Tour near BTS and MRT
This blog we would like to introduce tours and activities which is near BTS or MRT station. It is located in a short walk distance or have shuttle to bring you to sightseeing easily.
BTS station
National Stadium station
Jim Thompson’s House (Jim Thompson Museum)
The distinctive antique teak house was once a worked place of Jim Thompson, the American soldiers who travel to Thailand at the end of World War 2 and helped revive the silk industry Thailand. The current house was opened as a museum and cafe. Located on Soi Kasem San 2 opposite the National Stadium near Siam square. The main exhibit is an Asian artifacts as Jim Thompson’s Collection. This is tour guides in multi-languages skill who will help explain the formation of these tourists during visited. There is a shop for souvenirs including silk quality of a gift to friends and family as well.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”16px”][vc_single_image image=”2983″ css_animation=”fadeInUp” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” border_color=”grey” img_link_large=”yes” img_link_target=”_self” img_size=”full” title=”Jim Thompson house – wooden house”][vc_empty_space height=”16px”][vc_column_text]
Silom Station
Soawapa (Red cross)
There is an exhibition and museum of the snake. This is a knowledge base exhibition, first aid action of snake venom information, see real snack and snack show. There are a computer graphics to show first aid for patients with snake bite, snake eggs, and display snack.
An interesting show is on Monday – Friday (Except long holidays break) 09.30-15.30
11.00 Show new technique of Rolling snake venom. Toxic demonstration at 4th floor of Ma Seng Building
14.30 Captive various types of snake demonstration. Taking a picture with a python
Saturday – And holidays 9:30 to 13:00 pm.
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Siam Station
Siam Ocean World
This marine park is the largest in Southeast Asia. Enjoy experiencing the underwater world. Amazing new technology of light and sound show.
This place is at Siam Paragon which is easy to go : Open daily 10.00-21.00
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Madame Tussauds Museum
The first Madame Tussauds Wax Museum has built 250 years ago and gain worldwide recognition. The wax made by choosing the renowned world fame and regional famous person only. In addition, the waxs are in the same size of real person and were dressed as similar as the real custom. It takes 4-6 months long the create one wax statue. More than 500 millions visitors visit the museum which is located around the world.
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Payathai Station
Suan pakkad Palace
This is the house or palace of Prince Chompot Boripat, father of current Bangkok major (2014). The land was once a cabbage garden. Now, this place is partially museum and resident area. The visitor should not miss to take a picture with the outstanding Buddha pavilion. It created by two old scripting hall in temple date back in Ayutthaya period. There is another 8 traditional Thai house which displays the story of Baan Chiang , Mask dance , Thai music instrument and art belongs to Prince Chompot.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”16px”][vc_single_image image=”2979″ css_animation=”fadeInUp” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” border_color=”grey” img_link_large=”yes” img_link_target=”_self” img_size=”full” title=”Scripture hall , Thai style”][vc_empty_space height=”16px”][vc_column_text]
TOUR
Bangna Station
Food tour at Bangnamphung
During the weekend or long holiday, visit the small floating market at Baankachoa, the oasis of Bangkok. Meet the guide and take various kinds of transportation which is a chance to see real local life. After arriving the market, snacking, and walking around the market and enjoy eating the yummy local food, fruit and drink.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”16px”][vc_single_image image=”2978″ css_animation=”fadeInUp” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” border_color=”grey” img_link_large=”yes” img_link_target=”_self” img_size=”full”][vc_empty_space height=”16px”][vc_column_text]
Ratchatewee station
Join walking tour to old community
If you are curious about local life of the Thais, want to visit handicraft village and visit non-touristy site, join walking tour with our escort guide. We start the tour at Asia Hotel which is right next to this train station. At the end we will bring you to the best Pad Thai shop in town.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”16px”][vc_single_image image=”2977″ css_animation=”fadeInUp” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” border_color=”grey” img_link_large=”yes” img_link_target=”_self” img_size=”full” title=”Making monk bolw”][vc_empty_space height=”16px”][vc_column_text]We hope you enjoy the sightseeing and tour that we recommend for you. If there is any recommendation, please share in our comment below. We look forward to hear from you.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
