Chatuchak Market Bangkok

Chatuchak (or Jatujak; Thai: จตุจักร) weekend market in Bangkok is the largest market in Thailand and the world's largest weekend market. Frequently called J.J., it covers over 35 acres (0.14 km²) and contains upwards of 15,000 stalls. It is estimated that the market receives 200,000 visitors each day. Most stalls only open on Saturdays and Sundays though Jatujak Plaza, the western section is open daily. In the north west corner is the J.J. Mall, with three floors of assorted oddments as well as eateries.

The market offers a wide variety of products including household items, clothing, Thai handicrafts, religious artifacts, collectables, foods, and live animals. For tourists, there are a number of onsite companies who will send purchases abroad. Tourists also find Chatuchak a prominent place to find skilled Thai iced tea makers practicing their trade.
Chatuchak market is adjacent to the Kamphaengphet station of the MRT Blue Line, or about a 5-minute walk from the Mo Chit station of the BTS Skytrain Sukhumvit Line and another MRT station, Chatuchak Park and BMTA .

There are many BMTA buses routes around to Chatuchak

Chatuchak Park Bangkok

Chatuchak Park (Thai: สวนจตุจักร) is the name of a public park in Chatuchak district, Bangkok, Thailand. It is also the name of the Bangkok Metro (MRT) station that lies under the park.

Chatuchak park is one of the oldest public parks in Bangkok. Construction began in 1975 on land donated by the State Railway of Thailand. The park opened on 4 December 1980. It has an area of 0.304 square kilometres. It was later augmented with Queen Sirikit Park and Wachirabenchatat Park, though they are separated from Chatuchak Park by Kampaengphet 3 Road. An artificial lake runs along this thin and long park with numerous bridges crossing the lake. A train museum is situated inside the park. It has over 200 000 visitors a day and they spend about 30 million baht

Chocolate Ville Bangkok

Chocolate Ville created quite a social media buzz when it first opened due to its striking design just made for picture-perfect photos on your mobile phone. You get all sorts of charming buildings in the shape of cottages, English country homes, and even a lighthouse. Sort of like a modern fairy tale land where you can also get something to eat.

Cabbages and Condoms Bangkok

My husband and I had our first meal in Thailand at Cabbages and Condoms. After a 2hr+ journey we relaxed a little at our hotel in the Sukhumvit area and then, decided to venture out for lunch. Our hotel receptionist warmly recommended Cabbages and Condoms (yes, she had to repeat the name several times – we thought we didn’t hear her right). We had a bit of trouble finding the restaurant, as you have to walk down the street that it’s on further than expected. But we eventually found it. We were immediately impressed by the beauty of the place – tropical, jungle-like oasis in the middle of gritty central Bangkok. We sat outside, where fans with mist helped keep things cool. We ordered traditional Thai dishes (Pad Thai, etc.) and were quite pleased. In the menu you can read about the restaurant and the greater Cabbages and Condoms organization. Highly recommended for a unique, memorable dining experience and a good cause.

Terminal 21 Bangkok

Terminal 21 brings the dream of traveling the world to downtown Bangkok, with its cutting-edge concept that places several world-famous cities under one roof. Find yourself wandering around a maze of shops in Tokyo City, sauntering down London’s Carnaby Street, bagging a bargain in an Istanbul zouk, or shopping for something to fill your growling stomach at the Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco.

Temples in Bangkok

Bangkok's temples are a unique part of the capital's heart and soul. A visit here would not be complete without seeing at least two of them. The architecture is awe-inspiring and the glittering decoration like no other. Imagine thousands of pieces of coloured glass and pottery adorned with intricate structures gilded in glaring gold - you're indeed in a City of Angels!

The best time to visit most temples is in the early morning. It's cooler and generally less crowded. The temples ('wats') are not just tourist attractions but also play an important part in Buddhist traditions. Monks live in the temple complexes, wake up around 04:00, attend to prayers and duties and then collect food and necessities from ordinary people on the streets. If you are up very early in Bangkok you will see monks walking around, dressed in saffron coloured robes. This daily alms ritual (called 'tak baht') takes place all over Thailand and is part of the Buddhist philosophy of giving and making merit to attain a better life beyond this one.

It's daunting to visit all the temples, so we've listed in the following sections those in the 'must- visit' category, according to their beauty, cultural significance and high regard in Buddhism. Please not that most temples are not open after 18:00. Thai temples are sacred places so you must dress appropriately. No shorts or revealing tops, otherwise you won't be allowed in. This applies particularly to Wat Phra Kaew (inside the Grand Palace.)

The Platinum Fashion Mall Bangkok

The Platinum Fashion Mall is a 5 billion baht (100 million euro) shopping mall in Pratunam, Bangkok, Thailand, which specializes in fashion clothes and accessories retail and wholesale. It is a six-storey complex with an 11-storey condominium building above the complex.

The clothes shops operate on the principle that buying 1 piece is a retail sale and warrants retail price, but buying 3 (or sometimes more) pieces is wholesale and you get the wholesale price. An example of pricing structure is 1 men's shirt retail 250 baht, 3 shirts wholesale 500 baht.

The mall is on Phetchaburi Road, next to Pantip Plaza and opposite Pratunam Complex, a 14-storey mall. It is also near Central World Plaza. Platinum 2, located at the grounds next to Platinum 1 was completed in March 2011.

A relatively new hotel next to Platinum Fashion Mall was also officially launched in November 2012. Novotel Platinum Hotel, a 4-star hotel by Accor group of hotels, is located just next to Platinum Fashion Mall and is frequented by visitors who shop at Platinum Mall.