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Day three: Catch a Muay Thai boxing match after a trip to the zoo
9.00:
Get the bus to Khao Din (Dusit Zoo) to come
face-to-face with Thailand’s beloved penguins,
monkeys, lions, and tigers. After befriending all the
animals, visitors even have an opportunity to see
Thailand’s world war shelters or peddle around the
lake to feed more fishes.
12.00:
Go down to Khao San road for lunch but
try to go on foot unless you want to miss the grand
opportunity to pass Wat Benchamabophit (The
Marble Temple) and admire the elaborate gold and
white temple that upholds a true architectural glory
in Bangkok’s history, and if you’re not too hungry yet,
take a peek inside.
13.00:
After befriending so many animals this
morning, you may prefer to dine on something
other than animal, so pop into Ethos International
Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurant and try their
Tempeh Veggie Burger.
14.00:
Go and have a relaxing sit down by the river
in Santichaiprakarn Park, breathe in the fresh air and
enjoy some street entertainment.
15.00:
Take a bus to the sacred Erawan Shrine and
find peace within yourself. Request wishes and maybe
see Thai dance troupes perform, before entering the
shopper’s favourite: Central World. Try not to get too
bewildered, as the shopping centre is huge and try
not to splurge too much, as our next stop is another
shopper’s dream.
17.00:
A 10-minute walk away you will see MBK – a
cheaper and less westernised shopping complex.
You’re probably sick of shopping by now and so the
real reason to visit this mall is to watch a Muay Thai
boxing match, which showcases every Wednesday
at 6pm.
19.00:
After the match head into the food court, get a
MBK pre-paid food card and dine on foods around the
world. 300 baht should be more than enough to get
you a good hearty meal and a scrumptious dessert.
20.00:
After refuelling yourself, take a walk to the
Patpong Night Market; while you may be sick of
haggling and shopping, the lines of shops is truly a
sight to behold as Bangkok’s streets coming alive at
night is still a must-see sight. More importantly, the
street boasts mazes of bars (and go-go bars for the
more adventurous) where you can get bucket drinks
for only 200 baht that guarantees to put you in that
party mood.
TRANSPORT
Bus total – 14 baht.
FOOD
Ethos International Vegetarian and Vegan
Restaurant- 20-160 baht.
Food court MBK- 55-200 baht.
ACTIVITIES
Dusit Zoo – 100 baht.
Marble Temple -20 to 50 baht.
Erawan Shrine – 400 baht.
MBK boxing – free on the last Wednesday
evening of the month, 1,000 baht to 2,000
baht otherwise.
Dusit Zoo
Erawan Shrine
TOTAL COST FROM (INCLUDING
ACCOMMODATION):
889 BAHT (APPROX. £22).
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Day three: Catch a Muay Thai boxing match after a trip to the zoo
9.00:
Get the bus to Khao Din (Dusit Zoo) to come
face-to-face with Thailand’s beloved penguins,
monkeys, lions, and tigers. After befriending all the
animals, visitors even have an opportunity to see
Thailand’s world war shelters or peddle around the
lake to feed more fishes.
12.00:
Go down to Khao San road for lunch but
try to go on foot unless you want to miss the grand
opportunity to pass Wat Benchamabophit (The
Marble Temple) and admire the elaborate gold and
white temple that upholds a true architectural glory
in Bangkok’s history, and if you’re not too hungry yet,
take a peek inside.
13.00:
After befriending so many animals this
morning, you may prefer to dine on something
other than animal, so pop into Ethos International
Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurant and try their
Tempeh Veggie Burger.
14.00:
Go and have a relaxing sit down by the river
in Santichaiprakarn Park, breathe in the fresh air and
enjoy some street entertainment.
15.00:
Take a bus to the sacred Erawan Shrine and
find peace within yourself. Request wishes and maybe
see Thai dance troupes perform, before entering the
shopper’s favourite: Central World. Try not to get too
bewildered, as the shopping centre is huge and try
not to splurge too much, as our next stop is another
shopper’s dream.
17.00:
A 10-minute walk away you will see MBK – a
cheaper and less westernised shopping complex.
You’re probably sick of shopping by now and so the
real reason to visit this mall is to watch a Muay Thai
boxing match, which showcases every Wednesday
at 6pm.
19.00:
After the match head into the food court, get a
MBK pre-paid food card and dine on foods around the
world. 300 baht should be more than enough to get
you a good hearty meal and a scrumptious dessert.
20.00:
After refuelling yourself, take a walk to the
Patpong Night Market; while you may be sick of
haggling and shopping, the lines of shops is truly a
sight to behold as Bangkok’s streets coming alive at
night is still a must-see sight. More importantly, the
street boasts mazes of bars (and go-go bars for the
more adventurous) where you can get bucket drinks
for only 200 baht that guarantees to put you in that
party mood.
TRANSPORT
Bus total – 14 baht.
FOOD
Ethos International Vegetarian and Vegan
Restaurant- 20-160 baht.
Food court MBK- 55-200 baht.
ACTIVITIES
Dusit Zoo – 100 baht.
Marble Temple -20 to 50 baht.
Erawan Shrine – 400 baht.
MBK boxing – free on the last Wednesday
evening of the month, 1,000 baht to 2,000
baht otherwise.
Dusit Zoo
Erawan Shrine
TOTAL COST FROM (INCLUDING
ACCOMMODATION):
889 BAHT (APPROX. £22).
