Created in the 1920 byKing Rama VI on royal land, Lumphini Park is beautiful place in Bangkok where you can escape the traffic of the city. This peaceful 142-acre park offers public green space, trees, playgrounds, jogging and cycling paths, and small lake. Rent a row boat and paddle around the lake, or join the fun and free aerobics classes. A statue of the king stands at the southwestern entrance to the park.
Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC)
Queen Sirikit National Convention Center is Thailand's first multi-use convention center, hosting a variety of distinguished national and world events, conferences, exhibitions, trade shows, conventions, receptions, banquets, concert and cultural performances and sports events. Honoring Thailand's architectural and cultural identity, exemplary of "Thai Hi-Tech Architecture" QSNCC is cosmopolitan, peaceful, scenic, kaleidoscopic and very Thai. This flexible convention center is equipped with advanced technology and broad range of convention and meeting services, including sound and lighting, telecommunications and catering. Visit
www.qsncc.co.th The dazzling Grand Palace is Bangkok's most famous landmark. Built in 1782, the palace served as the official residence of the Thai King, Royal court and seat of government for 150 years. The spectacular Grand Palace of Bangkok awes with its beautiful architecture and detail, a salute to the creativity of the Thai people. The Grand Palace complex offers impressive buildings, including Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), which contains the revered Emerald Buddha that dates back to the 14th century. The Buddha's robes are changed by the King of Thailand in an important Buddhist ritual. While the Thai King lives at Chitralada Palace, the Grand Palace is the spiritual heart of the Thai Kingdom and hosts ceremonious events.
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www.bangkok.com/attraction-palace/grand-palace.htm A cutting-edge lifestyle and shopping destination in Bangkok, Central World is the third largest shopping complex in the world. The 8-story complex features hundreds of fashion stores, restaurants, bars, entertainment venues, cultural events and an ice-skating rink. Anchored by Isetan and Zen Department Store - Asia's first lifestyle trend megastore, and SF World Cinema, Central World is home to major retailers like Toys R Us,Power Buy, Adidas, Forever 21, Guess, Swarovski, Gap, and Calvin Klein. Enjoy restaurants and eateries that include The Pizza Company, Oliviers & Co., Manhattan Fish Market and Starbucks Coffee. With its dancing fountains, Central World Square hosts large events, festivals and The New Year's Eve Countdown party.
A fashionista's playground and shopper's paradise, Emporium Thailand offers seven layers of fun, fashion and food. This trendy shopping destination in Bangkok houses department stores, shops, and boutiques with brand name fashions, hot international designers and glamorous garb for the young and trendy. Grab a bite at the Emporium Food Court or at one of the many restaurants, or check out the ground floor supermarket where you can find the best of Thailand. Visit
www.emporiumthailand.com The most legndary fashion and shopping attraction in Bangkok,MBK Center is large shopping mall in Bangkok, Thailand, that attracts local youngsters and Western tourists. At eight stories high, the center hosts 2000 stores and shops, including Tokyu department store, as well as a myriad of restaurants, entertainments and a movie theater. One of the oldest shopping malls in Asia, MBK Center features high fashion stores, boutiques and pure shopping fun. Visit
www.mbk-center.co.th A shopping mecca for techno geeks packed computers and technology products, Pantip Plaza is a multistory shopping center with a wide selection of stores, selling computers and computer accessories, including printers, digital cameras, MP3 players, PDAs, drives, software and everything IT related. Check out IT City, the biggest IT store in Pantip Plaza, selling the latest equipment and products. Pantip Plaza is also infamous for its counterfeit software and DVDs. Even if you're not a techno junkie, this IT mall is a high-tech haven and fun place to visit in Bangkok.
Siam Paragon Shopping Center
From a sporty Ferrari to a pair of Jimmy Choos, Siam Paragon is the luxury shopping mall without rival in Bangkok. This gleaming, modern up-market shopping and entertainment giant features five floors of retail heaven with more than 250 flagship stores, boutiques and international and local luxury brands. Anchored by Siam Paragon Department Store, the ideal place to furnish your life, “The Pride of Bangkok” features hot designer like Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Dior, Prada, Versace, Burberry and Hermes. Stop by the incredible Food Hall for a taste of world cuisines, or take the kids to Siam Ocean World Bangkok, one of the largest aquariums in Asia.