Phaya Thai Station:

Suan Pakkad Palace

A visit to this exquisite collection of traditional Thai homes, set in beautiful gardens, gives you an insight into the appreciation of art and gardening by members of the Royal Family.

The compound contains seven traditional houses that display the diverse art collection assembled by these connoisseurs. Images of the Thai Royal Family, model boats, drums and religious artifacts are displayed in House 1.

The reception area of House 2 exhibits personal items such as ivory boxes and bowls inlaid with mother-of pearl. Lovers of Thai musical instruments will be impressed by the collection in House 3 which also has a palanquin, nielloware and ceramics.

Princess Chumbhots extensive mineral collection is on show in House 4, while House 5 has examples of Ban Chiang pottery. The Sukhothai era is depicted with ceramics, earthenware utensils and figurines in House 6.

The theatrical aspect of Thailand is on display at the Khon Museum is House 7. This exhibit includes Khon masks, costumes, accessories and a model of a troupe performing the Ramakien.

Other displays and exhibitions are in the Lacquer Pavilion and the Marasi Gallery which also has an information system on Ban Chiang art and culture.

It is opened daily from 9a.m. to 4p.m.and the entrance fees is THB each. To get there, you can catch Bus no.14, 17, 38, 77 or BTS Skytrain to Phaya Thai station.

For more information, you can visit the website at www.suanpakkad.com or contact at 0 2245 4934, 0 2246 1775-6

Mochit Station:

Chatuchak Market (Weekend Market)

Chatuchak Market is the Worlds Biggest Weekend Market selling practically everything under the sun, from the smallest nails, to foods, trendy fashions, antiques intricate wooden carvings, masks from far-off lands, adorable fluffy dogs, colorful fish of every hue and singing birds.

The market is as huge including 9,000 individual booths filled with every type of wares catching the trends. You can get anything from incense to insects and food stalls in case you get hungry.

It opens only on evening of weekends (Saturdays and Sundays).

Phrom Phong Station:

The Emporium

Emporium is a very trendy and more expensive shopping mall that has a number of specialty stores so you can get all your shopping done at once. You can find top local and international brands, local and visiting celebs and hi-society shoppers. As supreme fashions don't come cheap often, you can pick up a good deal though if you keep your eyes peeled for promotions and discounts. Visiting Bangkok, should not miss emporium for shopping.

It is situated on the Sukhumvit Road next to Sukhumvit Soi 24, Bangkok, Thailand.