River City

You can touch the Thai magic at River City. It was founded in 1984. This shopping adventure is located on the Chao Phraya River next to the Royal Orchid Sheraton and features 192 shops and presents an ideal place to look for hand-woven Thai silk and cotton, gems and jewelry, decorative objects, leather goods, antiques, handicrafts and other souvenirs. A free shuttle service runs to and from nearby major hotels located on the river.

The Antique Shops open 8:30a.m to 6 p.m. Monday to Sunday, whereas Boutique shops open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Sunday. It is situated at 23 Yota Road, Sampantawong, Bangkok 10100 Thailand. For more information, please visit http://www.rivercity.co.th or email at auction@rivercity.co.th or Tel: +66 2 237 0077

You can get there by BTS to Saphan Taksin Station. There's a free shuttle boat service to the River City available at Sathorn Pier everyday from 10:00 to 20:00.

Thai food

The Thai spa experience brings together a range of indigenous resources, folk wisdom and traditions that have been handed down through the centuries. It captures the very essence of traditional Thai living. Spa operators delve into this ancient treasure trove to create exceptional spa products so that alluring dimensions of this tropical paradise enrich the spa experience.

Gracious hospitality and service is complemented by the friendly and caring nature and gentle ways of the Thai people, adding a uniquely Thai touch to world-class service and hospitality. Kindness, compassion and the act of comforting and caring for others, as advocated by the Theravada Buddhist tradition, is very much part of everyday life. The gesture is instinctive and genuine.

Recommended restaurants

Blue Elephant

Housed in a century-old building, visiting Blue Elephant is like a journey back in time. Traditional Thai cuisine is enhanced with a twist of fusion to suit Western tastes as well as to appeal to local diners.

For more information, you can contact at Tel: 02-673 9353, or visit the website at www.blueelephant.com/bangkok

Baan Kanitha

Located in a grand, converted Thai house, this restaurant is decorated with antique furniture and numerous paintings. The extensive menu lists all the popular Thai dishes, as well as a wide selection of seafood, reflecting the diversity of Thai cuisine.

For more information, you can e mail at info@baan-khanitha.com or visit the website at www.baan-khanitha.com