Bangkok Sightseeing City Tram

You can see the sights of inner Bangkok from an electric city tram. En-route a professional guide describing the attractions as passengers relax and view Rattanakosin Island's myriad sights and sounds such as the Grand Palace, Paklong Talad Flower Market, the Ta Chang Pier, the National Museum and the National Gallery. The can provide multi-lingual commentary. You can catch the tram near front gates of the Grand Palace in Sanam Luang, which leaves every thirty minutes.

The National Museum

A visit to the National Museum reveals the history of Thailand and how people lived during the different periods. It gives you a view through the windows of the past.

The National Museum, located on the opposite side of Sanam Luang to The Grand Palace, was established in 1887 by King Rama V. The foundation collection was previously stored at The Grand Palace. The original building was formerly the palace of a vice-ruler.

The National Museum collection encompasses a wide range of religious and secular art found throughout the country. Items from pre-historic times are shown through the Srivijaya, Dvaravati, Khmer Kingdoms and the Sukhothai, Ayutthaya and Rattanakosin periods of Thai history.

The opening hours are Wednesday to Sunday from 9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. The entrance fee is THB40 each. For more information, please contact The National Museum Bangkok Na Phrathat Rd., Phra Borommaharachawang Sub-district, Phra Nakorn District, Bangkok 10200

Jim Thompson's House and Museum

Jim Thompson's House and Museum is a small but fine museum, being the former home of the man who saved the Thai silk industry from collapse. It is constructed from six different traditional teak houses; the walls were reassembled from the outside in.

The museum shows Jim Thompson's beautiful collection of art and artifacts from Thailand and Southeast Asia.

It opens at 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. from Monday to Sunday; last tour is at 4:30 p.m. It is located at Rama I Road, 6 Soi Kasemsan 2, Bangkok 10330 Thailand. For more information, please visit http://www.jimthompsonhouse.com or contact at Tel: +66 2 216 7368

Suan Lum Night Bazaar

Suan Lum Night Bazaar provides excellent Creative gifts, home items, clothing, jewelry boutique shops by local designers and packaged dried fruits. The bazaar also has few stalls also which sell the usual market CD's and clothing.

The Suan Lum Night Bazaar in Bangkok is surrounded by several bars and restaurants where Thai, Italian, German, and Mexican cuisines are served to tickle your taste buds.