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Best of Budget Bangkok 2

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There is much to see in Bangkok and many things come for cheap. This guide hits the highlights and groups them together to save you the travel time. Also consider a whole day exploring the Chao Phraya River using cheap public boat transportation.

Author: Kevin

Day 1 - Bangkok

The trick of budget travel is not just hitting all the cheap attractions but also knowing when you need to spend more than you'd like on things you shouldn't miss. The Grand Palace is not cheap and in fact is about $10 USD. However, it is one of those must sees AND it includes the Emerald Buddha and entry to Vimanmek Palace. Also in the neighborhood is Wat Pho. After all the walking you can get a great foot massage inside the temple grounds. End the day with a visit or just a view of Wat Arun across the river.

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Wat Pho

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2 Sanamchai Road
Phra Borommaharatchawang Sub-District
10200 Bangkok, Thailand

Phone:

+66 2 222 5910 / +66 2 226 2942 / +66 2 226 1743 / +66 2 225 9595

Chatuchak Weekend Market

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Phahon Yothin
Chatuchak Park at Mo Chit BTS
10900 Bangkok, Thailand

Phone:

+66 2 225 7615(Tourist Information)

National Museum

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Na Phrathat Road
Phra Nakhon
10200 Bangkok, Thailand

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+66 2 224 1404 / +66 2 224 1333

Grand Palace

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Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang
East of the river, on Na Phra Lan Rd., near Sanam Luang
10500 Bangkok, Thailand

Phone:

+66 2 694 1222 (Tourism Authority of Thailand)

Wat Phra Kaew (Emerald Buddha)

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Na Phralan Road
Phra Borommaharatchawong
10200 Bangkok, Thailand

Phone:

+66 2 222 0094 / +66 2 222 6889 / +66 2 222 2208

Vimanmek Palace

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16 Rajavithi Road
Dusit
10300 Bangkok, Thailand

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+66 2 628 6300

Day 2 - Bangkok

This is the center of the commercial district of Bangkok. See the important shrine and a lovely overlooked wat (temple). Siam Paragon... well, it's free to look! Across the street is Siam Square where you can find some street vendors for cheap eats. MBK is the best for cheap shopping. At the end of the day, hop the Skytrain to On Nut station for a huge variety of cheap food stalls at the market there. Consider Suk11 Hostel for its convenience to the Skytrain and proximity to some cheap drinking in the evening, but consult the NileGuide site for more options.

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Erawan Shrine

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494 Ratchawithi Road (corner of Ploenchit and Ratchiwithi)
(Next to the Grand Hyatt Erawan Hotel)
10330 Bangkok, Thailand

Phone:

+66 2 225 7612(Tourist Information)

Wat Pathumwanaram

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969 Thanon Rama I
Bangkok, Thailand

Siam Paragon Shopping Complex

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991/1 Rama I Road
10330 Bangkok, Thailand

Phone:

0-2690-1000

Siam Square

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Thanon Rama I
10400 Bangkok, Thailand

Phone:

+66 2 225 7612 (Tourist Information)

On Nut Market

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Sukhumvit Road, between Sois 79 and 81
Bangkok, Thailand

Suk11 Hostel

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1/13 Sukhumvit 11
10110 Bangkok, Thailand

Phone:

02-253 5927

Day 3 - Bangkok

Climb the Golden Mount for a super view of the city then cool off in air-con at the nearby museum which gives an interesting perspective on the transition to constitutional monarchy. The unusual temple across the bridge is worth a visit and then you can head south down that street to have some of Bangkok's finest pad thai.

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King Prajadhipok Museum

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2 Lan Luang Road, Somanas, Pom Prab Sattru Phai
10100 Bangkok, Thailand

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0-2280-3413

Wat Saket (Golden Mount)

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Boriphat Road
10100 Bangkok, Thailand

Phone:

+66 2 694 1222 (Tourism Authority of Thailand)

Wat Ratchanatdaram

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2 Mahachai Road
Bowonniwet Sub-District
10200 Bangkok, Thailand

Phone:

+66 2 224 8807 / +66 2 225 5749

Thip Samai Pad Thai (Pad Thai Pratoopee)

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313 Mahachai Road, Phra Nakorn
10200 Bangkok, Thailand

Phone:

02-221-6280

Day 4 - Bangkok

Start your Chinatown exploration at the most famous wat there, home of a huge gold Buddha. The heritage center inside the temple will give you the back story of the Chinese in Bangkok. Expect a good day of street food and some superb dim sum in some hidden places.

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