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Getting To Know Bangkok…
This is just a taste of what’s around and to
get you started ….
Shopping… Markets:
• Pak Khlong Talad/Flower Market (next to Memorial Bridge)
• Chinatown- Sampang Lane
• Chatuchak Market/JJ Mall- outdoor shopping with over 3000 vendors
• Ratchada Night Market- (parallel with Ratchadapisek-Ladprao intersection)
• Asiatique – Free shuttle boat from Saphan Thaksin Pier
• Floating Markets- Damnoen Saduak, Taling Chan, Bang Nam Phueng
• Or Tor Gor- Thai food market (opposite Chatuchak) Jewelry:
• SJ International Jewelers- fine jewelry
• Lin’s silver shop (as well as many others)-near the Oriental Hotel
• Johny’s Gems- semi precious stones
• Venus Jewelry- well established jeweler
• Tok Kwang- fine jewelry (on Ratchadapisek Road)
• Chun By Tok Kwang-fine jewelry (at Emporium) Tailors:
• Raja Fashions- Sukhumvit Soi 4 (opposite Nana Hotel)
• Rajawongse- Sukhumvit (near Landmark Hotel)
• Supinda- - Sukhumvit Soi 24 (opposite Emporium)
• Nickermanns- Sukhumvit (basement, Landmark Hotel) Malls:
• Siam Paragon- upscale retail shopping
• Central World
• MBK
• Central Chaengwattana- closest mall to Nichada
• Robinson Rattanathibet - Nonthaburi
• Emporium
• Central Chitlom
• Platinum
Updated May 2014 Page 2 House and Home:
• Jim Thompson- many retail locations and outlet (Sukhumvit Soi 93)
• Lamont Design Company- exquisitely designed home accessories
• Khomapastr- beautiful hand printed Thai cotton products
• Paya- Hand woven products and custom made furniture (Thong Lor 10)
• Index Mall- many locations around Bangkok
• River City- antiques (next to Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel)
• Yesterday Once Again/Once Upon A Time- Chinese furniture (Rama 4)
• Narai Phand Thai Government Handicrafts- ground floor Intercontinental Hotel
Activities… With Guests:
• Grand Palace
• Wat Pho- largest reclining Buddha in Bangkok
• Wat Arun- Temple of Dawn decorated with porcelain plates
• Long tail boat ride on the Chao Phraya River- can organize through most riverside hotels or Nonthaburi pier
• Koh Kret- pottery island in Nonthaburi (less advisable during rainy season when flooding occurs)
• The National Museum-guided (English) tours on Wednesday and Thursday
• Jim Thompson House-collection of old teak homes and antiques
• Erawan Shrine- near the Grand Hyatt Erawan Hotel
• Golden Mount and Monk Bowl Village
• Royal Barge National Museum
• Neilson Hays Library
• Vimanmek Mansion- world’s largest teakwood building, used by Rama V With Kids:
• Funarium- Sukhumvit Soi 26
• Siam Ocean World- in Siam Paragon mall
• Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum- Siam Discovery Mall
• IMAX theater- in Siam Paragon mall
• Kidzania at Siam Paragon
• Lumpini Park
• Museum of Siam- interactive museum of Thai history
• Sub Zero Ice Skating Rinks, various locations
• Dream World Amusement Park
• Samut Prakan-Ancient City
• National Science Museum- Pathum Thani
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• Children’s Discovery Museum - Located in Chaloemprakiat Sports Training Centre)
• Red Cross Snake Farm
• Safari World
• Chokchai Farm
• Samut Prakan Crocodile Farm and Zoo
• Sri Racha Tiger Zoo
Overnight/Long Weekend Getaway… Beaches:
• Koh Samet
• Koh Chang
• Hua Hin and Cha-Am
• Pattaya • Trat • Koh Samui • Phuket • Krabi Inland:
• Kanchanaburi-River Kwai, Hellfire Pass, Tiger Temple
• Lopburi- Sunflowers bloom in December
• Saraburi- Lord Buddha’s Footprint
• Korat- Phimai
• Khao Yai National Park
• Sukhothai
• Temples Ayutthaya
• Bang Pa-In Royal Palace (at Ayutthaya) Dining…
Brunch, Buffets, and High Tea:
• Author’s Lounge (high tea), Lord Jim’s (brunch/buffet)- Oriental Hotel
• Espresso (brunch/buffet)-Intercontinental Hotel
• Colonnade (high tea/chocolate buffet)- Sukhothai Hotel
• Trader Vic’s (brunch/buffet)- Marriott Resort and Spa
• Crepes and Co. (brunch)- Langsuan & Thonglor
• Marriott Café (brunch)- JW Marriott
• Madison (brunch)- Four Seasons Hotel
• Erawan Tea Room (high tea)- Grand Hyatt Erawan Hotel
Updated May 2014 Page 4 International:
• Kuppa- Sukhumvit Soi 16
• Limoncello Pizzeria (Italian)- Sukhumvit Soi 11
• Beirut (Lebanese)- Ploenchit Plaza
• Bei Otto (German)- Sukhumvit Soi 20
• Indus (Indian)- Sukhumvit Soi 26
• Benihana (Japanese)- Marriott Resort and Spa
• Bourbon Street (Cajun)- Sukhumvit Soi 63 Ekamai
• Coyote (Tex-Mex)- 2 locations: Convent Road and Near Sukhumvit Soi 33
• Fogo Vivo (Brazilian Steak House)- President Tower Arcade, Ploenchit Road
• Baan Khanita (Thai)- Sukhumvit Soi 23 and South Sathorn Road
• New York Steak House- JW Marriott
• Lyon (French)- Ruamrudee
• Dubliner (Irish Pub)- Between Sukhumvit Soi 22 and 24
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Around Nichada…
Shopping:
• Central Chaengwattana Mall
• NaRaYa- gifts and handbags (Chaengwattana Road)
• Pandit Carpets- (Nichada)
• 4 Legs Pet Shop and Grooming- pet supplies (Nichada)
• Pim’s- framing (Samakee)
• Big C- similar to Wal-mart (Chaengwattana Road)
• Home Pro- similar to Home Depot (Chaengwattana Road)
• Index (various)
• The Avenue- several shops, movie theater, bowling alley, restaurants, dental office(Chaengwattana Road)
• Oasis- several shops, clinic, post office (Samakee Road)
• Interbike- bike sales and service (Samakee Road)
• The Thai Mart (Chaengwattana Road) inexpensive household items, including beauty, office and art supplies
• Makro – similar to Costco (Chaengwattana Road) Services:
• Nichada Plaza for Villa Market store / ATMS / pharmacy / ice cream / carpets / toys / coffee shop / travel services / dry cleaning
• Nichada Club for Clark Hatch Fitness Centre / Bumrungrad Clinic / Asian Tigers / Starbucks / Twist / Panipa / Krungsri bank branch / Tailor
(Threads) / dentist (Happy Teeth) / DHL / Cherry’s Sweet Kitchen / Bamboo Spa / Dive Crazy Diving Centre
• 4 Legs Pet Shop- pet grooming (Nichada)
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• Siam Fusion Home Furnishing (Soi Prasert Islam – outside Main Gate)
• Thitaree Furniture- custom furniture and upholstery (Samakee Road) Dining:
• Que Pasa (Mexican/Western/Thai)- Soi Parsert Islam
• Milanos (Italian)- Soi Parsert Islam
• Slider shack/BBQ King- outside Nichada front gate
• New York Diner (Western)- outside Nichada front gate
• Mr. Enzo’s (Italian)- Muang Thong Thani
• Paulaner (German/Thai)- New Samakee Road
• Sudhathai (Thai)- Sichaithong
• Le Bouchon (French/Italian)- Sichaithong
• Blue Sky Cafe – outside ISB back gate
• Baan Kimchi (Korean / Thai) – Oasis
• Scoozis (Pizza / Pasta) – Oasis
• Andalucia (Mediterranean) – outside Nichada front gate
• Breeze Beer Garden (Thai/Western)- Srichaithong
• Food Loft (Various)- Central Chaengwattana Mall
• Il Tartufo at The Avenue, Chaengwattana
• River Tree House (Baan Rabiang Nam) (Thai) – Nonthaburi
• Suan Thip Baan – Chao Phraya
AND many many more! Check out the following:
• ANZWG’s “Bangkok Guide”.
• Trip Advisor.
• Nonthaburi Neighborhood Reach (“NNR”) – magazines can be viewed on line at issuu.com/nnrthanitalk
• Join Expats Pakkret on Facebook (contact Pakkret Nonthaburi (under “People”) to join this “Secret Group” on Facebook).
• Plus your neighbors, local listings and notice boards for further information.
Please note: This list is provided as a courtesy to new families. The intention is to keep this information up to date. However, the PTA cannot be held