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Updated May 2014 Page 1

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

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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

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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

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

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