Bangkok is one of the most popular destinations for tourists in South East Asia. Serving as the capital city of Thailand, varieties of places are located here for explorers like you to go and see while having pleasant time together with your love one, your friends or even enjoying yourself solo! We have selected 11 places in Bangkok that would be awesome for you to hang out. You might love going to the park or shopping in a big shopping mall. It does not matter what you like to do because Bangkok has every kind of places that would fit your lifestyle perfectly!

Suan Rod Fai Park

Locating slightly north of Chatuchak Market, Suan Rod Fai Park or Wachirabenchathat Park is a perfect hideaway from lively urban area. Even though it gets a little bit less quiet on the weekend, you could still enjoy life as if you are hundreds miles away from one of the economic busy place of Bangkok. What sounds better than walking through wide grassy field, riding a bike along the big lake, and picnicking among greenery?

Lumphini Park

Perfect for nature lovers, this big green park is a relaxing place located in the center of Bangkok city, Pathum Wan area. Due to its easy reach from both Sky Train (BTS Saladaeng) and subway (MRT Lumphini), it is a popular choice among city dwellers who crave fresh air and exercise. Lumphini Park is a popular place for hosting marathon events as well. For a fun time with friends or family, try Paddle-boating!

Siam Paragon / Siam Centre / Siam Discovery

Being at the center of Bangkok, the interchange of every Sky train line, Siam is the heart of shopping paradise lovers as it is filled with many large shopping malls including Siam Paragon, Siam Centre, and Siam Discovery. Each of these three is different in style. Siam Paragon provides mainly international high-end brands for deep-pocketed customers to enjoy their shopping in air-conditioned comfort, whereas Siam Center and Siam Discovery offers a slightly younger, more chill out and hippy feel targeted at teenagers.

The EmQuartier

Having been opened for only two years, The EmQuartier is still considered as a new shopping and entertainment venue located in front of the Sky train, BTS Prom Phong station. There is no wonder why this modern huge mall is seen as one of the most high-end malls in Bangkok as it is based on the road where most foreigners and well-heeled Thais live in. One unique thing that makes The EmQuartier different from others is that it is separated into three building, The Helix Quartier, The Glass Quartier, and The Waterfall Quartier.

Terminal 21

Terminal 21 is the perfect spot for taking some cool pictures as this mall was designed to be the market streets of the World. A total of nine floors, each of them is themed based on the most well-known cities, for example, London, Istanbul, and Tokyo. If you have enough time, do not forget to check out the bathroom in every floor. You might find yourself spending time in the bathroom more than ever before!

CentralWorld

If you only have time for 1 mall to fulfill your shopping list, head to CentralWorld. CentralWorld has more than 500 stores, 100 restaurants, and 15 cinema screens. In addition, the two big anchor department stores which are Zen and Isetan. Moreover, there is the zone called Groove. This is where the party begins! It brings together restaurants, bistros, and bars in one place. This would be a nice spot for hanging out with your friends on a chill night as it opens till 1 in the morning!

Chatuchak Market

Also known as J.J by some local people, Chatuchak Market is a very popular street market in Bangkok. Everything can be found in this big weekend market. From second-hand sneakers to live animals, you would spend half a day exploring every section in Chatuchak without realizing it! With up to 27 sections, each section has different type of products such as clothing, housewares, and plants. Easy to access by both Sky train (BTS Mochit) and subway (MRT Kamphaeng Phet or Chatuchak), Chatuchak Market is one market you should not miss!

Talad Rod Fai

After getting huge success at Railway Night Market or Talad Rod Fai hosted previously at Chatuchak and Srinakarin Road, the brand new Talad Rod Fai opened right behind the Esplanade Ratchada two years ago. It preserves the same old signature of what the train night market has. Talad Rod Fai is famous for being a vintage market with many classic retro items and cool stuff. Divided into three zones; fashion, used items, and food, it would take about an hour or two to explore.

Khaosan Road

No foreigner or tourist in Thailand has never heard of Khaosan Road. This lively street is one of the most popular hangout places in Bangkok for foreign backpackers. You could eat, shop, party, and if you still have no hotel in mind…you could even stay here in a cheap hostel! Street shops and bars start to open at around 6 p.m. but it fully gets bustling at 10 p.m. just like other party place. Thai people also choose this touristy road as a place to party since it filled will many good bars and clubs.

Bangkok Art and Culture Centre

The artsy and hipster scene in Bangkok has really taken off recently. Taking some cool pictures in an art museum and posting them on Instagram is a good idea for making people see you as an artistic person. Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC), as known as Hoa-Sin by Thai people, has varieties of events and exhibitions for people to check out and admire the beauty of many forms of arts including painting, photography, music, culture, and film.

Museum of Contemporary Art in Bangkok

Another big art museum located in the outskirt of Bangkok is the Museum of Contemporary Art in Bangkok (MOCA) where the collection of modern painting and sculpture done by well-known Thai national artists are placed here. There are more than a hundred artworks for people to enjoy and appreciate its value. Designed in a modern way, natural lights and white spacious room make the artwork stand out.

If you are thinking about making a trip to Thailand, Bangkok would not let you down as it offers a wide range of places for people to hang out. Whether you are traveling alone or having someone with you, we can guarantee that your time in this city would be interesting, different and exciting!