The Grand Palace is a complex of buildings in Bangkok, the amazing place with numerous of buildings, halls, pavilions set around open lawns, gardens and courtyards.

• Not try to cover too many sites in a short period of time
• Foreigners paying up to 300% more than Thai nationals.
• The audioguide offered at the Grand Palace is very worthwhile, but the rental is just 2 hours
• Simply go forward to the main entrance--it is almost never closed
• The Temple of the Emerald Buddhist Museum is a hohum affair and can easily be skipped.

Wat Arun, locally known as Wat Chaeng, is situated on the west (Thonburi) bank of the Chao Phraya River. It is easily one of the most stunning temples in Bangkok.

• Climb (slowly and carefully) up Wat Arun for some great views.
• Recommend a one-two approach--after visiting Wat Arun take the cross river fery to visit Wat Pho

Museum of Siam is different from others by creating interesting activities to help tourists understand more about the Thai culture in the most creative way.

• Spent about 90 minutes visiting to better understanding of the diversity and richness of the Thai people.
• A terrific coffee shop with great pastries on site

The Jim Thompson House is well-known by its interesting architecture and the ingenuity of its former owner and inhabitant.

• The quality and selection of silk products truly phenomenal
• Be careful to not spending too much in the shop where the prices may be high

The Wat Traimit temple in the China Town area of Bangkok is a Royal temple famous for the enormous gold Buddha image it houses.

• Home of the largest golden statue in the world
• Just walking through the streets and alleys of Chinatown