Also now that I am thinking about Bangkok, here are a few more things:
-grand palace (wear modest clothing, shoulders covered, etc)
-MBK, Siam (shopping)
-night markets (patpong, china town, etc)
-muay thai (Lumpinee tues-fri-sat or Rajadamnernn mon-wed-thurs-sun)
-temples (golden buddha, reclining buddha, emerald buddha)
-Jim Thompson house
-Red Cross snake farm (where they make anti-venom)
-Siam Ocean Word aquarium (a bit pricey for Thailand, but a pretty amazing aquarium. In the basement of the mall if you want some higher end shopping at the same time)
Khao San road, and a few neighboring streets have everything a backpacker/western tourist could want. Cheap hostels all the way to decent hotels. Burger King, McDonald's to all types of cuisine. Doctor Fish massages, foot massages, all kinds of bars, pubs, clubs. One street north is a bit more laid back and also has some great places to eat.
If you want a great view of the city and are willing to pay, go to one of the many sky bars. Where you can drink up in the clouds and have a great view of the city.
Do not go into a tailor. Do not take a taxi/tuk tuk that will give you a deal if they take you to a tailor.
Do your research before doing any tiger/elephant trips.
Any more questions, shoot me a PM.
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