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Thai Smile Notes

Thai Smile Notes is an independent English-language travel guide to Bangkok: temples and palaces, markets, parks, Muay Thai nights and art spaces, with practical notes on the BTS, MRT and river boats, dress codes and the seasons.

PosSessionNotes
P1Temples & PalacesGrand Palace, Wat Pho and Wat Arun.→
P2Getting AroundSkytrain, metro and river boats.→
P3MarketsChatuchak and beyond.→
P4When to GoHot, rainy and cool seasons.→

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  1. 01The Grand Palace (Phra Borom Maha Ratcha Wang)Royal palace complex · Temple of the Emerald Buddha
  2. 02Wat PhoRoyal temple complex · reclining Buddha
  3. 03Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn)Riverside royal temple · towering central prang
  4. 04Chatuchak Weekend MarketVast weekend market · over 15,000 stalls in 27 sections
  5. 05Jim Thompson HouseTraditional Thai teak houses · Southeast Asian art museum
  6. 06Lumphini ParkCity-centre park · lake and water monitors
  7. 07Rajadamnern StadiumHistoric Muay Thai stadium
  8. 08Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC)Contemporary arts centre · free admission

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