Lots of you will have the weekend in Bangkok so here are some ideas of things to do.

Shopping

Natalie Griffin has put together an amazing shopping guide that we’ll send to everyone. Bangkok has some great shopping for whatever you’re looking for - you won’t get bored.

Boxing

Scott is going to try to get a group together on the Saturday night to go and see Mui Thai Boxing at Lumpini Stadium. It’s between $8 (cheap seats) - $40 (ringside seats) for tickets and it’s easy to get to on the Skytrain.

Golf

Scott is also going to organise a game on the Saturday while the girls go shopping. Anyone interested in a game of golf should let Scott know so we can get an idea on numbers….

Spas

There is a great little day spa/massage parlour (no, not THAT kind) just up the road from the Davis Hotel. They do amazing massages and nice facials as well as manicures, pedicures, etc. Bangkok is full of day spas so there are millions of places to go and relax for a few hours.

Khao San Rd

I (Cheryl) will probably head over to Khao San Rd on the Saturday night when Scott goes to Mui Thai boxing. Khao San Rd is the backpackers street and it’s very funky, hippy and backpacker. There is a nice little outdoor restaurant I like there called Silk, it’s a great place to eat and have a few beers

Patpong Markets

According to Nat Griffin, “this market, is kitsch, it is tacky, it is expensive and the street vendors will hassle you to no end. BUT you have to check this place out, just for the culture and the experience. And if you want to see a Ping Pong show – there are plenty on offer here.

There are also some places along here that are beauty salons, and you can get a great foot massage or pedicure/manicure – for really cheap!!

Best for : Cheap/not-so-great rip-offs of everything, Tiffany jewellery, handbags, motif tees.

here is a store that is air-conditioned just next to the 7-eleven by the side of the heart of the market. It sells the most expensive fake handbags, and does AMAZING Hermes wallets. “

Floating Markets

We’ve never been to the Damnoen Saduak (Klong Lat Phli) Floating Markets as they sound a bit touristy, but apparently they are quite cool if you’re into that sort of thing. They are about 80km outside of Bangkok so it’s easiest to do a tour to go there. They are open very early in the morning and the best time to get there is 7am (another reason we’ve never been).

Grand Palace

The grand palace is really cool and worth a visit if you have the time. Apparently:

The Grand Palace an absolute MUST, as it is an outstanding architectural achievement, that also houses the infamous Emerald Buddha, which is the most revered Buddha image in Thailand. We suggest that you go early in the morning to avoid the major crowds, it will still be busy but getting there around 9 am or 10 am will give you a little more space. Do not wear shorts when you visit, and if you are female we recommend that you do not wear sandals, skirts and suggest that you wear a long sleeved blouse or something.