Are you planning on visiting Bangkok? A vacation in Bangkok does not have to be expensive at all, and in fact includes numerous free things to do. Check out a few ideas, and see how you can have a great time in Bangkok for absolutely no money!
Watch a pop show
In Bangkok, there are only a few places where you can enjoy a show. As with the Artist’s House, Ban Silapin, a free pop show is given every afternoon at 14.00 (except Wednesday). A team of pop players wholly wrapped in black, with extreme precision, move the handmade puppets depicting Thai folk stories. Very special to see!
Spot the crocodile
Temple is hidden in the heart of Chinatown, which means it’s not easy to find. Look forward to the two white towers that protrude above the complex. But it is worth the search because at the temple complex you will find a small pond with three giant crocodiles. A set boyfriend is standing next to the pond; the story is that this animal has eaten a young monk and is therefore set for punishment. Super vague, but also super cool!
Bike tour Bangkok
Do you ever see yourself kidding on the motorcycle to explore Bangkok? It can, on the island of Rattanakosin and in the Thonburi part of the river. Here it is quiet on a Sunday; you use free bicycle bikes under the name Bangkok Smiles Bike. You will find them around the Grand Palace and across the Chao Praya River. Cycling in Bangkok will be an unforgettable experience along this cycle route.
Free museums Bangkok
Some museums in Bangkok just visit you for free. Such as the Bangkok Folk museum or Bangkokian Museum that offers a trip through Thai culture. Another option is the Royal Elephant Museum and the small Bangkok Dolls Museum. Bangkok Dolls have won many awards with their handmade creations. To be found in Bangkok’s Makkasan district.
Wat Arun Waters
Along the river Chao Phraya, there are numerous temples. What Arun is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful. Cross the river and wait until the sun goes down. Don’t eat too much money and then drink at the Deck By the River restaurant at Arun Residence. A unique view of the illuminated temple and the river will give you a gift.
Street food
Bangkok has abundant Thai street food Valhalla. Wherever you are, everywhere you walk to stalls with delicious food for little. Just eat on the street and see where many people stand, which is usually a good sign. The food along the side of the road is not only very cheap but always tastes delicious.
Some street vendors are so good that you have to be patient before you turn. The food on the street is not only for the poor Thai. Precisely because the food is so good, you also meet business people and rich Thai at the street stalls. Do not expect a menu. It’s usually not. In many cases, they offer only one dish, just their specialty.
Watch a traditional Thai dance show
When you are in Siam, Bangkok’s shopping mecca, go to the Erawan Shopping Mall. Not to save souvenirs, but to watch a traditional Thai dance show! Stuck in a corner, you will find one of Bangkok’s most famous altars: the Erawan Shrine. There is a small golden statue surrounded by hundreds of yellow flowers and a walnut of incense. Mix with the locals and enjoy the dance performance held almost every day, honored by the gods. With some luck, you can even see the lively Chinese lion dance!
By boat across the Chao Phraya River
This winding waterway runs through Bangkok. You will always find something to see along the river. It is an important location for trade and transportation. The Ta Tien pier is full of stalls where you can buy anything like food and souvenirs. You can see artisans working on jewelry. Sailing on the river is an excellent way to see more of Bangkok. It’s cheap too; you pay less than a euro.
Afternoon on the Chatuchak weekend market
The Chatuchak weekend market in Bangkok happens to be one of the largest markets in the world. The market consists of 15,000 market stalls. If you like shopping and sailing, the weekend market next to the Chatuchak Park is mandatory. Proper preparation is recommended because you can get lost and you will not be the first. The market is very popular with tourists and foreigners but also with the Thai itself. On weekends, the market attracts 200,000 visitors a day (Saturday and Sunday) of whom 30% are foreigners.
Relax in Bangkok’s parks
Bangkok is big, chaotic and noisy. If you want to retreat, you go to a park. In Lumpini Park, you can read a book, jog, picnicking, paddling on one of the two lakes and watching Thai practicing Tai Chi. Another comfortable, free spot is the Bangkok Butterfly Garden & Insectarium with the most beautiful butterflies such as the Siam Tree Nymph. Located between Queen Sirikit Gardens and Rotfai Gardens that is also worth the effort.
