Top 10 Things to Do in Bangkok for First-Time Visitors (2026)
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We will show you the very best places to visit in and around Bangkok for your first visit. These are our favorite activities that you really can't miss out on!
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Bangkok is not cheap. Visiting temples and grand palace itself will cost you quite abit of money
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Great picks. For Chatuchak specifically, going early (before 10am) is the move. By noon it gets packed and the heat hits hard. Also the Mo Chit BTS exit 1 brings you right to the market entrance on the north side, way less crowded than the other exits.
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Why avoid dinner cruise?
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I arrived yesterday. Was looking for a few tbings to fill oit my days and happened to see your video...now heading to the Palace and temples. π
Thanks so much!
Do you have anything for Mongolia?
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Which time of the year you went? Iβm planning to go in july this year. I hope itβs not rainy π₯²
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Best place to go for fake designer Hand Bags/Sneakers ect is MBK Center. Just a small walk from Central World/Siam Paragon. Its awesome!!!!
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Solid list. Add Bang Krachao to your next visit, it's the green lung 30 min from Sukhumvit. Rent a bicycle at the pier, ride the wooden walkways, catch sunset over the river. Almost zero tourists.
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00:00 Top 10 Things to do in Bangkok
The Benchakitti Park tip is underrated. Most first-timers skip it but it is one of the best escapes from the city noise, especially the elevated walkway through the wetlands. Also worth noting that the temple loop (Wat Arun, Wat Pho, Grand Palace) works best if you start by 7:30 AM before tour buses arrive.
00:25 China Town
01:05 Chatuchak Weekend Market
My wife and I will be on a cruise that stops in Bangkok for an overnight, so with a day and a half what do you recommend? And lodging?
01:41 Chao Phraya River
02:27 Wat Arun Temple
Im sorry but why should i not go on the dinner cruise? Cuz i was planning to go thereπ’π’
02:55 Wat Po Reclining Buddha
03:26 Grand Palace
Hey Laura and Laurens, Im heading to Bangkok at the end of May and have absolutely nothing planned. Can you help with small day tours in and around the city. I plan to be there for about 6 dyas
04:21 Luxury Malls, Icon Siam, Em District & Central World
05:30 Benchakitti & Lumpini Parks
Why not the dinner cruise?
06:08 Day-Trip Bridge over River Kwai
07:02 Day-Trip Old Capital Ayutthaya
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07:54 BONUS TIP
hey guys love your videos im going to bangkok first time this year from australia so ill be going to some the places u visited thanks
08:27 Conclusion and tips!
Why avoid the dinner cruise boats? Context pls thank you
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Thanks for the tips. gave me a few ideas to do here in Bangkok.
@crazyflip11762:22 why avoid the dinner boat?
@Ru4444I recommend the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bangkok Central Pier, located near the Chao Phraya River pier and the BTS Skytrain. The hotel offers spacious, new, and clean rooms. It's also close to Asiatique, Icon Siam, Wat Arun, Wat Pho, Yaowarat, and Khao San Road. I'll be back in December 2025. πππππΊπΊβ€β€ππ
@knowledgeforyou2025Really nice video I want to add stunning theater / theatre.... Once you finished exploring grand palace. Right in front of exit there is tour bus which take you to royal theater and it's free included in you grand palace ticket. Your transport and theater performance is included and free should check out
@hasanali7870Love that you added Benchakitti. Most people skip it and it is one of the most relaxing places in the city
@FullRoamingAvoid Bangkok! The place has gone to the dogs. Way too many unsavoury people about and they are everywhere, not just the usual spots from 4 to 24!
@kevinjones7301This has got to be the best most helpful video for new Thailand travelers Iβve ever come across. Thank you!!! You are appreciated!!
@nenavailala2708Did I see you guys visit Ploysai Coffee while in Bangkok. I watch her live all the time.
@sooners2winNic video
@FootageblogsmainWhy avoid the dinner Cruse boats
@jimilane041Nice video
@LJ55555Will visit Bangkok in last week of September!
@deathrebel21I'm visiting next month, why did you ask to avoid the dinner cruise on the chao phraya river?
@tjpuri*taking notes*.. Very helpful πππ
@HarryOsirianVery clear and great informations. Love your videos β€
@sakunthaladhananjani1358Very informative video with Lots of good tips. Love this. π
@pieter1387Wow I love all these activities and that bonus one, typical Dutch π
@LouiesssssWould you know which train station I need to take the train to visit Kwai?
@arwenmeganI have been visiting Bangkok every year for the past three years whenever I return to Saigon. I still haven't seen everything Bangkok and its surroundings have to offer. Thank you for creating a must-visit list for your audience.
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