Bangkok on a budget

Posted 17 September, 2018 Jeremy Rochow

Bangkok is a bustling, messy and downright chaotic metropolis, but it has so much to offer and is sure to flood your senses with new tastes, smells and beautiful sights.

 

1. Visit Wat Pho

Price: 100 baht ($4.25)

Wat Pho – just south of the Grand Palace, which is slightly too expensive for this list – is one of Thailand’s oldest and most famous temples. The main attraction is a 46m-long reclining Buddha covered in gold leaf, which you might recognise from the opening scenes of the movie The Beach. It’s also a great place for a Thai massage.

 

 

2. Go to a concert at Lumpini Park

Price: Free

As well as being home to a plethora of monitor lizards, Lumpini Park also hosts free concerts by the Bangkok Symphony Orchestra, held almost every Sunday between November and February.

 

 

3. Discover the Chatuchak Market

Price: Free to visit

Bangkok has countless markets, but the Chatuchak Market – held every weekend – takes the prize for the biggest and best in Thailand. Whether you’re looking for a souvenir, clothes or a delicious meal, one of the 1500 stalls will have what you’re looking for.  

 

4. Explore Bangkok Chinatown

Price: Free, food from 12 baht (50c)

Every day, hordes of shoppers descend upon this 1km strip to explore the many market stalls and taste the mouth-watering food on offer.