Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaeo This inner-city riverine landmark contains several buildings with highly detailed architectural features. Wat Phra Kaeo within the same compound, is a treasure house of Thai arts, and houses the Emerald Buddha, the most revered Buddha image in Thailand.

Open: Daily from 8.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m.(except during special royal ceremonies)
Admission: 200 baht.

MUSEUMS

Jim Thompson Museum This collection of traditional Thai-style houses, fashioned into one dwelling, belongs to the man who helped restore the Thai silk industry after World War II, and today, preserved as a museum, contains a priceless collection of Asian objects d’ art. The canalside museum is located in Soi Kasemsan 2 on Rama I Road opposite the National Stadium.

Open: Daily from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Admission: 100 baht.

AMUSEMENT PARKS

Dream World Situated at km.7 of Rangsit-Ongkharak Road, this large amusement park houses a European style plaza, miniature land of major world legends, and offer exciting rides, shows and games.

Open: Weekdays from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Holidays from 10 a.m.-7 p.m
Admission: 450 baht www.dreamworld-th.com

Siam Park City Located in suburban Min Buri on Sukhaphiban 2 Road, this water amusement park contains a man-made sea with towering slides. Satellite attractions include children’s playgrounds, aviaries, an open zoo and a botanical garden.

Open: Mon to Fri 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat-Sun and Public Holidays 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Admission: Adult 400 baht; Child 300 baht
Tel: 0-2919-7200-19 www.siamparkcity.com

A large number of shopping malls have amusement parks on their upper floors and roofs. The following is a random sampling:

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