The Ancient City, also known as Muang Boran in Thai, is a vast outdoor museum that spans 240 acres and is designed to resemble the shape of Thailand. It features over 100 miniature replicas of famous Thai buildings and sites, including temples, palaces, pavilions, and stupas. These replicas are meticulously placed in geographic precision to their real counterparts. The museum offers visitors the opportunity to explore historical sites up close and gain insights into Thai history through these accurate representations.
This is certainly a must for anyone visiting or living in Thailand. The Ancient City is the largest outdoor museum in the world, preserving Siamese true heritage. The Ancient City allows both foreign and Thai nationals to appreciate the history of Thailand. There are 121 sites, some are reconstructed on a scale of about 1 in 3 while others are as big as the original. One can hire a bicycle, an electric bike or even a golf cart to travel around the plus/minus 200 acres. If you have your own car, you can enter the city at a fee.
Gina Mattei — Google review
Massive museum park with stunning architecture! Make sure to set aside a whole day if you want to get the full experience. The self-drive mini-cart is the best way to get around IMO. There are also bikes for rent if you want to burn calories while exploring the park. The guided tours are great but only stop at a few locations. Overall, one of the best experiences in Bangkok for architecture and history buffs. As a bonus, You will also get to see some local wildlife around the park.
Arthur Menezes — Google review
Lovely experience. The temples and shrines are beautifully done to the smallest level of detail. I recommend renting a buggy and each person having a personal umbrella to cover from the sun. Don't forget your sun block and drink plenty of water. Took us a good 1 hour to drive through the entire park and made around 3-4 stops to experience the temple. You can easily spend half a day there but the heat was unforgiving at the time.
Amer Sharaf — Google review
Although the ticket is a bit expensive, it’s worth to go.
We drove in the place by adding 400b more for the car. It’s convenient and nice. There are also other choices like golf cab or bike which are also good. We stayed there for about 4 hours but definitely can be longer if you are not tired.
The maintenance is quite good. So you can really enjoy some good views. Snack counters and toilets are sufficient. Toilets are clean and with proper papers.
Overall, it’s a good experience.
Justina Lee — Google review
Very big and around 10km in total. You can easily spend whole day here if you want to explore and visit all the attractions.
Important:
1.Bring extra clothes as you will sweat a lot (free sauna).
2.Bring extra socks also as you need to remove your shoes/slippers when you enter the temples.
3.Take the golf car not the bike because it’s very hot and sunny, or else you will get grilled easily.
4. Bring hat,cap,umbrella and folding fans to protect yourself from the super hot weather.
5.Buy tickets online as it is way cheaper.
You can buy food and water inside so no worries.
Better to get there earlier so you will enjoy and no photo bombers.
Meriam Dayao — Google review
One of the largest outdoor museums in the world, constructed by Lek Viriyaphant. The site is set over a large area and features some beautiful reproductions of some of Thailand’s iconic and mythical buildings that you are free to explore at your leisure.
It takes around 2 hours to traverse the park by golf cart, which I highly recommend for shade and comfort as it makes the experience more enjoyable and offers relief from the sun.
Quick tip: book your tickets online as it is half price. They will.l not always inform you of this when purchasing tickets on the door. We bought them online while at the park gate and they were available immediately.
Kiel Patrick — Google review
Great halfway trip from Bangkok. Very easy to reach. Take the green line to Keha and jump on one of the pick-up taxis waiting at the station (they are marked with a 36 on the roof). The ride to the Ancient City costs 10 Baht. Once at the entrance, tickets are 700 Baht (400 if you have a Thai work permit or driver's license; there seem to be discounted tickets available online as well so that's worth checking out). You can rent an e-bike for 250 Baht (3h, every additional hour costs an extra 100 Baht but 3h is doable even with a coffee break). The park is massive and very well taken care of. Was there on a slightly cloudy Saturday, perfect weather for some sightseeing, still there were very few people in the park. There are small coffee shops and toilets at every corner, super convenient. Lots of great photo stops, history and Thai culture to be explored. Cruising around on an e-bike is great fun. There's a lot to see and only two of the sites were inaccessible due to maintenance work. Once you're done, bring back the scooter and cross the main street via foot bridge on your left so you can wave down one of the pick-up taxis (again, 10 Baht, marked with a 36 on the roof). A great and fun getaway from the city!
Ivo Niet — Google review
The park area is very large, so I recommend taking a golf cart to move around it. We took many beautiful photos. However, it seemed to us that everything looked very artificial and a little toy-like. The park's disadvantage is the lack of greenery and the fact that all buildings are made hastily from cheap materials. Also, many objects are under reconstruction. We spent 3 hours in the park and didn't see everything. We were advised to book tickets in advance to get a discount on the price.
Despite some drawbacks, Ancient Siam is a great place for photo shoots. We took many beautiful photos and enjoyed visiting the park. If you are looking for a place for bright and memorable photos, this place is definitely worth a visit.
Nadya Levina — Google review
1. Different types of vehicle to hire like golf cart and e-cycles.
2. Very good place to roam, I prefer take the golf cart, the place is very big.
3. In the entrance ticket counter we were told the most spots for photos and everything other
4. It was worth spending all the time.
Sagar Thawani — Google review
Amazing place!
You can learn a lot of most of the wonders of Thailand in just one Park and very very affordable price (even if you buy the package including a nice Thai buffet lunch). Be aware to come early since it will take you long to see all the the scenes in this park (more or less 10 km). You can find gardens, statues, temples, recreations of monumental buildings, real elephants and other animals, restaurants, a museum, and even a small Thai farm-village.
Sergio Rebolledo — Google review
Do not miss this place. Its about an hour away from the city centre but can travel easily by the hreen line metro and shuttle no 36. This place has more than 100 monuments, from across Thailand. Some are conceptual as well. We didn't take any golf car or bus, but would recommend it, especially if you are visiting during the summer time. However, not taking the bus would mean more time at every site and no rush. There's also a restaurant inside, which serves buffet. For a better deal, buy your tickets in advance on Klook and its better to include the buffet. The place is huge so even if there are visitors, there's no crowd.
Tushar Shewale — Google review
Absolutely enjoyed it. Get the choice to rent a bicycle or a driver at the entrance. The service is already included in the ticket admission. We went for the bikes as we want to be more flexible when it comes to stopping and taking it in as opposed to having to be considered for other people. Also, it was a good exercise and the breeze was very enjoyable. The park itself is huge! So many beautiful things to see. Pagodas, temples, statues, gardens, ruins, boats, etc. The lost goes on and on. We were the only ones in the massive park when we arrived at around 10:30am. Nobody, but workers that helped maintaining the place, did we meet, which kind of felt like a VIP experience but on the downside, the park and the people are depending on the tickets so we hope that there will be a surge of tourists or more locals soon. COVID really made it a lonely experience since restaurants towards the center or the other end of the park were not even operating. The people deserve to be imbursed for their hard work and need it more than ever now!
Louis — Google review
The park is huge and the buildings are dizzying. The scenic spot provides golf carts, electric motorcycles, bicycles, and of course you can drive your own car. Personal recommendation, if there are few people, I recommend electric motorcycles, and if there are many people, choose golf carts. The entire scenic spot is still under construction, and each building is imitated very realistically. Every building wants to stay in the camera, which is suitable for playing all day. If there are some scenic spots in the park, you can check in here, and the effect is almost the same.
Happy Bro — Google review
Perfect place to explore Thai culture. Accessible by BTS. I recommend borrowing a traditional costume (directly in the park) and then your pictures will be absolutely awesome. We had an amazing half day there. Park offers a lot of visitor facilities, and you don't need to bring anything with you.
Zdenek — Google review
Quite touristy, many of the temples are not originals and are either replicas or built with some "creative liberty". A very fun place to go and ride around, but expect tourist fun, not an authentic Thai experience.
Definitely get your tickets off of klook! It's much cheaper. And get a golf cart if you can, not many of the temples are worth going in but it's very fun to ride around the outside. The complex is huge so it would be very difficult to walk. Fun, but manage your expectations.
Gravity Grace — Google review
Ancient City has been regarded as one of the largest open-air museums in the world. Visitors can see many significant places in Thailand, for example, castles, palaces, temples, and sculptures. Some are models, but some are the originals that were taken from certain places. The exhibitions in the Ancient City are divided according to regions for visitors to enjoy and appreciate the core of the multi-faceted culture. The experience gives the impression of traveling the whole country within a day.
Norman Rabaýa — Google review
This place was awesome! We did not have enough time in 2 hours to go through the whole city. If you have the whole day, you could skip the golf cart rental and walk the entire place. If you need to finish in a certain amount of time, then rent a cart and park on the areas that are designated for the carts and walk portions of the city or just drive through and stop at the main sights. Please note that there are a good number of places that require shoes off to enter and some areas where no photos can be taken.
Marissa Mejia — Google review
It's a really cool place! I wouldn't add it to the main attraction list when I am short of time in Thailand. It's more of a nice to have type of thing.A variety of temple representation from across Thailand. Make sure you buy your tickets online to save some money. The golf cart makes it even better it adds so much more to the experience. You can also find elephanta there.I think there are only 4-5 sightings worth visiting the rest you can drive past them. I strongly feel that the exhibitions themselves need to be maintained a bit more thoroughly. The rest of the park is really clean and well maintained. The staff is great and really helpful. Had a great time there.
Panicious Ci — Google review
We absolutely loved this place. 10/10 experience. So many beautiful places and def check out the all you can eat buffet.
Loads of cute little souvenir shops!
If you go, def get the golf cart and enjoy riding around the grounds of the Ancient city.
Maria — Google review
This is a gorgeously designed and beautifully maintained representation of Thailand. They have segments of native structures and depict different stories across history. A definite must visit if you're in Thailand. Traditional music and food is available throughout. Since the coverage is so much, they have a train tour or you can take in your car or rent a gold buggy/ bicycle to move around. It's better to book the tickets online. When you head to the online booking counter, they hand you a map for easy guidance
Tasanya Dlima — Google review
This is a very beautiful place. Definitely a tourist trap, but a worthwhile one. Don't make the mistake of thinking the e-bikes would be fun...get a golf cart!!! They do not exchange or refund even after only a few minutes. E-bikes are not comfortable at all!!! We wasted quite a bit of money, but were much happier in the golf cart.
K Parker — Google review
Awesome display of Thai culture. Added benefit we found elephants. We fed the elephants but did not ride. Also bikes and golf carts to get around. So big we could never walk every where 1 day. Also, they are very honest. Made a mistake on my credit card that I did not catch. They actually sent someone to find us to get issue fixed. Not many places would do that. I gave 5 stars for each point made above. The staff and attraction were Awesome. Highly recommend.
Ken — Google review
This attraction ranks among the finest I have experienced. From the architecturally stunning buildings and statues to the serene water features, every aspect is impeccably organized. The staff also contribute to the exceptional quality of the visit. Given the expansive nature of the area, I highly recommend utilizing a golf cart or an electric vehicle for navigation. Attempting to explore this vast space solely on foot could be quite challenging.
Sam S — Google review
Definitely not a place you can easily walk through due to its massive size; transportation is a must! Unfortunately, bringing your own bike inside is not an option, but there are convenient rental choices available. The facility offers numerous restrooms and eat stations scattered throughout, with a buffet entry fee of 280 baht.
The attractions themselves are impressive, providing opportunities for great photos. Additionally, there's an option to rent traditional costumes for a more enjoyable experience. I appreciate their unique approach, as the exhibits are far from being too simple or generic; I’d say that there's a nice touch to every detail. Not every attraction is a must-see, after spending about half your time there, you'll likely grasp the overall concept and can enjoy the beauty from a distance as you drive through. There are certain areas where long clothes are necessary to cover your legs, but you can just borrow it.
4ish hrs is sufficient to explore the main attractions, drive through the entire area and take occasional breaks at the eateries. Might be different for a big family though, which is different from my experience.
The Erawan Museum, renowned for its colossal three-headed elephant sculpture, showcases a remarkable assortment of cultural and religious artifacts. Its iconic structure, the Erawan (a 14-storey high elephant), dominates the skyline along Sukhumvit Road. The proprietor, Khun Lek Viriyapant, has curated an impressive collection of antiquities and religious art. The museum's surroundings boast exquisite floral displays and Buddha statues.
Museum of art placed a little outskirt of Bangkok, accessible with BTS or taxi. Entry fee is THB400 for 1 adult. Well managed, and clean. Audio guide is available for free as well.
Good food and drinks are available here with very affordable price.
Daniel Tong — Google review
Costs 400 Baht entry or 550 with a combo ticket through Klook which includes Ancient City 11 km down the road. The location basically explains this attraction. A bit out of the way and hard to find if you don't know where it is. It's basically a pretty garden with religious stuff around the site. There is also a huge statue of a multi headed elephant in the middle which can be entered. It's interesting, but probably not worth a first time Bangkok visit. Going to Ancient City makes a full day out. Note that both locations are not that near public transport and having a transport app on your phone is needed sometimes as you might not see a taxi for a while sometimes.
Mathew Fedley — Google review
Museum and temple with a huge (and I really mean huge) three-headed elephant statue made out of bronze. The statue is on a pedestal building that has histories of Buddhas past lives, and you can go up inside of the elephant.
Really beautiful park and shrines around the compound as well.
Beautiful!!
Eunice Moura Franco — Google review
A great experience if you want to learn the Buddha story, they claim that Buddha had 550 recarnations until you reach Nirvana. In this museum you will find 10 of Buddha‘s stories that are related to elephants. Each story includes a different name which is believed that Sidhartha (Buddha‘s earthy name) went through its re-Carnations. A tradition says that you should walk under the elephants outside the temple three times for your wishes to become true and for good luck. In the entrance to the museum on the right side there is a great local restaurant serving good noodle soup
Selim Shlomi Benbasat — Google review
It's worth coming just for the huge elephant seen from as far away as center city. Honestly that (and the intricate work on the stairway to get up into the elephant) is pretty much the only thing to see. The gardens around are a pleasant enough walk with interesting statues. The site is more of a temple than a museum, so dress appropriately, although there are free clothes available for the unprepared. Walking to the entrance is not very pleasant, sure to an isolated and borderline inaccessible location, but it's doable from the BTS, or by car (probably bus too). Overall a great new experience, but at 400 baht way overpriced in comparison to main temples.
Kamil A. — Google review
It’s a very beautiful place, I definitely recommend visiting. The territory includes a central temple, at the top of which is a three-headed elephant, and a small park with various mystical sculptures, which is pleasant to walk through.
It is definitely worth going inside the temple. To enter, you need to take off your shoes, and inside the temple is clean and incredibly beautiful. Special attention deserves a large winding staircase in the form of a dragon. The walls, altar, and sculptures are created with love for details and the national culture of Thailand.
What is most interesting, you can climb to the very top of the temple (in the head of an elephant).
The cost of visiting for tourists is 400 baht, and an audio guide in English is included in the ticket. You will need to leave a deposit of 1000 baht and show your passport.
The park closes at 6:00 pm, and I recommend planning about 2 hours for the visit.
Nadya Levina — Google review
Meticulous architecture structure and design, the wall & floor textures and patterns are really complex but all are matching with each other's. Although it's a temple but the color that shown romantic, suitable for couple to visit, I love it so much.
Other that that, the food stall there are delicious for me (everyone has different tasted), the price are between 50~100 depends what food you order.
Rex Hoh — Google review
This place was absolutely amazing.
They have an option to do some offering/prayer ceremonies with the different shrines within the bounds of the museum.
There is a little spot for food and drinks and tiny bit of souvenir before entering. Then more souvenirs upon exiting.
The statue is absolutely amazing and insanely large. If you love thailand and it's temples, this is a MUST stop.
Michael Galloway — Google review
I went on Sunday, last minute before it closed so there is no one lol. It's easier and cheaper to book a ticket from online, my friend use Klook. It's 550thb, one package with Ancient City. I advised you to go here first and then Ancient City.
You can go here by taking BTS to Chang Erawan station and walking distance around 10 minutes (650m).
Such an incredible detail and it's so beautiful. The colour, the ornament even the building itself really mesmerized you.
Nurmalia Andini — Google review
Interesting place to visit. It's a middle way between museum and temple.
There is a very nice and quiet garden to walk and the craftsman of the 3-headed elephant inside is really beautiful.
At entrance you will be given an audio helping machine to better understand the place cosmology.
Ticket is 400 baht for foreigners but showing Thai driving license or work permit you will be given a discount at 250 baht.
Antonio Android — Google review
A unique attraction to visit. instagramable and colorful with giant three headed elephant.
Inside you’ll find a line of people waiting to take pictures on the stairs.
Not far away from downtown, around 20-30 minutes drive. Better to visit when you are going to visit the ancient city.
Mohammed Al-Kuwari — Google review
This place is a must visit for art lovers. The erawan museum is famous for its majestic Three headed elephant statue which consists of a shrine for Buddha collections. The ticket price is 400 tbh for tourists and 250 tbh for work permit residents. The four important pillars inside the elephant structure depict various cultural ethnicities. The food options available are limited yet very delicious.
We tried sticky rice with mango and chicken noodles. The price is reasonable too. One or two hours will be sufficient to explore this museum.
vjee renu — Google review
The Erawan Museum in Bangkok offers a truly wonderful and captivating experience. Its stunning aesthetics make it an Instagrammer's paradise, with its unique blend of ancient stories and modern architecture.
The highlight of the museum is the mesmerizing column of four different religions, symbolized by elephant legs, which holds up the building.
The opportunity to enter the elephant structure via stairs or an elevator adds an extra layer of intrigue to the visit.
Overall, the Erawan Museum is a must-see destination that beautifully combines history, art, and architecture for a truly unforgettable experience.
Noemi — Google review
A MUST visit whenever you’re in Bangkok! The place is stunning , magical and spiritual . I was very impressed by the audio guide which shared info about the history, ideas and meaning of everything in the museum. Thoroughly enjoyed this
Chido Nzuwa-Joseph — Google review
Interesting place linked with the Ancient village a short distance away, take the free audio guide it helps. Place is not that large but there's a lot to see, the temple at the top floor inside the elephants body is lovely and odd at the same time, I was intrigued by the piece of string running around the room from statue to statue, I don't know why.
Well worth a visit the size of the construction is impressive.
thomas hayden — Google review
This place is amazing! You can spend an hour here or more. I got here on taxi. There is parking near by. There's lots of photos opportunity. You get to walk up to the huge 3 headed elephant. Just inside is amazing. Very colorful.
Carlos Tovar — Google review
I visited this museum a few times already. Its always impressive and beautiful again. The whole museum and garden is very well maintained. I love to look on the details. For my Thai wife its a very holy place. All information are given in Thai and English language. Usually we spend about 1 1/2 hours there.
Tickets for Farangs: 400 Baht
Oliver Borbach — Google review
On our way there, I was SHOOKT when I saw an ENORMOUS elephant structure on the highway. When we got there, I WAS IN AWE LIKE HOW?! It was definitely a good experience. Inside the shrine, WOW. very very intricate and detailed design. I really love Thailand because of places like the Erawan Museum, like the attention to details and the dedication, and the rich culture. Definitely go visit.
The Wat Asokaram Buddhist temple is a large, white building with an ornate facade. It has multiple pagoda-like spires and a statue of the Indian Emperor Ashoka. The temple is located close to another Buddhist temple, Phra Dhutanga Chedi.
Phra Dhutanga Chedi is a Buddhist temple in Thailand. Phra Dhutanga Chedi is situated nearby to Wat Asokaram.
Pink.Hathaiphat ?PunPun? Piriyaphutthiphong — Google review
Two beautiful temples at this location. This is a beautiful stop for some peace and quiet plus amazing structures. While there are many temples in Thailand these are well worth the stop.
William Bosch — Google review
Asokaram Temple, Bhuddisht temple, keep this area clean!
uba s. — Google review
Wat Asokaram is an ideal location for Buddhists who practice meditation as taught by Luang Pho Li, as well as anyone who desires tranquility and the truth in life. The ideal time for photographers to photograph Phra Thutangkha Chedi is specifically at sunset. This temple is also located close to the coast. Take a limited path through the mangrove jungle if you wish to investigate. Pass by the monks' cells until you reach a modest exit at the end of the path.
Amvi Jovas — Google review
Wat Asokaram Temple, Samut Prakan, Thailand, offers a serene escape into Thai spirituality. The ornate entrance gates welcomed me to a haven of lush gardens and intricate architecture. Participating in a guided meditation session led by the resident monks provided a profound sense of tranquility. The well-maintained pathways and reflective ponds added to the peaceful ambiance, while interactions with locals deepened my cultural understanding. Wat Asokaram is a must-visit for those seeking a brief yet impactful immersion into Thailand's rich religious heritage.
Kayiwa Craves — Google review
The oldest temple in Samuprakarn and suitable for meditation also.
Thanya Songmuneeroj — Google review
This temple is very quiet, beautiful temple and also a lot of history, definitely you have to see with your own eyes
Angvimol J. — Google review
Wat Asokaram , hmmm this white temple its so beautiful , impressive.the whole area its medium to large have many buildings , temples and statue to see there and most of them its inside nature , there are so many trees around , i like it <3
hit the trip — Google review
Visit around sunset time is must. Views are breath-taking.
A P — Google review
The beautiful big temples and worship Buddhist monks are famous and respectful. The colorful temple is decorated with neat wood carving on doors and windows, moreover the arts on wall, all are invaluable. The white pure temple is really gorgeous.
Athena Jang — Google review
Beautiful and quiet. You can meditate in the pagoda building, the gate to the building is closed but you can unhinge it to enter. I guess the purpose is to keep stray dogs and cats from entering. Likewise for the main temple hall. There are multiple Sarira relic on display for our veneration. Holy and blessed. Have to use Grab to get a car to fetch me out after my visit but it is well worth the effort.
Richmond Lim — Google review
Nice and clean temple, you can visit and see a beautiful architecture and you can visit mangrove forest near temple, not far from that.
Wat Dan Samrong is a splendid and ornate Buddhist temple that features vibrant hues, conventional designs, and intricate embellishments adorning its towering spires. The golden Buddha statues present within the temple are strikingly beautiful and exude an air of serenity. This remarkable temple is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of Thailand, showcasing traditional architecture at its finest with exquisite attention to detail evident in every aspect of its construction.
Quiet temple and very clean.
It was peace the time I was there, you couldn't hear a sound
Thomas Georg — Google review
Large busy temple near khlong that plays an important role in the local community
Stuart C (BKK) — Google review
A peaceful retreat if in the Bang Na/Samut Praken area...
JTBKK — Google review
Clean and neat nail salon.
Supatinee Suksom — Google review
Very peaceful Wat in Bangkok. Nice to get away from the hustle and bustle and find some inner peace.
Daniel Paul — Google review
One of the famous temple in Samrong Samutprakan, I had the chance to celebrate Loy Krathong also known as Festival of lights in Thailand. The festival also a famous festival where people pay respect to the goddess of water. The Temple is located nearvthe river and that the place us really perfect in celebrating the festival. The ambiance of the place adds beauty in celebrationof the Loy Krathong.
Louella Nacua — Google review
Went there for a funeral. FOUND parking (YAY) WHICH is usually unavailable at other funeral spots
Abundantly BlessLooi — Google review
It's good to live as a villager
But need to develop a lot
Imperial World Samrong is a large and busy shopping mall with an array of retail shops, specialty stores, restaurants and a theater. It is easily accessible via the BTS Samrong station, and has many things to do, including many restaurants and shops on the Basement Floor. The Food Court on the 4th Floor offers more food choices than on the Basement Floor, but it can be quite clean. Overall, we had fun visiting Imperial World Samrong!
This multi-level shopping center has many amazing local shops with budget options, and wide selections of products. If your car is dirty- do not worry- there is a car wash in the parking level-3. The Food court in B1 is also an amazing place to fix your hunger.
Andy Sweet — Google review
Very interesting place have street food, Fresh Market in the morning and have Car parking for rent 1500 baht/month... Look local... Nice place
Beau Oun — Google review
An amusing shopping mall in a cool Korean Theme during my visit. Easily accessible thru BTS Samrong station. Then walk for few meters via the Sky Way. Plenty of things to do. Has many restaurants and shops. Home for Big C Extra - where you can buy grocery items. Enjoyed sumptuous food on their Food Court on the Basement Floor. More food choices than their Food Court on the 4th Floor. Clean. Had fun visiting the place.
trickytreck — Google review
Full service older "local" mall ... has Big C anchor super store, all the fast food chains, and countless small sales booths selling everything imaginable. Lots of newly opened nail shops. Busy!
Mo Apted — Google review
Very nice place to chill out. Nice and economial food at their foodcourt. Sizable big-c supermarket in the mall itself. Free parking of motorcycles in front of the mall. There is a large local market just beside the mall.
Mazz K — Google review
An old mall, good to kill time as a short stop for eating and taking a break
ci s — Google review
A good sized shopping mall, a litte run down but it's been here for a while. It has a great many individual shops and there is very little that you can't buy here. The airco is efficient and the facilities are very clean. Whatever you're looking for, this is a great place to start. Highly recommend.
Neil R G Fudge — Google review
I think it is a quite big mall/supermarket because there are many kind of selling there, you can find a lot of food because I saw there were two floor sell food a like food court on ground and 4th floor if I try to remember it. There were Big C, Swimming pool, skateboard, table tennis court, movie, and etc
Mishbahuddin, Badnur Medisa — Google review
Good place for shopping and Events
Traffic is not good in rush hour
K MAN BURNING SUN — Google review
It's wonderful shopping center.
It has many stores, restaurants, cafe, electronics, children play ground and much more for everyone.
Very accessable by public transportation.
Sobhy Fouad — Google review
A nice department store in this area.
Got everything that you need.
So many restaurants, many food choices.
The carwash here is super cheap and super clean. It was only THB120.
** PYMN ** — Google review
The mall itself a bit outdated. But they have many good entertainments on the high floors - rollerblading, skatepark (one of the best for surfskate), table tennis, cinema.
I can't really say anything about the park i was here just for a night photography but looks cool.
Istvan Somogyi — Google review
Lat Pho Park
this is the Park for Outdoor Exercise Lovers , or you can just relax.
The industrial architecture of the Lat Pho Canal is impressive. The Bhumibol Bridges 1 & 2 curve and soar above you, testament to the ingenuity of engineers. There's a tranquil park below and here you'll find a wonderful little museum that celebrates this legacy of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
hit the trip — Google review
Well excellent public park for relaxing and workout it was good to be there as per big lake and close to Chaophaya river and under the huge bridge.
Recommend for work out and relaxing. No Food No Drink sale there, just bring your own. Rest room available for both accessible.
Kwanchai Quinzy Yokto — Google review
Nice and quite park. Great for running. Serious Photography need a permission. There is toilet near the facility but not allow to use. You have to go to another small building.
Woottikorn K (Woody) — Google review
Very good recreation place
Manusv s — Google review
Some green around the bridge, very difficult to find a taxi also with grab to come back on bts direction, just 5km from home but isolated. Nice for a Walk and a snack around. If you visit Bangkok for the first time don't lose time to go there.
Luisa Guarischi — Google review
Unusual park given the roads above your head. The running track is okay for jogging but for proper running it has too many curves causing you to slow down quite often. I saw a huge turtle here, different to the turtles you usually find in Bangkok parks. I think it's a Black Marsh Turtle.
From this park you can go over a small bridge to Bang Krachao and back to Sukhumvit via Bang Na Pier (bicycles and scooters only, no cars). A nice cycle ride.
p don j — Google review
Have special lane for joging, good place for exercise and photo shooting, have car park, restroom around
supreeya talomsin — Google review
There are scenic view of Bhumibol bridge and Lat Pho canal nearby. Very beautiful.
The Naval Museum is a costless establishment that exhibits scale replicas of ships and retired submarines, as well as tanks and airplanes. Despite having limited content, the museum boasts authentic weaponry, aircrafts, armored vehicles, and historical artifacts for visitors to peruse. The staff of naval officers graciously share their knowledge with guests and are willing to answer any questions they may have.
Great museum. Had some models of barges used by royalty with history behind each barge in English and Thai. Very interesting. Quiet. Guides were very helpful.
Ken — Google review
The Naval Museum is located at Bang Nang Keng, ( Pak Nam ) Samut Prakan, opposite the Royal Thai Naval Academy on Sukhumvit Road, 10 kilometres from Bang Na intersection. The museum chronicles the history of the Royal Thai Navy and the important Naval battles, exhibits miniature ships such as the Royal Barges which were used in the Royal Barge Processions of King Rama V period, the warship HMS Phra Ruang, Rau Barge, HMS Matchanu - the first submarine of the Royal Thai Navy. It is open everyday except public holidays from 9.00 a.m.-15.30 p.m. For more information, Telephone: 0 2394 1997 0 2394 1997 0 2475 38080 0 2475 38080 .
I visited this museum on Friday the 4th June 2010, having spent most of the day in Samut Prakan town. I was surprised that the naval officer kept my friends I.D. Card when we visited this museum. They asked nothing from me ! It was a very hot day and it was a pleasure to remove my shoes going into the cool , tiled museum.
The Royal Thai Naval Academy was established by His Majesty the King Chulalongkorn ( Rama V ) in 1898. He officially opened the Academy on 20 November 1906. Originally located on the royal yacht Maha Chakri and some other boats donated by HM the King, the Academy later moved to Wangderm Palace in Thonburi in the compound of the present headquarters of the Royal Thai Navy, then to Sattahip, and finally ended at its current location in Samut Prakan in 1952. Seeing this took me back to the time I entered the Royal Navy at HMS Ganges in Suffolk in 1962, at a place called Shotley Gate. It was much the same guards , impressive layout, rural surroundings and next to the sea or river.
Gordon Knowles — Google review
A small museum showcasing Thailand's naval history. We visited on a Sunday and the admission was free. Maintaining such a lovely place is crucial for preserving its historical significance.
Pe Thet Oo — Google review
Not too much content but they have real weapons, plane, tank, and history to display. The navy officers were very polite and willing to share what they knew.
Nofeetbird X — Google review
Small museum with limited exhibition.
I'm not sure if guided tour is provided to all. But for me, the staff guided and explained all, which was very helpful.
Youngho Chung — Google review
Nice place to go and learn. They had many items. Most of the museum is in English and the guide speaks English.
Luis from Texas — Google review
At no entry fee I was surprised to see a young man dispatched to accompany us through the museum. He took his time to show us around and answer questions of all kinds. There are artefacts from early periods as well as the present time. The Royal Naval Academy is right opposite the museum, so use BTS Sukhumvit line for easy travel.
Waltraud Kempf — Google review
Good experience if you're passionate about the naval stuff. No English explanations.
Alexandru Cambose — Google review
It's a small museum compared to many country's Naval museums I've visited, but worth the trip out of Bangkok particulary if you combine it with the Erawan museum one stop on the BTS.
It's free to visit and you can get a small leaflet in English which gives some description of what can be seen in each area. A variety of things have been thrown together to form this museum including military uniforms, royal barges, military hardware, models of ships and old black & white photos. It also has Thailand's first lighthouse, the glass housing.
Very convenient to visit as right next to BTS station. I was actually the only tourist visitor there throughout my stay.
Miles Macdonald — Google review
If you’re into military history you’re fine this very interesting. They have a tour guide who goes around with you. Basic information only. Kids would also enjoy. Can be done in 40 minutes or less.
Rachel Wright — Google review
The Naval Museum in Bangkok can only be described as a weird, hidden and interesting spot. Definitely one of the more wacky places Ive been.
Strangely enough it’s really easy to get here, so I have no idea why it is so quiet. It is right outside the Royal Thai Naval Academy BTS station. The grounds have some planes and tanks, which make for an interesting pic, and they have a running track all around which I guess is for active naval personnel.
Inside there are several buildings and rooms you can explore. You get an informational pamphlet too which explains the different rooms. Some examples are the gun room
It’s a little far out from the city center, but if you are going to be around that area then I think it’s worth an hour of your time.
WANT TO GO?
95 Sukhumvit Rd, Pak Nam, Mueang Samut Prakan District, Samut Prakan 10270
Thai Royal Naval Academy BTS station
8.30-3.30 daily
FREE ENTRY
Joe Macpherson — Google review
I went along December 2016
I had seen this museum on Google maps so went along.
Free entry and when I went the place was empty of other visitors.
There is plenty to see and history of the Thai navy to read about.
The place could do with more exhibits I think and a re-fresh but still free entry so not all bad.
I did enjoy my visit all the same
Samut Prakan Market is a local wet market located in the town of Pak Nam, just a short distance from Bangkok. It offers a wide variety of fresh seafood, including octopus, squid, and oysters that are larger than those found in Bangkok. Visitors can also find dried fish and other local produce at affordable prices. The market provides an authentic experience of local Thai living and is easily accessible by public transport from the city.
Cheap and varieties of fresh seafood available. Great place for doing marketing here.
Min Choo — Google review
It's close to the port, so I buy octopus, squid, oysters, and dried fish. Oysters are small in Bangkok and you can't fry them, but the oysters here are quite large so you can make them.
小原稔 — Google review
For Seafood lovers. Well maintained wet market
Jesmine Wong — Google review
A local wet market with everything and can experience what local Thai living is.
Jon Sabo — Google review
I was somehow disappointed when I based my expectations high before visiting. My intention was to get king fish in particular, but non was available despite the large variety of seafood offered. I couldn’t notice any difference between this market and other similar markets around Bangkok.
Husain AlHusaini (Husain_Tula) — Google review
Local public market fresh from farm or sea affordable price opening early till noon
The Samut Prakan Crocodile Farm and Zoo is a large zoo that features daring crocodile shows, elephant demonstrations, and animal photo ops. There are over 100,000 crocodiles of various species at the zoo, making it one of the largest in the world. Daily live shows feature trained experts performing fascinating tricks with crocs and elephants. Visitors can also feed crocodiles at enclosures scattered throughout the zoo.
Though this place is a bit rundown compared to the last time I was here 7 years ago, it was still a great place to take my kids to see and even interact with animals.
Foreigners/farang prices to enter are 350 baht for an adult and 250 baht for children. Not sure how much Thai citizens pay but I'm sure its significantly less.
There are baby and adult tigers and monkeys you can hold/feed and take pictures with. My kids fed and took pics with a juvenile tiger and it cost me 200 baht for the set up and the printed pic. They also allow you to take as many pictures with your cell phone as you'd like.
The crocodile wrestling show and elephant show are huge highlights to this park. It's crazy how much implied risk these men take to handle the crocodiles! You can take pics with the crocodiles up close for 200 baht which again included picture taking by the park and as many cell phone pics as you'd like. You can also ride elephants here though the rode is very short (5 minutes maybe?). Adults are 50 baht and children 30 baht. The "driver" stops frequently to allow for pictures along the way which is cool. Just remember to tip him at least 20 baht for his trouble.
There are a bunch of snack stands around the park, but hidden in the middle of the park in a building with no signage is the Hard Croc Cafe. You can eat crocodile in a variety of ways...but my kids and I weren't adventurous enough to do so. We stuck to the regular Thai fare.
The souvenir shop is where you can buy a variety of croc skin or body part items. Wallets, bags, croc head keychains, even taxidermied crocs, can be purchased here. Before you do so please make sure that you are legally able to do so in your home country.
Daniel S — Google review
Horrible- PLEASE DO NOT VISIT
Very disappointed with the way animals are treated in this place, I regret going there😔
Naghmeh Pakdel — Google review
Great place for family outing. We'll trained orang-utan, monkey and chimpanzee.
DSWong — Google review
Absolutely disgusting foreign people have to more than 5 times the price for absolutely nothing no English menu no English speaking people are rude and the place is horrible restaurant service is horrendous takes almost an hour to get the seriously overpriced food and the servers came and asked 7 times what our order was and still got it wrong 😞
Peter Hillburton — Google review
Never expected to come here, not s big fan of zoo, but this place need all the help you can, is a reality there be zoo as much there be curiosity, i never seen animals so close, they look fake.
Tigers, monkeys, and the famous crocodiles show, is worth coming, just make sure to wrap 50 baht with some coins to help this people out, they doing all they can.
Westernes might not get this, but chinese will, there many sings in chinese and some people can speak chinese, so you can come and enjoy, go ride elephant give tip to the elephant too, they need eat a lot, so do the people who take care of them, and i don't see them punishing the beast so is okay. Help this place get better so it grows into a nice place for animals and people.
Make sure you keep your grab driver, or take the blue bus out of here, because taxi are few and far bettewn.
島袋誠 — Google review
It's an interesting place with a lot of crocodiles. You can see here a cool Crocodile show and so-so elephant show. A good thing about the elephant show is you can take pictures with the elephants. There also a lot of monkies, a few tigers, sheep... It's a pretty old place and it's not very attractive. But there aren't a lot of people and I really like it.
Nikolai Teacher — Google review
Good environment, have many kinds of animals, can get closely with parrots, friendly staff, clean place, good adaptation on Covid period, the safety improved,
Show was fun, good to go.
Warut Suraratana — Google review
The Samutprakarn Crocodile Farm and Zoo is a crocodile zoo in Samut Prakan Province, Thailand. The park claims to hold the world's largest crocodile in captivity, named Yai, measuring 6 m and weighing 1,114 kg. Yai is one among over 100,000 crocodiles at the farm. The world’s largest crocodile zoo is located 10 kilometres from Bangkok and is dedicated to the education and preservation of animals, especially crocodiles. At the Farm you can also see elephants, tigers, lions, monkeys, horses and hippos. There are daily crocodile shows where performers can be seen doing tricks like putting their heads and arms inside the crocodile’s mouth. You can also enjoy Elephant shows as they walk on tight ropes, ride skateboards and dance.
I was very disappointed in the apparent low quality of care the animals reviewed. It has been a year since I've been so hopefully it has improved.