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Index100 Tonson Gallery 107

AAbhisek Dusit Throne Hall

91, 90accommodation 15, 177-92

airport 192Amphawa 165Ayuthaya 160Banglamphu 180-2Chinatown 184Greater Bangkok 192Hat Chao Samran 168-9Kanchanaburi 172Khao Yai 176Ko Ratanakosin &

Thonburi 180Ko Samet 163language 237Phetchaburi 168Riverside, Silom &

Lumphini 186-9Siam Square, Pratunam,

Ploenchit & Ratchathewi 184-5

Sukhumvit 189-92Thewet & Dusit 182-4websites 15, 178, 191

activities 20-1, 48-51, see also individual activities, Sports & Activities subindex

addresses 226AIDS 220, 231air pollution 230air travel 224-5Allied War Cemetery

(Kanchanaburi) 171ambulance 230Amphawa 163-5Amphawa Floating Market

(Amphawa) 165, 174, 24

Amulet Market 68Ananta Samakhom Throne

Hall 92Ancient City 150, 17Ancient Cloth Museum 91animism 206antiques 43, 47, 147apartments 191architecture 19, 123, 207,

123art galleries 19, see also

individual art galleriesArtist’s House 151arts 19, 207-11Assumption Cathedral 120ATMs 232Ayuthaya 157-60, 159Ayuthaya Historical Park

157-9

BBaan Krua 106Baiyoke II Tower 109Ban Baat 78Ban Kamthieng 135Bang Nam Pheung Market

150-1Bang Rak Museum 120Bangkok Art & Culture

Centre 106Bangkok Doll Factory &

Museum 107-8Bangkok University Art

Gallery 151-2Bangkokian Museum 120Banglamphu 9, 54-5, 76-87,

76, 85, 254, 8accommodation 180-2drinking & nightlife 84-6entertainment 86food 77, 81-4highlights 76-7, 79, 80shopping 77, 86-7sights 78-81sports & activities 87transport 77walks 85

bargaining 44, 46bars, see drinking &

nightlifebathrooms 234beaches 162, 165, 168-9beer 34-5Benjakiti Park 135-6Bhuddhaisawan Chapel

69, 18Bhumibol Adulyadej, King

(Rama IX) 21, 91, 195, 200, 206-7

bicycle tours 49-50, 87, 132, 144

boat tours 19, 50, 68, 125boat travel 227books 194, 211, 213

arts 208culture 206food 216, 217

bowling 117boxing, see moo·ay taiBrahmanism 206Bridge on the River Kwai

170, 171brunch 136BTS (Skytrain) 226Buddhism 206, 207bus travel 225, 228business hours 25, 34, 40,

44, 232-3

Ccabaret 40canal trips 50, 227car travel 228cell phones 234Chakri, Phraya (Rama I)

196-7Chantharakasem National

Museum (Ayuthaya) 158Chao Phraya River 11Chao Sam Phraya National

Museum (Ayuthaya) 158Chatuchak Weekend Market

9, 147-9, 149, 8, 25, 29, 147

child prostitution 222children, travel with 22-3,

154Chinatown 10, 55, 95-102

95, 100, 258, 3, 6accommodation 184drinking & nightlife 101entertainment 102food 96, 100, 101highlights 95-6, 97shopping 102sights 97-101transport 96walks 100

Chinese influence 208Chinese New Year 20Chitlada Palace 92Chulalongkorn, King

(Rama V) 91, 92, 197-8, 208

Chung Kai Allied War Cemetery (Kanchanaburi) 171-2

Church of Santa Cruz 99Chuvit Garden 135cinemas 40, 42, 111, 154, see

also filmclimate 15, 20-1clothing

etiquette 59, 91shopping 43-4, 115, 142

consulates 229-30cookery courses 12, 50, 132,

143, 155costs 14, 25, 178counterfeits 44-6courses 50, 75, 117, 143 see

also cookery courses, Sports & Activities subindex

credit cards 232cruises, see boat toursculture 205-11currency 232customs regulations 229cycling, see bicycle tours

Index

Sights 000Map Pages 000Photo Pages 000

See also separate subindexes for:

5EATINGP000

6DRINKING&NIGHTLIFEP000

3ENTERTAINMENTP000

7 SHOPPINGP000

4SLEEPINGP000

See also separate subindexes for:

5EATINGP245

6DRINKING&NIGHTLIFEP246

3ENTERTAINMENTP247

7 SHOPPINGP247

2 SPORTS&ACTIVITIESP248

4SLEEPINGP248

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Dđà·grôr (Thai volleyball)

87Damnoen Saduak Floating

Market (Ratchaburi) 174

dance 40, 210-11, 5, 39dangers 69, 233Death Railway Bridge

(Kanchanaburi) 170Democracy Monument

79-80dentists 232Dhevasathan 79disabilities, travellers

with 235Don Hoi Lot 165Don Muang International

Airport 224Don Wai Market (Nakhon

Pathom) 174drinking & nightlife 33-6,

see also individual neighbourhoods, Drinking & Nightlife subindex

opening hours 34drinks 34-5, 217driving 228Dusit 55, 88-94, 88,

257, 90accommodation 182-4food 89, 93-4highlights 88, 89, 90-1sights 90-3transport 89

Dusit Palace Park 90-1, 90Dusit Zoo 92, 22

Eelectricity 229Elephant Kraal (Ayuthaya)

158-9embassies 229-30Emerald Buddha 59, 62emergencies 230

language 239entertainment 39-42, see

also individual neighbourhoods, Entertainment subindex

opening hours 40Erawan Museum (Chang

Sam Sian) 152Erawan National Park

(Kanchanaburi) 172Erawan Shrine 106events 20-1

Fferry travel 227festivals 12, 20-1film 21, 194, 209-10fire 230Flashlight Market 98-9floating markets 174flu 230food 7, 19, 24-32, 212-18,

see also individual neighbourhoods, Eating subindex

books 216, 217children 23costs 25festivals 21health 230language 237-9

food courts 110

Ggalleries, see art galleriesgà·teu·i, see transgender

peoplegay travellers 37-8, 127gem scams 43, 233go-go bars 41Golden Buddha 97, 11Golden Mount 80golf 49Grand Palace 58-62,

53, 58GranMonte Estate (Khao

Yai) 175Greater Bangkok 55, 145-

55, 145accommodation 192drinking & nightlife 146,

152-3entertainment 153-5food 146, 152highlights 145, 146shopping 146, 155sights 147-52sports & activities 155transport 146

Gurdwara Siri Guru Singh Sabha 99-101

gyms 49

HH Gallery 121Hat Chao Samran 168-9health 230-1heat exhaustion 230-1Hellfire Pass Memorial

(Kanchanaburi) 172Hinduism 206history 196-204

HIV/AIDS 220, 231holidays 233Holy Rosary Church 99hospitals 231-2Hualamphong Train

Station 99

Iimmigration 205influenza 230internet access 231itineraries 16-17

JJamjuree Art Gallery 106-7Jeath War Museum

(Kanchanaburi) 171jewellery 43Jim Thompson Art Center

105Jim Thompson House 7,

105, 7jogging 49

KKaeng Krachan National

Park (Phetchaburi) 168Kanchaburi 169-73, 170Kathmandu Photo

Gallery 121kàthoey, see transgender

peopleKhao Laem Ya/Mu Ko

Samet National Park 162

Khao San Road 82, 48Khao Yai 173-6Khao Yai National Park

(Khao Yai) 175Khlong Toey Market 135King Buddhalertla (Phuttha

Loet La) Naphalai Memorial Park (Amphawa) 165

King Prajadhipok Museum 81

klorng boats 227Ko Kret 151Ko Ratanakosin 54, 56-75,

56, 71, 252accommodation 180drinking & nightlife 75entertainment 75food 57, 73-4highlights 56, 57, 58-67sights 58-73sports & activities 75transport 57walks 71

Ko Samet 160-3, 161

Lladyboys, see transgender

peopleLak Meuang 70language 15, 236-40

courses 117legal matters 231lesbian travellers 37-8libraries 92-3, 121, 135Lingam Shrine 107literature 211, see also

bookslive music 21, 39-40, 84Loi Krathong 21Lumphini 55, 118-32, 118,

268accommodation 186-9drinking & nightlife

128-9food 126-8highlights 118, 119, 122sights 121-2sports & activities 132transport 119

Lumphini Park 122

MMadam Tussaud’s 116Mae Nam Chao Phraya 11magazines 230Mahakan Fort 80-1Mahidol, King Ananda

(Rama VIII) 199, 200malls 43, 47, 110markets 43, 47, see also

Shoppping subindexmassage 48-9, 50, 144

courses 75, 143measures 230medical services 231-2meditation 50, 74, 75mermaid statue (Ko

Samet) 160-2Metro 226minivans 225mobile phones 234monarchy 206-7money 14, 25, 178, 232Mongkut, King (Rama IV)

66, 79, 197moo·ay tai 40-1, 50, 93,

94, 144motorcycle taxis

(motorsai) 108, 227MR Kukrit Pramoj House

121-2MRT (Metro) 226muay thai, see moo·ay taiMuseum of Siam 68-9

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DEX D-M

museums 18-19, see also individual museums

music 39-40, 84, 208-9

NNakhon Kasem 102Nam Tok Haew Narok

(Khao Yai) 175Nam Tok Haew Suwat

(Khao Yai) 175National Gallery 70National Library 92-3National Museum 69, 18Neilson Hays Library 121newspapers 230nightlife, see drinking &

nightlifeNong Pak Chee

Observation Tower (Khao Yai) 175

Nonthaburi Market 150Number 1 Gallery 121

OOctober 14 Memorial 80Old Customs House 120opening hours 25, 34, 40,

44, 232-3Or Tor Kor Market 151

PPak Khlong Talat (Flower

Market) 98Patpong 129, 130PB Valley Khao Yai Winery

(Khao Yai) 175Phahurat 98Phanomyong, Pridi 73pharmacies 232Phetchaburi (Phetburi)

165-9, 166Phra Buddha Maha

Suwanna Patimakorn Exhibition 97

Phra Nakhon Khiri Historical Park (Phetchaburi) 167

Phra Pradaeng Peninsula 150

Phra Si Sakayamuni 79Phra Sumen Fort 78-9Phranangklao, King (Rama

III) 80, 208

Phraphutthayotfa, King (Rama II) 63

pilates 49planning

Bangkok basics 14-15Bangkok’s neighbour-

hoods 54-5budgeting 14, 25children, travel with 22-3festivals & events 20-1itineraries 16-17repeat visitors 13travel seasons 15, 20-1websites 14

Ploenchit 55, 103-17, 103, 260

accommodation 184-5drinking &

entertainment 111-12food 109-11highlights 103, 104sights 106-7sports & activities 117transport 104

police 230politics 194-5, 202-4pollution 230Pom Phet (Ayuthaya) 158population 205postal services 233Prajadhipok, King (Rama

VII) 81, 198Pratunam 55, 103-17, 103,

260accommodation 184-5drinking &

entertainment 111-12food 109-11highlights 103, 104sights 106-7transport 104

prostitution 129, 219-22public holidays 233

QQueen Saovabha Memorial

Institute 121Queen’s Gallery 81

RRama I 196-7Rama II 63Rama III 80, 208Rama IV 66, 79, 197Rama V 91, 92, 197-8, 208Rama V Memorial 92Rama VII 81, 198Rama VIII 199, 200

Rama IX 21, 91, 195, 200, 206-7

Ratchathewi 55, 103-17, 263, 103, 263

accommodation 184-5drinking &

entertainment 113food 111highlights 103, 104sights 107-9transport 104

Reclining Buddha 63, 64red shirts 108, 203, 204refunds 46religion 206Riverside 55, 118-32, 118,

123, 266accommodation 186-9drinking & nightlife 128entertainment 130food 122-4highlights 118, 119, 120shopping 130-2sights 120sports & activities 132transport 119walks 123

Royal Barges National Museum 70

Royal Thai Elephant Museum 91

SSaan Jao Phitsanu 79safety 69, 233Sai Yok National Park

(Kanchanaburi) 172Sampeng Lane 99Sanam Luang 70-2Santichaiprakan Park 78-9Sao Ching-Cha 78Saphan Phut Night Bazaar

99Saranrom Royal Garden 73scams 43, 44, 69, 233sex industry 129, 219-22Shinawatra, Thaksin 201-2Shinawatra, Yingluck 194,

204, 214shopping 10, 43-7, see

also individual neighbourhoods, Shopping subindex

language 239opening hours 44

shopping malls 43, 47, 110Si Nakhon Kheun Khan

Park 151Siam Ocean World 106

Siam Society 135Siam Square 55, 103-17,

103, 114, 260accommodation 184-5drinking &

entertainment 111-12food 104, 109-11highlights 7, 103, 105shopping 104, 113-17sights 105-7sports & activities 117transport 104walks 114

Silom 55, 118-32, 118, 264accommodation 186-9drinking & nightlife 128entertainment 130food 124-6highlights 118, 119shopping 130-2sights 120-1sports & activities 132transport 119

Silpakorn University 72Silpakorn University Art

Centre 73Skytrain 226smoking 34, 230Songkran 12, 20, 12Songkran Niyomsane

Forensic Medicine Museum & Parasite Museum 69-70

spas 48-9, 144spirits 35sports 48-51, see also

individual sports, Sports & Activities subindex

Sri Mariamman Temple 120-1

Suan Pakkad Palace Museum 107

Sukhumvit 55, 133-44, 133, 270

accommodation 189-92drinking & nightlife 134,

139-42entertainment 142food 134, 136-9highlights 133, 134, 135shopping 142-3sights 135-6sports & activities 143-4transport 134

Sundaravej, Samak 202Suvarnabhumi

International Airport 224

Sights 000Map Pages 000Photo Pages 000

244

INDEX M

-S

Ttailors 43-4, 47, 142Taksin, King 67Talat Khlong Ong Ang 102Talat Khlong Thom 102Talat Mai 98Talat Noi 98Talat Rot Fai 150Taling Chan Floating

Market 174Tang Gallery 121tax refunds 46taxes 233taxi boats 227taxis 153, 226, 227telephone services 14,

233-4Temple of the Emerald

Buddha, see Wat Phra Kaew

Temple of the Golden Buddha, see Wat Raimit

temples 18, 207, see also individual temples

Th Bamrung Meuang Religious Shops 79

Th Khao San 82, 48Th Mittraphan 102Th Santiphap 102Tha Kha Floating Market

(Samut Songkhram) 174Thai boxing, see moo·ay taiThai volleyball (đà·grôr) 87Thailand Creative & Design

Center 135Thailand-Burma Railway

Centre Museum (Kanchanaburi) 170-1

Tham Khao Luang (Phetchaburi) 168

Thammasat University 73Thavibu Gallery 121theatre 40, 210-11theme parks 154Thewet 55, 88-94, 88, 257

accommodation 182-4drinking & nightlife 94entertainment 94food 89, 93-4highlights 88, 89sights 92-3transport 89

Thompson, Jim 105, 130Thonburi 54, 56-75, 56,

252accommodation 180food 57highlights 56, 57transport 57

Tiger Temple 173time 14, 234tipping 25, 232toilets 234tourist information 14,

234-5tours 49-50train travel 225transgender people 37, 112travel to Bangkok 15, 224-5travel within Bangkok 15,

226-8túk-túks 227-8

Vvegetarian travellers 81,

101, 217Victory Monument 109Vimanmek Teak

Mansion 90visas 235visual arts 207-8volleyball 87

Wwalking tours 49walks

Chinatown 100Banglamphu 85Ko Ratanakosin 71Riverside 123Siam Square 114

Wat Amphawan Chetiyaram (Amphawa) 164

Wat Arun 67, 11Wat Bang Nam Pheung

Nok 151Wat Benchamabophit 92Wat Bowonniwet 79Wat Chai Wattanaram

(Ayuthaya) 158Wat Ko Kaew Sutharam

(Phetchaburi) 167Wat Lokayasutharam

(Ayuthaya) 157Wat Mahathat Worawihan

(Phetchaburi) 167Wat Mangkon

Kamalawat 98Wat Na Phra Meru

(Ayuthaya) 159Wat Phanan Choeng

(Ayuthaya) 158Wat Pho 9, 63-6, 9, 63Wat Phra Kaew 58-62,

3, 58Wat Phra Mahathat

(Ayuthaya) 157Wat Phra Mongkhon Bophit

(Ayuthaya) 157

Wat Phra Si Sanphet (Ayuthaya) 157

Wat Ratburana (Ayuthaya) 157

Wat Ratchanatdaram 78Wat Saket 80Wat Saket Fair 21Wat Suthat 79Wat Suwannaram

(Ayuthaya) 158Wat Tham Khao Pun

(Kanchanaburi) 172-3Wat Thammikarat

(Ayuthaya) 157Wat Traimit 97, 11Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon

(Ayuthaya) 159Wat Yai Suwannaram

(Phetchaburi) 167water 231wáts 18, 207weather 15, 20-1websites 14

accommodation 15, 178, 191

children 23food 213gay & lesbian

travellers 38nightlife 34shopping 44travellers with

disabilities 235weights 230wi-fi 231women travellers 235

YYaowarat Chinatown

Heritage Center 97yoga 49, see also

Sports & Activities subindex

5EATING

AAmphawa Floating Market

(Amphawa) 165, 174, 24Appia 138-9Arawy Vegetarian Food 81

BBaan Suan Pai 152Bacco-Osteria da Sergio

139Bei Otto 139Bharani 136

Big Bite 137Blue Rice (Kanchanaburi)

173Bo.lan 139Bonita Cafe & Social

Club 125Boon Tong Kiat Singapore

Hainanese Chicken Rice 136

CCabbages & Condoms 137Café Ice 148Chennai Kitchen 124Chocolate Buffet 128Chote Chitr 82Coca Suki 110Coconut Palm 74Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao

Long Bao 109

DDaimasu 125Dairy Home (Khao Yai) 176D’Sens 126

EEat Me 126Erawan Tea Room 110Escapade Burgers &

Shakes 83

FFatbird 152Firehouse 137floating restaurants

(Kanchanaburi) 173Food Loft 110Food Plus 109Food Republic 110FooDie 125FoodPark 110Foon Talop 148Four Seasons Sunday

Brunch 110-11Fuji Super 138

GGaggan 111Ginzado 138Gourmet Market 139Gourmet Paradise 110

HHemlock 83Hua Seng Hong 101

245IN

DEX EAT

ING

IImoya 138Indian Hut 122Indigo 126Issaya Siamese Club 126

JJaa Piak (Hat Chao

Samran) 168-9Jay Fai 83Jay So 124Jep’s Restaurant (Ko

Samet) 163Jidori-Ya Kenzou 138

KKai Thort Jay Kee 126Kalapapruek 124Kaloang Home Kitchen 94Khao Chae Nang Ram

(Phetchaburi) 169Khinlom Chom Sa-Phan 94Khrua Khao Yai (Khao

Yai) 176Khunkung 74Kimleng 83Koko 109Krua Apsorn

(Banglamphu) 83Krua Apsorn (Thewet) 94Krua ‘Aroy-Aroy’ 124

LLa Monita 110Le Du 126Le Normandie 124Likhit Kai Yang 93Little Beast 138Lord Jim’s 124

MMallika Restaurant 111Mangkud Cafe 74Mangosteen Cafe

(Kanchanaburi) 173Marriott Café 136May Kaidee’s 81MBK Food Island 110Ming Lee 74Mizu’s Kitchen 125Mondee (Phetchaburi) 169Muslim Restaurant 122Myeong Ga 139

NNaaz 122nahm 127Nang Loeng Market 93-4Narknava (Khao Yai) 176Nasir Al-Masri 138Never Ending Summer

13, 122-4New Light Coffee House

109New Sri Fah 33 137Ngwanlee Lung Suan 126night market

(Kanchanaburi) 173night market

(Phetchaburi) 169Nuer Koo 13, 109

OOld Siam Plaza 101Opposite Mess Hall 13, 139

PPa Aew 73Pathé 111Phat Thai Ari 152Phen Phrik Phet

(Phetchaburi) 169Phen Thai Food 83Pier 21 136Pizza Romana Pala 137Poj Spa Kar 83

QQuince 138

RRabeang Baan (Ko Samet)

162Ran Nam Tao Hu Yong

Her 124Rang Mahal 136Red Ginger (Ko Samet)

163River Vibe 101-2Rosdee 152Rot Det 151Roti-Mataba 83Royal India 101Rub Aroon Cafe 74Ruea Thong 136

SSala Rattanakosin 74Salt 152Saman Islam 148

Samsara 13, 101Sanguan Sri 109Saras 136seafood restaurants

(Amphawa) 165Seven Spoons 83-4Sheepshank 84Shoshana 83Snapper 137Soi 10 Food Centres 124-5Soi 38 Night Market 136Som Tam Nua 109Somboon Seafood 126Somtam Convent 124Soul Food Mahanakorn 139Spring Epicurean Market

137Sra Bua 111Steve Café & Cuisine 94Sunday Jazzy Brunch 136Supanniga Eating Room

137Sushi Tsukiji 125Sut Jai Kai Yaang 151

TTaling Pling 125Tapas Café 137Tenkaichi Yakiton Nagiya

138Thanon Phadungdao

Seafood Stalls 101Thip Samai 81Tida Esarn 111Toh-Plue 148

VVilla Market 139Viva 8 148

YYusup 152

ZZanotti 128

6 DRINKING&NIGHTLIFE

AAbove 11 141Alchemist 141Amorosa 75Apoteka 141Aree 152-3Arena 10 140

BBadmotel 13, 140Balcony 127Bangkok Bar 140Bar 23 140Barlamphu 84Barley 128Baywatch Bar (Ko Samet)

163Bearbie 127

CCastro 153Center Khao Sarn 86Cheap Charlie’s 140, 33Club 84Co-co Walk 111-12

DDuangthawee Plaza 127

FFake Club 153Foreign Correspondents’

Club Of Thailand 112

GGlow 141Grease 140

HHappy Monday 141Hippie de Bar 84Hyde & Seek 112

IIron Fairies 140

KKu Dé Ta 129

LLevels 141Long Table 141

MMadame Musur 84Maggie Choo’s 13, 128Molly Bar 84Moon Bar 128

NNaga Bar (Ko Samet) 163Narz 141Nest 141Nung-Len 140

Sights 000Map Pages 000Photo Pages 000

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INDEX D

RIN

KIN

G &

NIG

HT

LIFE

OOskar 141

PPhra Nakorn Bar &

Gallery 84Post Bar 94

QQ Bar 141

RRed Sky 112River Bar Café 94Rolling Bar 86Roof (Ko Ratanakosin) 75Roof (Siam Square) 112Route 66 153

SScratch Dog 142Shades of Retro 140Sky Bar 128Slim/Flix 153Sugar Member

(Kanchanaburi) 173Suk Sabai 84

TTaksura 86Tapas Room 128Telephone Pub 127To-Sit 112Triple-D 84Tuba 140

VViva & Aviv 128Viva’s 148

WWine Pub 113Wong’s Place 128-9WTF 139-40

3ENTERTAINMENTAd Here the 13th 86Bamboo Bar 130Brick Bar 86Calypso Bangkok 130Cosmic Café 154Cotton 102Diplomat Bar 112

DJ Station 127G Bangkok 127Hollywood 154House 154Lido 111Living Room 142Lumpinee Boxing

Stadium 154Mambo Cabaret 154Nana Entertainment

Plaza 142National Theatre 75Paragon Cineplex 111Parking Toys 153-4Patpong 129, 130Playhouse Theater

Cabaret 113Raintree 113Ratchadamnoen Stadium

94Rock Pub 113Sala Chalermkrung 102Sala Rim Naam 130, 39Saxophone Pub &

Restaurant 113Scala 111Siam Niramit 154-5Sky Train Jazz Club 113Soi Cowboy 142Sonic 142Tawandang German

Brewery 154Titanium 142Three Sixty 130

7 SHOPPING

AAlmeta 143AnyaDharu Scent Library

149Asiatique 13, 130

BBaan Sin Thai 147Bangkok Farmers’ Market

137Bang Nam Pheung Market

150-1

CCentral Chidlom 117Central Embassy 117CentralWorld 115Chatuchak Weekend

Market 9, 147-9, 147, 8, 25

Chiang Heng 130

DDasa Book Café 143Digital Gateway 115DJ Siam 115D-narn 149Doi Tung 116

EEmporium 143

FFlashlight Market 98-9Flynow III 116Fortune Town 155

GGolden Shop 147

HHouse of Chao 131

IIt’s Happened To Be A

Closet 116

JJim Thompson 130July 131

KKhaki-Nang 148Khlong Toey Market 135Kitcharoen Dountri 147

MMaison Des Arts 131Marché 147Marco Tailors 116MBK Center 113-15, 10Meng 147

NNakhon Kasem 102Nandakwang 142Narai Phand 116N & D Tablewares 149Nickermann’s 142Nittaya Curry Shop 86Nonthaburi Market 150

OOr Tor Kor Market 151Orange Karen Silver 148

PPak Khlong Talat (Flower

Market) 98Palio (Khao Yai) 175-6Pantip Plaza 116Papachu 147Pariwat A-nantachina 147Patpong Night Market

131-2Pinky Tailors 116Pratunam Market 115Propaganda 116

RRaja’s Fashions 142Rajawongse 142Ricky’s Fashion House 142RimKhobFah Bookstore 87River City 130Roi 148

SSampeng Lane 99Saphan Phut Night Bazaar

99Siam Center 115Siam Discovery Center

115-16Siam Paragon 115Siam Square 115Soi Lalai Sap 132Sop Moei Arts 143Spice Boom 149

TTaekee Taekon 86Talat Khlong Ong Ang 102Talat Khlong Thom 102Talat Mai 98Tamnan Mingmuang 131Tango 116Terminal 21 13, 143Th Bamrung Meuang

religious shops 79Th Mittraphan 102Th Santiphap 102Thai Home Industries 131Thai Nakon 86ThaiCraft Fair 143Thann 116Thanon Khao San

Market 86Thanon Sukhumvit Market

143Ton-Tan 149Tuptim Shop 147

247IN

DEX ENT

ERTA

INM

ENT

UUthai’s Gems 116

ZZudRangMa Records 143

2SPORTS&ACTIVITIES

AAAA 117ABC Amazing Bangkok

Cyclists 144Absolute Yoga 117Amita Thai Cooking Class

155Asia Herb Association 144

BBaan Dalah 144Babylon 127Baipai Thai Cooking School

155Banyan Tree Spa 132Blue Elephant Thai Cooking

School 132

CCo van Kessel Bangkok

Tours 132Coran 144

DDivana Massage & Spa 144Dream World 154

EEugenia Spa 144

FFairtex Muay Thai 155Fireflies Guided Tours

(Amphawa) 165Fun-arium 144

GGrasshopper Adventures

87

HHealth Land 132, 144Helping Hands 143House of Dhamma 155

IInternational Buddhist

Meditation Center 75

KKidZania 117Krudam Gym 144

LLavana 144

MManohra Cruises 155Meditation Study & Retreat

Center 75MuayThai Institute 155

OOriental Hotel Thai Cooking

School 132Oriental Spa 132

PPilates Studio 117Pussapa Thai Massage

School 143

RRabieng Rim Nam

(Phetchaburi) 168Rakuten 144Ruen-Nuad Massage

Studio 132

SSafari World 154Segway Tour Thailand 75SF Strike Bowl 117Siam Park City 154Silom Thai Cooking School

132So Thai Spa 144Sor Vorapin Gym 87Spa 1930 117

TThann Sanctuary 117

UUnion Language School 117

VVelo Thailand 87

WWat Mahathat 75Wat Pho Thai Traditional

Medical & Massage School 75

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FFederal Hotel 190Feung Nakorn Balcony 181Fortville Guesthouse 180Four Seasons Hotel 185Fusion Suites 190

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