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all right guys we recently spent 6 weeks living in Bangkok as digital Nomads and we can honestly
say it's become one of our favorite cities in the world with a population of over 10 million
people this bustling City can seem daunting at times but we're here to tell you there's
more to this city than just skyscrapers and traffic here's a list of our top 10 things to
do while in bangkok's Thailand before we get into the episode we need to say thank you to
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episode chatt check Market chatt Market is the largest market in Thailand also known as
JJ Market it has more than 15,000 stalls and 11,000 vendors all divided into 27 sections
chat Market sells many different kinds of goods including plants Electronics Cosmetics
food drinks Furniture clothing and books just to name a few it is the world's largest and
most diverse weekend Market with over 200,000 visitors every week the market itself is only
open on weekends so be sure to get there as early as you can not only to beat the
crowds but also the midday heat so definitely make sure you dress appropriately and stay
hydrated number nine Muay Thai Muay Thai sometimes referred to as Tha boxing is a comat sport that
also happens to be the national sport of Thailand originating hundreds of years ago by the Siamese
Muay Thai has become one of the country's favorite pastimes if you drive around any major city in
Thailand you will see an abundance of Muay Thai gyms and stadiums where local exhibitions are held
every weekend however in Bangkok you can see one of these exhibitions any day of the week
at the famous rajim mad Stadium along with lumpini boxing stadium regim madern is one of the two main
stadiums for modern Muay Thai and the stadium has its own ranking system and championships
the stadium itself dates all the way back to 1941 making it not only the oldest stadium in Thailand
but the oldest Combat Sports stadium in the world attending one of these events is one of the most
exhilarating experiences anyone can have however it's not for the faint-hearted most of the fights
end up with one of the competitors laying face up in the middle of the Ring the pageantry of
Muay Thai events at rajim Mader is second to none with music constantly playing throughout
the event along with engaging announcers it's truly one of the best experiences you can have
in Thailand and with tickets starting as low as 1500 bought it's definitely accessible to most
people number eight J fars J fars is one of the mustsee night markets for tourists in Bangkok it
is one of the latest night markets in the city officially opened at the end of November 2021
J far's Night Market is currently one of the most popular night markets in Bangkok due to
its convenient location in the city center just next to the MRT Metro station located
on Ramen 9 Road between central Ramen 9 shopping mall and the uni lever building the night market
is easily accessible from different parts of Bangkok the easiest way to get there is to take
a grab however be prepared to sit in traffic during rush hour periods for this reason we
recommend taking the MRT which will only cost you as little as 50 bot for oneway trip while
J fars also does have a lot of arts and crafts available to purchase the real reason to visit
is the massive selection of food here you can find pretty much any cuisine you're looking for
from Seafood Western food thai food Japanese and of course local street food all of which
is very affordable compared to most other local restaurants there's also a very cool beer garden
which offers live music performances from local artists we highly recommend checking out J fars
if you're passing through Bangkok but make sure you get there early as the place fills up very
quickly every night of the [Music] week number seven Speak Easy bars Bangkok is home to some
of the best night life in Southeast Asia with many different local bars and nightclubs but
if you're looking for a unque unique experience on a night out then try finding one of the many
Speak Easy bars hidden amongst bangkok's side streets and Alleyways some of the best Speak
Easy bars in Bangkok are bar 335 Alone Together Sugar Ray and our personal favorite the locker
room to find the locker room you'll need to jump on the line app to make a reservation from there
you'll need to follow a very distinct set of instructions to not only find the entrance to
the bar but to the right Locker which opens the doors to get in once you get past the first set
of lockers you'll be taken upstairs to the main entrance there you will again need to find the
correct Locker to open before getting inside the bar once inside you'll be greeted by some of the
best bartenders in Bangkok mixing up top shelf Spirits while putting on a show for the crowd
however don't expect to pay Thailand prices for drinks as this is a bit more sophisticated
establishment number six the floating Market bangkok's floating Market is about 100 km south of
Bangkok it is operated Prim primarily as a tourist attraction since 1971 and is often considered the
most famous floating Market in Thailand female Traders often wearing traditional clothing with
wide brim straw hats use small wooden boats to sell their items which consist mostly of
food and beverages these boats are often full of vegetables and colorful fruits which makes for
great photo opportunities the market is often the busiest in the morning from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
and is very busy until noon but again if you want to avoid the midday heat then we suggest arriving
early the drive there will usually take around 90 minutes when booking a market tour you have the
choice of a group tour or private we opted for a private tour which cost us around $30 each it
also included a quick stop at the famous Railway Market which although was a great experience it
was just a little too busy for our liking although the floating Market is crowded with tourists and
is considered a tourist trap to some we actually really enjoyed the experience of floating down the
peaceful canals eating our favorite dish mango sticky rice most of the items for sale sale are
overpriced as they're directed at tourists so don't be afraid to hegle in the price
is considered a normal practice for the market number five Cowan Road no trip to Bangkok would be
complete without a trip to the famous Cowan Road it is probably most famous for being known as a
Backpackers Hub offering cheap accommodation ranging from pod style hostels to reasonably
priced three star hotels it is also a central base for Thailand travel with buses leaving daily for
all major tourist destinations in Thailand from changai to the north of kenyang in the South
and there are many relatively inexpensive travel agents who can arrange visas and transportation to
neighboring countries of Cambodia Lao Malaysia and Vietnam although Cowan Road is actually best known
for its night life there's an endless amount of bars and nightclubs where you can drink and dance
the night away while meeting other Travelers in recent years this has mellowed down a little bit
due to CO as well as the arrival of legal Cannabis shops and cafes but but don't worry there's still
plenty of places to find a party on cound road if that's what you're into local shops in the
area also sell arts and crafts clothes local fruits DVDs and many other products at relatively
affordable prices if you're looking for a great Budget Hotel option near Cowen road we suggest
checking out for monkey hotel which is just a 5minute walk to the main area rooms at for monkey
start from around $20 per night we stayed there for a few nights and we really enjoyed it number
four top golf for something a little different why not step away from the busy streets of Bangkok and
enjoy a night out at bangkok's newest tourist attraction Top Golf you don't need to be a golf
Enthusiast to enjoy a night out at top golf with four separate bars including a sports
bar outdoor patio Rooftop Bar and whiskey Lounge Top Golf provides a fun atmosphere for locals and
tourists El light there's plenty of games to be played at Top Golf most importantly there's no
pressure to have a good golf swing or or score a lot of points it's just about having fun Top Golf
Mega City features 102 climate controlled hitting Bays for year round comfort with HD TVs in every
Bay and throughout all the bars and restaurants they also serve a great selection of International
Food which can be delivered right to your hitting Bay while you're playing with golf Bay starting
from just $10 an hour it's a no-brainer for us number three wato temple wato temple also known
as the temple of the reclining Buddha is a must SE for any firsttime visitor to Bangkok as one
of the largest temple complexes in the city it's famed for its giant reclining Buddha that is 46 M
long and covered in Gold Leaf the temple is first on the list of six temples in Thailand classed as
the highest grade of the first class Royal temples it is associated with King Rama the who rebuilt
the temple complex on an earlier Temple site it became his main Temple and is where some of his
ashes are actually enshrined the temple complex houses the largest collection of Buddha images
in Thailand the temple is considered the earliest Center for public education in Thailand and the
marble illustrations and inscriptions placed in the temple for public instructions has been
recognized by UNESCO it houses a school of Thai medicine and is also known as the birthplace of
traditional Thai massage which is still taught and practiced at the temple entrance to the temple
costs around 100 bot per person photography is allowed in the temple however please make sure to
dress appropriately with long pants and shoulders covered out of respect for the local Buddhist
Traditions number two Chinatown bangkok's Chinatown also happens to be one of the
oldest areas in Bangkok and is the result of the resettlement of Chinese on the West Bank of chiao
prey River after King Rama the first moved to the capital of the Kingdom from Thornbury to
en Kosen modern Chinatown now covers a large area around yarat and choan Kung Road it has
been the main Center for trading by the Chinese Community since they removed their old site some
200 years ago to make way for the construction of the Grand Palace it's been stated that over
10 million of Thailand's 26 million people are of Chinese origin and that even the Tha royal
family are partly Chinese which actually makes a trip to Chinatown one of the most authentic
TI experiences while visiting Bangkok Chinatown is an experience of all the senses with thousands
of Neon Lights bustling traffic and the smell of Chinese restaurants and Street vendors taking over
the area here you can find authentic Chinese dishes such as shrimp dumplings Tom Yum beef
and pork noodle soup and if you're feeling brave you can try an array of fried bugs and insects
believe it or not they don't actually taste as bad as you think we suggest coupling a trip to
Chinatown with a Tuk Tok ride around around the area which makes the experience all the more
enjoyable especially when your driver has neon lights and loud music playing while seemingly
not caring about speed limits or traffic number one eat street food in St Louis neighborhood if
you're looking to experience a more local dining experience then look no further than
the St Louis neighborhood in downtown Bangkok with easy access using the nearby BTS train
station once you arrive at St Louis station you can jump on a song TOA truck taxi to get to the
main dining area of St Louise the song TOA is the preferred mode of Transport for many local
people in Bangkok as it's extremely cheap and runs constantly day and night it's kind of like
a local bus route but more fun once you arrive in the neighborhood you'll be greeted by smiling
local business owners offering many different Thai Chinese Cuisines at very affordable prices
including cow mudang jock fishball soup and our favorite coconut ice cream with Frozen egg what
makes these restaurants so appealing is that most of them have been open for decades and
have had generations of Thai families running them throughout the years so you know a lot of
love has gone into each recipe that's been handed down through generations we had the pleasure of
touring this local area with a friend of ours named Chan who is also a local guide in Bangkok
check out his YouTube channel in the description if you want to see more Bangkok tour guides and
reviews let us know down in the comments what you would add to this list of must do things in
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