So far, this is my shortest trip to Bangkok. Previously, the shortest stay I had in the City of Smiles was 3 nights and 4 days. But, just the same, there is still that certain eagerness to visit Bangkok. Each time I visit the city, there is always something new that it offers. It seems that development is synonymous to Bangkok. That is the reason why it never ceases to amaze me. Bangkok is one city that I will never get tired of visiting.
But how can one squeeze in all activities in just 2 nights and 3 days? Well, a lot! There are many things to do in Bangkok. It is one shopping haven in the Asean region. You can buy anything there is to shop. I call the city a one big flea market especially during night time. Wherever you go, there are stalls that sell almost everything under the sun...or moon, whichever time you want to shop. Of course, there are still the usual Pratunam Market, Chatuchak Weekend Market, Siam Square and other shopping havens aside from the huge malls that abound.
There is no stopping building infrastructure in the city. Modernity is evident in the midst of Thailand's rich past. Just like what the cliche says, since there is not enough space anymore in Bangkok, there is no other way but to go up. Tall buildings are staple sights in the city.
Food is one indulgence that cannot pass. Thai cuisine is one of the best and healthiest in the world. Everywhere you go, you see restaurants and food stalls. One fancy concept is the one at Central World. There are more than 150 restaurants serving different cuisines from all over the world...a wide array of dining places to choose from.
Then, there is the floating market to visit. Though some of the goods that you will see there can be bought in other shopping places in Bangkok at lower prices, traversing the waters of the floating market is one way of understanding the culture of Thai people. The elephant and crocodile farms are also worth going to.
Suvarnabhumi International Airport is relatively new as it was only opened a few years ago but it seems that its capacity is not enough for the many tourists that arrive in Bangkok.
Bangkok may change from time to time but it has remained amazingly mysterious in its own ways. It's an oriental city that seems not to sleep. It is a city that will enchant you. Two nights in Bangkok is definitely short but a return visit is a must.
