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5 reasons to visit Bangkok this summer
A unique plate and placemat used for the appetizer (Photo by Cristina Arayata via PNA)
View outside the Ancient City (Photo by Cristina Arayata via PNA)
A replica of a “temple” inside the Ancient City (Photo by Cristina Arayata via PNA)
View while on a cruise along Chao Phraya River (Photo by Cristina Arayata via PNA)
Live band at the first floor of the cruise ship (Photo by Cristina Arayata via PNA)
ICONSIAM shopping mall (Photo by Cristina Arayata via PNA)
Blue Elephant Restaurant Bangkok (Photo by Cristina Arayata via PNA)
If you are thinking of where to go during your summer break, here are five reasons why you should visit Bangkok this season.
Keep an eye on our local carriers’ promos and seat sale, as these are usually offered on popular routes.
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL), for instance, has increased its Manila-Bangkok flight frequency, from 21 to 25 times weekly, this summer. It continues to serve the Cebu-Bangkok route three times a week, too.
According to Kajorndet Apichartrakul, Tourism Authority of Thailand director for Singapore and Philippines, there were 430,000 Filipinos who traveled to Thailand in 2018. This is 12 percent higher than in 2017, he added.
The key factor in this growth is the airline, since airlines carry around 40 percent of passengers in Thailand, Apichartrakul said.
The museum boasts of architectural designs that depict Thailand’s art and culture.
Muang Boran’s address is 296/1 Moo 7 Sukhumvit road, Bangpoo-Mai, Samut Prakan, about an hour away from Bangkok city center, or around 40 minutes’ drive from Suvarnabhumi Airport.
The Grand Pearl Candle Lit Dinner Cruise lets guests enjoy both Thai and international cuisine. The cruise ship is spacious enough, suitable to still have good conversations with your family or friends.
It has three floors (the third floor is in the upper deck). Both the first floor and the upper deck feature live bands, and guests could either dance or sing along. The first two floors are air-conditioned, but guests can opt to go outside to have some fresh air and have a better view of the sceneries.
This shopping mall not only caters to high-end brands, but to other casual brands as well. It has an indoor floating market, too.
At the lower ground floor, you can find Thai snacks, street foods and coconut ice cream at affordable prices. You can also find some handicrafts and even watch a cultural performance in this floor.
ICONSIAM is located at 299 Soi Charoen Nakhon 5, Charoen Nakhon Road, Khlong Ton Sai, Khlong San, Bangkok. You can also take the ferry along Chao Phraya River to get there.
There are plenty of restaurants in the city. Blue Elephant restaurant serves Thai food that really tastes fresh, from the appetizers down to the desserts. Apparently, the chefs use fresh ingredients to their menus.
Meanwhile, Thailand and the Philippines are celebrating 70 years of diplomatic relations this year. The two countries have formally established diplomatic relations on June 14, 1949.
