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The Grand Palace - beautifuly decorated with gold and glass, the palace complex which includes a royal chapel and Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaeo) whose robes are changed acording to the seasons, is Bangkok's most famous landmark. Open daily 8:30-noon and 1pm-3:30pm. Adhere to strict dress code, no shorts, spaghetti straps, singlets and sandals with no backs.

National Museum - this 18th century palace houses the largest and most impressive collection of Thai art and artifacts in Thailand. English language tours are free. Open 9am-4pm Wednesday-Sunday.

Wat Arun - The Temple of The Dawn is stunningly decorated with Chinese porcelain and coloured glass which appears to shimmer at dawn. Open 8am-5:30pm

Wat Po - The Temple of the Reclining Buddha is world famous for its 46meter long reclining Buddha covered in gold leaf and its 3 meter long feet are decorated with beautiful mother-of-pearl illustrations of characteristics of Buddha. This is also the place to have a traditional Thai massage or take a course in how to give a massage and on herbal medicine. Courses available in Thai and English and last about 7-10 days.

The Klongs - hire a long-tail boat and take a trip through the network of narrow canals through traditional villages and see the floating kitchens where women sell rice and noodles.

BARS & CLUBS

Lucifers - 76/1-3 Patpong Soi 1. Take the sky train to this loud and busy club where techno music is King.

Dublinear Irish Pub - a favourite hangout for expats. Live music is played on Fridays, Guinness and other draught beers on tap. Open 10:30am-1am, music from 10pm.

Q bar - 34 Sukhumvit Soi 11. Hugely popular with hip locals and tourists, this is a New York style club/bar with excellent DJ's. Cover charge on weekends.

Roots Reggae pub - Sukhumvit Soi 26. Catering for rap and reggae lovers. Open 8pm-2am.

Concept CM2 - Siam Square Soi 6, Novotel Hotel. International bands play nightly and included in the entertainment complex are restaurants, a disco and wine bar. Open 9:30pm-1:45am, music from 10pm.