This is handicraft centre, under government supervision, located on Ratchadamri Rd. Visitors may inspect and buy selections of handicrafts from all parts of the country. Items avaiable include Thai silk, ceramics, wood cannings, lacquerware, bronze objects and Khon masks. The store is open daily from 10.00 am until 8.00 pm.

         This world famous temple is located right next to the Grand Palace, on the south side. It is one of Bangkok's oldest and largest temples. Wat Pho was built by King Rama I nearly 200 years ago and houses the gigantic gold plated reclining Buddha. This unique image is 46 meters in length and 15 metres high with beautifully inlaid mother-of-pearl soles. Wat Pho is also regarded as the first centre of public education and is sometimes called ''Thailand's First University". The building housing the Reclining Buddha is open daily from 9.00 am.-5.00 pm. Admission fee is 20 baht.

          Visitors interested in horticulture are recommended to visit the following markets:

          Pak Khlong Talat is wholesale market for all kinds of cutflowers and orchids. It is located on Maha Rat Road near the Memorial Bridge.

          Thewet is found off Samsen Road, on Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem bank. It is a market for potted plants. It has very large selection of plants suitable for the garden, the verandah and indoors.

          Suan Chatuchak is Bangkok's newest and largest plant market and is located on Phahonyothin Road diagonally opposite the Northern Bus Terminal. The area consists of rows of small shops offering a variety of decorative potted plants. There are many species of orchids available.

          A shopping area once frequented solely by local people has become a popular place for tourists. This area offers various inexpensive items, especially ready made clothes, handbags, men's and lady's shoes, cosmetics and curios. Bargaining is recommended.

          For moderately priced, second-hand goods, no other is better than the two markets in Bangkok. The first is Lang Krasuang, which is on Atsadang Road. The other is Woeng Nakhon Kasem, located around some of the smaller alleys off New Road, near China Town. Visitors will get a better bargain if he takes along a Thai friend to haggle over prices! Both markets have goods from pawn shops: musical instruments, electrical goods, uniforms and camping equipment.

          This large open public ground covers approximately 35 acres opposite the Northern Bus station on Phahonyothin Road. Known as Suan Chatuchak, it hosts the popular Weekend Market where people buy and sell a thousand local products. Items range from exotic fresh fruits, vegetables, handicrafts, dress materials, furniture, toys, domestic utensils and pets. There is a particulayly fine section for plants. The Weekend Market is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 7.00 am-6.00 pm.