LOCAL ATTRACTIONS

Terminal 21

Terminal 21 brings a new experience in shopping, with Market Street Style. This ultra chic department store is the combination of unique destinations around the world such as Rome, Paris, Tokyo, London, Istanbul and more. The six storey complex offers fashion, food and film with more than 600 shops. There is also the Pier21 Food Terminal and movie theatre.

• Opening Hours:

  Open daily from 10 am – 10 pm

• Getting There:

  An 8 minute walk from Royal President or a 5 minute drive by our complimentary Tuk Tuk Shuttle Service from Royal President.
  
  Royal President's location on Sukhumvit 15 sees it conveniently located to Terminal 21.

• Website:

  http://www.terminal21.co.th

Robinson Department Store

Robinson Department Store offers a wide range of general goods. The three storey complex has plenty to offer from school bags to children's toys, men's and women's clothing to accessories, groceries to kitchen utensils and more. There is also a Western-style supermarket, food court and 24 hour McDonald's.

• Opening Hours:

  Open daily from 10 am – 10 pm

• Getting There:

  A 10 minute walk from Royal President.

• Website:

  http://www.robinson.co.th

Bangkok Nightlife

Known for its diverse nightlife, Bangkok offers a wide choice of night clubs, classic Western-style pubs and a lot more, suiting all tastes and age groups. The clubbing scene in Thailand is mostly safe and an extremely fun way to finish the day and meet new people. It is recommended to go to clubs to which locals patronize as well. Sukhumvit Road boasts some of the city's most daring and adventurous night spots, including Bed Supperclub and Q Bar Bangkok on Sukhumvit 11, popular with trendy locals and expats and offering a range of music from house to hip hop.

Also off Sukhumvit Road is NARZ Bangkok. This large disco has achieved distinction by winning the Bangkok Metro Magazine's High Five Award. It is truly over the top and the perfect setting for a grand party. It has a terrific light and sound system and occasional guest DJs. NARZ Bangkok is open from 10 pm til late.

There is a lot more you can do at night other than clubbing, especially if you are visiting Bangkok with your family. Many markets offer great after dark shopping opportunities with incredible bargains. One of the most popular such markets is Patpong Night Market on Silom Road, which usually starts to come alive around 6.30 pm. World-class movie theatres screen the latest blockbusters, while other nightlife options include dining out at a chic restaurant or ten pin bowling as a DJ spins the tunes.

Bangkok's prime dining and entertainment districts can become fast-paced and energetic. Whichever district you head to in Bangkok rest assured you will find a friendly crowd, a packed dance floor and pulsating music.

• Getting There:

  Bed Supperclub:
  700 metres/7 min walk from Royal President
  
  Q Bar:
  700 metres/7 min walk from Royal President
  
  Patpong Night Market:
  Take the BTS Skytrain to Siam station, and change train to Sala Daeng station. Patpong Night Market is situated alongside the station.
  
  Royal President's location on Sukhumvit 15 sees it conveniently located near much of the nightlife action, especially along Sukhumvit Road.

Erawan Shrine

Built in 1956, Erawan Shrine is located at the corner of Ratchadamri and Phloen Chit Roads, in front of the Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok. Countless Thais and other Asian tourists who seek good luck visit this very popular shrine as it is reputed to have the power of granting wishes. Many come to pay homage by offering flower garlands and pray to the four-headed image of the Hindu God Brahma to grant wishes. The first Face which represents the Face of Peace and Health starts in a clockwise direction from the entrance of the shrine, followed by the Face of Good Fortune, Face of Good Relationships and Face of Protection against Evil. Often, if a wish has been granted, people thank the spirits by donating teak elephants, gigantic candles or commissioning classical Thai dancers and musicians to perform for the Gods.

• Opening Hours:

  Open daily from 6 am – 11 pm

• Getting There:

  Take the BTS Skytrain to Chit Lom station and walk to the main intersection.
  
  Royal President's location on Sukhumvit 15 sees it conveniently located to Erawan Shrine.

CentralWorld

CentralWorld is the largest lifestyle shopping destination in Bangkok; a one-stop destination for shopping, dining and entertainment. Located in the vibrant center of Bangkok, the striking complex covers an expansive 550,000 sqm and is home to over 500 shops and boutiques, over 100 restaurants and dozens of first-class entertainment and recreational outlets.

• Opening Hours:

  Open daily from 10 am – 10 pm

• Getting There:

  Take the BTS Skytrain to Chit Lom station and walk to the main intersection.
  
  Royal President's location on Sukhumvit 15 sees it conveniently located to CentralWorld.

• Website:

  http://www.centralworld.co.th

Siam Paragon

Siam Paragon is a lifestyle destination the likes of which Bangkok has never seen. Ideally located in the heart of the city, it has so much to offer all in the one place. With over 300,000 sqm of retail space, Siam Paragon houses over 250 stores of the best local and international brands. There is also a movie theatre complex and ten pin bowling arena. One entire floor is dedicated to restaurants serving a delicious selection of international cuisine and a number of fast-food joints. Siam Paragon is also home to Siam Ocean World, which boasts of being the largest aquarium in Southeast Asia. With its breathtaking collection of over 30,000 marine animals, it makes for an incredible underwater journey.

• Opening Hours:

  Open daily from 10 am – 10 pm

• Getting There:

  Take the BTS Skytrain to Siam station and follow the signs to the footbridge that connects to Siam Paragon.
  
  Royal President's location on Sukhumvit 15 sees it conveniently located to Siam Paragon.

• Website:

  http://www.siamparagon.co.th

Wat Arun

Also known as the Temple of Dawn, Wat Arun is one of the best known landmarks and one of the most published images of Bangkok. The outstanding feature of Wat Arun is its central prang (a Khmer-style pagoda), which is about 80 meters tall and symbolizes the legendary Mount Meru, center of the universe. Wat Arun has many beautiful statues and sculptures, and even briefly housed the Emerald Buddha. There are some restaurants on the opposite side of the river which are good for viewing the temple and taking pictures.

Each November, Wat Arun plays host to a cultural festival that celebrates Thai culture and heritage, through a festivity of dance, song, art, plays and puppet shows. This festival has become an important part of the preservation of Thai culture and is an excellent opportunity for tourists to gain a fuller understanding of the cultural history of Thailand.

• Opening Hours:

  
  Open daily from 8.30 am - 5.30 pm, with an entrance fee of THB 30. Please wear polite and modest attire.

• Getting There:

  Take the BTS Skytrain to Saphan Taksin Station. Catch an express boat at the Central Pier (Sathorn) to the Tha Tien Pier (N8). Take the boat from the Tha Tien express boat pier which leaves every few minutes. Wat Arun is just opposite the pier.
  
  You can also take a taxi to Wat Arun, while buses which go near Tha Tien are ordinary buses 1, 25, 44, 47, 62 and 91 which stop on Maharat Road.

• Website:

  http://watarun.net

The Ancient City

Positioned on 320 acres of land, roughly in the shape of Thailand, The Ancient City features 109 replicas of famous monuments and architectural attractions in Thailand. There are also displays of artifacts and antiques including rural arts, ancient tools, and hunting equipment - evidence of the long-term survival of a native culture. Typical Thai houses are also seen in this park. The Ancient City also offers a mini-rail service which stops at the different parts of the scaled down Kingdom – tours begin from the southern end of the park and visitors make their way to the "North". The Ancient City encourages visitors to perceive and appreciate the continuity of history, cultures, religions, arts and customs of the Thai people.

• Opening Hours:

  Open daily from 8.30 am – 12 noon and from 1.30 pm – 5 pm, with an admission fee of THB 500 adult/THB250 child

• Getting There:

  By Car - Take the expressway as far as the Samrong-Samut Prakan Exit. Turn to the Samut Prakan Intersection. Turn left along the old Sukhumvit Road (towards Bangpoo) until you get to Km. 33. The Ancient City is on the left.
  
  By Bus - Take air-conditioned bus No. 511 (Pinklao-Paknam) to the end of the line. From here, take the mini-bus No. 36. It passes the entrance to the Ancient City.

• Website:

  http://ancientcity.com