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It’d be a pity to never see Bangkok beyond the conference hall. Bangkok has plenty to offer and whether your free time is short or long you can squeeze in a bit of the exotic charm of the City of Angels. The following list includes hotel recommendations, Thai foodie experiences, the must-see sights, and a few places to unwind with a drink or a traditional Thai massage -- all close to the heart of downtown around the Bangkok Convention Centre.

Author: Kevin

Day 1 - Bangkok

After the convention sneak off to see some of the finest and most amazing of Bangkok’s tourist attractions, two of them right next to each other. The Grand Palace will give you a taste of the opulence of a King’s residence and its accompanying temple Wat Phra Kaew houses the Emerald Buddha. Just down the street is one of the most famous temple icons in Thailand: the Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho. To do both of these sites would require most of an afternoon or could be done as two separate visits. Nothing captures the city like dinner on a rice barge with views of the lighted temples along the Chao Phraya River. An evening cocktail at one of the chic rooftop bars such as Sirocco is a must, or make it easier and head up above the Bangkok Convention Centre to Red Sky.

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Dream Bangkok

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10 Sukhumvit Soi 15
Klong Toey Nua, Wattana
10110 Bangkok, Thailand

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66 0 2 254 8500

Bangkok's Grand Palace Complex and Wat Phra Kaew

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Bangkok, Thailand

Suda

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6-6/1 Soi 14, Sukhumvit Road
10110 Bangkok, Thailand

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+66 2 229 4518

Grand Hyatt Erawan

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494 Rajdamri Road
Corner of Rama I Rd
10330 Bangkok, Thailand

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66 02 254 1234

Centara Grand and Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld

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999/99 Rama 1 Road, Pathumwan
Pathumwan
10500 Bangkok, Thailand

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+66 (0) 2100 1234

Grand Palace

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Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang
East of the river, on Na Phra Lan Rd., near Sanam Luang
10500 Bangkok, Thailand

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+66 2 694 1222 (Tourism Authority of Thailand)

Bangkok Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya River

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Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand

Red Sky

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Centara Grand, 999/99 Rama 1 Road
Centara Grand @ CentralWorld, 55th Floor
10330 Bangkok, Thailand

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+66 2 100 1234

Sirocco

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63rd floor, 1055/ 111 Silom Road
State Tower Bangkok
10500 Bangkok, Thailand

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+66 (0)2 624 9576 / +66 (0)2 624 9555

Day 2 - Bangkok

If you have at least a couple hours during the day, hop in a taxi and get over to Wat Pho to see the amazing Reclining Buddha. If time is too short, take in the Erawan shrine just walking distance from the convention center. Dine along the Chao Phraya River and see some traditional dancing. If tension is running high, Devarana Spa is tops in the Orient for all sorts of spa treatments including Thai massage. Nightowls shouldn't miss Bed Supper Club for a clubbing experience like no other.

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Wat Pho

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2 Sanamchai Road
Phra Borommaharatchawang Sub-District
10200 Bangkok, Thailand

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+66 2 222 5910 / +66 2 226 2942 / +66 2 226 1743 / +66 2 225 9595

Erawan Shrine

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494 Ratchawithi Road (corner of Ploenchit and Ratchiwithi)
(Next to the Grand Hyatt Erawan Hotel)
10330 Bangkok, Thailand

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+66 2 225 7612(Tourist Information)

Supatra River House

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266 Soi Wat Rakhang, Arunamarin Road
Siriraj, Bangkoknoi
411-0305 Bangkok, Thailand

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+66 2 411 0305

Devarana Spa

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946 Rama IV Road,
Silom, Bangrak
10500 Bangkok, Thailand

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66 0 2 636 3596

Bed Supperclub

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26 Soi Sukhumvit 11
Sukhumvit Road Klongtoey-nua, Wattana
10110 Bangkok, Thailand

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66 2 651 3537

Day 3 - Bangkok

How convenient that one of the best known seafood restaurants in the country has a location in a nearby mall? If surf at Laem Cha-reon doesn't suit you, check out the fine dining experience at Baan Khanita. Saxophone Pub is a fine way to end the evening with a few drinks and some great live music in a bluesy little corner of Bangkok.

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