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Relaxing Day in Bangkok

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Bangkok is a swirl of energy and stamping around in it all day can really wear you out. So take a day to just slow it all down and relax. Start in the morning with a walk in one of two parks easily accessible from the Skytrain: Lumphini or Benjasiri. Both have water at the heart, plenty of birds, park benches, shade trees and people coming for a job or quiet stroll. Get a Thai massage or foot massage at one of the spas that is a step up from just casual but a notch down from the expensive. Take lunch at the lovely Secret Garden and spoil yourself with a sinful dessert. (Optionally, this works well in the evening when you can sit under a massive tree full of lights in the garden.) Find some shade and some quiet in the oft-overlooked Suan Pakkad Palace grounds. Book a table for the sunset at The Deck overlooking the Chao Phraya River and Wat Arun. Get a drink upstairs before or after. Reservations are recommended if you want the best seats. If you've ended the day at The Deck you might want to lay your head down for the night there as well at Arun Residence or not so far away at The Bhuthorn. Still up for some nightlife? Sip wine and listen to live jazz at Niu's on Silom.

Author: Kevin

Day 1 - Bangkok

If you are an early riser, consider the parks. Or just sleep in a bit and head for the spa after breakfast. Both Secret Garden and The Deck are nice in the evening for dinner. Secret Garden wins out for lunch though with its bright interiors and air-conditioned comfort. The Deck has a/c too, but lacks the airiness. Best to leave that one for an open-air evening meal.

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