Explore Bangkok - A Must See Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of The Emerald Buddha) & The Grand Palace Temple of the Emerald Buddha and officially as Wat Phra Si Rattana Satsadaram, is regarded as the most sacred Buddhist temple (wat) in Thailand. The Emerald Buddha housed in the temple is a potent religio-political symbol and the palladium (protective image) of Thai society. It is located in Phra Nakhon District, the historic centre of Bangkok, within the precincts of the Grand Palace. Getting there: By car - Na Phralan Road / By boat – Maharaj Pier Open daily 08:30 AM - 3:30 PM Admission fee: 500 Baht Dress code: shorts and sleeveless shirts are not allowed. Please present your passport at the security check point before the entrance. Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) A Buddhist temple (wat) in Bangkok Yai district of Bangkok, Thailand, on the Thonburi west bank of the Chao Phraya River. The temple derives its name from the Hindu god Aruna, often personified as the radiations of the rising sun. Wat Arun is among the best known of Thailand's landmark. The first light of the morning reflects off the surface of the temple with pearly iridescence. Although the temple had existed since at least the seventeenth century, its distinctive prang (spires) were built in the early nineteenth century during the reign of King Rama II. Getting there: By boat - Arun Pier Open daily 08:30 AM -5:30 PM Admission fee: 100 Baht Asiatique the Riverfront The East Asiatic pier has been restored to its original glory under the name “ASIATIQUE -The Riverfront”. The first and the biggest lifestyle project in Asia on the banks of the Chao Phraya River features shopping, dining, a riverside promenade and Ferris wheel. Opening hours: Daily 5:00PM – 12:00AM Getting there: Take BTS Ratchadamri to Sapan Taksin station and connect to Asiatique the Riverfront ferry from Taksin pier. Explore Bangkok – A Must Go Nightlife Maggie Choo’s Maggie Choo’s operates normally on regular nights as a stylish nightclub, featuring various live bands, performers and singers. Large gay crowd, with many foreigners, especially on Sundays. The Sunday Gay Night features the highly entertaining shows along with fun games, free shots, drink deals and prizes. DJ Station DJ Station, this three-level club kicks off each night with a series of lip-syncing divas before things get taken up a notch as male dancers take to the stage. Indulge in cheap drinks and an excellent music selection. GO GRRRLS The once noticeable gap in the Bangkok lesbian scene is quickly closing. Recently, the local LGBT community launched this monthly 24-hour party featuring several Bangkok resident DJs, playing a combination of indie-rock-electro music. Each party comes with a different theme, and costume-dress is highly encouraged. While hotly followed by the growing lesbian community, all are welcome. The Stranger Bar Voted the Best Gay Bar Bangkok 2016 and 2017, this New York-themed bar attracts a true international mix. Famous for its drag shows– every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday nights – and gay bar classic drinks while serving up a vast menu of standard Thai and Western bar food. Stop by early for happy hour before 9:00PM. .