Places to meet in Bangkok
143 places to meet in Bangkok: cafés, restaurants, parks and more. Plan a meet-up on NearMeetup.
Culture
- Grand Palace · Museum · Phra Borom Maha RatchawangWalled palace complex on the Chao Phraya River, royal residence from 1782 and still used for ceremonies.
- Bangkok National Museum · Museum · Phra Borom Maha RatchawangNational museum in the former Front Palace facing Sanam Luang, covering Thai history and Buddhist art.
- National Library of Thailand · Library · Wachira PhayabanNational legal-deposit library founded in 1905, under the Fine Arts Department in Bangkok.
- Bangkok Art and Culture Centre · Museum · Wang MaiContemporary arts centre in the Siam area with galleries, performance spaces, cafés and an art library.
- National Art Gallery · Museum · Chana Songkhram
- Jim Thompson House · Museum · Bangkok
- Bangkok Kunsthalle · Art space · Pom Prap Sattru PhaiA private art space in a former factory building near Yaowarat, showing contemporary art exhibitions.
- Erawan Museum · Museum · Bang Mueang Mai
Food & drink
- After You Dessert Cafe · Dessert shop · Pathum WanA dessert cafe chain known for Shibuya honey toast and shaved ice, here at its Siam Square One branch.
- Bangkok Espresso Bar · Cafe · Phaya Thai DistrictA small espresso bar in the Ari neighbourhood.
- Bo.lan · Restaurant · Vadhana DistrictA Thai restaurant serving royal and heritage dishes, with a Michelin star.
- Brave Roasters (Thong Lo) · Cafe · Vadhana DistrictA coffee roaster café on Thong Lo Soi 13.
- Ceresia Coffee Roasters (Sukhumvit 33) · Cafe · Vadhana DistrictA coffee roaster café on Sukhumvit Soi 33/1.
- Charlotte Doughnuts · Dessert shop · Vadhana DistrictA doughnut shop on Sukhumvit Soi 33.
- Erawan Tea Room · Tea house · Pathum WanA hotel tea room beside Erawan Shrine serving a Thai-style afternoon tea.
- Factory Coffee · Cafe · Ratchathewi DistrictA specialty coffee shop near Phaya Thai that serves its own roasted beans.
- Gaggan Anand · Restaurant · Vadhana DistrictA progressive Indian restaurant with a Michelin star.
- Gallery Drip Coffee (Bangkok Art and Culture Centre) · Cafe · Pathum Wan DistrictA drip-coffee bar at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre near Siam.
Outdoor
- Lumphini Park · Park · Lumphini57.6-hectare park with a boating lake, a 2.5 km path loop and MRT and BTS stations at its edges.
- Rama VIII Bridge · Scenic spot · BangkokCable-stayed bridge over the Chao Phraya River with pedestrian walkways and river views.
- Rama IX Bridge · Scenic spot · Bangkok
- Sanam Luang · Public square · Phra Borom Maha RatchawangOpen field and public square in front of the Grand Palace, listed as a historical site.
- Bhumibol Bridge · Scenic spot · Phra Pradaeng
- Chitralada Royal Villa · Park · Suan Chitlada
- Dusit Zoo · Park · Dusit
- Krungthep Bridge · Scenic spot · Bang Kho Laem
- Chatuchak Park · Park · BangkokLong, narrow public park in Chatuchak District with themed gardens, a lake and an MRT station beneath it.
- Kanchanaphisek Bridge · Scenic spot · Phra Pradaeng
Shopping
- Siam Paragon · Mall · Pathum Wan SubdistrictLarge mall on Rama I Road beside Siam BTS station, with a cinema, an aquarium and an art gallery.
- MBK Center · Mall · Wang MaiEight-storey mall in the Siam area with around 2,000 shops, restaurants and service outlets.
- CentralWorld · Mall · Pathum Wan SubdistrictShopping plaza and complex in the Siam area opened in 1989, with a hotel and office tower.
- Pratunam Market · Market · Ratchathewi
- Chatuchak Weekend Market · Market · ChatuchakA very large weekend market with thousands of stalls selling clothes, plants, crafts, antiques and food.
- EmQuartier · Mall · WatthanaA large shopping mall on Sukhumvit Road near Phrom Phong with shops and restaurants.
- ICONSIAM · Mall · Khlong SanA large riverside shopping complex on the Thonburi bank of the Chao Phraya with department stores and a market hall.
- Khao San Road · Walking street · Phra Nakhon DistrictA pedestrian-friendly street of bars and eateries in the old town.
Nightlife
- Dumbo · Live music · Phaya Thai DistrictA jazz and vinyl rooftop bar in the Ari area.
Sports
- Lumpinee Boxing Stadium · Football pitch · BangkokMuay Thai stadium on Ram Inthra Road run by the Royal Thai Army, holding up to 5,000 spectators.
- Suphachalasai Stadium · Football pitch · Wang MaiFootball stadium in the National Stadium complex in Wang Mai, beside National Stadium BTS station.
- Rajadamnern Stadium · Football pitch · BangkokOne of the two main Muay Thai stadiums in Bangkok, with fights every day of the week.
- Benjakitti Sports Center · Pickleball court · Khlong ToeiA public indoor sports complex in Benjakitti Park with courts for pickleball, badminton, basketball and futsal.