Fern & Dhammaporn – BITEC
1. What is your go-to dish to eat in Bangkok?
Tom Yum Goong – A spicy and sour Thai soup with shrimp, lemongrass, lime, and chili that is full of bold flavours.
Pad Thai – Stir-fried rice noodles with prawns, tofu, egg, peanuts, and tamarind sauce. It’s a Bangkok classic!
2. What is your secret spot or hidden gem that visitors should see?
Talat Noi – A charming riverside neighbourhood with street art, cafes, and a local vibe away from tourist crowds.
3. What is a favourite bar or signature drink that represents Bangkok?
Tropic City (Charoen Krung) – Vibe: Colourful, Caribbean-style cocktail bar. It’s the world’s top-rated tropical bar — delicious drinks, chill vibe.
- Iron Balls Gin Parlour (beautiful bar)
- Find The Locker Room (speakeasy)
- Beam or Babyface (clubs for dancing)
4. Top shopping destination or unusual shop to visit?
- ICONSIAM – A luxury riverside mall blending high-end brands with a floating Thai market inside.
- Central World (CTW) – One of Asia’s largest lifestyle shopping complexes.
- Siam Paragon – Perfect for fashion, gourmet food, and even an aquarium under one roof.
- Chatuchak Weekend Market – While it’s well known, the sprawling alleys are full of hidden treasures, from vintage finds and handmade crafts to tucked-away food stalls that only locals know about. The ultimate treasure hunt is for clothes, home décor, and street food.
- Chinatown’s Yaowarat Road at Night – Food heaven meets neon-lit chaos. Try oyster omelettes, mango sticky rice, grilled squid — street food paradise.
5. What is something that you can only find in Bangkok?
Tuk-Tuk – Riding in this three-wheeled vehicle is an iconic Bangkok experience.
6. If you only had one day in Bangkok, what would you do?
Start at The Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha) to admire the stunning Thai architecture and sacred atmosphere. Walk to Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha) and see the giant golden reclining Buddha. You can also try a traditional Thai massage here. Take a short ferry ride across the Chao Phraya River to visit Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) for amazing views and photo opportunities. Alternatively, stroll around Khao San Road for a more relaxed backpacker vibe. Watch the sunset and shop at Asiatique The Riverfront.
7. What is your top tip for our delegates when coming to Bangkok?
Try a variety of foods in Bangkok and Thai language you can say “Sawaddee” it means hello and say “Kob khun” it means thank you.