Must-sees
Bangkok
Nonthaburi Destinations
Local Farms
Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, is well known among international visitors as it is world famous for tourism and has been featured in global rankings quite often. Thanks to social progress and its being an important economic city of the country, Bangkok has the largest population in the country. Bangkok is considered a special administration zone. It also has the longest city name in the world. The Chao Phraya River, one of the nation’s important rivers, runs through the heart of Bangkok. Bangkok is the city center of the country in terms of administration, education, transport, finance and banking, commerce, and communication.
Bangkok was ranked the first out of the best cities in DestinAsian Magazine’s Readers Choice Awards 2022 and it was ranked by people who travel freely while working remotely using technology and the Internet (“digital nomads,” that is) as the second-best city in the world for working holidays.
Bangkok offers many types of tourist attractions, such as religious sites, shopping destinations, food, and nightlife entertainment venues.
An increasing of tourists visiting Bangkok each year has proven that Bangkok is always a popular city for tourists.
For major tourist attractions in Bangkok, most of them are historical sites or religious sites such as temples in Bangkok. There is beautiful architecture, wall painting and also important in history, such as Wat Phra Sri Rattanasamaram (Phra Kaew), Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangalaram (Wat Pho), Wat Arun Ratchawararam, Wat Sra Ket, and Phra Bor Banphot (Golden Mountain), Wat Ratchanadda, Wat Traimit, Wat Benchamabophit, Wat Bowonniwet Vihara Suthasan, Wat Thep Wararam etc.
There are also other interesting places such as palaces, museums, parks, as well as various shopping centres in Bangkok. There are both chilling places like Chatuchak Weekend Market, Sampeng Market, Yaowarat and Phahurat Night Market or luxury level such as many leading department stores in all areas of Bangkok as well.
Nonthaburi Destinations
Discover the hidden gems of Nonthaburi with these must-see sights and experiences
Nonthaburi is a suburb of Bangkok, a part of the Bangkok Metropolitan Region, covering an area of 38.9 square kilometers. The city has beautiful sites with great shopping malls, must-try restaurants, local farms and markets, cultural sites, and fascinating nightlife.
Shopping Mall
Central Plaza Westgate - A large shopping plaza and complex with cinemas and stores, in Bang Yai district, Nonthaburi province, Thailand. It has a gross floor area of 550,278 square meters which includes the IKEA store
Central Plaza Rattanathibet - A shopping mall provides a mix of retail shops, a Robinson Department Store, a food court, a cinema, and a game arcade, which is located on Rattanathibet Road in Nonthaburi.
Esplanade Khae Rai - a shopping and entertainment complex that includes a cinema, ice-skating area, and other shops and restaurants on Rattanathibet Road in Nonthaburi.
Popular Destination
Nonthaburi City Pillar Shrine - The Nonthaburi Provincial Government Center is located on Rattanathibet Road. You can take a walk from the Grand Richmond hotel, and it’s only around 11 minutes to get there. It is one of the good places for people who want to explore the culture.
Wat Bua Kwan - It is an ancient temple from the era of King Rama V, located in Nonthaburi Province. It has been designated as a third-grade royal temple in Thailand. This 131-year-old temple is just 11 minutes away from the Grand Richmond hotel by car.
Maha Chesadabodindranusorn Bridge - If you want to see the sunset beauty of the Chao Phraya River with some good Thai local food, you can see it at the Maha Chesadabodindranusorn Bridge. The bridge features a distinctive design with tall, white pylons and steel cables that support the roadway, giving it a modern and iconic appearance. The good news is that the bridge is only 6 minutes away from the Grand Richmond Hotel.
Twenty-Two Farm - You can buy fresh vegetables and small plants from the twenty-two farms. The farm is located near the Chao Phraya River. So you can not only feel the nature of the farm but also the serene waterfront views.
Kantry Farm - If you are a tea lover, you should visit the Kantry farm which is only 12 minutes away from the Grand Richmond Hotel by car. From Kantry Farm, you can not only see the plants but also buy herbal teas for you and your family.
Montmeló is one of the melon farms near Bangkok. If you are interested in looking at Melon plants in Thailand, this is the nearest farm to the Grand Richmond hotel, which takes only 12 minutes by car.
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