5 New Attractions You Must Visit In Bangkok 2022

We are nearing the end of the year and so are the school holidays! Have you planned your year end trip yet? One of Malaysians’ favourite places to visit is Bangkok. That’s because it’s close proximity and the food and culture which does not deviate far from us; fellow Malaysians. Be it travelling with family or friends, Bangkok will ensure a pleasant travel with its vacation hotspots! Let us take you to the top 5 hotspots in Bangkok which you may want to include in your itinerary. Let’s go!

Khlong Ong Ang Walking Street

Awarded as the 2020 Asian Townscape Awards from the UN-Habitat Regional Office for the Asia and the Pacific, this walking street is sure to make your visit a colourful one. This 1.5km walking street is located in the Chinatown district which is accessible via the Sam Yot MRT station. With much restoration work to the old street, this walk is now more inviting with its urban characteristics and the delicious food offerings. With tasteful decorations with lighting and lanterns, the alley is definitely insta-worthy; a musty visit with whoever you’re travelling with.

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Alpaca Hill in Ratchaburi

This alpaca farm located 3 hours drive away from the city of Bangkok promises an ambush by fluffy alpacas on your arrival. This cute huggable animal roams freely on the farmland which is decorated to give a New Zealand vibe to your visit. Aside from the adorable huts like those in Hobbiton, the farm also provides feed for the roaming geese. Who knows, you may get very Instagram-able pictures with the animals on the farm. The farm also houses other animals like the capybara, goat, and owls.

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Ichiba Station

This Japanese inspired night market is tastefully decorated with sakura trees, and lanterns which perfectly transport visitors into the world of “Spirited Away”. The place also brings you to the famous Shibuya Crossing; visitors can see the mini version of the crossing with its painted floors which is paired with the Japan-ish backdrop! When visiting that place, Japanese food consumption is a must! Ichiba Station serves up a wide range of Japanese’s favourites like sushi, sashimi, yakitori and sukiyaki bowls ensuring that you will not leave that place with an empty stomach!

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JODD Fairs

This train night market is located from Ratchada to Rama 9. Despite closing down due to covid, the re-opening of this night market keeps its original feel of nightlife shopping and street food hawkers that most people are familiar with. JODD fair offers more than 600 food vendors which consists of street food vendors, restaurants, cafes, BBQ houses and more. Located at only a 5 minutes walk away from the Rama9 MRT station, you can arrive at the night market with ease. If you happen to be at Central Plaza, do drop by and have a look as the night market is just behind it!

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Benjakitti Forest Park

This public park in the Khlong Toei district in Central Bangkok is a place to visit for those in awe of urban green architecture! This urban forest project is built to provide a new ecosystem which can support the quality of life in the city. This park is designed with the ground capable of soaking up excess water during the rainy season at the same time providing a green landscape to liven up the city. This makes a perfect place for biking and jogging with a backdrop of skyscrapers in a forest like environment.

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There you have it, the top 5 travel spots for your next visit to Bangkok! Do drop by for the wonderful view and food! Do keep in mind that the Covid is still around, be sure to have your mask on to avoid getting infected so that you can fully enjoy your stay!