Wat Phra Kaew - exquisite Emerald Buddha, colourful mosaics and glittering spires.
National Museum - display of Thailand's sculptural and decorative arts.
Wat Arun - views of Bangkok and the Chao Phraya River.
Vimanmek Teak Mansion - one of the world's largest golden teak buildings.
Chalermkrung Royal Theatre - khon performances of dancer-drama
Boat Trip - along Bangkok's huge canal system
Wat Pho - housing Thailand's largest reclining Buddha
Muay Thai - bouts at Lumphini and Ratchadamnoen stadiums
Chinese & Indian market districts - walking tour of the temples, bazaars, shop houses and alleys

TEMPLES Bangkok's best known sight is the temple of Wat Phra Kaew, situated within the grounds of the Grand Palace. Other notable temples include Wat Pho, Wat Arun, Wat Suthat and Wat Traimit.

MUSEUMS Bangkok's extensive National museum houses the best collection in the country; other significant collections include those in Jim Thompson's House, the Suan Pakkard Palace and Vimanmek Palace.

MARKETS The sprawling Chatuchak Weekend market is the largest , but other markets include Nakhon Kasem or Thieve's Market, Pahurat Indian Market and Chinatown's Sampeng Lane.

BOAT TRIPS On Bangkok's canals.

EXCURSIONS Day trips to the former capital and ruins of Ayutthaya, the Bridge over the River Kwai outside Kanchanburi, the massive chedi at Nakhon Pathom and the floating market at Damnoen Saduak.