Things to Do

The City of Angels - Bangkok - never sleeps! Do not hesitate to discover this fascinating place during your free time: restaurants, shopping, temples, Thai massage, canal and river boat trips, and more awaits you!

CONFERENCE OPTIONAL TOURS

These confernce optional tours provide you with a genuine cultural experience. Massage on July 10 and Theater/Arts on July 11, 2008.

Program 1.1: Aromatherapy Body Massage

Date 10 July 2008 / Time 7.30-10.00 p.m.
Discover our most aromatic and relaxing massage with a choice of three specially blended oils, Refreshing Relaxing and Anti-Cellulite. Using a combination of strokes and acupressure techniques, this soothing and gentle massage allows the healing properties of these natural oils to penetrate in to the skin which leaves both body and mind feeling completely relaxed.

Time : 1 Hr. 30 Min
Price : 900 Baht

Program 1.2: Traditional Thai Massage

Date 10 July 2008 / Time 7.30-10.00 p.m.
The Thai style massage uses both palm and thumb to concentrate on the pressure points of your whole body. This massage includes some stretching to reduce fatigue and release tight muscles while improving blood circulation, relaxing the muscles and creating an overall feeling of well being.

Time : 2 Hr.
Price : 500 Baht

Program 1.3: Foot Reflexology

Date 10 July 2008 / Time 7.30-10.00 p.m.
Reflexology is based on the belief that the body contains constantly flowing energy or “Chi” which unites with reflex points of the feet. This specialized foot massage assists in the relief of stress and tension, helps to improve circulation, and fosters a restoration of the body’s natural state of equilibrium.

Time : 1 Hr.
Price : 300 Baht

Program 2: Siam Niramit

Date 11 July 2008 / Time 7.00-10.00 p.m.
Siam Niramit is a world-class performance of Thailand's arts and cultural heritage. Spectacular show of Thai Arts and Culture with special effects using state of the art technology. 150 Performers with 500 costumes, it is amazing nightlife entertainment that should not be missed.

Time : 1 Hr. 30 Min.
Price : 1,600 Baht

GETTING AROUND

Sky Train

One of the most convenient way to discover Bangkok is by Sky Train (BTS). There is a stop near the Hotel: Prom Phong BTS station - in front of the Emporium Shopping Center.

Things to see along the Sky Train route:

1. Shopping at Central World Plaza & Siam Paragon (Siam station - center)
2. Chao Phraya River and starting point for boat trips and dinner cruises (Saphan Taksin station - S6)
3. Patpong night market & Silom area (Sala Deang station - S2)
4. Chatuchak market: huge market where you can find Thai handicrafts and many other things (Mo Chit station - N8)

Bangkok MRT (metro)

Bangkok subway is another convenient and safe way to move around in Bangkok. Its lines operate from 6.00am to midnight daily. The neareast station to Imperial Queen's Park Hotel is Sukhumvit Station.

There are 3 major exchange stations for both skytrain and subway: Chatuchak Park - Mochit Sukhumvit - Asoke Silom - Saladaeng.

MAJOR ATTRACTIONS

Traditional Thai Puppet Theatre (นาฎยศาลา หุ่นละครเล็ก)

Joe Louis Puppet Theatre, the last of the kingdom’s traditional Thai small puppets troupe, was awarded the ‘Best Traditional Performance Award’ in recognition of the troupe’s presentation of The Myth of Rahu and the Lunar Eclipse at the 10th World Festival of Puppet Art held in Prague, Czech Republic, during June 1-10, 2006.

The showtime is 08.00 p.m.-09.15 p.m. daily. The tickets cost Bt 900 for adult, Bt 300 for child. For more details please call 02 252 9683-4 www.thaipuppet.com

Note: Before or after the show, please visit the puppet gallery to learn more about the history of puppets in Thailand.

The Grand Palace

Every visitor to Bangkok should see the magnificent buildings within the Grand Palace compound to get a feeling of the grandeur architectural style.

Since the founding of Bangkok as the Nations capital by King Rama I, The Grand Palace has been the major architectural symbol of The Thai Royal Family. In the present time, The Royal Family resides at Chitralada Palace while The Grand Palace is used for ceremonial purposes.

How to go there: The most enjoyable route is to take the BTS Skytrain to Taksin Station. From here take a Chao Phraya River Express boat to Tha Chang Wang Luang Pier. It is a short walk from the pier to the entrance to The Grand Palace public entrance. More info...

Wat Arun

Make sure you set aside one late afternoon to see and photograph this imposing sight at sunset with the Chao Phraya River in the foreground. These photographs will bring back beautiful memories of Bangkok. The temple was built during the Ayutthaya period and was originally called Wat Makok after the name of the local village Tambol Bangmakok. It means "Village of Olives". Wat Arun gets its name from Aruna, the Indian god of the dawn, hence its common name The Temple of Dawn.

How to get there : Bus routes 19, 57, 83
Open daily : 7.30 am. to 5.30 pm.
Admission fee : Baht 20
Contact : Tel : 0 2465 5640
Website : www.watarun.org
Nearby Places/Attractions: Wat Pho, National Museum, Museum Siam