Want to visit Bangkok with the least amount of money possible?
Then follow this Top 15 free tours, museums and activities to do in Bangkok that we’ve created for you to enjoy without breaking the bank.
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Lumpini Park
Established by King Rama VI in 1932, and named after the birthplace of the Buddha, Lumpini Park is an urban oasis, one of the largest parks in the city, located right in the center of Bangkok
Besides the many shady trees under which to picnic or nap, and the fact that it offers a great respite from the chaos and heat of the city, it also offers free aerobics classes at sunset, and the park’s jogging and biking trails are a big hit with city dwellers
You can also rent paddle boats to go on the lake in the center of the park, which is great fun for the whole family
There are also playgrounds for the kids and even rudimentary outdoor gym facilities (free weights and exercise stations) for mom and dad
Besides working out or relaxing on a bench or in the grass with a good book, there are other things to do in Lumpini
Lumpini is also home to the “Concert in the Park” series, where you can enjoy classical music concerts by the Bangkok Symphony Orchestra during the cooler months, as well as the annual Bangkok Street Show, which features performers from around the world.
Top Free Tours in Bangkok: Visit Chinatown
From dazzling temples to delicious food and more, Bangkok’s Chinatown is one of the most thriving in the world. Visitors to this historic part of the city can spend hours wandering its crowded shopping streets, and admiring the glittering gold; which appears in many of the shop windows.
Bangkok’s Chinatown is full of history, labyrinths of tiny alleys to get lost in, find good food, markets, temples; it’s one of the few places in the city where it’s actually pleasant and preferable to walk around, not to mention that none of the highlights, aside from eating, will cost much.
Highlights include the giant Wat Traimit temple, with its 700-year-old 5.5-ton Buddha (the largest in the world!), as well as Wat Mangkon Kalawat, Chinatown’s busiest temple, constantly filled with incense smoke and devotees waving joss sticks.
If you pass by this area at night this area at night, especially at festival time, there is a good chance of seeing to see local Chinese opera troupes performing in the street, a beautiful but but apparently disappearing, as the audience is composed only of old people only elderly people.
Feel the art in you at the Bangkok Art & Culture Centre
The Bangkok Art & Culture Centre, better known in its abbreviated form as BACC, has somewhat brought Bangkok’s art scene to the forefront, as it was built back when the city was truly a “backwater” for modern contemporary art
Today, it attracts Thailand’s burgeoning art community and regularly hosts exhibitions of film, photography and other artworks
Almost all of the exhibitions in the multi-story building are free, and it’s one of the best places in Bangkok to spend a rainy day wandering around and spending nothing, although you’ll most likely be tempted to grab a cup of the city’s best coffee at the Drip Cafe in the main brewery gallery, which is located on the first floor of BAAC
The building itself is also intriguing, circular and with lots of glass and light.
For modern art, photography and film in one building, the free BAACC is a top choice for urban art.
Chatuchak Weekend Market
The Chatuchak Weekend is one of the biggest markets in Asia! Whether visitors visitors are planning to splurge or just want to explore the explore the overabundance of stalls that make this market their home, it is a way to kill time without spending a dime.
The market was originally established in the 1950s by a former prime minister who wanted to set up a flea market in every city in Thailand
Chatuchak, more affectionately known as JJ Market, is now the largest market in Thailand
More than 5,000 stalls compete for the market, selling absolutely everything from clothes to pets, antiques, plants, amulets and a large amount of food and drink
The market is now very crowded and no longer cheap at all, but it’s still a great place to people watch and find something to buy that wasn’t on your list.
The back part of the market is probably the most interesting, because there you can find some illegal things like cockfighting and various animal species (some endangered, some not) (some endangered, some not), but don’t be too sharp with your camera at the with your camera in the back, because the merchants might be suspicious of your suspicious of your intentions.
Ko Kret Island
Ko Kret, a man-made island just outside of Bangkok, is equipped with everything you need for budget-friendly fun
From a thriving market filled with strange and intriguing goods to its plethora of local pottery, this island is definitely worth a visit.
Ko Kret is an island located on the Chao Phraya River at the northern tip of Bangkok. Originally settled by Mons, it is famous for its earthenware ceramics and for the traditional Khao cher, a rice served with fragrant water and accompaniments that is rare to find elsewhere in the capital
The island is more like a southern paradise than a part of Bangkok, as it is made up of small traffic-free streets, dilapidated houses and a rustic atmosphere
It is only 7 kilometers in circumference, which makes it a perfect place to walk or rent a bike!
The morning can be spent visiting pottery stores, various Burmese monasteries, eating seafood or sweets, and viewing some quiet gardens, a nice escape from the hustle and bustle of Bangkok
Other than renting a bike and getting some food, you won’t spend much here.
Koh Kret is a a great place to get away from it all, not to mention that the only expense you’ll have is to rent a bike!
Browse the flower market of Pak Khlong Talad
Pak Khlong Talad, also known as the Bangkok Flower Market, is a bright and colorful sight unlike anything most tourists have ever seen
So many flowers in one place usually means you’ve stumbled into a garden, but this overflowing floral scene is actually a market
Many Thais go here to buy cheap plastic bundles of multi-colored roses, orchids and the like, but for those traveling on a budget, this is a great place to stroll around and kill time without killing your bank account.
For its smells, visit the Pak Khlong Talat flower market next to Wat Pho to find the source of the city’s phuang malai (floral garlands given as religious offerings or signs of respect)
With fresh flowers spilling onto the street and warehouses teeming with flower vendors, you’re sure to get some great photos!
Watch a Thai boxing match
Muay Thai, also known as Thai boxing, has long been one of the most important sports in Thailand
This show is a unique way to learn about this 300 year old history while watching a real fight in the flesh!
The best places to see a match in Bangkok are the stadiums in Lumpini or Ratchadamnoen.
The majority of the spectators are locals, and it is quite interesting to see them making bets on the fighters
All in all, it’s a really special and authentic experience to live in Bangkok!
There are several matches that take place in one evening, starting with the young fighters, then moving up the age scale to the older and more experienced fighters
Each match consists of 5 rounds and lasts approximately 20-30 minutes in total. Attending a Muay Thai match is also a great way to immerse yourself in the local culture
Even you, as a tourist, have the opportunity to bet on the winner! Don’t worry, as MBK Fight Night organizes free fights at MBK every Wednesday from 6pm to 8:30pm.
A forest under your feet thanks to a reforestation program
100 years ago, Bangkok was just a vast land with beautiful rice fields and lush vegetation
Today, you have an urban jungle that innovative minds are trying to turn into a healthy green space!
When it comes to when it’s a company whose name is associated with oil and gas, it’s almost it’s almost impossible to believe that they’ve created a sustainable enterprise of this magnitude. But but that’s exactly the case with the PTT’s green project: creating a huge forest in the heart of the city.
What’s so great about this forest, other than the fact that it makes the city better? Well… you can actually walk above it along a skywalk with a view, so as not to disturb the growth of the young trees
There’s even an observation tower, so you can take a look around from a relatively high vantage point.
Free photo opportunities at this creative market in Chang Chui
Be inspired by Chang Chui Market, a new creative market that recently opened
A huge airplane has been set up in the middle of the market, where you can dine and drink inside
And, with its open space where you can view unconventional street art, Bangkok rarely does things by halves.
Chang Chui Market is full of creative spaces where you can take great photos
There’s even an incredible taxidermy museum where you can pose with natural history artifacts. Although it can be quite gruesome, it’s also a unique sight and a fantastic place to explore.
In addition, you can interesting sculptures that can be found in different parts of the market, such as a the market, such as a life-size bronze skull with smoke coming out of the smoke escaping from its holes. Enjoy it!
Recollect yourself at the Bangkok airplane cemetery
I present to you the post-apocalyptic setting of an airplane graveyard in the middle of the city. Well, sort of.
Rarely documented, mainly by photojournalists or bloggers, this off-the-beaten-track off the beaten track, today allows its “residents” (local homeless squatting (local homeless squatting in dilapidated metal airplane hulls) to live on the fringe of society on the bangs of society. Anyway, you will enjoy exploring this airplane graveyard.
The big news about this about this whimsical tourist attraction? It is relatively easy to get to and can be photographed right from the side of the road roadside.
The bad news? news? A “security guard” might ask you to pay an “entrance fee”, which would be an “entrance fee”, which would be about 100-200 baht (between 3 and 6 euros).
Getting lost in the second hand Papaye Vintage Shop
Tucked away in a remote area of Bangkok, once the shutters are up, this three-story warehouse reveals a visual mix of items you never knew existed! This retro labyrinth constantly changes its layout as items are sold or rearranged.
Let yourself be transported into a world of fantasy where life-size figures of James Dean, Spiderman and Batman sit alongside older items
Rare items from a bygone era obviously don’t come cheap, but the warehouse serves more as a museum or movie set than a merchandise store.
The Erawan Shrine
There are shrines all over the city, but the most notable is certainly the Erawan Shrine. This shrine, for one reason or another, is always very popular with foreigners and Thais
With Thai dancers and music, visitors should not miss visiting this historic place.
Join the crowds burning incense and making offerings at this sacred place located in the city’s main shopping district
Take a moment to reflect and view the unique blend of Buddhist and Hindu traditions on display
Devotees can hire Thai dancers to accompany their prayers, and throughout the day a steady stream of visitors fills the space with smoke, music and flower crowns.
Watch the sunset at Wat Arun
Wat Arun, or Temple of the Rising Sun, is one of the most beautiful temples in all of Thailand
Its five towers, composed of mosaics and textiles, overlook the Chao Phraya River and offer an extraordinary view.
The entrance fee to the temple is not free, but anyone can find a good place across the river to enjoy this temple at sunset.
After this instructive reading, I hope to have convinced you of the diversity of the free of the free tourist offer of Bangkok!
Whether it is tradition and culture or modernity and speed, you will find everything!
If you don’t have a huge budget to visit the Thai capital, it’s better to plan your trip in advance thanks to the little program I’ve concocted for you, so that you know what you want to see so you don’t miss anything of the free tourist sites in Bangkok. Until then, have a nice visit!
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