Activities

Studying English at International House Bangkok also means learning about Thailand, discovering Bangkok, meeting the people, visiting great sights and enjoying Thai cuisine. There are so many things to do and see in this ‘City of Angels'. Here's just a glimpse of what you could be doing in your leisure time…

Within Bangkok

• Joe Louis puppet theatre – enjoy the magic of traditional Thai puppetry
• The Grand Palace, see the Emerald Buddha
• Enjoy a Thai cookery class - and enjoying eating your culinary creations
• Ride in a tuk-tuk
• Visit the snake farm
• Awesome shopping malls – visit Central World, the largest shopping centre in South East Asia
• Shopping at local Thai markets
• Thai Boxing
• Chao Phraya boat ride
• Wat Arun Temple
• Boating in Lumpini Park
• Baiyoke Sky Tower – ride to the top of the tallest tower in the capital
• Bangkok Doll Factory and Museum
• Dusit Zoo
• Erawan Shrine
• Jim Thompson's House
• Royal Thai Elephant Museum
• Siam Ocean World
• Floating Market
• Muay Thai Kickboxing in Bangkok

Sights in easy reach of Bangkok

• Ayutthaya, the ancient, yet modern, city is around 90 km from Bangkok. The former capital of Siam boasts amazing temples and palace ruins.
• Kanchanaburi, the home of Thai blue sapphires and where the Burma Railway was built.
• Erawan Waterfalls in the exquisite Erawan National Park. There are seven tiers of waterfalls with lovely, freshwater pools that you can swim in.
• Hellfire Pass and the Tiger Temple
• Khao Yai National Park
• Floating Markets of Damnoen Saduak
• Sampran Elephant Ground and Zoo

Beyond Bangkok

• Surat Thani – beautiful islands of the South
• Chiang Mai – the rapidly developing and beautiful city in northern Thailand. It was founded in 1296 and was a significant centre for pottery, carving and other arts. The city still retains its glory in the various art and crafts shops.
• Hua Hin, the beautiful beach resort south of Bangkok.
• Koh Tao is home to the famous Hawksbill and Green Turtles and has an ideal subtropical climate, which makes it an ideal vacation spot throughout the year. It is a world famous diving destination.