Thailand s most predominant religion is Buddhism, with a hint of Hindu and ancient Bhramin influence. Therefore one can expect to find lots of Buddhist temples all over Thailand, and all temples will have a very distinctive feel that is uniquely Thai. All Buddhist temples welcome any worshippers as well as casual visiting observers. Visitors to temples should be mindful to put on conservative clothing, i.e., shirt, long pants, and shoes for men, and unexposed blouse, below the knee pants or skirts for women. Public displays of affections should be limited to just hand holding.
Learned visitors to Thailand may appreciate temple visits for the opportunity to, if not only to worship, then inasmuch to soak in the scenic view of the unique cultural environment, as well as to appreciate the fact that the temples designs, cultures, and practices is reflective of the unique blend of the influences such as Thailand geographic locations between China and India, Thailand s history as a trading center where Europeans, Indians, Chinese, and South East Asian traders meet, and also Thailand s populations comprising of early settlers before 1800s (local Thai), and later settlers from China, India and Europe.
Some visitors interested in learning about some aspects of Thai culture may look into participating in short courses in meditation (available in English at Wat Pho), Thai massage, or Thai cooking.
Famous religious and cultural venues near to Budacco are the Erawan Four Face Buddha Shrine, and the Suan Pakkard Palace Museum. Visits to other famous cultural places like Wat Urun, Wat Pho, and Damneonsaduak floating market can be arranged at Budacco s front office counter.
Shopping
Budacco is located in Pratunam, which is the prime location for shopping in Bangkok. We are within walking distances from shopping areas such as Pratunam garment market, Platinum Fashion Mall, Pantip IT Mall, BigC Ratchadamri, Central World Plaza, Siam Paragon, Siam Discovery, Siam Square, MBK, and much more.
In addition, we are also within walking distance from the BTS Ratchathewi Station (N1), or the BTS Phayathai Station (N2). Once you have gained access to the BTS (Bangkok s main elevated electric trains), another world of shopping venues opens up to you, such as the Central Chit Lom Shopping Center (Chit Lom Station, E1), Emporium Shopping Mall (Phrom Phong Station, E5), Naraya Shop (Phrom Phong Station, E5), Thong Lo shopping district (Thong Lo Station, E6), Ekkamai shopping district (Ekkamai Station, E7), MBK Center (National Stadium Station, W1), Jatujak Sunday Market (Mo Chit Station, N8), Central Lardprao Shopping Plaza (Mo Chit Station, N8), Jim Thompson Silk Shop
(Sala Daeng Station, S2), Suam Lum Night Bazaar (Sala Daeng Station, S2), Silom shopping district (Sala Daeng Station, S2), and much more.
Place to Visits / Things to do
If you are running short of ideas about what to do in Bangkok, then maybe a good bet is to imitate what most other tourists are doing, which includes:
- Visiting Siam Ocean World at Paragon
- Watching Muay Thai at Lumpini Stadium or Ratchadamneon Stadium
- Flying though the jungles from the tree top zip-lines at the Flying Gibbons at Khao Khew Open zoo
- Visiting Suan Sampran for insights into rural Thai traditional ways of life, and also for elephant rides
- Visiting the crocodile farm
- Visiting the tiger zoo
- Visiting the snake farm
- Joining the temple tours
- Having dinner on the river cruise
- Spending the day at floating market at Damneon Saduak or Ampawa
- Taking a day trip to the ancient city of Ayudhaya
For more information, Budacco guests may look through the tourist guide available in your room, or inquire at our front counter.
Massage & Spa
There are many (more than 30) massage shops all around Budacco. They are generally well- enjoyed by Budacco s visitors as a good way to freshen up and getting rid of the sores after a long day of sightseeing and shopping. Kids may enjoy the fish spa, where swam of little fish nib on the dead skin cells on ones ankles and feet, resulting in tingling sensation during the session, and a lighter feel after that.
We cannot recommend exactly which massage places are best because different guests have different preferences, and the skills of the massager vary individually, not according to the shop. However, we will recommend 2 rules of thumb:
(1) choose a place that looks well managed, clean, and have hospitable staffs, and
(2) look out or inquire about massage therapist certifications, usually on display near the front of the shop. If you follow these 2 rules, you can be sure that you have found a properly trained massage therapist.
Transportation
Budacco is conveniently located within walking distances to the Ratchaprarop Airport Rail Link Station, the BTS Ratchathewi Station (N1), or the BTS Phayathai Station (N2).
In addition, taxi and tuk-tuk are abundantly available all over Bangkok, ever ready to take you anywhere you choose.
