Entertainment in Bangkok

Bangkok's evening entertainment floats — it is the dinner cruises on the Chao Phraya. The base two-hour sailing with live music runs 46 dollars, the Grand Pearl with its stage show 53, the upscale Wonderful Pearl 63. In every case the deal is the same: the illuminated Wat Arun and Grand Palace off the side, a Thai table on deck. Boarding is usually at the Icon Siam or River City pier, with check-in half an hour before departure.

The daytime pole is Safari World on the city's edge: a drive-through safari where the animals come right up to the cars, plus a marine park with shows. Tickets come in four kinds — safari zone only, marine park only, both zones, and both zones with lunch; every option is sold with hotel transfer, and a visit takes two to four hours at 63–71 dollars. The ride from the centre to the park takes about an hour each way.

GetExperience carries 7 entertainment options for Bangkok, from 46 to 71 dollars. Listings show session times, ticket categories and what the price includes; pick a date and party size in the calendar — confirmation is quick, payment is online by card.