New things to do in Bangkok
Think you’ve already done everything there is to do in Bangkok? Hate to break it to you, but probably not. Even if you’ve lost count of how many times you’ve visited, the city always finds new ways to surprise, including new attractions with thrilling rides and aesthetic shopping malls in BKK.
So no, visiting the city again doesn’t mean having to repeat the same old itinerary, because we’ve got you covered with new things to do in Bangkok, along with a few IG-worthy hotels to consider on your next getaway.
Table of Contents
- New things to do in Bangkok
- Activities & attractions
- 1. Cave Fantasy
- 2. Mahanakhon Bangkok I-Tilt
- 3. Skyflyers Wings of Garudapterus
- 4. Jurassic World: The Experience – Bangkok
- 5. Bradbury
- 6. Harbor Island & Harborland
- 7. Space and Time Cube+
- 8. Dib Bangkok
- 9. Bangkok Reflection
- Food & shopping
- 10. Liab Duan Danneramit Night Market
- 11. Lumpini Park Hawker Centre
- 12. Hirono Floating Market
- 13. POP MART Global Landmark Store
- 14. Haus Nowhere Bangkok
- 15. Central Park Bangkok
- Where to stay
- 1. Kitsch Hotel Bangkok
- 2. Nysa Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 11
- 3. Siamotif Boutique Hotel
- 4. Hide and Seek Boutique Hometel
Activities & attractions
1. Cave Fantasy
Immersive VR coaster experience
Image credit: CAVE FANTASY via Google Maps
Be one of the first to step into Cave Fantasy’s magical world, as it has just opened its doors to the public in January 2026. It’s a brand-new, potentially scary, but fun and immersive VR coaster experience located on the 4th floor of the MBK Center.
There are many zones to choose from, with different themes and activities. Projection rooms trick your senses into soaring through the air even though you’re standing still, and zones with mirrors and seemingly never-ending lights are perfect for aesthetic photos.
One of the most popular rides is the Fantasy Flight Theater, where you’ll go on a multi-sensory flight adventure on a VR coaster. Beware if you get motion sickness easily – some of the visuals might leave you feeling dizzy.
Image credit: CAVE FANTASY via Google Maps
Visit soon as Cave Fantasy is having special opening promos of up to 50% off, with no end date at the time of writing:
| Adult | Child | |
| Main Venue | ฿499 (~S$20.38) | ฿349 (~S$14.25) |
| Flying Cinema | ฿199 (~S$8.13) | ฿199 (~S$8.13) |
| Package ticket (Main Venue + Flying Cinema) | ฿599 (~S$24.46) | ฿449 (~S$18.33) |
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2. Mahanakhon Bangkok I-Tilt
World’s only outdoor tilting platform
Image credit: Klook
The Mahanakhon Bangkok I-Tilt (from S$52.95) is a heart-stopping attraction launched in May 2025 that tilts you 65° over the edge of the skyscraper. It’s the world’s only outdoor platform, so you can feel the wind 296m above the ground as you hang over the magnificent city. You might feel like you are going to fall, but don’t worry, as they have many safety measures in place, such as heart rate monitoring, double-layer safety nets, and well-trained staff on-site.
This attraction is located at the King Power Mahanakhon skyscraper in Bangkok, and you’ll get to visit the Mahanakon SkyWalk and SkyVerse in the same building as part of the package. The SkyWalk is Thailand’s highest observation deck with a glass tray, offering panoramic views from 314m up, while the SkyVerse is an immersive, futuristic space featuring a digital zoo.
Here’s a tip: check the weather forecast and go on a day with clear weather for the best views.
Get tickets to Mahanakhon Bangkok I-Tilt.
3. Skyflyers Wings of Garudapterus
Tallest swing ride in the Asia-Pacific region
Image credit: Asset World Corporation
If you haven’t had enough of city views, the Skyflyers Wings of Garudapterus is the perfect mix of thrills and views with its 135m tall swing ride that’s equivalent to a 30-storey building. Launched on 29th November 2025 at Asiatique The Riverfront, it’s the tallest swing ride in the Asia-Pacific region.
You’ll soar through the sky like a Garudapterus and get to take in amazing 360° views of Bangkok. Also, if you were wondering about the name, Garudapterus is a genus of pterosaur that once lived in what is now Thailand.
GoPros can be rented if you’d like to film the experience. The ride itself is quite short, and it is recommended to book tickets in advance because waiting times for the ride can be really long.
Get tickets to Skyflyers Wings of Garudapterus.
4. Jurassic World: The Experience – Bangkok
World’s largest Jurassic Adventure park
Image credit: Jurassic World: The Experience
Jurassic World: The Experience is a touring, immersive event that has appeared in our very own home country at Gardens by the Bay, as well as many other cities like London, Madrid, Munich, and Santiago.
Their latest major dinosaur-themed attraction launched on 8th August 2025 – Jurassic World: The Experience – Bangkok (from $31.30) is the world’s largest Jurassic Adventure park that immerses you in interactive scenes inspired by the Jurassic World films.
The whole experience ranges from 60-90 minutes and is conducted in both English and Thai, so no worries if you don’t speak the local language – you’ll still catch all the storylines. Guests aged 17 and below are required to be accompanied by an adult.
Like the Skyflyers Wings of Garudapterus, this attraction is located at Asiatique The Riverfront, making it easy to visit both places on the same day. If you’re bringing your kids along and want to see even more dinosaurs, add the THAINOSAUR Museum, which is also at Asiatique, to your itinerary.
Get tickets to Jurassic World: The Experience – Bangkok.
5. Bradbury
World’s noisiest massage shop
Shirtless dancing men, booming music, and crazy colourful getups – get a daily dose of party energy all while enjoying a massage at Bradbury, the world’s loudest massage shop. It recently opened on 27th July 2025, so you won’t find this intriguing concept anywhere else.
Their specialty is the Premium Goddy Massage (฿2,220, ~S$89.72), where you’ll receive an authentic Thai foot and shoulder massage from 2 therapists at once while enjoying live shows in a setting with nightclub vibes.
There are also complimentary slushies, soft-serve, and limited gifts to jazz up the experience.
6. Harbor Island & Harborland
Thailand’s biggest rooftop waterpark
Image credit: @harborland.th via Instagram
Bangkok is notorious for its sweltering heat, but you’ll be glad to learn that there’s a fairly new waterpark located on the 3rd floor of The Mall Lifestore, Bangkapi. The waterpark Harbor Island features exciting rides like the Super Free Fall and Super Plunge, a lazy river, a 100m-long zipline, play zones for kids and toddlers, and many more. It’s the biggest rooftop waterpark in Thailand, spanning 10,000sqm.
Families with children might love Harborland, an indoor playground that features a roller slide you can sled down, an infinity LED ball pool with mirrors, interactive games, and toys.
Both Harbor Island and Harborland opened in February 2025.
| Ticket Type | Harborland (3h) | Harbor Island (6h) | Haborland + Harbor Island (All day) |
| Baby (<6 months or <65cm) | Free | Free | Free |
| Small toddler (65-80cm) | ฿180 (~S$7.34) | ฿370 (~S$15.08) | ฿490 (~S$19.97) |
| Toddler (81-100 cm) | ฿480 (~S$19.56) | ฿570 (~S$23.23) | ฿890 (~S$36.27) |
| Small kid/Junior (>101cm) | ฿480 (~S$19.56) | ฿670 (~S$27.31) | ฿990 (~S$40.35) |
| Parent (Play) (≥ 18 years) | ฿180 (~S$7.34) | ฿670 (~S$27.31) | ฿790 (~S$32.20) |
| Parent (Non-play) | – | ฿220 (~S$8.97) | ฿360 (~S$14.67) |
Seniors aged 60 years and above can redeem complimentary tickets if at least 1 group member has purchased tickets.
7. Space and Time Cube+
IG-worthy museum with 27 themed rooms
Image adapted from: Space and Time Cube+
Prep a camera, put on a beautiful outfit, and spruce up your IG page with a visit to this huge digital art museum in Secom Mall featuring projection rooms, VR, and interactive zones. Space and Time Cube (from S$24.15) opened on 18th January 2025 and has 27 immersive rooms, each with its own theme. The mirrors, lights, and projections will make you feel like you’ve stepped into another dimension, and its calm, peaceful atmosphere is ideal for slowing down to take in all the beauty.
People who have visited say it takes around 1 hour to finish exploring the rooms and snapping aesthetic photos. There’s also friendly staff who’ll help you take pictures if you’re alone.
Get tickets to Space and Time Cube+.
8. Dib Bangkok
Thailand’s first international contemporary art museum
Image credit: Dib Bangkok
With its spacious, minimalist design and brutalist architecture, Dib Bangkok stands out from your usual colourful attractions. It’s also Thailand’s first international contemporary art museum, which just opened in December 2025.
Don’t let its simple exterior fool you. Inside, the museum features thought-provoking exhibitions and installations by artists like James Turrell, Sho Shibuya, and Montien Boonma. There are even interactive exhibits that allow you to be part of the installation.
Image credit: Dib Bangkok
One example is James Turrell’s Straight Up – this cylindrical structure features a ceiling aperture that frames the sky in a way that makes it seem to “drop down” to you.
Here’s a breakdown of the ticket prices:
| Admission | Price |
| General (Thai) | ฿550 (~S$22.46) |
| General (Non-Thai) | ฿700 (~S$28.58) |
| Student (Age 7-18) | ฿150 (~S$6.12) |
| Student (Age 19-22) | ฿250 (~S$10.21) |
| Visitor with disability | ฿150 (~S$6.12) |
Get tickets to Dib Bangkok.
9. Bangkok Reflection
Bangkok’s highest mirror observatory
Image adapted from: Akara Sky Hanuman
Bangkok Reflection is a 2-level mirror observatory at One City Center (Phloen Chit), which opened in September 2025, with panoramic city views by day and colourful visuals by night. The combination of lit-up helium balls, mirror installations, and lights from the city makes up the perfect shot for your next IG post.
From there, you can see Bangkok’s past, present, and future – the city’s “green lung”, Chao Phraya River and Bang Kachao are visible on one side, its modern skyline visible on another, and from the upper deck, catch airplanes flying to and from Suvarnabhumi Airport.
The attraction is part of Akara Sky Hanuman, the world’s first and highest Thai sky experience with different zones offering varying activities, like Siam costume rentals, virtual Loy Krathong and sky lanterns, a dome cinema, and a night market. There’s also a Hanuman Cinema Night Time – Taste of Thailand Dining with Thai Draft Beer package (S$101.80) on Klook, which includes a meal and admission to Akara Sky Hanuman, Bangkok Reflection, and Virtual Sky Lantern.
Book the Hanuman Cinema Night Time – Taste of Thailand Dining with Thai Draft Beer package.
Food & shopping
10. Liab Duan Danneramit Night Market
Affordable street food & carnival rides with a castle backdrop
Image credit: Liabduan Danneramit Night Market via Facebook
You might’ve visited Jodd Fairs and Chatuchak Market plenty of times, but night markets are still a must when in Bangkok. You’re in luck, because Liab Duan Danneramit Night Market, which just opened in May 2025, is another popular spot to add to your list. Here, you can enjoy Thai street food, carnival rides, and photo spots.
Image adapted from: Liabduan Danneramit Night Market & Alice Koh via Facebook
Don’t forget to snap some pics with the castle backdrop before enjoying your street snacks on the lawn in front of the castle. It’s open daily from 4pm to midnight, and entry won’t cost you a thing, but your stomach and shopping bag might.
11. Lumpini Park Hawker Centre
Modelled after Singapore’s hawker centres
Image adapted from: Bangkok Metropolitan Administration via Facebook
If you think that this place looks familiar, it might be because it is modelled after our very own Singaporean hawker centres. Now under construction and set to open in early 2026, Lumpini Park Hawker Centre is a new hawker-style food centre beside Lumpini Park offering a curated, elevated take on Bangkok street food. It will be Bangkok’s first hawker hub as part of the city’s move to raise the cleanliness and safety standards of its street food.
The hawker centre will be open-air and operate in 2 shifts with 88 vendors each, from 5am-4pm and from 4pm to midnight.
This could be Bangkok’s new era of street food and closest equivalent yet to Singapore’s hawker culture, just with more pad kra pao and fewer tables choped with tissue packets.
12. Hirono Floating Market
1st store dedicated to the iconic POP MART character in Bangkok
Image credit: @langswork via Instagram
POP MART collectors might be familiar with Hirono, a popular character with puffy eyes, messy hair, and a range of facial expressions. Hirono’s first store, Hirono Floating Market, opened in Bangkok in December 2025, selling a range of exclusive Hirono merchandise and featuring Hirono-inspired decor.
It has an aesthetic shopfront to take pictures with, a small cafe on the 1st floor, apparel to shop on the 2nd, and a Hirono art gallery on the 3rd.
If you’re here mainly for figurines, note that Hirono blind boxes are sold at the POP MART store right next door. Keep an eye out for the Hirono Floating Market figure series, which was launched alongside the store and is known to sell out quickly.
13. POP MART Global Landmark Store
World’s largest POP MART store
Image credit: @popmartth via Instagram
Another toy collector’s favourite is the POP MART Global Landmark Store at Icon Siam, holding the title of the world’s largest POP MART store. Officially opened on 8th August 2025, this outlet goes beyond shelves of figurines and leans hard into immersive design, with whimsical displays and themed zones that make it feel like you’ve stepped into a POP MART fantasy world.
The space is packed with photo-worthy corners, from colourful backdrops to larger-than-life figurines. It can get difficult to snap nice pictures when it’s crowded, so it’s best to visit earlier in the day to avoid the crowd.
One highlight you won’t find in most other countries is the POP MART Café – the first one outside China. Expect cute themed drinks and desserts – you’ll definitely want to feed your camera before you feed yourself.
14. Haus Nowhere Bangkok
Popular Korean brand’s 1st outlet in Southeast Asia
Haus Nowhere is an experiential concept store by the same managing company as Gentle Monster, the iconic Korean eyewear brand. Its grand opening in Bangkok in December 2025 was attended by celebrities like Stray Kids’ Felix, as well as Thai actors Bright Vachirawit Chivaaree, Win Metawin, Fourth Nattawat Jirochtikul, and Orm Kornnaphat Sethratanapong.
The Bangkok outlet is the first in Southeast Asia, featuring Gentle Monster eyewear and accessories, Tamburins perfumes, and large-scale interactive art installations. Expect giant robotic sculptures like the napping dachshund “Sunshine” and the uncanny human-like figures scattered throughout the store. They also have interactive exhibits like the Sunshine AI Twin Look photo experience, where you and “Sunshine” can take a photo in matching outfits.
If nothing else, it’s a chance to wander through the same space that hosted those well-known celebrities and snap a few photos of your own while you’re at it.
15. Central Park Bangkok
New 8-storey mall housing Thailand’s largest rooftop park
Image credit: Central Pattana
Central Park Bangkok opened on 4th September 2025, and is one of the city’s newest mega malls, housing many Thai and International brands across its 8 floors. Each level focuses on a theme, from fashion to restaurants. If just shopping is not enough, head upstairs and check out Thailand’s largest urban rooftop garden that’s kind of like Gardens by the Bay on a roof.
Image credit: Progressive Thailand via Facebook
You could also go on a side quest and snap a pic at the iconic photo spot featuring crisscrossing escalators.
Where to stay
With such a packed itinerary, you’ll also need a worthy place to rest for the night. Here are some IG worthy hotels in Bangkok that are conveniently located near the attractions mentioned above.
1. Kitsch Hotel Bangkok
Aesthetic cottagecore boutique hotel
Image credit: @kitschhotel via Instagram
Opened in 2025, Kitsch Hotel Bangkok (from ฿2,670/night, ~S$109.76) is a boutique hotel that’s all about cute cottagecore aesthetics and picture-perfect spots. There are 23 rooms in total, each with a different theme ranging from a giant teddy room to a fairytale pink room.
Image adapted from: @kitschhotel via Instagram
Kitsch Hotel also offers 6 dorms with boarding school or varsity-style looks, each with 4 beds. They’re perfect for solo travellers who still want to enjoy the hotel’s whimsical charm without splurging on a private room.
It has an excellent location inside the city centre, just 670m away from Ratchathewi Station, making it convenient to explore Bangkok’s new attractions during the day.
Book a stay at Kitsch Hotel Bangkok.
Kitsch Hotel Bangkok review: “A great stay! The room style is very similar to that in American TV series, with many exquisite decorations. Each room has a different style. The service staff is also very friendly and gave us a welcome drink.”
– 刘昕旸 via Google Maps
2. Nysa Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 11
5-star luxury hotel
Image adapted from: Agoda
If you’re in Bangkok for a relaxing getaway, Nysa Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 11 (from S$100.21/night) might be perfect for you. Opened in early 2024, it’s a 5-star luxury hotel located inside the city centre, so you get a peaceful stay while still being close to all the new attractions Bangkok has to offer.
Its spacious, earth-toned rooms are perfect for winding down after a day out. Make sure to check out hotel facilities like an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness room, and 3 separate dining options serving breakfast buffets, live fire charcoal cooking, and cocktails.
Book a stay at Nysa Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 11.
Nysa Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 11 review: “This is a great property. The rooms are spotless, quiet, and very comfortable. I found they were actually nicer in person than in the photos. The beds are so comfortable and feel of very good quality. The decor looks very nice!”
– Teri T via Google Maps
3. Siamotif Boutique Hotel
Stay in a traditional Thai house
Image credit: Agoda
Visitors who’d like a traditional Thai experience can stay at Siamotif Boutique Hotel (from S$144/night), a traditional wooden Thai house along the Bangkok Noi Canal. With just 6 rooms, the hotel offers an intimate, home-like stay that feels more like visiting a local residence than checking into a hotel.
Each room is individually decorated with wood panelling, screens and hand-painted murals and motifs. Despite its traditional appearance, there’s Wi-Fi, aircon, fridges, and TVs in the rooms too. You’ll also find cats roaming around the property, making it an especially welcoming stay for animal lovers.
Image credit: SIAMOTIF
It’s conveniently located just 390m from Bang Khun Non MRT Station and 850m from Thonburi Station, and you could take a Grab ride to Talingchan floating market within 10 minutes.
Book a stay at Siamotif Boutique Hotel.
Siamotif Boutique Hotel review: “Siamotif is the embodiment of Sabai Sabai. From the slow pace of life, to their deliciously homemade breakfast, and feeding the fish from a lounging chair to petting the cats on the deck, it is the perfect experience to relax.”
– Julien Tricheux via Google Maps
4. Hide and Seek Boutique Hometel
Budget-friendly stay
Image adapted from: Agoda
If you’re looking for a more budget-friendly option compared to the previous stays, Hide and Seek Boutique Hometel (from S$60.79/night) is worth considering. Located near attractions like Bradbury, Dib Bangkok, and Emporium Shopping Mall, it offers a comfortable base for travellers who spend most of their time exploring rather than staying in.
There are communal areas like a shared kitchen and also a washer and dryer, free to use. Do note that there’s no lift in the 4-storey building – the stairs can be a challenge with heavy bags, but help is available if you ask.
Book a stay at Hide and Seek Boutique Hometel.
Hide and Seek Boutique Hometel review: “Great location – just steps from the BTS station. The room quality is good, and the air conditioning works well. However, noise from the main road can be a bit bothersome. A big plus is the local markets nearby, adding to the convenience.”
– Adi dose via Google Maps
Add these new things to do to your Bangkok itinerary
With so many new attractions to visit and beautiful places to retire for the night, perhaps now’s the time to book a trip to Bangkok.
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Cover image adapted from: Klook, Central Pattana, Jurassic World: The Experience
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