Silom

Lumpinee Boxing Stadium
Rama IV Rd
+66 2 251-4303
Tu, F 18:30, Sa 16:30 and 20:30
MRT Lumphini

An enjoyable way to understand more of Thai culture is by visiting a Thai kickboxing Muay Thai match. Foreigners pay 1,000-2,000 baht depending on proximity to the ringside, while Thais can squeeze in for 230 baht. The matches take long though, and as the more interesting matches tend to happen at the end, you might want to skip the first hour.

Blue Elephant Cooking School and Restaurant
233 Sathorn Tai Rd
+66 2 673-9353
2,800 baht
08:45-13:00, 13:15-16:30 daily
BTS Surasak

Take classes from one of the most famous chains of Thai restaurants in the world. While the price is substantially higher than others in Bangkok, class takes place in the historic Blue Elephant restaurant, and while dining on your creations, wine, extra dishes and dessert are served. And they give you a Blue Elephant apron as well.

Due to many rich business travelers visiting Silom, it is an excellent destination for high-class spas. Particularly well-regarded spas include Devarana Spa at the Dusit Thani Hotel, and the eponymous operations at Banyan Tree and the legendary Oriental — the last of these probably being the most expensive in town, offering among other things a six-hour Oriental Romance package for two costing a whopping 16,000 baht.

BODY Tune
2F, Yada Bldg, 56 Silom Rd
+66 2 238-4377
350 baht/hr
10:00-00:00 daily
BTS Sala Daeng exit 3

Well-respected small chain offering excellent traditional Thai massages.

Devarana Spa
Dusit Thani Hotel Bldg, 946 Rama IV Rd
+66 2 636-3596
09:00-22:00 daily
BTS Sala Daeng or MRT Si Lom

Easily the most luxury spa of the city in the Dusit Thani Hotel. There are 15 treatment rooms, including five spa suits. Expect a very professional service and a beautiful modern interior. If you need to ask the price, it means you probably cannot afford it.

Ruen Thep
286/1 Silom Rd
+66 2 635-6313
600-900 baht
20:20-21:10 daily
BTS Surasak, at the Silom Village Trade Center

In the evenings you can catch this authentic performance of various forms of traditional Thai dance. It is part of the Silom Village Trade Center complex. It might be a good idea to make a reservation by phone beforehand.