A Couple's Guide To Bangkok, Thailand

While a group cooking class may seem less than romantic, there are plenty of private cooking classes in Bangkok available for booking. Taking a cooking class has now become a must-do item on all traveler’s itineraries, whether you are traveling alone or with your significant other. These classes are not only fun, but you may even pick up on a skill or two in the kitchen to utilize once you are home — especially to impress your significant other! Here is a list of Thai cooking schools in Bangkok that offer private classes:

Blue Elephant Cooking School and Restaurant
Bangkok Thai Cooking Academy
Baipai Thai Cooking School
The Siam Cooking School
Thai Home Cooking

Bangkok’s urban decor often leaves little room for long strolls without shoulder-checking a few people along the way. With everywhere in Bangkok being so crowded, it is nice to escape the people-ridden city and stroll through one of Bangkok’s many parks. These green spaces offer visitors plenty of room to have a romantic picnic or walk hand-in-hand while taking in the beauty of these urban paradises. Several of these parks also have paddle boats available to rent, and nothing is more romantic than paddling around a lake in a boat painted to look like a swan, right? Here are some of the best parks in Bangkok:

Lumpini Park
Benjakiti Park
Chatuchak Park
Santiphap Park
Benjasiri Park

While many are drawn to Bangkok’s promise of cheap hostels and plethora of backpacker accommodations, they are certainly not romantic. Accommodation that is both romantic and affordable can be found throughout the city, though. Whether you want a view of the Chao Phraya River right outside your window or a private ensuite jacuzzi, there are plenty of romantic hotels in the City of Angels for your choosing. Here is a list of the most romantic hotels in Bangkok:

Adelphi Forty-Nine Hotel
Chakrabongse Villas
Ramada Plaza Bangkok Menam Riverside
Maitria Hotel Sukhumvit 18
Phranakorn Nornlen

Nothing is more romantic than enjoying a five-star meal along the Chao Phraya River. Why not take your romantic evening to the next level, however, by having dinner while floating down the river? There are plenty of river cruises in Bangkok just waiting to set the mood for you and your loved one. Enjoy a candlelit dinner with live bands, performances and a variety of drinks to choose from. The staff aboard these river cruises in Bangkok are professionals when it comes to creating a romantic atmosphere. You will sail past some of Bangkok’s most beloved attractions, including Wat Arun, or the Temple of Dawn. This temple is lit up and has a glistening reflection off the river as soon as the sun sets. The majority of cruises offer both Thai and international cuisine, so regardless of your partner’s food preferences, there will be something for the both of you to enjoy. Most dinner cruises start at about ฿1,000. Here is a list of some of the best dinner cruises available on the Chao Phraya River:

Loy Nava Dinner Cruise
Chao Phraya Princess River Dinner Cruise
White Orchid River Cruise
Anantara Cruises
River Star Princess Cruise

Going to the cinema might not seem like a romantic endeavor at first, but wait until you see some of the theaters around Bangkok — they are simply spectacular with high ceilings and stunning architecture, plush, leather seating and many more amenities that will have you viewing the latest film in luxury. Ticket prices range from ฿100 to ฿3,000; the more expensive the ticket, the more romantic the seating will be. Many of these theaters offer couples their own private lounge sofas with barriers on either side for ultimate privacy. Here are some movie theaters around Bangkok with lounging seats:

Embassy Diplomat Screens
Enigma Theater at Paragon Cineplex
Emprive Cineclub
Bangkok Airways Blue Ribbon Screen at Paragon Cineplex

Having cocktails while overlooking the capital is one of the romantic ways to top off a day spent with your significant other. There is truly nothing else like looking over the immense city of Bangkok while it’s lit up by its pulsing nightlife. From bars decorated to emulate Central Park in New York City to the most luxurious of rooftop terraces that serve specialty cocktails, you will not be disappointed with a nightcap at one of the many rooftop bars in the city. Here are some of the best rooftop bars in Bangkok:

Above Eleven
Vertigo Grill and Moon Bar
Octave Rooftop Bar
ZOOM Sky Bar & Restaurant
Sky Bar, Lebua at State Tower