My advice for everyone traveling to the land of smiles, throw out your Lonely Planets and Rough Guides. Talk to the locals and look around on the internet and you will find some very nice spots to discover.
One of my favourite places in Bangkok is the Saturday evening vintage market in Lad Prao. I really love that place. Half of the vendors drive oldtimers, be it old Volkswagen vans or American muscle cars, it feels like a nighttime car show at times. Some sell old and used goods, others try to seduce you with new products. This market is best known for its vast amount of secondhand motorcycles being sold every week. Always nice to look at, but buyers beware. Seen this is an evening market and not every corner is well-lit, check out your desired merchandise meticulously before cash changes hands. The exact location of this secondhand paradise is something for you to find out. Finding it is half the fun.
Another spot on my list is the evening market of Huay Kwang. Always nice to linger around in the evening and watch everyone go about his or her daily business. Also famous in the area for its many eateries and street eats. There are always sales going on and even then you can haggle on the price. It's easy to find, just go to the main junction of Huay Kwang, past Ganesh and you can't miss it.
Bangkok is full of nice spots like these where there is always something to see and to do. You won't find these places in your guide books, so no need investing money in a bunch of paper telling you what the next best budget hotel is.
No need.
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