New and Trendy Hot Spots That Should Be on Your Bangkok Itinerary This Year – Fun places to visit in 2026
For some travellers, especially those using tour packages, visiting Bangkok can feel like being offered the same old itineraries over and over again. However, the Bangkok that exists today is not the same as it was a decade ago. There is far more to experience than just visiting the famous wats. Here are some new and trendy hot spots that you should definitely include in your itinerary on your next visit to Bangkok.
Sunshine at ICONSIAM
Enter Tamburins and come face to face with Sunshine, an impressive 13-metre-long dachshund installation created by IICOMBINED. Blending cutting-edge animatronics with fine craftsmanship, the piece replicates gentle breathing and subtle muscle movements, all beneath a layer of ultra-soft synthetic fur that makes it feel remarkably real. First unveiled at Haus Nowhere Seoul in September 2025, the Bangkok presentation of Haus Nowhere represents only the second Sunshine installation to appear anywhere in the world. The Tamburins store at Haus Nowhere Bangkok (M Floor) is open at ICONSIAM, which is a short drive away from the Pathumwan Princess Hotel.
Pratunam Market
Although not new, Pratunam Market remains a hotspot and is well worth visiting if you are looking to buy quality clothing at budget-friendly prices. You can find trousers and skirts made from good materials for as little as 100 baht per item. Most tourists make sure that this market is easily accessible from their Bangkok hotel. 5-star luxury is often associated with polished malls and curated boutiques, yet Pratunam offers a more energetic and distinctly local shopping experience. While browsing, you can pause for freshly prepared fruit juices in flavours such as mango, passion fruit, pomegranate, and watermelon, and you will also come across sections dedicated to street food, making it easy to refuel before continuing your hunt for bargains.
Jurassic World: The Experience
Jurassic World: The Experience adds a cinematic, immersive edge to Bangkok’s evolving attraction scene. Inspired by the globally popular film franchise, this walk-through experience features life-sized animatronic dinosaurs and carefully designed environments that feel surprisingly realistic. It offers a refreshing alternative to traditional sightseeing and is a fun inclusion for travellers looking to experience something contemporary and interactive within the city.
Little Zoo Cafe at On Nut Plaza
For travellers seeking something light-hearted and interactive, Little Zoo Cafe at On Nut Plaza Community Mall offers a charming break from Bangkok’s high-energy attractions. Operating on one-hour bookable sessions between 11.00 am and 7.00 pm, the cafe allows visitors to spend time with playful corgis, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Sphynx cats, and other feline companions in a relaxed indoor setting. A few unexpected residents, including owls, baby meerkats, a raccoon and even fennec foxes, add an extra layer of novelty to the experience. With entry priced at 450 baht for adults and 350 baht for children, it is an easy addition to an itinerary for families or animal lovers looking for something a little different in the city.
