If you have just the weekend to spend in Bangkok, but want to take in as much as possible of this culturally rich and exotic city, then this zipped-up guide to Bangkok is just what you need!

Day 1:

7:30 AM: Yaowarat
Get things started early and head over to Yaowarat for some delicious breakfast, local style! Yaowarat Road is lined with restaurants and food stalls offering hearty local dishes such as Dim Sum, fish stomach soup, braised pork leg over rice, upside down roasted duck, shark fin soup, bird's nest soup, and a variety of your typical spice with rice dishes. Just take a stroll a long the road and let your nose do the leading.

Getting There:
Taxi: Just tell the driver "Yao-wa-rard" and make sure they turn on the meter.
MRT: Take the MRT (underground train) to the Hua Lamphong station, the last stop. From there, it's about a 5-10 minutes walk to Yaowarat Road, just ask the security guard at the station if you need directions.

10:00 AM: Emerald Buddha Temple
After having your fill of some roasted duck and shark fin soup, you'll need to do a little walking to wardoff sleepiness. You can shoot two birds with one stone by heading over to the Emerald Buddha Temple or Wat Pra Keo, where you'll be able to have a walking tour of Thailand most famous temple and home of the most sacred Buddha image, the Emerald Buddha.

Getting There:
For a true Thai Xperience, flag down a Tuk-Tuk and tell 'em "Wat-Phra-Keo". Before hopping on, ask for the price and definitely bargain for 50-70 Baht (it's the fair price from Yaowarat).

12:00PM: Siam Square
After taking in all the culturally rich scenes and learning a bit of Thai history , it's time to shop! Grab a taxi and tell them "Sa-yarm Square", where you'll be able to shop like a maniac. Siam Square itself is the hippest and most happening place for young locals. It's full of trendy shops and places to eat, and I reccomend you having lunch there first before doing the shopping. Next to Siam Square is MBK shopping complex (good place to get souvenirs) and Siam Paragon, a posh shopping mall offering authentic high-end brands such as Armani, Louis Vitton, and Gucci.

4:00PM: Thai Massage
After all the walking, you'll need a good rub down to sooth your aches and pains. Locate a massage parlor in the Siam Square or MBK vicinity and head on it. I reccomend the foot massage or if you prefer, go for the body massage. Either one is will re-engerize you for the next adventure.

6:00PM: Khaosan Road
When in Bangkok, Khaosan Road can't be missed. Sure it's full of tourists, but that's what makes the place interesting. The restaurants and bars there are catered to foreigners but with a Thai twist.

Getting There:
Just hop on taxi for this one.

10:00PM: RCA
Cap off the night by "getting down" at Bangkok's ultra hip nightclub scene. RCA is where the coolest people go for the ultimate party experience.

Getting there:
Grab cab for this one as well as there's no BTS or MRT around the area.

Day 2

10:30AM Health Land
After a wild night out, you'll need to be reinvigorated. Head over to Health Land for some traditional Thai body massage or aroma therapy. Check out their website for locations and price at www.healthlandspa.com.

1:00PM: Take a nap
Go back to your hotel room and take a nap, you'll need the energy for later activities.

5:00PM: Patpong
For an interesting adult show, ahead over to Patpong. Patpong is basically a tourist trap, but it's still worth a visit. Make sure you read about the strip club scam before heading over though. I recommend checking the place called "Super Pussy".

7:00PM Tawandang Brewery (located on Rama III or Ramintra Road)
Tawandang is a local hangout that's always packed. It's a brewery serving up fresh micro brews with delicious Thai and international dishes. A must-have dish is the roasted pork leg. The live entertainment there seems to make the beer taste really good for some reason.

Getting There:
The best option is to take the taxi and tell them "Ta-wan-dang".

9:00PM: Muay Thai
End the night with some blood and sweat over at Lumpini stadium. There, you'll be treated to professional Muay Thai matches and if you're lucky, you might even be there on a  night where it's televised, which means really exciting matches.

Getting There:
Take a cab over to Lumpini (Loom-Pin-Nee) stadium