TRAVEL & DATING
What to Do on a First Date: Fun Date Ideas in Bangkok
After weeks of messaging back and forth, she finally said yes to a date with you!
You’re over the moon with this exciting development, but the next minute, you come crashing back to earth, anxious about what to do on a first date.
Dating a Thai woman might be challenging, especially if you’re a foreigner. You’ve got language and cultural differences on top of the fact that you’re still getting to know each other. Instead of enjoying yourself, planning your date might feel like having to clinch the bar exam.
However, it doesn’t have to be complicated. If you’re familiar with Bangkok, you might have an idea or two of some fun date activities. But if you have no clue, we’ve got you covered.
1. Do a street food crawl
What better way to enjoy your date than to go from stall to stall and savor the taste of Bangkok?
Head with your date to Koh Rattanakosin (Bangkok Old Town), Yaowarat (Chinatown), or the famous Khao San Road.
Try out the famous Pad Thai Kung (noodles with shrimp), Khao Pad (fried rice), Gai/Moo Bing (grilled chicken or pork skewers), and Khao Mun Gai (steamed chicken on rice).
You will have a satisfied stomach and a full heart as you share great-tasting food and become closer to your date.
2. See the universe at the Bangkok Planetarium
Are you wondering what to do on a first date that’s better than watching a movie? It’s watching the starry sky or, better yet, the whole universe under the Bangkok Planetarium.
The indoor Stargazing Center for Science Education became a famous date destination after getting featured in a Thai romantic film, “Bangkok Traffic Love Story.”
You’ll have adventure and romance in one as you discover the galaxies and spend a sweet time admiring them with your special someone.
3. Get creative at Paintbar Bangkok
Are you and your date art enthusiasts or frustrated artists? If so, Paintbar Bangkok is the place for you.
You can create your masterpieces with the materials provided and with the help of instructors fluent in both English and Thai. And if you’re hungry or need a drink, they also serve tasty bar snacks and wine.
It’s the perfect way to get to know each other’s talent or have a chill afternoon with art and drinks.
4. Go temple-hopping
If you and your date are history buffs, you’ll have a blast temple-hopping in Bangkok.
According to the U.S. Department of State’s 2022 Report on International Religious Freedom in Thailand, Buddhists comprise 92.5% of the Thai population. As a result, age-old temples stand as windows to Thailand’s history and cultural and religious practices.
There are over 400 temples in Bangkok, including the famous Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Pho, and the iconic Wat Arun beside the Chao Phraya River.
Take a bike, ride the local tuk-tuk, and walk hand-in-hand with your date through these majestic temples. You’ll strike two birds with one stone as you get to know her and her rich culture.
Take Your Pick
With all the beautiful sites and engaging activities in Bangkok, you’ll never run out of ideas on what to do on a first date.
Just take your pick. And instead of worrying about the nitty-gritty details, focus on getting to know your date and enjoying each other’s company.
Source:
U.S Department of State, 2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Thailand
