A travel guide
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Preparation
Whether you're travelling to the islands or the mountains of Thailand, you're likely to spend at least one night in its capital city on the way. Bangkok might be noisy and polluted but it's also an exciting city with plenty of things to see and do. Why not make it a longer stay?
Where to stay
The Khao San Road was a famous traveller spot even before Leonardo di Caprio's character in the film The Beach stayed there. But it's noisy, not very pretty and not very Thai. For something more authentic, Phra Kanong offers an alternative place to stay, with its fantastic street markets where everyday Bangkok people eat, work and live. It's not as convenient for the main tourist sites, but it has a Skytrain station so you can be at the Grand Palace in 20 minutes.
How to get around
Bangkok's traffic can be a nightmare. Sure, you can easily take a taxi – if you want to spend hours stuck in traffic jams – but there are two much better ways to get around the city. To explore the temples and historical sites, catch an express boat river taxi or a longtail boat along the Chao Phraya river and the canals. For the modern part of the city, the Skytrain is a fast, cheap way to travel from the river to the shopping malls and nightlife of Sukhumvit, and the famous Chatuchak street market.
Where to eat
The simple answer is: everywhere! Thai street food is among the best in the world, and for around $5 you can eat a filling and delicious meal. Some food stands have little plastic seats where you can sit and eat and they cook the same dish over and over, like fried chicken on rice or Pad Thai noodles. Head for Chinatown – Yaowarat Street – and choose whatever looks most interesting from the many excellent Chinese and Thai restaurants and food stands.
What to do
After you've seen the main sites like the Giant Buddha at the temple of Wat Pho and the spectacular Grand Palace, and shopped at Chatuchak market, check out the snake farm and watch the live snake show. You can even touch a snake yourself if you want to!
To be honest, after reading this, I wanna go to Thailand immediately. Thailand is an amazing place to visit. Because the culture there is quite the same as in Vietnam. They also have street food where I like the most when traveling to Vietnam
it is very helpful and i learned many things. I think i need visit these places
Thanks
Yes, I would like to visit Bangkok, I want to explore the temples like Wat Pho and the Grand Palace, try delicious Thai food in the street markets, and see how local people live. Bangkok seems exciting, full of culture, and a very interesting city to discover.
Thailand is the neighbour of my country. But I haven't been once in my life. One day, I will go around that country and try street foods. Wait for me Bangkok; I'm coming to you.
I wish, I could travel to Thailand one day!
Interesting! And lots of new vocabularies, Thank you.
I was shocked at a filling and delicious meal only cost 5$.
This article was very important to me. Traveling and discovering new cultures, like Thailand, is my dream))
Yes, I would like to visit Bangkok one time, but i wouldn't stay there for than 4 days. Because I prefer places whit more nature. But BK attracts me for the food , typical food! And all the things there are to see in this city.
I would like to visit Bangkok. I had never been in any Asian country. I'm very interested in how they are look like in reality. In my opinion Bangkok is a good starting point to do it.
I don't want to go to Bangkok. Not because the city is bad, but I think there have same vibes to my country and I don't have any places I want to go there.