A travel guide

A travel guide

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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!

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Submitted by farhadwahaj on Mon, 29/08/2022 - 07:18

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One of my ideals is to visit once Bangkok, I heard a lot about Bangkok City, and I was impressed by its nice hotel, hospitalize people, and luxury restaurants and hotel. I will visit Bangkok City to fulfill my life wish.

I would like to travel to Thailand and I feel like it is a nice place to go travel. as you know, Bangkok is a famous city in Asia for tourists. I think tourists will excited Thailand nightlife. We can go shopping easily, we can eat delicious meal and we can learn their history. And Thailand Sport Industry is growing to compete the big country and I also interest the Thailand Football. One day I will go to Thailand in my notes.

Submitted by Mary Margret on Mon, 22/08/2022 - 05:51

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Of course! I want to go to the night market and want to taste street food of the Thailand.

Submitted by ikrabilgee on Sun, 21/08/2022 - 11:30

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yeah i want to visit Bangkok and try to eat new foods. Also i want to see historical places of Bangkok and take photos.

Submitted by Nandar Su Hlaing on Tue, 09/08/2022 - 14:12

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I love to visit Bangkok. I have been Bangkok and Chaing Mai. I think I like all kind of Thai Foods and shopping around the mall is very nice. I had visited many places but I can't mention, I don't remember the names.

Submitted by graham141 on Sun, 07/08/2022 - 09:05

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good, exciting topic

Submitted by ivanricardo07 on Sat, 06/08/2022 - 23:52

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Of course! I would love to visit Bangkok, It seems to me that it is a multicultural-interesting site, and especially for its gastronomic diverse..

Submitted by eugeniabcm on Tue, 02/08/2022 - 21:57

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Yes, I really like to visit Bangkok because I would like to learn about a different culture than mine

Submitted by Tam Truong on Fri, 22/07/2022 - 02:20

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I like to visit Bangkok because there are many things that I want to try. It must be a fantastic trip.

Submitted by samaa1 on Tue, 12/07/2022 - 16:00

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Yes. I want to visit Thailand. I want to explore a temples, culture, traditions, nature and of course the Thai food, actually I always want to try Thai food. :)