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!
Yes, I like to. Because I like to travel. I haven't go to the place before, so I want to try the food there, and see the view in The Khao San Road. But maybe I don't like the traffic in the place.
Yes, of course. I would love to visit Bangkok. Many people who have been there return with great impressions, so I'm curious about the city myself. I enjoy learning about different cultures and traditions, and traveling is one of the best ways to do that. So far, I have visited only three foreign countries, but I hope to visit many more in the future. If I went to Bangkok, I would probably explore different parts of the city and experience its unique atmosphere.
i have been to BANGKOK, amazing and vibrant city and country, i loved it.
Hahaha, no, I wouldn't. Not because of Bangkok itself, but because I hate taking long flights.
One thing on my bucket list before I die is visiting Japan, but even the idea of such a long flight freaks me out. Traveling is one of the best ways to learn about other cultures and see how other countries work, but it is still challenging for me.
Some friends of mine have told me that I need to change that mindset because airplanes are the safest way to travel. However, I do not completely agree. I have always said that if a plane has an accident, the chances of surviving are usually very low.
Just one thing to tell you.
Do you know that the pourcentage to have an accident with car is higher then aircraft. Because of the high standards and the strict procedure of fly organizations.
I hope that's help you to change your ideas.
I hope also to make a visit to Japan us soon as possible.
God bless you.
I would love to visit Bangkok! It sounds like a super exciting city because it has everything: delicious and cheap street food for just five dollars, beautiful ancient temples like Wat Pho, and lively local markets. Even though the traffic can be crazy, moving around on express boats along the river or using the Skytrain to go shopping sounds like a great adventure. It seems like the perfect place to experience real Thai culture.
For me, I just wanted to go to Bangkok cause I am living in Republic of Korea(South Korea), and I also like the fireworks, and Bangkok has plenty of firework festivals.
Bangkok is one of the most interesting cities in the world. You will need a few days to visit different places and see plenty of things. To visit the city, there are many alternative ways. For example, you can go to the Kao Shan road area with the marvelous Skytrain or take a river boat taxi through the city centre. Whether you are in a crowded street or in a park alone you will always find a street food stand.
In the future, I would like to visit Bangkok and the rest of Thailand. I know that life there is relatively cheap, but I live in a place where traveling there is quite expensive. Additionally, I have a family, so I would want to travel with them.
I think that if I go there in the future, it will probably be in a few years. I would also plan to stay for about three to four weeks, because only then would it make sense for me.
From what I’ve heard from friends and seen in movies, it’s a very beautiful country. Thailand has an amazing countryside, stunning nature with many islands, and delicious food everywhere.
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