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!
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I think I would like to visit Bangkok, since it is near my country and it is cheaper than go to some other places.
I hadn't planned to visit Bangkok, but after reading this article, it sounds interesting.
Yes, it has a good sea activities and a clean clear view of the mountains and the rivers, I want to try biking in the mountains, also rafting in the river, I think its really fantastic when I see it through the social media of the Arab content creators when they go their.
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.