With around 11 million inhabitants, Bangkok is a bustling city that has a never-ending spectrum of sights, sounds and destinations. Bangkok has been one of the most sought-after destinations for years.
Well known for its beautiful beaches and tropical settings, Thailand has long been a premium location for romantic vacations. But Bangkok is a completely different story. It?s a hub for industry, business and economy. The city boasts a broad spectrum of restaurants, cuisine and cultures. It's also a symbol of Asian history and religious tradition. Bangkok shopping is also some of the most thrilling.
No matter what it is you like to do, you can find it in Bangkok. From spa treatments to boxing lessons to touring historic buildings, Bangkok is the ultimate vacation destination.
Getting in and around Bangkok
Bangkok Airport
Air travellers to Bangkok will fly into Suvarnabhumi Airport. Suvarnabhumi Airport handles almost all domestic and international flights to Bangkok. Suvarnabhumi Airport is quite large, with three levels full of shopping and food outlets to keep you busy between flights.
Don Mueang Airport was the main airport in Bangkok until a few years ago. Carriers do still fly in and out of this airport located 30 kilometres north of the city's centre.
Bangkok Transport
Once you arrive at Suvarnabhumi Airport, you will be met by numerous transportation options. Your best options are metered taxis or the express buses as they charge a flat or metered fee as opposed to a declared fee. The Airport Rail Link is an excellent option for getting to Bangkok from the airport quickly.
Bangkok's railway network to surrounding Thailand is convenient and affordable. River taxis may seem like a less viable transportation option, but they are really quite practical as they avoid Bangkok's extensive traffic.
Bangkok Car Hire
Bangkok caters for those who wish to hire a car and tackle the roads themselves, with all the major car hire companies plus some local ones. When traffic slows to a grinding halt, you might be tempted to hire or employ the speedy services of a motorbike, or a motorbike taxi. However, you must resist the urge. This mode of transportation is widely acknowledged to be very dangerous and motorcycle accidents are very common.
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Bangkok accommodation
The hotels in Bangkok range from one extreme to the other. The best hotels in Bangkok are among the best in the world and the worst are about as bad as it gets. Regardless of your budget, a great hotel selection will be nearby public transit stations so that you can easily get on with your efforts to see all that this great city has to offer.
Luxury
The Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Bangkok is one of the best hotels in Asia, if not the world. Guests at this hotel will enjoy a luxurious and extravagant stay in Bangkok.
The Peninsula Hotel brand is well known for its commitment to style and luxury, and the Bangkok branch is no different.The Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Bangkok is one of the best hotels in Asia if not the world. Guests at this hotel will enjoy a luxurious stay in Bangkok.
The Peninsula Hotel line is well known for its commitment to style and luxury and the Bangkok branch is no different.
Mid-range
The Shangri-La is at the centre of Bangkok and offers a luxurious comfortable experience that Bangkok travellers love.
The Conrad Bangkok is a sleek and soothing accommodation in that will keep you coming back year after year.
The Conrad Bangkok is a sleek and soothing accommodation in Bangkok that will keep you coming back year after year.
The Shangri-La is at the centre of Bangkok and offers a luxurious comfortable experience that Bangkok travellers love.
Budget
Asia Hotel Bangkok is just a few steps from public transportation, making travelling to Bangkok's attractions as easy as ever.
The Park Plaza Sukhumvit Hotel is new and fresh and offers a very affordable and pleasant stay in Bangkok. Asia Hotel Bangkok is just a few steps from public transportation, making travelling to Bangkok's attractions as easy as ever.
The Park Plaza is new and fresh and offers a very affordable and pleasant stay in Bangkok.
Backpackers
The Yard Hostel is a home away from home offering fresh, clean and reliable dorm rooms, private rooms and lofts.
Lub d Bangkok is one hostel that refuses the stereotypical dingy hostel experience. This establishment is clean and chic yet still affordable. Lub d Bangkok is one hostel that refuses the typical dingy hostel experience. This establishment is clean and chic yet still affordable.
Bangkok Centre Sukhumvit is located nearby transportation and offers a clean and affordable stay in Bangkok.
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Things to do in Bangkok
There?s plenty to do in Bangkok, and trying to do it all could leave you quite exhausted. Nevertheless, you'll never be bored in Bangkok, and no matter what your travel style is, you'll find things you enjoy doing. The following are some great suggestions.
The Grand Palace is an important place in Bangkok, serving home to the kings of Thailand for over two hundred years. This network of buildings can keep tourists busy for quite a while.
The Wat Phra Kaew, also known as The Emerald Buddha Temple, is a Buddhist temple within the walls of the Grand Palace. It's thought of as the most important Buddhist temple in Thailand.
The Baiyoke Tower is an epically tall skyscraper that is among the tallest buildings in Asia. Also home to the Baiyoke Hotel, visitors can enjoy tremendous panoramic views of the city from the observatory on the top floor.
Wat Arun, also known as Temple of the Dawn, is a sacred Buddhist temple in Bangkok that is a breathtaking architectural and religious landmark.
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Day trips in and around Bangkok
Chao Phraya River. A river boat ride is a great way to take in the sights of Bangkok while relaxing on the beautiful Chao Phraya River.
Siam Paragon. For the ultimate shopping experience in Thailand, you have to stop at Siam Paragon. This shopping mall is one of the largest in Asia and there's nothing you won't find at this gigantic mall.
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