Bangkok travel guide & hotels
One night in Bangkok and the world’s your oyster! But a few days is even better, and most tourists stop over to experience this veritable traffic jam of history, culture, shopping, nightlife, people-watching and heady fun for all. From the grandeur of the Grand Palace to the gyrating girls in go go bars there’s something for everyone.
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SightseeingThere’s more to see in Bangkok than you think, a curious mix of old and new, from ancient pagodas and glistening temples to teak palaces, impressive museums and ‘living Asia’ at it’s most lively...more |
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Day tripsNear Bangkok are some of the best tourist attractions in Thailand; cross the Bridge over the River Kwai, wander the world heritage site of Ayuthaya or shop at the floating market...more |
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EntertainmentFamous the world over, Bangkok’s nightlife is a heady mix of sophisticated bars, go go girls, exceptional dining, great value night markets and eye openers...more |
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ActivitiesFrom tours along backwater canals, to amusement parks, shopping, cooking courses, bar crawling and spa pampering, Thailand’s capital offers an exhausting choice of things to do...more |
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ShoppingUndoutbly a highlight of visiting Bangkok is the great values shopping, whether you prefer to disappear into the plush malls, wander Chatuchak market for exotic items or fall for a gem scam...more |
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PropertyThe bulk of Thailand’s expat community live in Bangkok and for good reason, it has the best facilities, most jobs, greatest selection of bars and eateries and most sophisticated people...more |
Bangkok hotels offer some of the best value comfort of any major city and the choice is huge. Enjoy four star hotel comfort in a central area for less than $50 a night and the famous Thai smile comes complimentary. For business, pleasure or family needs there’s a hotel to suit all budgets without having to slum it; to help you choose which, read our area guide. As for wining a dining there are multiple areas packed with bars and restaurants, with the usual night market vendors and late night tourist services, from expat central of Sukhumwit road to the red light district on Silom and backpacker mecca of Khao San Road.
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Unseen Bangkok
Think you’ve seen it all in Bangkok, think again, here are plenty more off-beat surprises from one of Asia’s best loved cities...more
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We've collected dozens of great pictures on Bangkok and its nearby attractions, click on the images above to select a slide show.
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Pre-book your most suitable accommodation in Bangkok
Posted: 8 October 2008, 9:17 am
Most of Bangkok’s first-time visitors simply select a good hotel establishment either through a travel shop or via the internet without doing some research to figure out what other opportunities are available. Sometimes this might turn out to be a big disappointment for travellers as when they arrive here to realise how much better their hotel [...] More
