Bangkok Traveller Articles -- Written for Travellers by Travellers

Background

Architecture  Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, is a bustling city mixing both modern and... Last edited: 14 December 2008 Culture  Bangkok’s culture is influenced by the modern day, yet still retains very proud... Last edited: 9 October 2013 Health & Safety  Medical Safety Remember ONLY your family G.P. is fully aware of which of your... Last edited: 23 November 2013 History    The Bangkok of today is quite a contrast from only a few hundred years ago... Last edited: 2 December 2012 Neighbourhoods  As soon as a traveler exits the plane in Bangkok and zooms down Bangkok’s... Last edited: 23 May 2012 Recommended Reading  Travel Pictorial - Country or Natural Wonder Always browse any or all Travel... Last edited: 17 April 2013 Tourist Board Info  Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Address: 1600 New Phetchaburi Road... Last edited: 15 January 2014 Weather & When to Go  A great time to visit Bangkok is during the Christmas time until in the middle... Last edited: 3 December 2008 An Introduction  The capital city of Thailand is not called Bangkok at all. The formal and... Last edited: 30 January 2012 Beware of Touts, Tuk-Tuk's & Gems Scams!  Try to flag down a moving taxi, not one waiting by the hotel or tourist site... Last edited: 3 January 2013 BTS Skytrain & MRT Subway  The BTS (Bangkok Mass Transit System) skytrain began operations on December 5... Last edited: 3 March 2014 How much? - Budget tips and Khaosan Road  So when travelling somewhere new, how much should food cost, what if the lowest... Last edited: 5 October 2016 Mobile Apps  Android and Apple Travel Apps  This is a list of useful apps to have for your... Last edited: 13 March 2014 Only in Bangkok  Alternative Shopping locales in Bangkok, Thailand First time visitors are often... Last edited: 3 November 2015 Photo Gallery  Here is a link to photographs of some Bangkok tourist icons. Bangkok Thailand... Last edited: 5 June 2012 Southeast Asia vs. South America  South America (SA) and Southeast Asia (SEA) are two popular destinations for... Last edited: 20 September 2014 Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotels  The following list of hotels near Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) was... Last edited: 7 February 2016 Weather & When to Go  The most important thing to know about the weather in Bangkok is that it is hot... Last edited: 19 June 2015

Transportation

Arriving & Departing  Arriving If you plan to take a metered taxi, ask for small notes when you... Last edited: 22 October 2016 Getting Around    Skytrain (BTS) The Sky Train is an efficient and convenient way to navigate... Last edited: 30 May 2012 Public Transportation  Skytrain (BTS)   The Skytrain is an efficient and convenient way to navigate... Last edited: 28 July 2016 Taxis & Rental Cars  Taxis - Airport Getting a cheap, legit taxi at the airport is not difficult... Last edited: 22 October 2016 Bangkok Scams - The Tuk Tuk  Be wary of some cons being played in major shopping centers in Bangkok... Last edited: 23 June 2016 BTS Sky Train Passes  If you are travelling around to attractions in Bangkok forget the taxis as the... Last edited: 23 April 2016 Bus - Hua Lamphong/Suvarnabhumi  From Hua Lamphong Train Station, take non air con Bus 29 to Victory Monument... Last edited: 23 April 2016 Chao Phaya River & Khlong Transportation  Chao Phrya River Express Boat In a huge city teeming with traffic like Bangkok... Last edited: 29 July 2016 Impact Arena Concert Transport  Impact Arena in the Don Muang area hosts many top international acts and events... Last edited: 9 January 2013 Luggage Security Advice  Airline employees offer the following pieces of advice regarding loss/theft... Last edited: 4 June 2012 Stored value Transportation Passes  EACH mode of transportation in Bangkok has it's own card and billing system. No... Last edited: 5 January 2014 Taxis, Tuk Tuks, and Mototaxis  Taxi Going by taxi in Bangkok can be a cheap or not so cheap experience. It can... Last edited: 18 April 2016

Things to Do

Day Trips  The Samutprakarn Crocodile Farm and Zoo is well worth a visit! Situated in... Last edited: 27 November 2012 Events & Festivals  Songran takes places every year between 13-15 April. Songkran is a celebration... Last edited: 3 February 2016 Family Travel  1. Carry USD, exhangeable everywhere at the banks, and back into your currency... Last edited: 4 March 2013 First-time Visitors  Bangkok Tips and Hints Main Attractions: The Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaeo... Last edited: 14 August 2013 Museums & Attractions  There are many attractions and museums in Bangkok worth visiting while in the... Last edited: 5 June 2012 Nightlife  Bangkok has a variety of nightlife opportunities to offer all of it's guests... Last edited: 8 March 2013 Off the Beaten Path  Wat Pho is one of the largest Wats in Bangkok, and is quite famous for its... Last edited: 18 January 2010 Shopping  When you're in Bangkok or another Thai city, you'll likely be only a few steps... Last edited: 27 October 2016 Sports & Activities  Thai kickboxing is internationally famous and there is a reason.  Not only are... Last edited: 31 October 2008 1 day of sightseeing in Bangkok   1 day of sightseeing and shopping in Bangkok on a budget  Catch the BTS to... Last edited: 26 November 2014 Bangkok Bike Tour - Ayutthaya  The Ayutthaya tour which is a whole day, initally visits a selections of... Last edited: 5 January 2009 Bangkok Legendry Trip Plan  A trip in March to visit Bangkok can be conveniently planned, because booking... Last edited: 12 May 2014 Beware the jewel scammers  Don't fall for the stranger in the monastery trick telling you about his lucky... Last edited: 10 May 2010 Custom Tailors in Bangkok  Please note (Mar 2016): the prices quoted below are out of date.  In some... Last edited: 11 October 2016 Dress and Behaviour - Temples  When visiting temples, dress conservatively - women particularly should wear... Last edited: 28 October 2010 Eco Friendly - Bicycle Tours  There are many companies offering a more eco-friendly way to explore the... Last edited: 1 February 2015 Elephants and Tigers  To see BOTH elephants and tigers, most people join a random group of people... Last edited: 27 May 2010 Family Holiday with Kids  If you are going to Bangkok with kids visit Dreamworld, Safari World and Siam... Last edited: 16 August 2011 Ganesha Pratunam   Worship of Ganesha Ganapati Mahalaap, is considered a master of intellect... Last edited: 13 January 2015 Getting from the airport to Bangkok city  Suvarnabhumi airport terminal is approximately 30 kilometres (19 miles) east... Last edited: 30 June 2016 Getting to Grand Palace  HOW TO GET TO THE GRAND PALACE, AND OTHER IMPORTANT TOURIST SIGHTS The Grand... Last edited: 18 June 2014 Golf in Bangkok  Golf in Thailand is a must, the courses are world class, and are judged in your... Last edited: 29 September 2011 Hair Salons in Bangkok    NOTE FROM MODERATION: NO REVIEWS OR ADVERTISEMENT ALLOWED. SERVICES... Last edited: 11 October 2016 SF World Cinema CentralWorld Mall  For a unique film experience, try the "First Class" tickets at SF World Cinema... Last edited: 15 August 2012 Shopping Options  Paradise of Shopping MBK (Mahboonkrong) - National Stadium BTS station MBK is a... Last edited: 27 August 2016 Siam Square Night Bazaar  Ever since the portion where ZEN was at CentralWorld was burnt, the earlier... Last edited: 28 August 2016 Spend a Day at Siam Square and Chatuchak  While you will find everything you want at the Lumphini night bazaar, there at... Last edited: 6 May 2011 What To SEE?  This is a brief list of the main sights a first time visitor may want to see... Last edited: 7 May 2014 Ancient City (Mueang Boran)  Muang Boran or Ancient City locates about 30 km. southeast of Bangkok in... Last edited: 28 May 2010 Baiyoke Sky Tower  Opened in 1998 the Baiyoke Tower is Thailand's tallest building - 309 metres... Last edited: 20 January 2014 Blue Elephant Cooking School  If you are in Bangkok and looking for something fun and different to do that... Last edited: 20 April 2011 BTS Skytrain  Easy, cheap and safe. This is easily the best mode of transport if you want... Last edited: 23 January 2013 Calypso Cabaret  Nowaday Calypso Cabaret Theater has been moved to Asiatique The Riverfront... Last edited: 21 April 2014 Chatuchak Weekend Market  If you have to go to Bangkok, Thailand, and if you are bargain hunter do not... Last edited: 30 May 2012 Dasa Book Cafe  Dasa Book Cafe is a secondhand book shop and coffee house, located just two... Last edited: 4 June 2012 Grasshopper Adventures - Bangkok Bike Tours  Grasshopper Adventures offer a range of cycling tours in Bangkok and the... Last edited: 11 September 2010 King Rama IX Park  Rama IX Park is a large public park on the Eastern outskirts of Bangkok near... Last edited: 23 June 2016 Pairin Spa  Pairin is a great place to get a good, cheap, no frills, traditional Thai... Last edited: 6 November 2008 Ravi Sehgal Bespoke  Ravi Sehgal Custom Tailors provides a complete suit making service; they do... Last edited: 3 September 2010 Sanam Luang  Sanam Lung is a large open space, about the size of 2 football fields, found... Last edited: 8 May 2014 Segway Tour Thailand  The City of Bangkok is full of many remarkable places for visitors to observe... Last edited: 27 August 2016 Siam Paragon  www.paragoncinepl... Despite it's crowdiness, Siam Paragon is the best. Siam... Last edited: 16 March 2008 Siriraj Medical Museum  The Siriraj Medical Museum is located at the Siriraj Hospital. It comprises of... Last edited: 1 July 2013 The Grand Palace  Bangkok is a city teeming with attractions. One of the top places to visit in... Last edited: 18 June 2014 Train Night Market  The Train Night Market or Talad Rot Fai in Thai is the best night market in... Last edited: 7 February 2014 Wat Phrathat Chae Haeng  Wat Phrathat Chae Haeng is a very important temple dating back to the... Last edited: 18 December 2010 Explore More:  Read traveller reviews on all Bangkok Attractions

Dining Scene

Dining Overview  Good food is easy to come by in Bangkok. There are noodles stands almost... Last edited: 6 March 2014 Breakfast  Outside of hotels there are only a handful of good Western-style breakfast... Last edited: 19 January 2013 Cheap Eats  Cheap Eats! There is nothing better than food stalls along Bangkok's streets... Last edited: 3 July 2013 People-watching  Bangkok Walking Tour ChinaTown One of Bangkok’s most colourful and vibrant... Last edited: 15 April 2013 Special Occasion Dining  Bangkok, a city with plenty of luxurious restaurants and great tastes for... Last edited: 6 March 2014 All Time Favorites  Noble House Chinese restaurant at Raffles Nai Lert is a longtime favorite for... Last edited: 6 March 2014 Dining Out - with a View  Vertigo - at the top of Thai Wah Tower - Banyan Tree Hotel has a cool... Last edited: 3 December 2012 Central Chidlom Food Loft  Food Loft has now got 4 branches and the first and most famous is on the... Last edited: 15 August 2011 Pizzeria Limoncello  Opened in the middle of the last decade, this is an unpretenious, lively... Last edited: 14 August 2011 Explore More:  Read traveller reviews on all Bangkok Restaurants

Thailand: For Foreign Visitors

Banks & Money  The official currency of Thailand is the Thai BAHT (Pronounced: "baaht... Last edited: 30 June 2016 Crossing the Border  Visitors to Thailand now fly into the new Bangkok airport, named Suvarnabhumi... Last edited: 28 April 2012 Emergencies  Bangkok EMERGENCY CALLS Tourist Police - 1155, 022815051 Mobile Police - 191... Last edited: 18 August 2014 Important Phrases  The difficulty in trying to learn some Thai from the written English (often... Last edited: 1 April 2016 Telephones  Update  27. Dec 2011 - upon arrival at the Phuket airport you will often find... Last edited: 27 December 2011 Tipping & Etiquette  Tipping  Tipping is NOT customary in Thailand, there is absolutely NO mandatory... Last edited: 8 January 2015 Adventure Travel in Thailand  Addictive is how most visitors describe Thailand, you just can't help but go... Last edited: 1 May 2015 Be aware - Thai budget hotels  In response to some hotel reviews here on Trip Advisor about Thai locations... Last edited: 10 February 2011 Cross Country Road Trip  Should you fancy a cross-country driving trip (from North to South or vice... Last edited: 12 August 2016 Do's and Don'ts  What do local Thais see when they see you, a foreign tourist? -  Knowing this... Last edited: 11 March 2016 FAQ Fast Pass at Suvarnabhumi Airport      This information was compiled from information provided by Airports of... Last edited: 15 October 2014 Finding a Tour Guide  Warning from Tourism Authority of Thailand to online booking for guides and any... Last edited: 2 February 2017 From Bangkok Airport to Hotel  AIRPORT RAIL LINK The Suvarnabhumi Airport Rail Link (SARL or ARL for short... Last edited: 22 October 2016 General Advice on Personal Safety  Overall, Thailand is a safe nation in which to travel.  Physical attacks and... Last edited: 8 July 2015 Know Everything about Travel Insurance  Travel insurance is the most significant aspect of international travelling... Last edited: 21 October 2015 Reclaiming VAT  These are the basic rules and procedures: * How do you claim a VAT refund and... Last edited: 12 March 2012 Riding a Motorcycle in Thailand  The World Health Organisation has just upgraded Thailand's Status to the second... Last edited: 22 October 2015 Shopping in Bangkok  You have heard about Bangkok's unique shopping culture and now you too want to... Last edited: 23 March 2015 Vacation Rentals - Private Villas  A private villa offers you, your family and friends a true Thailand experience... Last edited: 15 March 2016 Vans at Victory Monument  VICTORY MONUMENT is the geographic center of Bangkok and arguably its most... Last edited: 28 October 2016 Visa Information  Remember that the rules can change so check the links below 1. Tourist Visa... Last edited: 22 October 2016