Bangkok

Welcome to Bangkok, the capital city of Thailand!

Bangkok is a big city! Very big. With a population of over 10 Million people and 28 million international tourists visiting Bangkok in 2023. This is down from 39 million visitors in 2019.

If you are a foodie, then you will love Bangkok! Bangkok is known for its delicious street food. There are street vendors selling everything from spicy noodles to sweet mango sticky rice all over the city, any time of the day or night.

The fun doesn’t stop when the sun goes down. Bangkok is also known for its vibrant nightlife, with a wide range of clubs, bars, and rooftop lounges to choose from. Whether you want to dance the night away or just relax with a cocktail in a cool rooftop bar, you’ll find the perfect spot to fit your mood.

And if you’re interested in culture, Bangkok has plenty to offer. Visit the Grand Palace and the temple Wat Phra Kaew to see stunning examples of traditional Thai architecture. Or take a stroll through the bustling markets of Chinatown and discover the city’s rich history and traditions.

With so much to see and do, it’s no wonder that Bangkok is a top destination for travellers from all over the world – 28 Million tourists visited Bangkok in 2023. So why wait? Start planning your trip to this amazing city today!

Best Attractions to see in Bangkok

There is so much to see and do in Bangkok. From Buddhist Temples, massive shopping malls, lovely open parkland, museums, a ride on the Chao Phraya River and traditional markets. Here are links to some of the best things to see in Bangkok:

Grand Palace, Temples, Bangkok Chinatown, Mahanakon Building Oberservation Deck, Markets, Rooftop Bars, Shopping Malls, Chao Praya River, Parks, The Nightlife.

See the best Temples to visit in Bangkok

The Food in Bangkok

Bangkok is one of the top Foodie Heavens! You can get all types of food in Bangkok, from cheap street food to expensive / fine dining internationall restaurants. You can get good food all over Bangkok but we highly recommend visiting these areas of Bangkok – Chinatown, Soi 11 Sukhumvit, Khao San Road.
Also check out Recommended Restaurants in Bangkok.

Cost of things in Bangkok: 45 Baht for bottle beer from Convenience store or up to 100 baht in a beer bar

Where to stay in Bangkok

Bangkok is huge and the most popular tourist attractions are spread far and wide around the city. There are 5 very popular tourist areas in Bangkok which is well connected with public transport which makes is easy and cheap to get to all corners of Bangkok.

There is a huge range of accomodation in each of the popular areas from Backpacker style dorms to the ultra luxury 5 star hotels. These popular tourist areas to stay are:

Lower Sukhumvit area, Siam, Silom, The Riverfront, Chinatown

There other areas of Bangkok which are much cheaper to stay but still very much connected include areas like Onnut in the start of the Upper Sukhumvit Area. From Onnut you can get the BTS 5 – 6 stations to get to Phrom Phong, Asok or Nana for shopping and nightlife.

How to get around Bangkok?

Bangkok has an extensive public transport network including above ground trains, underground subway trains, buses and ferries, There are also plenty of taxis, Tuk Tuks, motorbike taxis and private car hire.

The BTS – Bangkok Skytrain is the above ground train system with 62 stations on 3 different lines. Fares start from 17 Baht up to 47 Baht for single trips. You can buy single trip tickets, one day passes or if you’ve spending alot of time in Bangkok then get a Rabbit card which you can load up and tap on tap off throughout your trip without having to feed money into the ticket vending machine each time.

MRT – Bangkok’s Metropolitan Rapid Transit is the subway system with 54 stations across 70 kilometers of tracks.

River and Canal Boats and Ferries Bangkok has an extensive water network with the massive Chao Praya River running through the heart of Bangkok and there are many smaller canals where you can also catch public boats. Read more about catching the ferries and boats in Bangkok.

The Weather in Bangkok

Bangkok and Thailand are hot and humid all year round. There is a dry season from November to May/June which is the best time of year to visit. The wet season in Bangkok runs from June to October – late September to mid October has the most rain, with typical cloudy days and many showers throughout the day and evening.

Weekends Away from Bangkok:

Pattaya is around 2 hours drive from Bangkok
Koh Larn is a small island off the coast of Pattaya
Hua Hin is 3 hours by car or train from Bangkok.
Koh Samet is a beatiful island 4 hours drive plus ferry from Bangkok. You have to pass through Pattaya.
Koh Chang is like a large island which is a bit over 5 hour drive from Bangkok. There are flights to the nearby Trat Airport with transfers to Koh Chang including the ferry crossing

How to get to Bangkok?

There are 2 International airports in Bangkok, the main airport is Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Don Mueang Airport.

Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) first opened in 2006. International medium to long haul flights will land at Suvarnabhumi. There are also domestic flights to every corner of Thailand and regional flights around Asia.. The airport is connected to the city with a Airport Link Train Service. A taxi to downtown Bangkok will cost between 400 Baht – 500 Baht. You can book a Grab Taxi to pick you up from the airport. On arrivals you can go to the lower ground floor (where the train leaves from) and buy a local SIM card for your phone with Internet access. There are also money changers down there thgough you will get a better rate once you are in the city.

The older Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) services domestic and Asia regional flights on mostly budget airlines. Don Mueang was the original international airport.

Airlines flying into Don Mueang Airport include AirAsia, Bangkok Airways, Cathay Pacific, HK Express, Batik Air Indonesia, Air Macau Company, Thai Lion Mantari.

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