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Thailand’s capital where you can discover street food culture, a buzzing nightlife, and visit over 400 temples!

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Travel Inspiration

Relevant posts and videos to help you get to know the city and get excited for your trip! 

Attractions

What to do in Bangkok for those who want to see incredible sites and learn about the local culture.

Loha Prasat

Unique building known as the "metal castle" with 37 golden iron spires.

Sukhumvit Malls

Huge, popular malls: Emquartier, Siam Square One, Terminal 21, and CentralwOrld.

National Museum

Learn about Thai art and history, as well as discover other Asian artefacts.

Wat Saket (Golden Mount)

One of the oldest temples in the city, it features a large golden Stupa on top a hill.

Chinatown

Bustling neighbourhood for street food and night markets.

Khao San Road

Backpackers area with budget hostels, bars, and a loud nightlife.

Tours

Recommended tours and experiences that are unique to the destination. Additionally, find more tours on Get Your Guide.

Food

Bangkok is like an open-air market with street stalls lining sidewalks across the city. From spicy local dishes to international cuisine within every budget, there are many options to choose from. Below are some great options to start with! As for tipping, it is not required.

Fresh Fruit Smoothies

Found at many local smoothie stalls around the city.

Bardo Social Bistro

Trendy bistro and bar with memorable dishes and a happy hour.

Kin & Koff

Cafe and lunch spot with pastries, smoothies, and really good pad thai.

Where to stay

Book your accommodation within the orange zone on the map for convenient access to popular attractions and restaurants. Additionally, stay in Sukhumvit if you prefer a modern neighbourhood close to the malls and more high-end restaurants.

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Recommended Hotels

CHERN

Large accommodations with dorms and private rooms. As well as a pool and cafe.

Thanabhumi

Clean and comfortable rooms close to Khao San Road (cat friendly).

S Box Sukhumvit Hotel

Compact rooms with breakfast and within a convenient area of Sukhumvit.

Cost

On a mid-range budget, cost per day is about 1200 baht. This includes accommodation, tours, attractions, food and drinks, and miscellaneous items. 

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Average prices (THB)
Water ฿ 20-40
Coffee ฿ 80-120
Beer ฿ 80-120
Smoothie ฿ 30-60
Lunch ฿ 50-150
Dinner ฿ 150-300+

When to go

The best time to visit is from November-February, which is outside of monsoon season. As for how long you should visit, the ideal trip length is 1 week if you want to make the most of the sites and day trips. Moreover, see the current weather and upcoming events and holidays below.

BANGKOK WEATHER

April: Songkran Festival
September: Chinatown Festival
November: Loy Krathong

Getting there/around

Getting to Bangkok is easy by plane, train, and bus. The main airport is Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). While there, you can find local taxis, tuk tuks, and ride apps such as Bolt and Grab. Note: Bolt is usually cheaper and tuk tuks are fun but overpriced for tourists.

Use Skyscanner to find flights and compare prices
Use Omio for buses & trains
Use 12Go for budget buses & trains

Important Information

Emergency Number: 191
Calling Code: +66
Outlet Types: A, B & C
Visa: Get your e-visa here
Travel Insurance: Get yours with Safety Wing

Drinking tap water isn’t recommended unless boiled. Note: it is common for hotels to provide 2 free bottles of water per day.

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