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Bangkok - Thailand
Bangkok at the moment is a tourist hot spot. The tourism industry is heavily promoted by the government and people like what Bangkok has to offer. Bangkok is the perfect manifestation of east meets west. Whilst locals party hard in the many clubs, discos and bars and shop till they drop in some of the most modern shopping centers in the world they also are extremely conservative and have deep respect for their traditions and culture evident from the reverence for the Royal family and the religious sites and monuments where they pay homage to Buddha.   ...Read More

Places To Visit

Hotels In Bangkok

This is a popular choice amongst tourists. Rooms are not at all luxurious or stylish but are...
This hotel has had quite a colorful history. It dates back to the 1860s and has played host to some...
This hotel is a good choice for those on a budget it is also located in the heart of the city....
This hotel has an excellent location; some of Bangkok's best shops and restaurants are located here...
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Transportation/Getting Around

Driving tips
Drivers should carry with them at ...		 Taxi
Bangkok's streets are dotted with ...
Mass Rapid Transportation [MRT]
This is an underground system and ...		 Car for hire
Hiring a car is a better ...
Tuk-Tuk
These are like  modernized ...		 Buses
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Bangkok - Thailand

Bangkok History
Bangkok became the capital of Thailand in 1782 and since then has been the most renowned of Thailand's cities. Bangkok has grown particularly since it became the capital with the Thai Royal family commissioning a number of monuments and shrines that now stand and make Bangkok the city that it is. These include the Grand Palace, the National Museum, the Reclining Buddha, the City Pillar Shrine and more modern structures such as the Sky Train Station etc.   Initially Bangkok was hardly famous- an obscure trading center meeting the needs of Thailand's prior capital Ayutthaya for over 400... read more

Amari Boulevard Hotel
This hotel has an excellent location; some of Bangkok's best shops and restaurants are located here...		 Grand Hyatt Erawan
This is arguably the most luxurious hotel in town. This beautiful building dates back to 1956. This...
The Oriental
This hotel has had quite a colorful history. It dates back to the 1860s and has played host to some...		 The Sukhothai
This hotel is located in the Business District and has its very own distinctive style. The decor is...
Baiyoke Sky Hotel
This hotel is unique since it is Bangkok's tallest tower and each of its luxurious 658 suites and...		 Sathorn Heritage Hotels
The Sathorn Heritage Hotel has much to offer guests in terms of luxury and convenience.  The...
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Siam Square
Siam Square is a major shopping area of Bangkok. A number of malls and shops are situated here....		 Sukhumvit
Another famous shopping district of Bangkok- the following brands have set up shop...
Emporium
This shopping mall is popular amongst the chic and stylish Thai elites. International brands are...		 Central Chitlom
This department store houses clothing and cosmetics  by international as well as local...
Gaysorn Plaza
Gaysorn is Bangkok's ultra-upscale shopping experience and home to a sensational selection of...		 Khao San Road Area
Tourists ought to browse through the various shops and stalls that make up the Khao San Road...
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Vertical Marathon
This is a famous annual charity event held at the Banyan Tree Bangkok. Enthusiasts climb up over...		 Bangkok Marathon
This annual race is run in soaring temperatures and at times extreme heat. Professionals take part...
Chinatown Festival
This is an annual event held on Yaowarat Road. Multiple shows go on side by side; cultural shows,...		 Riverside Auctions
This event is held on a monthly basis for one day at a time. The venue is the River City Center and...
Royal Ploughing Ceremony
This is an annual event. This festival entails the King partaking in an ancient Brahman ritual to...		 Rocket Festival
This festival takes place annually and mainly involves villagers shooting bamboo rockets into the...
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Maha Naga
This restaurant located in probably the busiest district in Bangkok has an absolutely fabulous...		 Sala Rim Nam
The ambience in this restaurant is extravagant and languorous and the dishes on the menu are...
The Chinese Restaurant
This restaurant serves delicious sea food dishes. The lobster and the crab dishes are especially...		 Spice Market
There is nothing bland about this restaurant, neither the interior, nor the food. The decor of this...
Le Normandie
The interior of this restaurant is chic and stylish. The view is stunning with guests being able to...		 Harmonique
This courtyard restaurants specialty is its seafood based dishes. The taste is great and the prices...
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Fast Facts
Location
Bangkok is located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River in Thailand    Dialing code
 +662   Emergency numbers
Fire: 199
Police: 191
Tourist Police: 1155
Ambulance: 191
Suvarnabhumi Airport: 2723-0000  Ext. 2080-83

  Population 
9 million approximately
 
Languages
Thai, English. Chinese   Time zone
UTC/GMT + 7 hours   Average January temperatures
27 °C Average July temperatures
29 °C

Electricity
The electric system is 220 volt A C (50 cycles)  
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When To Go

When to go
Bangkok is characterized by uniform temperatures throughout the year. Any time of the year would be a good time to visit this city except for September which is when heavy rain pours down on Bangkok ...

Kids In Tow

What to do with children in tow
Siam Ocean World
This is Southeast Asia's largest aquarium with 400 ...

Health & Safety

Health And Safety
Whilst in Bangkok tourists should probably make use of the hotel taxi service where they are unfamiliar with the Thai language and do not ...

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