Guide to Bangkok, Thailand

Bangkok, also known as the Venice of the East and City of Angels , is cosmopolitan, vibrant, and exciting. Hectic sums up Bangkok, but in a positive way, as there’s so much to see and do - sightseeing, shopping, eating and much more besides.

Top reasons to visit Bangkok

Bangkok’s canals give a beguiling variety of tour options, from boats through the city through to the tourist sites and ancient riversides.

Street food - spicier, hotter and far cheaper and more authentic than anywhere else, Thai street food offers a tasty reason to try it.

Elevated entertainment - Bangkok has some of the word’s highest rooftop bars and restaurants.

Superb spas - home of the original Thai massage, with a variety of treatments

Terrific temples and monuments - Wat Phra Kaew, the Emerald Buddha, and the Grand Palace are the most popular.

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Main areas of Bangkok

Banglamphu

Although the main tourist area of Bangkok, Banglamphu is popular with backpackers and those seeking budget hotels and restaurants around Khaosam Road.

Chatuchak

North of Chatuchak Park, a trendy art neighbourhood is developing and the Chatuchak Weekend Market attracts throngs of visitors.

Riverside and Bang Rak

Bangrak is the financial district of the city, and is famous for luxury hotels on the banks of the Chao Phraya river and skyscrapers along Silom Road.

Siam

Siam is home from home for the shopaholics, mainly for the Siam Center but also a multitude of designer boutiques, souvenir shops and jewellery stores.

Sukhumvit

The area along Sukhumvit Road is the city’s hippest district, lined by trendy restaurants, nightclubs and bars. Bangkok’s two most famous red light districts, Soi Cowboy and Nana Plaza, or also located in Sukhumvit.

When to go to Bangkok

Late October to late February is the best time to visit, as it is both cool and dry. The humidity rises with the heat from April onwards and the rains tend to start around June.

5 Bangkok experiences

1. Ride the SkyTrain
2. Visit the Floating Markets
3. Eat from street vendors
4. Splendour at the Grand Palace
5. Trip in a Tuk-Tuk

Top Attractions in Bangkok

• Temples (Wat) - Wat Phra Kiew, Wat Pho, Wat Arun, Wat Saket
• Grand Palace
• Suan Lum Night Bazaar
• Lumphini Park
• Siam Ocean World

Shopping in Bangkok

Shopping is a real treat in Bangkok, from designer malls with super-low prices to the fantastic King Power Duty Free superstore, but also worth a visit are:-

• Emporium - luxury shopping mall.
• Centralworld and Siam Paragon - large malls with department stores.
• Pantip Plaza - cheap electronics, computer equipment.

Eating in Bangkok

No visit to Bangkok is complete without trying the local delicacies, such as:-

• Pad Thai — thin rice noodles with egg, tofu & shrimp.
• Tom Yan soup - sour and spicy shrimp (Tom Yam Kung) is the most popular.
• Curry - Green is milder, with coconut milk, whilst Red is spicier.

Nightlife and Entertainment in Bangkok

Bangkok may be (in)famous for rowdy nightlife, but there’s much more to Bangkok at night such as culture, theatre, arts and music events. BK Magazine is a handy source of weekly listings, events and latest news about clubs.

• Performing Arts can be found at The National Theatre, Thailand Cultural Centre, Patravadi Theatre and also puppetry at Joe Louis Theatre.
• Cinema - Siam, Lido are famous retro cinemas along with more modern brands such as EGV, Major Cineplex, SFX Cinema and SF Cinema City.
• Hip party neighbourhoods such as Riverside, Silom Road/Patpong, Sukhumvit Road and Khao San Road.
• Rooftop cocktail bars such as Dome at The State Tower and Sky Bar.
• Famous clubs like 87 at The Conrad, Diplomat’s bar, Barsu and the Q bar.

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