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Preparation
Whether you're travelling to the islands or the mountains of Thailand, you're likely to spend at least one night in its capital city on the way. Bangkok might be noisy and polluted but it's also an exciting city with plenty of things to see and do. Why not make it a longer stay?
Where to stay
The Khao San Road was a famous traveller spot even before Leonardo di Caprio's character in the film The Beach stayed there. But it's noisy, not very pretty and not very Thai. For something more authentic, Phra Kanong offers an alternative place to stay, with its fantastic street markets where everyday Bangkok people eat, work and live. It's not as convenient for the main tourist sites, but it has a Skytrain station so you can be at the Grand Palace in 20 minutes.
How to get around
Bangkok's traffic can be a nightmare. Sure, you can easily take a taxi – if you want to spend hours stuck in traffic jams – but there are two much better ways to get around the city. To explore the temples and historical sites, catch an express boat river taxi or a longtail boat along the Chao Phraya river and the canals. For the modern part of the city, the Skytrain is a fast, cheap way to travel from the river to the shopping malls and nightlife of Sukhumvit, and the famous Chatuchak street market.
Where to eat
The simple answer is: everywhere! Thai street food is among the best in the world, and for around $5 you can eat a filling and delicious meal. Some food stands have little plastic seats where you can sit and eat and they cook the same dish over and over, like fried chicken on rice or Pad Thai noodles. Head for Chinatown – Yaowarat Street – and choose whatever looks most interesting from the many excellent Chinese and Thai restaurants and food stands.
What to do
After you've seen the main sites like the Giant Buddha at the temple of Wat Pho and the spectacular Grand Palace, and shopped at Chatuchak market, check out the snake farm and watch the live snake show. You can even touch a snake yourself if you want to!
In my opinion visit Bangkok I don't think it's the most attractive trip because this place is very different from my home, for example the food, traditions, language, etc. I prefer visit other type of cities.
Well, I have some places in my priority that i wish to visit first and then i might make a trip to Bangkok if i have time and money .
It´s a good place to visit! I like to eat so much and Bangkok is a nice place tu eat everywhere you go.
Yes, of course I really want to travel to Thailand at least once in my life! Their culture, food, shopping, beach and symbolise temples are the most impressing thing attract me to visit there.
Hello! Yes, I would wish to visit Bangkok and to take a journey in a boat taxi and enjoy the travesy. Also I would like to eat the Thai food and to know the culture of the city.
I wish to myself to visit not only Bangkok... I think it will be interesting to see beautiful and different life,different culture...to walk in their streets,to do many photos, to do beach...Maybe it will be strange the food,but will try. I must win from lottery for there :/
I want to go to England because it's very amazing there. I hope one day no far, I will go there for the first of my life U-U.
I would love to travel to Thailand and visit historical places and explore the other areas and people. Thailand's historical landmarks like the Giant Buddha temple clearly describe its long history that has had across the world.
i really want to go Bangkok, even though my country and Bangkok is near but i have never been there, sure that in the future i am going to go there.
for me i wont visit bankok coz i saw movie in tv about it and really its amazing place.