Bangkok, Thailand: A Travel Guide To Siam’s Vibrant Metropolis

Bangkok, Thailand — Bangkok is the capital of Thailand, one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. The metropolis is a confluence of modern skyscrapers, lively bazaars, ancient architecture, culture, and tradition. Ever since I saw pictures of Thailand from geography and history books, I knew I wanted to visit the country someday. Thailand holds a special place in my heart as it was my first international travel.

On our way home, we still had conversations about how delicious the Pad Thai was. It was that good!

Bangkok Overview

I didn’t know what to expect when I planned our trip to Thailand, one of Southeast Asia’s most visited countries in terms of annual tourists. Most of my knowledge about Thailand came from history books. What I knew of Thailand is what most people know, but being exposed to Thai culture even just for a week is an entirely different experience. In the end, it turned out to be one of the most amazing trips I’ve had. I developed a profound respect and understanding of Thai people and culture.

• Geography: Bangkok is the capital of Thailand. It is a highly urbanized area with around 11 million (as of writing) in population. The city serves as the delta of the famous Chao Phraya River. Just like other Indochina countries, it can get tremendously hot during the summer so wear comfortable and cool clothing and don’t forget that sunblock!
• Culture: One thing in particular that I observed about Thai People is their patience. They have this sense of cool and calm even in the most stressful situations which I find admirable. On my 7-day stay in Thailand, I only heard a car blow their horn a couple of times. They have the highest regard for their Monarchs and for Buddhism. Observe the utmost respect for both. Some offenses, especially against the Monarchs, are punishable by Thai law.
• Language: Keep your English very simple, most Thais do not speak English. It may sound rude but try to imitate how they speak English. Learning a few Thai phrases can also be helpful.
• Flights: Most major cities in the world has connecting or direct flights to Bangkok. If you can’t find a direct flight then the best route is through Singapore.
• Transportation: They have metered taxis, buses, and the famous tuk-tuks. However, I suggest that you use Uber or GrabCar. It’s a cheap way to go around Bangkok and the most convenient since it eliminates miscommunication with the driver regarding your destination. Traffic jams can get really nasty in Bangkok so muster all your patience like most Thais do. We had this one situation where it took us an hour just for a 7 km drive.
• Activities & Attractions: While Bangkok serves as an entry point to other provinces in the country, the city itself has countless attractions and activities — bars, restaurants, floating markets, shopping malls, bazaars, temples, and other historical sites.
• Food: There are countless places to eat, from street vendors to fancy restaurants but you visit Bangkok because of their street food. Some street food stalls are even awarded with Michelin stars! In my humble opinion, Thai cuisine is battling it out with Indonesian cuisine as the best in Southeast Asia (or the world).
• Hotel & Accommodation: Lots of cheap backpacker hostels to expensive hotels in the area. I never had trouble finding a place even though our travel was during peak season but always have at least a couple of weeks’ allowance to be sure. It helps to use booking sites such as Agoda or Airbnb.
• Tourists: There are a lot of expats in Bangkok. Quick chats with fellow travelers (mostly backpackers from Europe & USA) are common.
• Cellular Network: They have free Wi-Fi at almost every establishments like airports, cafes, and hotels. You can also buy a seven-day mobile internet for 300 Baht at the airport. If you have the cash to burn, avail unlimited data roaming (for Philippine telecom providers, Globe PHP 599 per day / Smart PHP 550 per day). Unfortunately, all our phones are SIM-locked since we are on mobile plans so we had to rely on free Wi-Fi and data roaming. If you’re from the Philippines, you can buy an international SIM from Travel SIM PH.

Best Time To Visit Bangkok

• Peak Season: November to March, cooler and drier weather. These are the best months to visit Bangkok, however, expect a huge influx of tourists and higher accommodation rates.
• Shoulder Season: April to June, hot temperatures. Lesser crowd and lower accommodation rates, however, it can get uncomfortably hot during these months.
• Off-Peak Season: July to October, rainy season. Best accommodation deals and least crowd but rain can become intense.

Bangkok Map & Location

Where To Eat & Drink In Bangkok

Thai food is one of the most recognizable cuisines in all of Southeast Asia. The food alone is enough to drive tourism into Thailand. It is mostly characterized by strong aromas and spicy hints (spicy but not as spicy as neighboring Indonesia and Malaysia). Galangal, cilantro (also known as coriander), kaffir lime leaves, and lemongrass are common ingredients.

★★★★★ Café Tha Thien
Excellent Tom Yum, Curry, & Mango Sticky Rice! Cafe has a nice ambiance too.

★★★★★ Khao San Road
Khao San Road is a street food paradise with countless stalls. The best Pad Thai I’ve tasted was from this amazing lady at the entrance of the road.

★★★★★ Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market
Another street food paradise. Endless selection from fruits to desserts to seafood, an overall amazing experience.

★★★★☆ Baan ThaTien Café
Usual Thai food selection, from Pad Thai to Curry, although Café Tha Thien is slightly ahead in terms of taste.

★★★☆☆ 7-11
Quite surprised how good their 7-11 meals are. They have local Thai cuisines and the jasmine rice that comes with it smells so good.

★☆☆☆☆ Show DC Mall Food Court
Avoid any place that offers a commercialized version of Asian food. Maybe we didn’t buy at the right stalls but our experience wasn’t good.

Meal Type	Average Spend Per Person
Café, Snack	USD 1 to 4
Fast Food, Casual Dining	USD 2 to 5
Premium Casual, Fine Dining, Buffet	USD 5 to 30
Beer Per Bottle	USD 2 to 4
Cocktail Per Serving	USD 4 to 8
Wine Per Glass	USD 6 to 10
Spirit Per Bottle	USD 16 to 30

Flight To Bangkok

We arrived at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), one of the busiest airports in Southeast Asia, after a three-hour flight from Manila. A one-way flight from Manila to Bangkok usually costs around PHP 4,000 to PHP 7,000 (you can check Google Flights for your preferred schedule and airline).

We were immediately greeted by the unique design of the airport. It already looked good during the day but my friend who arrived the following night said it looks exceptional. The queue at the immigration is quite long but it only took us around 10 to 15 minutes to get cleared. By default, tourists from Southeast Asian nations are VISA-free and given a 30-day pass (check out Thai Immigration for more information).

It took us around an hour to get from Suvarnabhumi Airport to the center of Bangkok, around a 30 km drive, in light traffic. You’ll get to see the Bangkok skyline during the drive. It would have been another generic skyline, except, it has those striking Buddhist temples that give the a city unique charm.

Point Of Origin	Estimated Flight Hours
Manila, Philippines	3 Hours, Direct / Nonstop
Singapore, Singapore	2 Hours, Direct / Nonstop
Dubai, UAE	6 Hours, Direct / Nonstop
London, UK	16 Hours, Connecting / With Layover
New York, USA	20 Hours, Connecting / With Layover
Los Angeles, USA	21 Hours, Connecting / With Layover
Sydney, Australia	9 Hours, Direct / Nonstop

Where To Stay In Bangkok

As a major tourist destination and main entry point to other provinces in Thailand, Bangkok is teeming with accommodation establishments — from budget hostels to luxury hotels. The city is quite easy to navigate, your only enemy is traffic. The best thing to do is look for a place near the places you want to visit (use booking platforms such as Agoda or Airbnb to check prices and availability). Check out some recommended accommodations below.

★★★★★ Dbura Prannok Unit By Cara (Check Rates)
The place is a well-maintained condominium apartment overlooking The Grand Palace. Our host, Cara, was very nice and accommodating. She provided all the instructions before our trip. The unit is completely furnished with all your domestic needs.

★★★★★ Oakwood Suites (Check Rates)
Great location, amazing amenities, and neat interior design.

★★★★★ Carlton Hotel (Check Rates)
Central location with excellent facilities.

★★★★☆ Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers (Check Rates)
Overlooking Chao Phraya River. The hotel is located near Bangkok’s business district and within easy reach of many of the city’s entertainment and attractions.

Classification	Price Range Per Night
Budget Accommodation	USD 4 to 10
Mid Range Accommodation	USD 30 to 80
Luxury Accommodation	USD 100 to 300

Bangkok Temple Guide

Below are temples in Bangkok with estimated entrance fees. Wat or Wạd (วัด) is the Thai term for a temple. You can visit this link for a more detailed guide.

Temple	Entrance Fee
The Grand Palace	THB 500
Wat Pho	THB 100
Wat Arun	THB 50
Wat Benchamabophit	THB 20
Wat Ratchanatdaram Woravihara	THB 20
Wat Saket	THB 50
Wat Suthat	THB 20
Wat Traimit	THB 10

The word wat is a Thai word that was borrowed from Sanskrit vāṭa (Devanāgarī: वाट), meaning ‘enclosure’.

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Things To Do & Places To Visit

While Bangkok serves as an entry point to other provinces in the country, the city itself has countless attractions and activities — bars, restaurants, floating markets, shopping malls, bazaars, temples, and other historical sites.

The Grand Palace

The Grand Palace (พระบรมมหาราชวัง or Phra Borom Maha Ratcha Wang) is an iconic Thai attraction that used to be the residence of their King. Nowadays, it is mostly used for royal ceremonies and state functions.

The entrance fee is 500 Baht, a little expensive compared to other temples. Also, remember to wear jeans or anything that covers the knee, it is the standard clothing for most Buddhist temples. If not, you’ll be forced to spend additional 150 Baht on “elephant pants” on vendors just outside the entrance. I am the only one in our group who wore shorts so I was forced to buy one. It’s quite cool and comfortable.

There’s an overwhelmingly large number of tourists in the area. Still, this place should not be missed. It’s more than worthy of the 500 Baht we paid, the heat we endured during our walk, and the effort we exerted maneuvering over a large crowd of tourists.

Wat Phra Kaew

Inside the walls of The Grand Palace are several statues, temples, and chedis. It’s a parade of golden structures with beautifully crafted ornaments. One thing not to miss is The Temple of the Emerald Buddha or Wat Phra Kaew (วัดพระแก้ว or Wat Phra Si Rattana Satsadaram). It is regarded as the most sacred Buddhist temple in the country and it houses the statue of the Emerald Buddha, considered the country’s palladium.

Unfortunately, we weren’t only able to see the interior since it was closed due to a Thai holiday.

Khao San Road

For me, Khao San Road (ถนนข้าวสาร or Thanon Khao San) is the highlight of our Bangkok vacation. Khao San Road is a half-kilometer street that comes to life at night with lots of street food, music, partying, massage, shops, and many other things. It is frequented mostly by backpackers (it’s not called “backpacker’s haven” for no reason). It was love at first sight. It’s the mood you feel as you stroll around — the presence of tourists from different places, the street food, the noise, the music. I felt like a child seeing a circus for the first time.

Khao San Road, often the starting point for tourists, particularly backpackers, remains one of Bangkok’s key attractions. There you can find deep-fried insects, hilltribe hawkers, tattoo parlours, buy bootleg CDs and DVDs, and much more.

Bangkok Post

The first thing we did, of course, was to eat! At the very entrance of the street, we tried a 50 Baht Shrimp Pad Thai and I’ll tell you it is the best Pad Thai I have ever tasted! None of those mushy noodles in other cafes/stalls.

We also tried some desserts, from coconut ice cream to sticky mango rice. I think sticky mango rice is the Thai holy grail of desserts. I never had a bad version of it from all the places I’ve eaten in Bangkok.

The drinks are divine. They’re freshly squeezed and extremely cheap at around 30 to 50 Baht. I particularly enjoyed their pomegranate and passion fruit juices. I was also shocked to discover that coconut water can have variations in taste. In my home country, the water is light and somewhat sour. In Thailand, it is sweet. My friends and I had some interesting theories on why it tastes different.

The party scene is located at the other end of the road. We checked first all the other bars before deciding where to settle down. There were lots of EDM-driven establishments but it was this hip bar that caught our attention. The place is called “Is Orange”. It’s small and the ambiance is super chill and laid-back. They had this cool musician who sings classic songs (think “Ain’t No Sunshine”). We ordered beer and cocktails (alcohol moderation since we need our energy for the next day’s activities). We stayed around an hour or two at the bar and headed home after that. On our way home, we still had conversations about how delicious the Pad Thai was. It was that good!

Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market

For our floating market experience, I wanted it to be authentic and away from the touristy areas. So we decided to visit Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market (ตลาดน้ำคลองลัดมะยม). If you prefer busier floating markets, you can go to Damnoen Saduak or Amphawa, around one to two hours’ drive from Bangkok. There is also Taling Chan Floating market which is in the same district as Khlong Lat Mayom.

The first thing you’ll notice about Khlong Lat Mayom is that there are as many local as there are foreign tourists in the area. The crowd size is just right — not too big to cause stress, not too small to feel bored.

Khlong Lat Mayom is a food utopia. Everything you crave, from street food to drinks to desserts to fruits to grilled selections to everything spicy, they have it! On normal days, we would budget 150 to 300 Baht for a meal but this particular day was not one of those so we spent around 400 to 500 Baht per person. We stayed for a couple of hours just looking around, eating food here and there, and taking part in all the vigor and excitement.

After our food exploits, we went on to the boat tour area. Boat tours cost around 100 Baht per person. The boatman will tour you around for 40 minutes. It’s an enjoyable ride where you get to see different parts of the district.

Wat Pho

Wat Pho (วัดโพธิ์) or The Temple of the Reclining Buddha (วัดพระเชตุพนวิมลมังคลารามราชวรมหาวิหาร or Wat Phra Chetuphon Vimolmangklararm Rajwaramahaviharn) (I know, let’s just call it “Wat Pho”) is one of Bangkok’s oldest temples, it was built even before Bangkok was designated as the country’s capital. It houses the famous Reclining Buddha and is known as the birthplace of Traditional Thai Massage.

Before entering the complex, you are required to pay a 100 Baht entrance fee that comes with a small bottle of water. Men are allowed to wear shorts but women need to cover. Wear jeans and no strapless top. In the words of one of the staff, “no sexy.” I suggest you go as early as the opening at 8:00 AM to avoid crowds of tourists.

Upon entrance, you are immediately greeted by a cluster of beautifully adorned chedis. It varies in color and sizes, from gold to deep green and from monumental to that of a small house. There are also a few prayer rooms that you can check. All prayer rooms have beautiful golden Buddhas. There are also covered walks that house hundreds of Buddha statues. The walkways feel so sacred and peaceful, it personifies my idea of a Buddhist temple.

Wat Pho is huge, we spent more than a couple of hours looking around. Also, if you want to experience Traditional Thai Massage, you can avail of it at around 420 Baht per hour on the east side of the complex. Oh, and we bought these delicious ice cream at a store inside the complex:

Reclining Buddha

One of the highlights of Wat Pho is the Reclining Buddha (พระพุทธไสยาสน์ or Phra Buddhasaiyas). You are required to remove your footwear before entering the temple, they will give you a bag at the entrance which you can return at the exit. The statue is about 46 meters long and 15 meters tall. I’ve seen it in pictures before and it was just an okay attraction for me. Seeing it in person is a whole different experience. The sheer magnitude of the Reclining Buddha is beyond marvelous. Our jaws were literally on the floor upon seeing it, the oohs were nonstop. We took some photographs and I don’t think any of our shots justified its greatness. This one should not be missed when visiting Bangkok.

Wat Arun

The Temple of Dawn or Wat Arun (วัดอรุณราชวราราม ราชวรมหาวิหาร or Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan) is one of the best know landmarks in Thailand. It is a Buddhist temple along the Chao Phraya River and derives its name from the Hindu god Aruna, often personified as the radiation of the rising sun. It can be accessed by ferries traveling across the river towards the Maharaj Pier.

Wat Benchamabophit

Wat Benchamabophit (วัดเบญจมบพิตรดุสิตวนาราม) is known as the marble temple and is considered to be one of Bangkok’s most beautiful temples.

Unlike the other temples we’ve seen, this one is chill and relaxed. It feels more like a park than a temple. We ate some local ice cream, walked around, and took a few photographs. The view of the temple at the main entrance is the most aesthetically appealing — perfect symmetry and clean white marble walls.

Wat Saket

Wat Saket (วัดสระเกศราชวรมหาวิหาร or Wat Saket Ratcha Wora Maha Wihan) is a Buddhist temple that houses the famous Golden Mount (ภูเขาทอง or Phu Khao Thong). The Golden Mount is a steep artificial hill within the compound.

Wat Traimit

Wat Traimit is the location of The Golden Buddha (พระพุทธมหาสุวรรณปฏิมากร or Phra Phuttha Maha Suwanna Patimakon). The gold statue weighs around 5.5 tons.

At one point in its history, the statue was covered with a layer of stucco and colored glass to conceal its true value, and it remained in this condition for almost 200 years, ending up as what was then a pagoda of minor significance. During the relocation of the statue in 1955, the plaster was chipped off and the gold was revealed.

Golden Buddha

Wat Suthat

Wat Suthat (วัดสุทัศนเทพวราราม or Wat Suthat Thepwararam) is a Buddhist temple where the giant swing is located, hence the name “Temple of the Giant Swing.”

Wat Ratchanatdaram

The Temple of the Royal Niece or Wat Ratchanatdaram (วัดราชนัดดาราม) is a Buddhist temple where Loha Prasat is located. The architectural feature of Loha Prasat almost resembles a pyramid.

Loha Prasat, a 36-meter-tall multi-tiered structure featuring 37 metal spires, signifying the 37 virtues toward enlightenment in Buddhist belief. It is regarded the world’s only brazen palace (a building of which its roof covered by broze tiles) in existence.

Tourism Authority of Thailand

Jim Thompson House

The Jim Thompson House is a museum containing the art collection of American architect Jim Thompson. Jim Thompson was the designer of the museum and the former owner.

Chinatown

Bangkok’s Chinatown is one of the largest Chinatowns in the world. Popularly known as Yaowarat, the center of Chinatown lies along Yaowarat Road. The place is the center of Chinese culture with several shops and turns into a street food paradise at night attracting several tourists.

Chatuchak Weekend Market

The Chatuchak Weekend Market, also known as JJ Market, is the largest in Thailand. Chatuchak Market sells all kinds of goods you can think of such as clothing, electronics, pets, fresh produce, home accessories, and many more. It is considered one of the world’s largest and most diverse weekend markets, with visitors in the hundreds of thousands.

Events At Rajamangala Stadium

If you’re able to, you can coincide your trip with any major international artist performing in Bangkok. Chances are, they will hold their concert at Rajamangala Stadium. It is a large stadium that held major sports events and concerts for global pop stars like Ed Sheeran, Lady Gaga, One Direction, and Coldplay. Coldplay’s Bangkok stop was during our vacation so we were obliged to attend.

We went to the stadium at around 4 in the afternoon. Normally, it would take less than an hour for a 20 km drive but the traffic jam was so severe it took us 3 hours to get to Rajamangala Stadium. Just imagine around 60,000 concert attendees congesting the major highways around the venue.

When we arrived, the standing area was already half full but we were able to get a good spot. I couldn’t stop marveling at the stadium. It was massive! In my mind, it is going to be one of the best stops of Coldplay’s Asian leg just on the venue alone. I was not mistaken. The lights, the crowd, the energy, the atmosphere – it was an explosion of everything amazing. I was exhausted at the end of the concert but it was all worth it. I just experienced one of the best nights in Bangkok.

The concert ended just before midnight. We wanted to go home immediately but we were only able to book an Uber after waiting for more than a couple of hours. This one we had not anticipated. Even a quarter of the concert attendees trying to book an Uber would cause a surge in the price, which went as high as 1,500 Baht. When it went down to 800 Baht, we took the chance (a normal price for a 20 km ride would cost only around 200 to 300 Baht).

Pad Thai Thip Samai

Pad Thai Thip Samai is a food stall near Wat Saket. I know I loved the Pad Thai from the lady in Khao San Road but Thip Samai’s Pad Thai is seriously one of the bests in Thailand. The queue is long but it’s worth it! Also, try their orange juice. Do not leave Bangkok without trying this.

Café Tha Thien

This one I came to know from my blog readings. Café Tha Thien is just a few minutes from The Grand Palace. It’s a small café with a warm, cozy feel and has a personalized interior. Upon entering, you are immediately greeted by the friendly staff. We ordered Pad Thai, Tom Yum, Curry, Chicken with Cashew, and Mango Sticky Rice. We were not disappointed and the food is also affordable. I would recommend their Tom Yum & Curry in particular. Also, remember to know your tolerance for spicy food. We had ours at medium and it was already on the very spicy side by normal standards (which is fine for us because we love spicy food).

Baan ThaTien Café

Baan ThaTien Café is cafe near Wat Pho. We were looking for a nice place to eat before visiting Wat Pho and stumbled upon Baan ThaTien Café. It has a rustic, warm wooden interior so we gave it a shot. We ordered Pad Thai and Curry. Consistent with experience, Thai food never disappoints. Their Pad Thai even had a unique lime flavor which was so refreshing.

Sleeper Train

Going around Thailand is handy because you have more options than usual in terms of transportation and it’s usually very cheap. Depending on your budget or what you want to experience, you can either travel by plane, bus, hired car, or train. Airfare from Bangkok to Chiang Mai generally costs around 1,000 to 2,000 Baht. There are a bunch of airlines you can choose from — Thai Lion, Air Asia, Thai Airways, and Nok Air to name a few.

Listen to me when I say you need to experience an overnight train in Thailand at least once, preferably the ones going to Chiang Mai. It’s a 13-hour journey but it’s extremely comfortable. We were able to just relax and regroup from a hectic 3-day Bangkok escapade. They serve decent food and drinks on the train, around 70 Baht per meal and 50 Baht for the drinks (I’d recommend the iced caramel milk). The amenities and interior are clean and well-maintained. Just imagine, looking out at the Bangkok skyline during sundown, listening to music while having conversations with your friends. It’s perfect.

State Railway of Thailand doesn’t have an online booking so you have to rely on trusted third-party websites. It will cost more due to booking fees but it will save you the stress of booking last minute. Seats do run out so book ahead of time. I booked ours more than a month before our trip through 12Go. It was a smooth process. I claimed our tickets at least an hour before departure from their office in front of Hua Lamphong Train Station. The one-way price per head is at 700 to 800 Baht for a 2nd class sleeper air-conditioned train, depending on whether you choose upper or lower berth (upper berth is cheaper but lower berth has a window view). For this booking, we ended up paying around 1000 Baht per head due to booking fees. 2nd class is cheaper than 1st class and it’s already very comfortable.

Itinerary & Budget

This is just a sample itinerary and budget. Change things up based on your travel style. My pacing is usually relaxed but Bangkok can be exhausting because of the number of activities plus the traffic. I recommend having rest days in between.

Itinerary For Bangkok

With so many activities to choose from, I highly suggest planning your itinerary carefully especially if you have limited time. It’s what happened in our case as we only had three days in Bangkok so we can spend the rest of our vacation in Northern and Southern Thailand. Also, with the numerous temples, you might experience temple fatigue. Just select the major ones such as The Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun and visit the other temples if you have extra time.

Day	Activities
Day 1: Arrival	Flight to Bangkok
	Lunch at Café Tha Thien
	The Grand Palace / Wat Phra Kaew
	Snacks at Thip Samai
	Dinner & Drinks at Khao San Road
Day 2: Temples	Breakfast at Baan ThaTien Café
	Wat Pho
	Wat Arun
	Jim Thompson House
	Dinner at Bangkok Chinatown
Day 3: Floating & Weekend Markets	Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market
	Chatuchak Weekend Market

Budget For Bangkok

The estimates below are in American Dollars, Philippine Peso, and Thai Baht, and the exchange rates are based on the closing rates at the time of posting. To convert to your home currency, visit this site. The airfare cost is assuming that you are flying from Manila, the accommodation cost if you are booking a mid-range hotel, and the transportation, if you’ll use GrabCar to go around the city.

Regardless of your travel style, Bangkok can be very budget-friendly. The expenses that would cost you money are the airfare and accommodation costs.

3-Day Budget	USD	PHP	THB
Airfare	200	10,000	6,700
Accommodation	80	4,000	2,680
Food, Drinks, & Alcohol	60	3,000	2,010
Entrance & Activity Fees	20	1,000	670
Transportation	16	800	536
Tour Guide & Vehicle Rental	0	0	0
Random Costs & Souvenirs	60	3,000	2,010
Total	436	21,800	14,606

Final Thoughts

When we left Bangkok, I knew I would come back. There are still so many places to discover and food to eat. Bangkok is a convergence of unique culture, amazing food, admirable people, & rich history. It is one of the best cities in South East Asia.

★★★★★ Food
There’s a reason Thai street food is the holy grail of all street food. In my three-day stay, I never had a meal I didn’t like. A piece of advice: if you want an authentic experience, go to places where the locals eat.

★★★★★ Culture
Bangkok is a unique and culturally-rich city. From Buddhist temples to floating markets, you’ll get a full dose of culture and tradition.

☆☆☆☆☆ Nature
You have to get out of Bangkok and visit other provinces of Thailand where national parks are abundant.

☆☆☆☆☆ Beach, Surfing, & Underwater
No beaches in Bangkok. However, Southern Thailand has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world.

★★★★★ Nightlife
Bangkok is very much alive at night as it is in the day. You can choose where you want to party; from posh clubs to chill bohemian back-packer bars. Don’t miss Khao San Road!

★★★★☆ Relaxation
Two words: Thai Massage!

★★★★☆ Activities
There are endless things that you can do in Bangkok. However, nature-related activities are very limited. Bangkok is fairly okay for a family trip. Just don’t expect the efficiency of Singapore or Japan.

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