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Population: 9 million Currency: Thai Baht, 1 Baht = 100 satang Opening hours: Shops are generally open Mon–Sat 8am to 8pm. Banks are generally open Mon–Fri 9.30am to 3.30pm except on public and bank holidays. Internet: www.sawadee.com www.bangkoktonight.com www.tourismthailand.org Newspapers: Bangkok Post Thai Rath The Nation Daily News Emergency numbers: Tourist Police: 1155 Police, Ambulance: 191 Fire: 199 Tourist information: Tourism Authority of Thailand TAT Address : 1600 New Phetburi Road, Makkasan, Rajatevee Tel: +66 (0)2 250 5500 Open Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm. Closed on weekends and public holidays. www.tourismthailand.org BANGKOK PUBLISHING DATE: 2009-04-07 | COUNTRY CODE: TH Contents: The City, Do & See, Eating, Bars & Nightlife, Shopping, Sleeping, Essential Information, Maps Copyright © 2007 Fastcheck AB. All rights reserved. For more information visit: www.arrivalguides.com BANGKOK A visit to this fascinating, vibrant and cosmopolitan city is a must when in Thailand. Bangkok will welcome you with gleaming skyscrapers as well as historical temples and luxury hotels. The past, present and future are harmoniously intertwined. Visit the floating markets, ride the famous tuk-tuks, explore the city’s nightlife, experience the excitement of a Muay Thai boxing match or go bargain shopping. Bangkok caters to all your tastes and certainly personifies the country’s slogan “Amazing Thailand”.

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Population:9 million

Currency:Thai Baht, 1 Baht = 100 satang

Opening hours:Shops are generally openMon–Sat 8am to 8pm.Banks are generally open Mon–Fri9.30am to 3.30pm except onpublic and bank holidays.

Internet:www.sawadee.comwww.bangkoktonight.comwww.tourismthailand.org

Newspapers:Bangkok PostThai RathThe NationDaily News

Emergency numbers:Tourist Police: 1155Police, Ambulance: 191Fire: 199Tourist information:Tourism Authority of Thailand TATAddress : 1600 New PhetburiRoad, Makkasan, RajateveeTel: +66 (0)2 250 5500Open Monday to Friday 8.30am to4.30pm. Closed on weekends andpublic holidays.www.tourismthailand.org

BANGKOKPUBLISHING DATE: 2009-04-07 | COUNTRY CODE: THContents: The City, Do & See, Eating, Bars & Nightlife, Shopping, Sleeping,Essential Information, Maps

Copyright © 2007 Fastcheck AB. All rights reserved. For more information visit: www.arrivalguides.com

BANGKOKA visit to this fascinating, vibrant and cosmopolitan city is amust when in Thailand. Bangkok will welcome you withgleaming skyscrapers as well as historical temples andluxury hotels. The past, present and future are harmoniouslyintertwined. Visit the floating markets, ride the famoustuk-tuks, explore the city’s nightlife, experience theexcitement of a Muay Thai boxing match or go bargainshopping. Bangkok caters to all your tastes and certainlypersonifies the country’s slogan “Amazing Thailand”.

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THE CITY #THECITY#

Bangkok is the Orient’s most cosmopolitancity and has attractions to stimulate eventhe most experienced travellers. Createdas the Thai capital in 1782 by the firstmonarch of the present Chakri dynasty,Bangkok is a national treasure house andThailand’s spiritual, cultural, political,commercial, educational and diplomaticcentre.

The city has 50 districts and has grown tospan over six provinces. The main businessdistricts and residential areas are everexpanding. The Phra Nakhon districtalongside Dusit is where mostgovernmental agencies and ministries headtheir offices as well as the most famoustourist attractions, such as Grand Palace,Democracy Monument, Giant Swing,Sanam Luang and other venues.

Bangkok, Thailand’s major gateway, castsan irresistible spell of enchantment. To theThais it is Krung Thep, “City of Angels”,and you will find it is a truly magic place.Joyfully exuberant, Bangkok embracesmodern development and presents apicture of rising office towers, world-classhotels and shopping malls packed withtreasures of the East; like silks andgemstones. And yet amidst all thisBangkok still manages to preserve itscultural heritage to an amazing degree.The rich splendour of the Grand Palace, theTemple of the Emerald Buddha, the Templeof the Dawn, and other historic shrines can

not be missed.

The influence of the past is not limited tomajor monuments and it continues tocolour daily life. Files of robbed monksmaking their early morning merit rounds,present a scene seemingly unaltered intime.

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DO & SEE #DOANDSEE#

Bangkok as a city is absolutely brimmingwith fresh and amazing attractions bothcultural and entertaining to much to packinto a guide of this size but most all ofthem are worth seeing. Below are a few ofthe best attractions in Bangkok.

Grand PalaceThis is an absolute must. The Grand Palaceis an outstanding architecturalachievement it is also home to theinfamous Emerald Buddha, which is themost revered Buddha image in Thailand.Go early in the morning to avoid the majorcrowds, it will still be busy but gettingthere around 9.00 will give you a little

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more space. Do not wear shorts when youvisit (it is considered rude). To get there,you can either take a taxi, or the Sky trainto Sapan Thaksin. Walk down to the pierand take the daily ferry.

Address: Na Phra Lan Road, near Sanam Luang

Wat PhoThe Temples of the Reclining Buddha, isdirectly adjacent to the Grand Palace. Ithouses more than 1000 Buddha imagesand the largest single Buddha image 46mlong and 15m high, decorated with goldplating and mother of pearl in its eyes andsoles of its feet.

Address: Sanam Chai road and Maharaj roadPhone: +66 (0)2 225 9595Internet: www.watpho.com

Khon Masked DanceWatch Khon, Thailand’s classical maskeddance at the Sala Chalermkrung Theatre.The dance is regarded one of the mostrefined of performing arts and wasoriginally limited to the royal court. Heldevery Friday and Saturday.

Address: 66 Charoen Krung Road, Phra NakhonPhone: +66 (0)2 222 0434Internet: www.salachalermkrung.com

Abhisek Dusit Throne HallThis East-meets-West royal building wasbuilt by King Chulalongkorn, the first Thaimonarch to visit Europe. Visions of histravels must still have been swimming inhis head when he commissioned the thronehall, a stunning, intricate building which,despite its Western influences, has adistinctly Thai exterior.

Address: Ratchawithi Road, across from Dusit ZooPhone: +66 (0)2 628 6300

Ancient CityMeuang Boran is billed as the largestopen-air museum in the world. Over ahundred of Thailand’s most impressivemonuments are rendered slightly less

impressive in this 80-hectare (200-acre)collection of scale models. The attraction issouth of the Thai capital, near the coast ofthe Gulf of Thailand. Depending on traffic,it can take as long as two hours to makethe trip.

Address: Samut Prakan (33 km SE of Bangkok)Phone: +66 (0)2 709 1644/5Internet: www.ancientcity.com

Samutprakarn Crocodile Farm & ZooThe Crocodile Farm is 33 kilometres awayfrom Bangkok and is the world’s largestcrocodile farm. The place is enormous withover 60,000 fresh and seawater crocodilesto see. Watch the feeding of the crocodiles- a show is held every hour. The farm alsohouses other creatures such as snakes,gibbons, lions and trained elephants.

Address: 555 M.7, Taiban District, Amphoe Muang,SamutprakarnPhone: +66 (0)2 703 4891 to 5

Lumphini ParkBangkok’s biggest green lung, named afterBuddha’s birthplace in Nepal, is crammedwith a motley crew of tai chi students,people singing karaoke, vendors sellingsnake blood and bile chess players,joggers, and kite flyers. Some say it’s thebest way to escape Bangkok withoutleaving town; we say, join the throng.

Address: Rama IV Road, Wangmai Subdistrict, Patumwan

Siam Ocean WorldBangkok’s new Aquarium. Thailand andSoutheast Asia’s biggest aquatic andeducation center. Siam Ocean Worldaquarium features more than 30,000aquatic creatures from 400 species. Youcan even take a real dive with real sharks.

Internet: www.siamoceanworld.co.th

Floating MarketThis world famous market is 80 Kilometresoutside of Bangkok. You can take anorganised tour or a bus from the Southern

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Bus Terminal. Every day boats crowd themarket area early morning until aroundnoon. If you wish you can travel around inboat and see a little of what Thai villagelife is like.

Address: Damnernsaduak

EATING #EATING#

Where ever you go in Bangkok there’s noshortage of eating options. Eat in aroadside noodle stall and watch the worldgo by. Savour fresh seafood at a localrestaurant perched over the river, enjoyexquisite food from a swish hotelrestaurant overlooking the city, or take aquick snack in a shopping mall food court.Whatever you choose, and wherever youare staying, you won’t be disappointed. Asthere are so many restaurants, food stallsand market places to choose from,recommending places to eat is not easy.

Some areas worth mentioning are:

Yaowarat RoadThis is Bangkok’s Chinatown with plenty offood stalls, Chinese restaurants and someof the best dim sum lunches around.

Phahurat RoadNot far from Yaowarat’s Chinatown youmay find a number of Indian restaurantsrun by Thai people of Indian origin. Thereare also plenty of Punjabi and Pakistanifood here.

Siam SquareIn this shopping area you can also findtraditional Thai, European, Chinese andJapanese restaurants and food streets ofmedium and high-priced fast-food outlets.

Sukhumvit RoadThere are plenty of eating places in thisbusy shopping area and you’re bound tofind something to suit your taste here, mayit be European, American, Mexican, Indian,Middle Eastern, Japanese or Thai. Soi Nanaand Soi Thonglor are well known for theirfood stalls and restaurants.

Silom RoadBangkok’s business district offers all kindsof food; seafood stalls can be found in theSaladaeng intersection, Indonesian andIrish foor around Convent Road, Japaneseby Soi Thaniya, Thai food by Soi Phipatand there’s also Soi Lalaisup – the lunchmarket.

Soi Langsuan “a Hidden Gem“One of Bangkok’s best kept secrets, this upand coming boulevard is fertile ground forfresh new restaurants springing upeverywhere. Each one from Italian to Thaiis uniquely charming and refreshing. Theboulevard itself is surrounded by trees andfoliage, which makes for a good strollbefore or after your meal. Here is aselection of restaurants around SoiLangsuan.

The Ninth CafeWith its modern airy decor, Italian/Thaifood, great ambiance “the Ninth Café” is agreat place for an afternoon bite or adelicious dinner experience.

Address: 59/5 Soi Langsuan, Ploenchit RoadPhone: +66 (0)2 255 7125-7

Acoustic HouseAn elegant Mexican/Thai restaurant with

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live piano music. This place serves uniquesavoury Mexican dishes whilst chilled-outpiano music fills the air.

Address: 59/4 Lang Suan Rd., PathumwanPhone: +66 (0)2 254 9250

Pan PanA bustling medley of steaming chillimussels chased by heaped plates of pasta,the prices are excellent making it a greatplace to take family and friends. Pan Pan isvery popular with local Thai people.

Address: 45 Soi Langsuan, Ploenchit RoadPhone: +66 (0)2 252 7104

Baan KhanithaThis award winning restaurant servessignature dishes from all over Thailand.Dishes like spicy river prawn soup withglass noodles and prawns with tamarindsauce are beautifully done.

Address: 36/1 Soi 23, Sukhumvit RoadPhone: +66 (0)2 258 4181Internet: www.baan-khanitha.com

La Dalat IndochineA charming Vietnamese restaurant, locatedon busy Soi 23, a short walk fromSukhumvit Road and Soi Cowboy, Le DalatIndochine ranks among the bestVietnamese restaurants in the city. Therestaurant is housed in an imaginativelyconverted 1950’s villa, packed with plants,works of art and memorabilia.

Address: 14 Sukhumvit Soi 23Phone: +66 (0)2 661 7987

Le BanyanThis lovely restaurant serves delectableFrench cuisine including a selection of foiegras and distinctive seafood main courseslike snapper fillet with fresh apples andapple brandy. Succulent meat courses likegrilled pressed duck are among the housespecialties.

Address: No. 59 Sukhumvit soi 8Phone: +66 (0)2 253 5556

Cabbages & CondomsThis oddly named restaurant started out asa part of a campaign to promote birthcontrol and Aids awareness. It has becomean established attraction in the Bangkokdining circuit with its imaginative menuand beautiful garden. Profits support familyplanning and anti-AIDS projects inThailand.

Address: Sukhumvit Soi 12Phone: +66 (0)2 229 4611 ext 331Internet: www.cabbagesandcondoms.co.th

BARS & NIGHTLIFE #BARSANDNIGHTLIFE#

There is no shortage of cool pubs, bars andlounges in Bangkok. Admission to thevenue is generally free, with the exceptionof some high-end places which may ask forfees up to 600 baht. The fee usuallyincludes one or two free drinks.

Bangkok’s vast nightlife scenes featureeverything from live music, to good jazzclubs, sleek cool bars, bouncing dancevenues and of course great restaurants.Beyond souvenir shopping and barhopping, Bangkok offers a much widerrange of sophisticated entertainment suchas traditional performances, Broadwayscale cultural shows, or even peacefuldinner cruises down the river.

QbarSukhumvit Soi 11. It is the probably one ofthe hottest spot in town and veryfashionable. Drinks are reasonably priced,and they have one of the widest selections

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of spirits available in the city. Great place ifyou like hip bars!

Address: 34 Sukhumvit Soi 11Phone: +66 (0)2 252 3274Internet: www.qbarbangkok.com

DublinerA new Irish Pub! The pub is in three levelswith the third offering one pool table andone table football, the second level is in akind of lobby that looks out onto some ofthe ground floor. The beers are reasonablypriced and they do have Kilkenny on tap!

Address: 440 Sukhumvit Rd, (Washington Square, Soi 22)Phone: +66 (0)2 204 1841/2Internet: www.dublinerbangkok.com

The Bed Supper ClubThis is one of the hottest clubs in Bangkokand worth going to. Shaped like aspaceship, the club is split into twosections, one aimed more at drinking anddancing and the other for dining andchilling out with friends. As the namesuggests the whole concept the club isbased on is a bed, and there are actualbeds for customers to relax and enjoy.

Address: 26 Soi Sukhumvit 11, Sukhumvit RoadPhone: +66 (0)2 651 3537Internet: www.bedsupperclub.com

NarcissusA very nice disco that gets very busy. It isnext door (towards the back) to thehostess bar Pegasus. Worth going toaround midnight onwards, for its chicdesign and trendy clientele.

Address: 112 Sukhumvit Soi 23 Road WattanaPhone: +66 (0)2 258 4805

NunglenHot and Trendy nightclub with Thai LiveBands playing. Stays open from 7pm until1am every night!

Address: Ekamai RoadInternet: www.nunglen.net

EscobarOn weekends this place is filled withhip-hop and the main bar quickly getscrowded! If that’s too much for you, thereis also a smaller bar for a more relaxedevening.

Address: 217/1-3 Sukhumvit Soi 63, EkamaiPhone: +66 (0)2 711 6565

ImmortalThis legendary player in the Khao Sanmusic scene plays drum & bass, punk,rock, metal and nu-metal music very, veryloud, so be prepared! Several Happy Houroffers, and the price of entry often includesa drink. A somewhat dark, shady andunglamorous, but fun place!

Address: 249 Khao San Road, 1st floor of the Bayon BuildingPhone: +66 (0)5 812 9111

SHOPPING #SHOPPING#

Bangkok is often thought of as a shopper’sparadise. There are indeed some greatbargains to be made, and there is certainlya lot to choose from. A bit of advice: whilethere are bargains, many things, especiallyanything imported, is likely to be moreexpensive than elsewhere. Check prices ofany planned major purchases at homebefore you leave.

For more detailed shopping informationdownload our special Bangkok shoppingguide at: www.arrivalguides.com

Markets Chatuchak Weekend MarketThis massive market is only open onSaturday and Sunday. Here you’ll find

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everything from pets and plants to clothesand antiques. The market is open-air,though mostly covered, and can beincredibly hot on even a mild day. Thesmall aisles make it easy to get lost but it’shard to go too far in any one directionbefore hitting the open centre area with itsclock tower. The market is incrediblyorganized into sections for clothing, pets,furniture, etc. but you’ll find anythinganywhere. Best way to get there is by skytrain to ”Mo Chit” station.

Patpong Night BazaarAt around 19:00 every day, the sidewalksof Silom road as well as Patpong itself arefilled with stalls selling clothing, trinkets,music and sundry other items. It can bequite crowded and there is of course a lotof mischief on the prowl, so you need to becareful.

Local HandicraftsThe biggest selection of Thai handicraftscan be found at Narayanaphand, locatedon Radjamri road across from the CentralWorld Plaza. President Tower, right aroundthe corner from Narayanaphand, also has anumber of shops selling local products.

AntiquesYou’ll find shops in all the major touristareas, but the centre is River City next tothe Royal Orchid Sheraton. Note that‘antique’ has no legal definition in Thailand,and the word is often applied to things thatcould well have been made yesterday, butare designed or made to look old.

ClothingYou’ll find tailor shops in many hotels andshopping centres. For discount clothing,make your way to Pratunam market, withinwalking distance of the Central WorldPlaza. Be sure to note our clothing sizescaution when purchasing ready-made

items.

Computers And TechnologyPanthip Plaza on Petchburi road is not farfrom the Pratunam garment district andwithin a long walk from Central Worldshopping centre. Somewhat morecomfortable and easier to get to is FortuneTown on Ratchadapisek Road. The RamaIX subway station is right in front of thecentre. Note that electronics are generallynot cheap in Thailand.

Central WorldThis shopping centre is the biggest lifestyleshopping complex in Southeast Asia andhosts an unrivalled mix of products andservices. Get here with the direct Sky train(BTS). The centre is a shopping paradisewaiting to be explored!

Address: Ratchaprasong intersection, PathumwanInternet: www.centralworld.co.th

Mahboonkrong (mbk) CenterThe “grand -daddy” of Bangkok’s shoppingcentres has a market feel to it, with manysmall shops and sometimes very narrowaisles. You’ll find one floor devoted almostentirely to mobile phones and accessories.Two other floors have clothes as well asbags, while yet another has furniture.Tourists can apply for a special TouristDiscount Card (MBK) at the informationdesk which entitles you to between 5- 30%discount on selected merchandise and insome restaurants.

Address: Phayathai RoadInternet: www.mbk-center.com

Siam SquareOutdoor cluster of shop houses which iscurrently given over to independentclothing designers, music stores and otherthings of interest to the young crowdattracted to Siam Square.

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Siam Center & Siam DiscoverySet side-by-side across Rama I Road fromSiam Square, these two centres haveseveral designer shops and restaurants.Next door to Siam Centre is anothershopping area called Siam Paragon.

Siam ParagonOpened in December 2005, the SiamParagon takes centre stage both literallyand figuratively, in the heart of Bangkok’sShopping District. Most of the shops aredecidedly high end, with names such asArmani, Chanel and Mazerati on hand, butthere are enough distractions such asmovies and Asia’s largest aquarium tokeep the place packed on weekends.

Address: 9991/1 Rama 1 Road, PathumwanPhone: +66 (0)2 690 1000Internet: www.siamparagon.co.th

The EmporiumHigh class centre located on SukhumvitRoad at the Prompong Skytrain station.Very popular with foreign residents.

Address: 622 Sukhumvit Rd., Klongton, KlongtoeyPhone: +66 (0)2 269 1000 Ext. 1726, 1727Internet: www.emporiumthailand.com

SLEEPING #SLEEPING#

The Thai Hotels Association (THA) can getyou better rates at mid-range andexpensive hotels than you would get as awalk-in, but you still pay more than thegoing rate. Make sure you have some ideaabout where you want to stay and whatkind of prices you should be paying for it.

Different hotels pay them different rates ofcommission so don’t be surprised if theysuggest other hotels to one you decided on-they aren’t impartial by any means.

EXCLUSIVEThe PeninsulaThe rooms at this hotel are outstanding.Very large windows and each room looksout on to the river. They each haveseparate shower and toilet, with atelevision in each bathroom. A fax machineand CD player is found in every room.

Address: 333 Charoennakorn Road, KlongsanPhone: +66 (0)2 861 2888Internet: www.bangkok.peninsula.com

The OrientalThis hotel is hailed by many to be the besthotel in Bangkok. The Oriental Bangkokhotel has won an impressive amount ofawards and is without a doubt one of thebest five star hotels in Bangkok.

Address: 48 Oriental Avenue, Bangkok 10500, ThailandPhone: +66 (0)2 659 9000Internet: www.mandarinoriental.com/bangkok

Sheraton GrandeLocated between Sukhumvit Soi 10 and12, again a great location for business orpleasure. Excellent location with the AsokSkytrain station at its doorstep and theexpressway only minutes away. Theservice is of the highest quality andeverything that you would expect from aSheraton in the Luxury collection. Therooms are extremely well appointed, largeand comfortable. This splendid hotel alsooffers great spa facilities and sumptuousrestaurants.

Address: 250 Sukhumvit RoadPhone: + 66 (0)2 649 8888Internet: www.sheratongrandesukhumvit.com

GOOD VALUEThe Zenith HotelVery well located for business andentertainment purposes on Sukhumvit Soi

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3. A good hotel with 3 or 4 stars androoms well equipped. The swimming poolon the top floor offers stunning views ofBangkok and is a great place for sunbathing. Great choice for a vacation!

Address: 29 Sukhumvit Soi 3 (Nana Nua)Phone: +66 (0)2 655 4999Internet: www.zenith-hotel.com

Novotel Bangkok, Siam SquareThe Novotel on Siam Square is situated inthe heart of Bangkok. It is surrounded byshopping and entertainment centers, anexcellent section of restaurants, bars andnightclubs. The Sky Train Central Station ison the doorstep of the hotel.

Address: Siam Square Soi 6Phone: +66 (0)2 209 8888Internet: www.novotel.com

BASICHoney HotelVery basic, quiet accommodation located inSukhumvit Soi 19. A good location forpretty much everything. Prices shouldrange from 800 Baht up.

Address: 31 Sukhumvit Road 19Phone: +66 (0)2 253 0646

D&D InnVery affordable little guesthouse/hotel inthe center of Khao San Road, however dueto its location it is constantly surroundedby young travellers (rarely quite). Greatrooftop pool and restaurant.

Address: 68-70 Khao San RoadPhone: +66 (0)2 629 0526Internet: www.khaosanby.com

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION#ESSENTIALINFORMATION#

AirportsBangkok International SuvarnabhumiAirport

Suvarnabhumi Airport caters to bothdomestic and international flights. Theairport is located in Racha Thewa in theBang Phli district of Samut Prakanprovince, 30 km east of Bangkok.

Free shuttle bus service is provided andthe express route connects the mainterminal to the transport centre. Ordinaryroute connects to the other airportfacilities.

Airport Express provides bus servicesbetween Suvarnabhumi Airport and variousBangkok hotels. It operates four busroutes to downtown and costs 150 Baht.

If you’d rather take a regular bus, 24hrspublic bus service is provided from the BusTerminal at the Transport Centre. Take ashuttle buss (Express route) to theTransport Centre. Bus fare is around 35Baht.

Taxis can be found on Level 1,alternatively take a shuttle bus (Expressroute) to the Transport Centre taxi stand.Metered taxi fare plus 50 Baht airportsurcharge and expressway fees.

Phone: +66 (0)2 132 1888Internet: www.bangkokairportonline.com

Don Muang International Airport

Bangkok’s first airport is located 25km

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north of central Bangkok and servesdomestic flights. There’s a 500m longwalkway connecting the International andDomestic terminals, and a free ThaiAirways shuttle bus also goes back andforth frequently. Taking a taxi for thisdistance will cost 35 Baht.

Phone: Airport Directory +66 (0)2 535 1111Internet: www.airportthai.co.th

Public transportThe sky train (BTS) stretches fromSukhumvit Soi 77 all the way toChatuchak, with one leg that runs fromErawan intersection to the Chaoprayariver, just next to the Shangri-la Hotel. Youcan buy individual tickets along with a fewother alternatives for longer periods.

Tickets: fare varies with destination, between 15-40 Baht.Internet: www.bts.co.th/en

Tuk Tuk

No trip to Bangkok is complete with out atrip in a tuk tuk. Some dislike these threewheeled electro-carts but they do allowyou to experience all the sights, sounds,and smells of the city in real time!

TaxiTaxi’s are readily available. Only take thetaxi’s which are in the official taxi queueand only those that will show you themeter is working before you get in. A ridefrom the airport to central downtownshould cost between 200/350 Thai Baht. Alot of people may approach you to offer ataxi service for a fixed fee. Never taketheir offer as it is illegal to operate a taxiwithout a meter in Bangkok.

PostGenerally the post offices are open from8am to 4.30pm, though some don’t like totake international parcel shipments after3.30pm.

Central post office

(You can also make international phonecalls there, open 24 hours.)

Address: Thanon Charoen Krung (about halfway between itsintersections with thanon Surawong and thanon Si Phraya)Opening hours: Monday-Friday 8am to 8pm, weekends 8am to1pm

Federal Express

Address: Rama 4 Road, Green Tower, Floor 8Opening hours: Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm

PharmacyThailand Pharmacies are exceptional withmost pharmacists speaking excellentEnglish; also they are often open until01.00 in the night. Another added perk isthat most pharmacies will sell youmedicines without a prescription. Thepharmacy directly across from Nanacomplex is open 24 hours.

DentistBangkok Smile Dental Clinic

Address: 32/5-6 Sukhumvit 21 (Asoke Road) WattanaPhone: +66 (0)2 664 2800Internet: www.dentalthailand.com

TelephoneCountry code: +66

Area code: 02 (Central Bangkok)

Electricity220 Volts

TaxesIn restaurants (not noodle shops or localcafes) 7% VAT is added to the bill. Anadditional service charge of around 10% isalso added in places like hotels and moresophisticated restaurants. If your billdoesn’t contain a service charge, then a tipof around 10% is often appreciated if theservice has met your expectations.

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S Klong Thom Wat P. D3Sanam Luang B2Soi Ban Bat D3Soi Damnoen Klang . B1 C2Soi Damnoen Klang . C2 D2Soi Damnoenklang T. C2Soi Kasaemsi C1Soi Phalittaphon D4Soi Prok Wat A4Soi Ram Buttri B1Soi Samran Rat C2 D2Soi Samsen 1 C1Soi Samsen 4 C1Soi Setthakan B4Soi Sukhat C3Soi Tha Klang B4Soi Wat Kanlaya A4 B4Soi Wiwat Wiang D4Soi Woraphong C1Thanon Anuwong C4 D4Thanon Arun Amarin A4Thanon Atsadang B2 B3Thanon Bamrung Mua. C2 D2Thanon Boriphat D2 D3Thanon Bowon C1Thanon Bunsiri B2 C2Thanon Buranasat B2Thanon Burapha C3Thanon Chak Phet B4 C4Thanon Chakkrawat C4 D4Thanon Chakrabongs. B1Thanon Chao Khamro. D3Thanon Charoen K. B3 C3 D3Thanon Chetuphon B3Thanon Damrong D2Thanon Dinso C2Thanon Fuang Nakho. C3Thanon Ham Buttri B1 C1Thanon Kalayana Ma. B3Thanon Khao San B1 C1Thanon Krai Si C1Thanon Lak Muang B2Thanon Lan Luang

D2Thanon Luang D3Thanon Maha Chai D3Thanon Mahachak D4Thanon Mahannop C2Thanon Mahathat A2 A3 B4Thanon Mangkon D4Thanon Na Hap Phoe. B2Thanon Na Phra Lan A2 B2Thanon Na Phra Tha. B2Thanon Nakhon Sawa. D2Thanon O-Sathahon C4 D4Thanon Parinayok D1 D2Thanon Phahurat C4Thanon Phra Athit B1Thanon Phra Chan A2 B2Thanon Phra Phitak B3 C4Thanon Phra Sume. B1 C1 D2Thanon Phraeng Nar. B2 C2Thanon Prachathipa. D1Thanon Rachini B2 B3Thanon Ratchabophi. B3 C3Thanon Ratchadam. B2 C2 D2Thanon Ratchadamno. B2Thanon Ratchadamno. D1 D2Thanon Ratchawon D4Thanon Samsen C1Thanon Sanam Chai B3Thanon Saphan B4Thanon Saran Rom B3Thanon Siri Phong C2 C3Thanon Somdet Phra. A1 B1Thanon Tanao C1 C2Thanon Tani B1 C1Thanon Thai Wang B3Thanon Ti Thong C3Thanon Tri Phet C4Thanon Unakan C3Thanon Wang Doem A4Thanon Wora Chak D3Thanon Yaowarat D4Thanon Yommaratsuk. D3 D4Trok Ban Lo D1

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Trok Nawa C2Trok Sake B2 C2Trok Sillapakorn A2

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