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Surrender to your senses in Thailand's cultural capital.

Bangkok is a city of contrasts. Smells (good and intense) assault the senses, and vendors jostle for attention at every turn. On the

other hand, it’s a city with a serene soul, where you’ll find imperial temples, great parks, plus beaming smiles from the world’s

friendliest people.

Take a Visual Tour of the City

Practical Information–Good to Know

Language: Thai Currency: THB Thai Baht

Time Zone: GMT (+07:00) Country Code: +66

Voltage: 220 V Electrical Socket: Type C Plug

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Getting Around

Air – Suvarnabhumi

International Airport

There are many ways to

reach the center. For the

Airport Rail Link, follow the

signs to Basement B. Catch

the direct Makkasan Express

Line – it costs about THB 90

to 150, departs daily between

6 am and 12 am and takes

15-17 minutes. The cheaper

City Line Train costs around

THB 15 to 45 one way, makes

6 stops and takes 30

minutes. Taxis cost about

THB 260 (plus a THB 50

Airport Fee) and it takes

around 45-60 minutes to get

to most places in central

Bangkok.

Air – Don Muang

International Airport

Catch a taxi on the 1st floor

outside Gate 8 – they take 45

minutes or more (depending

on traffic) and cost around

THB 350 (including an Airport

Fee). You can also catch the

orange A1 bus outside

Terminal 1 by Gate 7. It runs

between 7:30 am and 11:30

pm daily and tickets are

about THB 30. Trains depart

550 yards from the terminal

– follow the "Don Muang"

signs on the 2nd floor.

Tickets cost THB 54. Trains

run between 3:14 am and

10:28 pm daily but are rarely

on time.

Metro

Bangkok's well-developed

metro system runs daily

between 6 am and 12 am. To

locate stations, look for the

blue "Metro" signs. Buy

tokens with coins or cash at

touch-screen machines

inside – just tap your

destination and the price is

displayed, starting at THB 16for a single trip. 1 to 3-day

passes can be purchased at a

desk for around THB

120/230. All signs and

machines are in Thai and

English. Change at Chatuchak

Park, Sukhumvit and Silom

for the BTS Skytrain.

BTS Skytrain

The BTS Skytrain has great

coverage of the city center.

There are two main lines:

Sukhumvit (usually for the

malls along Sukhumvit Road)

and Silom (mainly for the

business areas). There are

machines, but it’s easiest to

buy a 1-day pass with

unlimited rides from the deskfor around THB 130. Trains

run between 5 am – 12 am

on weekdays and 6 am – 12

am on weekends and public

holidays. All stations have

clear route maps and signs in

Thai and English. Change at

Mo Chit, Asoke, and Sala

Daeng for the Bangkok

Metro.

Car

Since public transportation is

very efficient, it’s not

necessary to go out of your

way to rent a car. If you do,

it’s easiest to get it at the

airport. Traffic is usually

horrible during rush hour (8

am – 9 am and 6 pm – 7 pm

on weekdays). Bangkok also

has no parking garages, but

here's a local tip: parking at

malls up to 3 hours is free. If

you drive, road conditions

are generally good, just

watch out for motorcycles

and getting cut off by rude

taxi drivers!

Bus

The bus system is tricky and

you should know where

you’re going. Stops have blue

signs that display the bus

numbers that stop at them.

Purchase tickets with coins or

cash on board from a ticket

collector – they will ask for

your destination, then tell

you the fare. Express buses

cost around THB 8.50, and

air-conditioned buses cost

around THB 10. Most buses

run between 5 am – 11 pm, 7

days a week (some are 24/7).

Call the bus hotline at 1348

for more info.


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Explore by District

Discover the coolest districts – nominated by our recent guests

Bangkok Old Town

Majestic grandeur

permeates the Old Town

district. Gaze up at the

golden buildings inside

the Grand Palace, all of

them a symphony of

intricate details. Bowbefore the sacred Jade

Buddha of Wat Phra

Kaew. Art enthusiasts

should head to the

National Gallery in the

former Royal Mint

building, which holds art

from the 17th-21st

centuries.

Things to See & Do

Wat Phra Kaew –

Temple of the EmeraldBuddha

Grand Palace

Wat Pho – Temple of the

Reclining Buddha

Khaosan

Every traveler needs to

go to Khao San Road. It’s

slightly touristy

reputation is preceded

only by its avalanche of

sights and smells,

essential for getting intothe groove of Bangkok's

rhythm. Swing over to

Santichaiprakarn Park

for river views and

buildings that dot the

coast. Stick around at

night for the unique

shophouse eateries.

Things to See & Do

Wat Phra Kaew –

Temple of the Emerald

Buddha

Grand Palace


Reclining Buddha

Pratunam

Shopaholics rejoice!

Wander through trendy

Platinum Mall and Pantip

Plaza on the way to

Pratunam Market – great

for a new outfit at

penny-pinching prices.The often overlooked

Suan Pakkad Palace,

former residence of

Princess Chumbon of

Nakhon Sawan, features

amazing 4,000-year-old

pottery, Hindu and

Khmer artifacts, plus

lush grounds.

Riverside

Pop a bottle of

champagne open and

slip into thousand-

thread-count sheets in

Bangkok’s capital of

luxury. There aren't

many major attractionshere besides the smaller

temples and shopping

areas, but it’s great for a

bit of dining too. Try

Asiatique for dining and

décor, or head to River

City Shopping Complex

for unique knickknacks.

Things to See & Do

Wat Arun – Temple of

the Dawn

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Sathorn

Sathorn is Bangkok's

Financial District, itssights mainly confined to

office blocks, hotels and

embassies. However, it's

not all business. Art

aficionados should check

out M.R Kukrit’s Heritage

Home: a former Prime

Minister's home, now a

museum; it’s a gem of

Thai architectural style.

Siam

Commerce is at the

heart of modern Siam.Siam Paragon and the

Siam Center are filled

with cell-phone clutching

fashionistas and tech-

savvy urbanites

shopping for clothes,

electronics and more.

Head over to the petite

designer stores in Siam

Square for a more

boutique-style shopping

experience, or to MBK

Center for souvenirs,

electronics and more.

Things to See & Do

MBK Center

Silom

All roads lead to Silom,

an area that glistens withmodern skyscrapers and

historic temples. Stroll

Lumpini Park or see a

venomous snake at the

Queen Saovabha

Memorial Institute. Let

your gaze zig-zag up the

stunning façade of the

Sri Mariamman Hindu

Temple. Afterwards,

grab an affordable or

extravagant snack or

dinner in Soi Lalaisub

nearby.

Things to See & Do

Patpong

Sukhumvit

Business or pleasure? A

medley of neighborhoods spiral in

offshoots from this road:

the largest in Bangkok.

Pass on Asoke (the main

business district) and

head into the "Sois" (side

streets) for true variety.

Eat to your heart's desire

in Phrom Phong, known

as "Little Tokyo," or hang

out with the fun and

fabulous in Thong Lo

and Ekkamai's eateries.

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Popular Attractions

We handpicked the top 10 classic sights for you to enjoy

Wat Phra Kaew – Temple of

the Emerald Buddha

Landmarks

Serenity surrounds this

spiritual building.

Thousands pray to the

Emerald Buddha at this

temple inside the GrandPalace. The Buddha—

carved out of a single

block of jade—is one of

the most treasured in

Thailand. On your way

in, study the walls: the

gilded characters of the

Ramakien, Thailand’s

adaptation of the Hindu

Ramayana, tell a visual

tale of their own.

Grand Palace

Landmarks

The Grand Palace is the

beating heart of

Thailand. The Royal

Family’s ceremonial

home is a vast complex

of buildings and paths

flooded with golden

light. Admire bejeweled

sword-bearing Guardian

Statues, see stately

outfits in the Pavilion of

Regalia, or bow before

the Emerald Buddha at

Wat Phra Kaew. Cover

up: tight clothes, bare

shoulders, arms and

legs aren't allowed.


Reclining Buddha

Landmarks

This elaborate temple

doubles as the national

headquarters for the

education and

preservation of traditional Thai

medicine, and is also the

site of one of the first

Thai massage schools. If

you're not here to study,

wander through the

galleries filled with

gilded images of

Buddha, relax

respectfully next to the

150-foot-long Reclining

Buddha, or chat with the

local monks.


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Wat Arun – Temple of the

Dawn

Landmarks

Cool gray from a

distance and a parade of

colors up close, Wat

Arun’s intense details

jump out at you from

every nook and cranny.

The main feature of this

temple is its "prang," a

341-foot tower covered

with colorful porcelain

that glistens in the

sunlight. Climb the

temple to admire theintricate craftsmanship,

or take a look at it from

the east side of Chao

Phraya River at sunset.

MBK Center

Shopping Areas

If you’ve got baht,

they’ve got a bargain.

Take your Christmas

shopping list and go wild

in the 2,000+ shops over

8 floors of consumer

bliss inside this mid-

range mall. Buy gizmos

and gadgets for your

siblings, designer

perfume for mom, or

local handicrafts for

grandma, and

everything else you

could possibly want at

the 4-story Tokyu

Department Store.

Siam Paragon Mall

Shopping Areas

What a place! The

experience of shopping

at Siam Paragon is like

having a Parisian

designer feed you

bonbons and take you

on a guided tour of

every boutique in town.

Browse Balenciaga's

gowns, take a peek in

Prada, or go bag crazy at

Louis Vuitton. Cuisine

options cover every

palate from Thai to

beyond – plus there’s a

cinema and bowling

alley for some R & R.

Central World Plaza

Shopping Areas

Ka-ching! Central World,

a mall of epic

proportions, is filled with

wallet-emptying

European and Japanese

brands, plus a few local

treasures for good

measure. Wander

through Isetan and the

Zen Mega Store, which

sell everything from

monkey wrenches to

sofas. Go bargain

hunting at Timberland,

Guess, GAP or Kate

Spade, then chow down

on snacks in the new

"Groove" section of the

mall.

Patpong

Popular Areas

Patpong has many a

risqué sign lining it

streets as it's one of the

notorious red light

districts in Bangkok. It

obviously isn't for a

family day out! Patpong

is filled with pink-lit bars,

restaurants and clubs

devoted to the ancient

profession of erotic

entertainment. If you’re

not there for those kinds

of thrills, there’s also a

small night market with

souvenirs, knickknacks

and plenty of street

food.

Chatuchak Weekend Markets

Landmarks

Put it on your to-do list –

this market is bound to

impress! Pack a sun

umbrella to ward off the

stifling heat while you

shop at the 3,500+

open-air, specialty stalls.

Haggle for a new hat,

grab a bolt of floral

fabric and have it sewn

into a pantsuit, or pick

up handicrafts, spa

products and more.

Thirsty? The locally

made coconut ice-cream

is unbelievably good!


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Chao Phraya River

Popular Areas

Adventure lies just

around the riverbend.

The winding Chao

Phraya River is

Bangkok’s arterial

waterway and main

thoroughfare for boat

traffic. Soak up a host of

city sights in one go with

a short cruise that runs

you past the major sites.

Visit the bars and

restaurants of the five-

star hotels that pepper

the shoreline for

deliriously sublime

views, especially at dusk.


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Recommended Restaurants

Filter these local favorites by price range

Mid-RangeFare ThaiThip Samai

313 Mahachai Road,

Samranrat, Phra

Nakorn, Bangkok

0066 2221 6280

Mid-RangeFare ThaiMethavalai

Sorndaeng

78/2 Ratchadamnoen

Klang Road, Phra

Nakorn, Bangkok

0066 2224 3088

Cheap Eats ThaiKrua Apsorn

169 Dinsor Road,

Bawornniwes, Phra

Nakorn, Bangkok

0066 2685 4531

www.kruaapsorn.com

Cheap Eats

International

Ethos Vegetarian

Restaurant

85/2 Soi Bowonrangsi

(behind the Burger King

off Tanao Road),

Bangkok

0066 2280 7549www.ethosnet.biz

Mid-Range

Fare

Mediterrane

an

Seven Spoons

22 Chakkrapatipong

Road, Bangkok

0066 2629 9214

www.sevenspoonsbkk.

wordpress.com

Cheap Eats

International

Sky High

16 Ratchadamnoen

Klang Road, Bangkok

0066 2224 1947

Cheap Eats

Thai

Nai Ouan Yentafo

41 Nava Alley Tanao

Street, Sao ChingChaPhra Nakorn, Bangkok

0066 2222 9701

Cheap Eats

Chinese

Maria Restaurant

50-52 Ratchadamnoen

Klang Road, PhraNakorn, Bangkok

0066 2221 5211

Cheap Eats

Thai

Krua TaiDerm

138 Khaosan Road,

Phra Nakorn, Bangkok,

0066 2629 2252

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Cheap Eats

Thai

May Kaidee

59 Tanao Road, Phra

Nakorn, Bangkok

0066 2629 4413

www.maykaidee.com

Mid-Range

Fare

International

Chez Bruno

Restaurant & Wine

Bar201 Rambuttri Road,Phra Nakorn, Bangkok

0066 2629 5828

Mid-Range

Fare

Chinese

Pul Sin Restaurant

460 Wisut Kasat Road,Bang Khun Phrom, Phra

Nakorn, Bangkok

0066 2281 9229

Mid-Range

Fare

Bar Bites

Silk Bar &

Restaurant129-131 Khaosan Road,

Phra Nakorn, Bangkok

0066 2281 9981

www.silkbars.com

Mid-Range

Fare

MiddleEastern

Shoshana

86 Chakapong Road,

Talad Yod, Phra Nakorn,

Bangkok

0066 2282 9948

www.shoshanarestaura

nt.com

Cheap Eats

Chinese

On Lok Yun

72 Charoenkrung Road,


0066 2223 9621

Mid-Range

Fare

Indian

Bombay Blues

51 Rambuttri Road,

Chana Songkhram, Phra

Nakorn, Bangkok

0066 2629 3590

Mid-Range

Fare

American

Escapade Burgers &

Shakes

112 Prah Athit Road,

Chana Songkram, Phra

Nakorn, Bangkok

0066 8140 63773

Cheap Eats

Thai

Roti-Mataba

136 Phra Artiht Road,


0066 2282 2119

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UpscaleDining

International

Venice Vanich

23 Phra Arthit Road,Phra Nakorn, Bangkok

0066 2282 1922

www.venicevanich.com

UpscaleDining

International

Aquatini Bar and

Restaurant

Navalai River Resort45/1 Phra Arthit Road,


0066 2280 9955

www.navalai.com

UpscaleDining

American

Sheepshank Public

House

47 Phra Athit Road,Chana Songkram, Phra

Nakorn, Bangkok

0066 2629 5165

www.sheepshankpublic

house.com

Mid-Range

Fare

Indian

Royal India

392/1 Chakraphet Road,

Phahurat, Bangkok

0066 2221 6565

www.royalindiathailand.

com

UpscaleDining

International

babble & rum

Riva Surya Hotel 23

Phra Arthit Road, Phra

Nakorn, Bangkok

0066 2633 5000 ext.

7500

www.snhcollection.com

Mid-Range

Fare

Thai

Khin Lom Chom

Saphan

11/6 Samsan Soi 3,

Samsan Road, Wat

Sampraya Phra Nakorn,

Bangkok

0066 2628 8382

www.khinlomchomsaph

an.com

Cheap Eats ThaiLung Louise

Nakorn Alley, Thra

Prachan Road, Phra

Nakorn, Bangkok

0066 2623 5550

Cheap Eats ThaiSri Thaphrachan

137 Tha Phra Chan Pier,

Chao Phraya River,

Maharaj Road, Tha Phra

Chan, Phra Nakorn,

Bangkok

0066 2223 9108

UpscaleDining

ChineseCotton @ Shanghai

Mansion

Shanghai Mansion

Bangkok Hotel 3rd

floor, 479-481 Yaowaraj

Road, Samphantawong,

Bangkok

0066 2221 2121www.cotton.shanghaim

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UpscaleDining

Thai

Jim Thompson

Restaurant

6/1 Soi Kasemsan 2,Rama 1 Road, Bangkok

0066 2612 3601

www.jimthompson.com

UpscaleDining

Thai

Maya Restaurant

Millennium Hilton,Bangkok 123

Charoennakorn Road,

Klongsan, Bangkok

0066 2442 2000

www3.hilton.com

UpscaleDining

Chinese

Shangarila

Restaurant

147/7-9 Silom Road,Bangkok

0066 2234 9147-9

www.shangarilagroup.c

om

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Lesser-known Spots

The best-kept secrets, straight from our local Bangkok team

W District's Market

Tucked behind the main

buildings, this open-air

food, drink and garden

area is the perfect place

for a chilled night,

accompanied by music

and cool art installations.

Grab a table, order a

cheap drink from the bar

and select from the

menu’s many options.

Tip written byPhilip

5 years on, Philipstill loves

Bangkok's vibe

and its endless

list of things to

do.

W District, Sukhumvit69-71, Phra KhanongNua, Wattana, Bangkok10110

www.w-district.com

Open Monday-Sunday17:00-00:00

Bang Nam PhuengFloating Market

Break out the city and

explore this riverside

market for a taste of

authentic Thai culture.

Come with an empty

stomach and sample as

many local dishes, snacks

or unusual-looking fruit

as you can! Once you're

full, take a look through

the wide variety of items

for sale.

Tip written byThipawan

For Thipawan,

travelling is a

way of life and

you’ll often find

her on the hunt

for somewhere

new.

Soi Bua PhuengPhatthana, PraPhradang, SamutPrakarn 10130

Open Saturday-Sunday-

http://www.w-district.com/


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The House on Sathorn

Surrounded by towering

skyscrapers and the

concrete jungle, The

House on Sathorn is a

charming 126-year old

colonial mansion. Admire

its beauty from the

outside, or step inside to

explore. Highlights

include dining options, a

gorgeous courtyard and a

bar fit for the likes of

James Bond.

Tip written byWarangkana

Warangkana's

love of Bangkok

and its culture

keeps this

former tour

guide thirsty for

more!

106 North SathornRoad, Silom, Bangrak,Bangkok 10500

www.thehouseonsatho

http://www.thehouseonsathorn.com/


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