Thailand’s famous capital city gets more visitors than any other city in Southeast Asia. Why is this so? Because every visitor finds something exciting to do in Bangkok! This is the city in Asia that never sleeps. You will find fun and excitement in Bangkok twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. During the day you may want to go sightseeing at one of Bangkok’s many historic and beautiful Buddhist temples. Bangkok has so many auspicious shrines and images, and th122e local people will tell you that if you make an offering to the right shrine, you will become rich and happy. Bangkok is also the best city in the region for shopping, and most visitors spend their holiday hunting for the many bargains to be found in Bangkok. You will find so many wonderful things to take home with you, and always for the best prices. After a day of sightseeing and shopping, you’ll want to eat some of your favorite Thai and Chinese dishes. Then the fun begins when the sun goes down. Bangkok has the most exciting nightlife in the world. No matter what you are looking for, you will find it in Bangkok.

Visas

Visas for Thailand must be obtained before departing.

Money Matters

Thailand currency is known as the “baht”. US dollars are the most easily accepted foreign currency in Bangkok. Traveler’s checks and international credit cards are accepted in most places of business.

Accommodation

Bangkok has very comfortable accommodation at reasonable prices. Bangkok’s hotels are very modern and Thai service is the best in Asia. You will never forget the Thai hospitality and Thai smiles.

Food

Thai food is well known around the world for its spicy and delicious taste. Bangkok is famous for its delicious Chinese delicacies available for reasonable prices. Bangkok also has the cheapest and best seafood in the region.

Shopping

Everyone knows that Bangkok has the best bargains in Asia. No matter what you want to buy, you’ll find it in Bangkok. The high quality of Thai-made products is well known throughout the world. Bangkok is an excellent place to find bargains for foreign-made goods too.

Arriving & Leaving

Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport is located about 40 minutes taxi ride from downtown.

Places to visit in and around Bangkok Click for more information

Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew:

This magnificent old palace is where the kings of Thailand once lived. Behind the high white walls are many wonderful treasures brought here from all over the world. You will enjoy walking around the peaceful grounds of the palace. Also within the palace grounds is Wat Phra Kaew, a Buddhist temple that contains the most auspicious Buddha image in all of Thailand. This image of the Buddha is made of jade and adorned with a costume of pure gold.

Wat Pho:

This is Thailand’s most famous Buddhist monastery. The monastery is most well known for the colossal and auspicious reclining Buddha image. As you walk around the beautiful grounds of the monastery you will see many old stone carvings brought from China. Wat Pho is also very famous all over the world because of the traditional Thai massage school that is within the grounds of the monastery. You can enjoy a relaxing and healthy Thai massage by one of the expert massage therapists that train here. bkk_02

Wat Arun:

Many visitors to Bangkok are impressed by this graceful Buddhist stupa that rises above the nearby Chao Phraya River. Wat Arun means “Monastery of Dawn” and visitors can climb part way up the stupa to get a view of Bangkok and the wide river. This wonderful stupa is one of the most photographed temples in Bangkok, and so it is one of Bangkok's most recognized sights. Be sure to have your photograph taken here so you can show your friends at home that you have been to Bangkok.

Chao Phraya River & Canal Tour:

The Chao Phraya River and the canals were once the main thoroughfares of transportation in old Bangkok. Today many people still take boats to and from work, but most of the old canals have been buried under roads. Visitors can still see what the old Bangkok looked like by taking a boat tour of the river and the canals on the Thonburi side of the river. There some children still take a boat to school and some people even bathe in the canals near their homes.

Erawan Shrine:

This is Bangkok's most famous shrine. It is a shrine to Brahma, the Hindu deity. Bangkok people believe that this image of Brahma is very auspicious and can grant luck and favors to those who deserve to receive them. Many Thai people who have problems with money or love come here to pray for assistance. Those who are fortunate enough to be helped come back to make offerings of tiny wooden elephants to Brahma. There is also a troupe of traditional Thai dancers here in case someone wants to give thanks by hiring the troupe to dance for Brahma. Visitors may enter the shrine and watch the dancers or make offerings.

Chinatown (Yaowaraj):

Many visitors from China want to see the Chinese section of Bangkok, famous for the huge solid gold Buddha image at Trai Mit monastery, as well as the many shops selling jewelry made from pure Thai gold. The quality workmanship of Thai goldsmiths is so high that people come from all over the world to buy Thai gold. Prices are very reasonable in Bangkok and the merchants are honest. There are so many gold shops in this area that you can conveniently shop for rings, necklaces, and even gold bars, all made from high-quality Thai gold. This area also has an excellent selection of restaurants serving your favorite Chinese delicacies, such as shark’s fin soup and bird’s nest soup. You can also taste the famous local treats such as durian.

Suan Chatuchak (Weekend Market):

This market is the world’s largest outdoor market. The Weekend Market is held every Saturday and Sunday, and it is a popular place to shop for both locals and visitors. Almost everything that is for sale in Thailand can be found here and at a good price. The whole array of handicrafts that are produced in Thailand can be found at the Weekend Market. Collectors of antiques know that Bangkok is a great place to find Chinese antiques. There are also shops selling imported goods from all over the world – and the prices are so cheap that you will find yourself shopping for a large bag so that youcan carry all your new purchases home.

Other Shopping Venues:

Bangkok has the most varied shopping malls in the region. All the latest in computers and electronics can be found at Pantip Plaza. Excellent bargains on just about everything can be had at Mah Boon Krong Shopping Center. Emporium has many upscale shops selling local and imported fashions and accessories. The new Suan Lum Night Bazaar and nearby Silom Road night market give you a chance to shop late into the night!.