| Capital city: | Bangkok |
| Location: | Asia > Thailand |
What’s Plugged?
Reviews & Amenities
Top Descriptions
| Whether you like the city or not, if you’ve travelled much in Asia at all you will no doubt know Bangkok to some degree. For most, the capital of Thailand offers a first foray into Southeast Asia, and for many the first excursion also into independent travel to places exotic and unknown. And what an entrance it is. In certain districts, Bangkok is busy and grimy and bustling, a melange of smells and frenetic traffic, of uneven pavements and eager hawkers. Yet take a street or two over and the shacks and street food give way to high-rise luxury apartments and upscale international dining. Truly, Bangkok has something to offer for everyone. And it’s a huge city – you could return here numerous times (and you probably will) and still discover new corners, hidden temples and pockets of tradition and culture. There’s no doubting it: Bangkok is an Asian powerhouse. And whether it’s your type of city or not, your time here would be easier spent if you learn to move at this city’s pace and appreciate it for what it has on offer. – Daniel |
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Top Tips
| If you don’t have long in the city, the classic backpacker haunt of the Khao San Road easily offers the densest collection of accommodations, restaurants and travel agencies. But do be warned, the scene there is not for everyone. |
| For a good cultural starting point, head to the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, the Temple of the Reclining Buddha and even the Temple of the Golden Buddha. |
| When taking a taxi from either airport to the downtown area, your cheapest bet would be to go on the meter instead of agreeing on a price. And if you’re in a rush, tell your driver to take the toll roads for an extra THB120. |
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The Location
What should we know?
| Name in local script: | กรุงเทพมหานคร |
| Also known as: | Krung Thep Maha Nakhon |
| Tour operator(s): | Add Data |
| Rental operator(s): | Add Data |
| Port(s): | Suvarnabhumi Airport |
| Station(s): | Hua Lamphong |
| Terminal(s): | Add Data |
| Environment type: | canal, river |
| Location type: | city, urban |
| Religion type: | Buddhism |
What can we see or do there?
| Events: | Add Data |
| Services: | Add Data |
| Shops: | Add Data |
| Animals: | cat, dog, rat |
| Birds: | pigeon |
How much will it cost us?
| Currency: | Thai Baht (THB) |
| Average daily budget: | THB1,006 |
When should we go there, and for how long?
| Average time taken: | 4 nights |
| High season: | December to February |
| Low season: | March to May |
How can we get in contact?
| Language(s): | English, Thai |
| Timezone: | UTC+07:00 |
| Country calling code: | 66 |
How can we get there?
| Coordinates: | 13.73271, 100.51116 |
| Geographical feature: | Chao Phraya River |
The Directions
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The Directions
| If you know how to get to Bangkok and would like to share that information with the community, contact [email protected] and we’ll post it right here in the directory. |
The Directions
| If you know how to get to Bangkok and would like to share that information with the community, contact [email protected] and we’ll post it right here in the directory. |
What are the numbers and averages?
| Number of attractions visited: | 4 |
| Travel time to attractions: | 45 minutes |
| Travel time to next location: | Add Data |
| Altitude: | 1.5m |
| Population: | 14565547 |
| Size: | 7,761km2 |
What else would be good to know?
| Wikipedia: | Bangkok |
| Wikitravel: | Bangkok |
| Tripadvisor: | Bangkok |
| Local tourism: | Add Data |
| Emergency service(s): | Add Data |
| Travel advisories: | UK Government |
| Healthcare: | Add Data |
| Weather: | AccuWeather |
| News: | Add Data |
| Public holidays: | Time and Date |
Local Availability
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Beer (multinational) | 500ml | THB43 |
| Beer (national) | 500ml | THB34 |
| Fizzy drink | 1 litre | THB21 |
| Fruit juice | 1 litre | THB59 |
| Gin (multinational) | 1 litre | THB750 |
| Gin (national) | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Milk | 1 litre | THB42 |
| Oil | 1 litre | THB38 |
| Rum (multinational) | 1 litre | THB745 |
| Rum (national) | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Vodka (multinational) | 1 litre | THB650 |
| Vodka (national) | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Water | 1 litre | THB8 |
| Whisky (multinational) | 1 litre | THB499 |
| Whisky (national) | 1 litre | THB300 |
| Wine | 1 bottle | THB295 |
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Almonds | 100g | THB95 |
| Apples | 1kg | THB35 |
| Bananas | 1kg | THB60 |
| Bell pepper | 1kg | THB189 |
| Bread | 1 loaf | THB24 |
| Carrots | 1kg | THB69 |
| Chillies | 1kg | THB325 |
| Chocolate (multinational) | 1 bar | THB18 |
| Chocolate (national) | 1 bar | THB15 |
| Coconut milk | 1 can | THB23 |
| Cucumber | 1kg | THB45 |
| Eggs | 1 dozen | THB45 |
| Garlic | 1kg | THB200 |
| Ginger | 1kg | THB220 |
| Honey | 1 jar | THB100 |
| Ice cream | 1 unit | THB10 |
| Jam | 1 jar | THB55 |
| Onions | 1kg | THB49 |
| Oranges | 1kg | THB139 |
| Pasta | 1kg | THB120 |
| Peanut butter | 1 jar | THB135 |
| Peanuts | 100g | THB22 |
| Potatoes | 1kg | THB65 |
| Raisins | 100g | THB40 |
| Rice | 1kg | THB42 |
| Sandwich | 1 unit | THB25 |
| Tomatoes | 1kg | THB75 |
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal shampoo | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Conditioner | 1 bottle | THB79 |
| Condoms | 1 pack | THB40 |
| Deodorant | 1 can | THB59 |
| Floss | 1 pack | THB69 |
| Hand sanitizer | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Laundry soap | 1 bar | Add Data |
| Razors | 1 pack | THB120 |
| Sanitary towels | 1 pack | THB32 |
| Shampoo | 1 bottle | THB69 |
| Soap | 1 bar | THB20 |
| Tampons | 1 box | THB110 |
| Toilet roll | 1 unit | THB14 |
| Toothpaste | 1 tube | THB49 |
| Washing powder | 1 box | THB35 |
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Antiseptic cream | 1 tube | Add Data |
| Bandages | 1 pack | THB25 |
| Chapstick | 1 unit | THB69 |
| Contact lens solution | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Headache tablets | 1 pack | THB13 |
| Ibuprofen | 1 pack | THB12 |
| Mosquito repellent | 1 bottle | THB55 |
| Nail clippers | 1 set | Add Data |
| Plasters | 1 pack | THB32 |
| Sun cream | 1 bottle | THB209 |
| Sunglasses | 1 pair | Add Data |
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Batteries | 4-pack | THB70 |
| Chilli powder | 100g | THB45 |
| Cigarettes (multinational) | 20-pack | THB125 |
| Cigarettes (national) | 20-pack | THB45 |
| Coriander | 100g | Add Data |
| Cumin | 100g | Add Data |
| Fuel | 1 litre | THB29 |
| Internet | 1 hour | THB25 |
| Lighter | 1 unit | THB15 |
| Matches | 1 pack | THB5 |
| Paprika | 100g | THB235 |
| Travel multiadapter | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Travel plug | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Turmeric | 100g | Add Data |
| Stock | 1 pack | THB19 |
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