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Bangkok is usually the #1 destination when planning a trip to Southeast Asia. With excellent tourism infrastructure and a much-loved cuisine around the world, Bangkok is the perfect landing spot and first point of entry for Thailand. Bangkok is big. It’s dirty. It’s crazy. But it’s also a complex, fascinating, and very charming city. We loved the food, temples, history, and gentle nature of its residents. It’s also home to some of the most fabulous hotels in the world, and there’s nothing better than eating delicious Pad Thai from a street cart, followed by tucking into a beautiful five-star hotel for the night.

Sleep — at the Okura Prestige Hotel, conveniently located on the border of both the shopping and business districts. After a day mixing business with pleasure, relax with a cocktail at the magnificent pool deck on the 25th floor, overlooking the bright lights of Bangkok.

Experience — the dynamic city of Bangkok by klong (canal) and see why the city earned the nickname the ‘Venice of the East’. From the bright lights of skyscrapers in the modern district to the rickety traditional water dwellings in the old, a visit to Bangkok would not be complete without a trip on its waterways.

Splurge — at the world famous Nahm Restaurant at the Metropolitan Hotel. Headed by Michellin starred Chef Thompson, Nahm offers traditional Thai food prepared to the very highest standard. Expect to see celebs and politicians in attendance.

Eat — and eat and eat! Bangkok is famous for its amazing street food and you will never go too far without a vendor offering their fresh and flame grilled wares. The food is really tasty and incredibly well priced and provides the perfect on-the-go fuel for a day of sightseeing.

Drink — at Maggie Choo’s Bar – the newest brainchild of designer Ashley Sutton. Located in an old Dutch East India Company underground vault, Maggie Choo’s is unlike any bar you’ve ever been to before and has to be seen to be believed.

Savor — the strong Buddhist traditions of Thailand by visiting the reclining Buddha in the old city of Wat Pho. The complex is filled with incredibly ornate temples and murals and offers visitors a real feeling of serenity.

Visit — Khao San Road – the pulsing heartbeat street of Bangkok. Walking along this street at any time of day is sure to set the senses alight, but Khao San is best experienced at night when the bright lights of the many restaurants, bars and clubs all vie for the attention of the cosmopolitan crowd.

See — Rama XI Park, the largest green space in Bangkok. After a few days and nights exploring the city, a quiet place to reflect amongst beautifully landscaped gardens will be most welcome! It also offers an inside look at how locals spend their downtime in the city as it is surprisingly free from tourists.

Shop — at the incredible weekend market, Chatuchak. There aren’t really any words to describe the sheer scale and variety of this sprawling marketplace that’s home to some 8000 stalls.  No matter what you’re after, chances are it’s sold at Chatuchak.

Know — more about the Land of Smiles by visiting the Bangkok National Museum, home to the largest collection of Thai art and artifacts in the country.  Learn about the different periods in Thailand’s history and marvel at the beauty and precision of the art and handicraft throughout.

Bankok Guidebooks:

1. Fabsearch operates in cities around the world and provides the ultimate travel and event guide from local trendsetters.

2. Afar takes all the hassle out of planning your trip by putting it all in one place. Plan where you want to stay, eat, drink, shop and be merry then save your itinerary to your smartphone. The site also comes with pre-planned excursions ranging from 1 day in the City to three or more.

3. The ultimate guide to Bangkok. With regular updates from locals in the know to popular Top 10 Lists of Attractions, both locals and tourists alike frequent Bangkok.com. The site also features a free downloadable e-book for use when you’re out and about.

4. While not the most visually appealing site, Bangkok Posts event guide is the most comprehensive there is. From business events to art exhibitions to musicals, if it’s happening in Bangkok, it’ll be on this calendar.

5. Travel and Leisure’s Bangkok guide is a constantly updated source for niche interest categories like ‘the most Romantic restaurants’ and ‘Bangkok’s top tailors’ to ‘best places to people watch’ and ‘Bangkok’s best vegetarian dining experiences’.

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The Southeast Asian country of Thailand is known as the ‘Land of Smiles’ and nowhere is this more evident than upon the welcoming faces of the inhabitants of Bangkok – an undoubtedly exotic city. Enter Bangkok for the first time and those who inhabit Thailand’s most populous city will go out of their way to ensure your return.

The ornate Grand Palace and gilded riverside Temple of The Emerald Buddha, Wat Phrakaew, are located in the Phra Nakhon District in what is the historical center of Bangkok. The Buddhist way of life can be further appreciated by cruising along the peaceful Chao Praya River where one can truly absorb the calmness and serenity of Thailand’s nontheistic religion. This being said, a few hours spent in the capital may have you believe that the complete opposite is in fact true.

The vivid and animated presence of tuk-tuks zipping across the city streets by day, infused with the throbbing sounds reverberating from within nightclubs by night, are indeed a reflection of the pandemonium of the city which never sleeps. Traffic has gradually become a thing of the past as the implementation of the Bangkok Metro and the Skytrain have eased the congestion of the jam-packed city streets to a large degree, meaning getting around is a breeze.

A truly traditional Thai experience can be found amongst the abundance of spas where one can either opt for a wide selection of pampering treatments or the world renowned traditional Thai massage. The streets are alive with tastes and smells, and the infamous sweet and spicy flavours of traditional Thai food are readily available at virtually every turn. For those seeking adventure, Soi Cowboy is Bangkok’s very own red light district and the designated nightlife and entertainment domain.

For shopaholics searching for an advantageous purchase or two, Thailand is renowned as one of Asia’s shopping capitals. From clothes to live animals, a myriad of stalls inhabit the popular Chatuchak Weekend Market or infamous Suan Lum Night Bazaar – testament to the fact that shopping is truly a way of life here for the Thai people. There are also an assortment of Floating Markets in Bangkok; the infamous Damnoen Saduak Floating Market showcasing the age old Thai tradition of selling fresh produce from a small boat.

From street vendors engulfing passers by with an array of flavors waiting to be indulged upon to the more upscale dining experience of restaurants on the rooftops of the slick skyscrapers, a trip to Bangkok caters for patrons on both sides of the spectrum and everything in-between.

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Overview

Bangkok is usually the #1 destination when planning a trip to Southeast Asia. With excellent tourism infrastructure and a much-loved cuisine around the world, Bangkok is the perfect landing spot and first point of entry for Thailand. Bangkok is big. It’s dirty. It’s crazy. But it’s also a complex, fascinating, and very charming city. We loved the food, temples, history, and gentle nature of its residents. It’s also home to some of the most fabulous hotels in the world, and there’s nothing better than eating delicious Pad Thai from a street cart, followed by tucking into a beautiful five-star hotel for the night.

Sleep — at the Okura Prestige Hotel, conveniently located on the border of both the shopping and business districts. After a day mixing business with pleasure, relax with a cocktail at the magnificent pool deck on the 25th floor, overlooking the bright lights of Bangkok.

Experience — the dynamic city of Bangkok by klong (canal) and see why the city earned the nickname the ‘Venice of the East’. From the bright lights of skyscrapers in the modern district to the rickety traditional water dwellings in the old, a visit to Bangkok would not be complete without a trip on its waterways.

Splurge — at the world famous Nahm Restaurant at the Metropolitan Hotel. Headed by Michellin starred Chef Thompson, Nahm offers traditional Thai food prepared to the very highest standard. Expect to see celebs and politicians in attendance.

Eat — and eat and eat! Bangkok is famous for its amazing street food and you will never go too far without a vendor offering their fresh and flame grilled wares. The food is really tasty and incredibly well priced and provides the perfect on-the-go fuel for a day of sightseeing.

Drink — at Maggie Choo’s Bar – the newest brainchild of designer Ashley Sutton. Located in an old Dutch East India Company underground vault, Maggie Choo’s is unlike any bar you’ve ever been to before and has to be seen to be believed.

Savor — the strong Buddhist traditions of Thailand by visiting the reclining Buddha in the old city of Wat Pho. The complex is filled with incredibly ornate temples and murals and offers visitors a real feeling of serenity.

Visit — Khao San Road – the pulsing heartbeat street of Bangkok. Walking along this street at any time of day is sure to set the senses alight, but Khao San is best experienced at night when the bright lights of the many restaurants, bars and clubs all vie for the attention of the cosmopolitan crowd.

See — Rama XI Park, the largest green space in Bangkok. After a few days and nights exploring the city, a quiet place to reflect amongst beautifully landscaped gardens will be most welcome! It also offers an inside look at how locals spend their downtime in the city as it is surprisingly free from tourists.

Shop — at the incredible weekend market, Chatuchak. There aren’t really any words to describe the sheer scale and variety of this sprawling marketplace that’s home to some 8000 stalls.  No matter what you’re after, chances are it’s sold at Chatuchak.

Know — more about the Land of Smiles by visiting the Bangkok National Museum, home to the largest collection of Thai art and artifacts in the country.  Learn about the different periods in Thailand’s history and marvel at the beauty and precision of the art and handicraft throughout.

Bankok Guidebooks:

1. Fabsearch operates in cities around the world and provides the ultimate travel and event guide from local trendsetters.

2. Afar takes all the hassle out of planning your trip by putting it all in one place. Plan where you want to stay, eat, drink, shop and be merry then save your itinerary to your smartphone. The site also comes with pre-planned excursions ranging from 1 day in the City to three or more.

3. The ultimate guide to Bangkok. With regular updates from locals in the know to popular Top 10 Lists of Attractions, both locals and tourists alike frequent Bangkok.com. The site also features a free downloadable e-book for use when you’re out and about.

4. While not the most visually appealing site, Bangkok Posts event guide is the most comprehensive there is. From business events to art exhibitions to musicals, if it’s happening in Bangkok, it’ll be on this calendar.

5. Travel and Leisure’s Bangkok guide is a constantly updated source for niche interest categories like ‘the most Romantic restaurants’ and ‘Bangkok’s top tailors’ to ‘best places to people watch’ and ‘Bangkok’s best vegetarian dining experiences’.

City Focus

The Southeast Asian country of Thailand is known as the ‘Land of Smiles’ and nowhere is this more evident than upon the welcoming faces of the inhabitants of Bangkok – an undoubtedly exotic city. Enter Bangkok for the first time and those who inhabit Thailand’s most populous city will go out of their way to ensure your return.

The ornate Grand Palace and gilded riverside Temple of The Emerald Buddha, Wat Phrakaew, are located in the Phra Nakhon District in what is the historical center of Bangkok. The Buddhist way of life can be further appreciated by cruising along the peaceful Chao Praya River where one can truly absorb the calmness and serenity of Thailand’s nontheistic religion. This being said, a few hours spent in the capital may have you believe that the complete opposite is in fact true.

The vivid and animated presence of tuk-tuks zipping across the city streets by day, infused with the throbbing sounds reverberating from within nightclubs by night, are indeed a reflection of the pandemonium of the city which never sleeps. Traffic has gradually become a thing of the past as the implementation of the Bangkok Metro and the Skytrain have eased the congestion of the jam-packed city streets to a large degree, meaning getting around is a breeze.

A truly traditional Thai experience can be found amongst the abundance of spas where one can either opt for a wide selection of pampering treatments or the world renowned traditional Thai massage. The streets are alive with tastes and smells, and the infamous sweet and spicy flavours of traditional Thai food are readily available at virtually every turn. For those seeking adventure, Soi Cowboy is Bangkok’s very own red light district and the designated nightlife and entertainment domain.

For shopaholics searching for an advantageous purchase or two, Thailand is renowned as one of Asia’s shopping capitals. From clothes to live animals, a myriad of stalls inhabit the popular Chatuchak Weekend Market or infamous Suan Lum Night Bazaar – testament to the fact that shopping is truly a way of life here for the Thai people. There are also an assortment of Floating Markets in Bangkok; the infamous Damnoen Saduak Floating Market showcasing the age old Thai tradition of selling fresh produce from a small boat.

From street vendors engulfing passers by with an array of flavors waiting to be indulged upon to the more upscale dining experience of restaurants on the rooftops of the slick skyscrapers, a trip to Bangkok caters for patrons on both sides of the spectrum and everything in-between.

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