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Bangkok

Thailand's capital mixes golden temples, river life, giant malls and the world's best street food. Most trips start and end here.

🌤️ Best time to visit

November–February (cooler and dry). March–May is very hot; June–October brings afternoon rain.

🛺 Getting around

Use the BTS Skytrain, MRT and river boats to beat traffic. Grab and Bolt work well for short trips.

🗺️ Region

Central · Bangkok

⭐ Top things to do

  1. Grand Palace & Wat Pho
  2. Wat Arun at sunset
  3. Chao Phraya river boats
  4. Chatuchak Weekend Market
  5. Yaowarat (Chinatown) street food

🎟️ Tickets & tours in Bangkok

Attraction tickets, day trips, island tours and activities.

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Where to stay

Stays in Bangkok

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Baiyoke Sky Hotel

Pratunam / Ratchathewi

Why we like it: Stay in Bangkok's famous skyscraper hotel with big city views, right in the Pratunam shopping area.

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The Narathiwas Hotel & Residence Sathorn

Sathorn

Why we like it: A hotel-and-residence in the Sathorn business district, a good fit for longer stays and work trips.

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Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit

Sukhumvit

Why we like it: French-style luxury on Sukhumvit, close to the Skytrain, restaurants and nightlife.

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Transport

Getting there

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Bangkok City Kit

Beat the heat, stay charged and keep your valuables safe in Thailand's busiest city.

🏮 Festival calendar

Chinese New YearJanuary or February

Red lanterns, lion dances and huge street-food crowds in Chinatown.

📚 Guides

📍 Bangkok5 min read

Your First 24 Hours in Bangkok

From the airport to river boats and night markets — a simple plan for day one.

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🧳 Before you go

The three things most travellers sort out first.

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Thai eSIM

Data the moment you land — Grab and maps just work.

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Airport transfer

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