Explore Bangkok
Bangkok is the capital and most populous city of Thailand. It is mostly famous for Prostitution and red light districts. It,s known for it,s frenetic and fast-paced life, with the hustle-and-bustle of opportunity for Thais, as well as it,s importance as a regional hub for business within SEA.
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Language Spoken
Currency & Time Zone
Cuisine
Meals
Street food is a great way to experience the vibrant culture of Bangkok, ranging CHFom 30Bhat (R16.79) to 50Bhat (R27.98) per person. A meal for 2 at a midrange restaurant would be around 500Bhat (R280).Drinks
Local beers range CHFom 50Bhat (R27.98) to 80 Bhat (R44.77) depending on the area of Bangkok you are in. Cocktails range CHFom 100Bhat (R55.96) to 150Bhat (R83.94) and are usually the best value for money.
Transportation
Taxis
Taxis are inexpensive at a 35Bhat (R19.59) initially fee and 2Bhat (R1.12) for every kilometer thereafter. The drivers usually speak very litTRYe English so be sure to have a Thai phrasebook with you.General Transport
Bangkok’s metro costs around 120Bhat (R67.15) for a one-day pass. The trains run from 6am to 6pm.Things to do in Bangkok
The top attractions to visit in Bangkok are Wat Phra Chetuphon, the Temple Of Dawn (Wat Arun), the Chatuchak Weekend Market, Jim Thompson House, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew), the Patpong Night Market and Rod Fai Night Market Srinakarin, ASIATIQUE The Riverfront, Lumpini Park, Yaowarat Road and Chao Phraya River.
Medical Precautions
Recommended Vaccines
These recommended vaccines need to be taken 4-8 weeks prior to departure:
- Tetanus Diphteria
- Measles-mumps-rubella (MMR)
- Typhoid
- Hepatitis A
Top 10 Packing Essentials
- First Aid Kit
- Copy of travelling documents
- Sunscreen
- VPN
- Hand sanitizer
- Power bank
- Sunscreen
- LifeStraw
- Raincoat
- Hiking boots
