
Bangkok is located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, it ahs been the capital of Thailand since 1782, it is famous for wonderful shopping, fantastic food and a fast paced lifestyle, it has preserved its cultural heritage among city life, there are numerous temples reminding visitors and locals of quieter more relaxed days. There is not another city in Thailand which offers as much as Bangkok.
Bangkok is one of the cities that never sleep, and the sights are pretty unbelievable, the Grand palace is a must for all visitors; the temple of the emerald Buddha is in the Grand Palace complex, another must is the floating market. You should not run out of fantastic sights in this city.
Shopping:
There is a wide selection of shops in Bangkok, with markets selling fresh produce, the most popular being the Chatuchak weekend market. Designer labels are found in Siam Square, a very luxurious shopping area. There are also a number of huge shopping malls.
Nightlife:
The nightlife in Bangkok is amazing and caters for all tastes, the night doesnt really get going until 11pm and things must legally close down by 1.00am, or in some areas 2.00am.
Restaurants & Cuisine:
Bangkok is know to have the best range of restaurants in Thailand, offering food from all over the world and to suit everyone budget, the majority of restaurants are around the Silom Street, Banglampoo and Sukhumivit, the best place for Indian food is Pahurat and for Chinese food go to Chinatown.
Activities & Attractions:
Thai Cooking Meditation - Language courses Golfing Excursions Grand Palace Emerald Buddha Wat Pho Wat Arun Floating Market Bridge over river Kwai Ayuthya & Pa-in Palace.
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Transfer Time
Approximately 30 minutes from the airport to central Bangkok
Currency
Thailand's currency is the 'Baht', which is then further subdivided into 'Satang', 100 Satang = 1 Baht.
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