Welcome to Bangkok!
Thailand’s largest city is fun to explore, and once you understand how easy it is to get around the city, a whole new vista of experiences awaits you.
The Chao Phraya river taxi, BTS Skytrain, and the brand new MRTA subway whisk you to most of what you’ll want to see in the city, from the beautiful Grand Palace complex, to the shops of Bangkok’s cutting-edge fashion designers.
For starters, getting around in Bangkok is essential reading, as it’s the key to the city that becomes more enchanting with every visit.
Read-up before you go, through the fascinating genre of Bangkok Fiction, or the plethora of non-fiction books that describe this fascinating and exotic city. And be sure to try our Bangkok Top Ten quick guide to fun!
Bangkok is poised to become the fashion capital of Asia, and you’ll want to visit at least several shops to discover why the world fashion buzz is turning to Bangkok.
Health tourism is bringing thousands of visitors to Bangkok yearly, as the city is also the jumping-off point for exotic resorts and destination spas.
At night, there’s plenty to do, from sipping a drink at an outdoor bar on the Chao Phraya river, to sampling Bangkok’s entertainment options, for every taste and pocketbook.