Bangkok Travel Guide
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Bangkok's endless maze of streets is part of its fascination and its complexity—getting around a labyrinth is never easy. Although the S curve of the Chao Phraya River can throw you off base, it's actually a good landmark. Most of the popular sights are close to the river, and you can use it to get swiftly from one place to another. Also look at the Skytrain and subway to help you navigate and get around quickly.
Bangkok Hotels
Bangkok offers a staggering range of lodging choices, and even some of the best rooms are affordable to travelers on a budget. The city has nearly 500 hotels...read more
Bangkok Restaurants
Thais are passionate about food and love discovering out-of-the-way shops that prepare unexpectedly tasty dishes. Nowhere is this more true—or feasible—than...read more
Things To Do in Bangkok
The Old City is a major destination for travelers...read more
Travel Deals in Bangkok
- $1255 & up -- Flights to Bangkok on Sale (R/T incl. Tax) Major Airlines on Fly.com
- $2189 -- Dubai & Bangkok: incl. Air & Hotel Stays, $300 Off Friendly Planet Travel
- Intriguing Indochina (18-Day) IExplore
- $3600+: Fly R/T Business Class to Bangkok w/Extras — $3600+ Fare Buzz
Bangkok Experiences
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The Canals: They don't call it "Venice of the East" for nothing. Sure, boat tours are touristy, but the sights, from Khmer wats to bizarre riverside... Read more
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Even if you've honed your bargaining skills in other countries, you might still come up empty-handed in Thailand. The aggressive techniques that... Read more
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Venues offering traditional massage are quite common in Bangkok—you can even pamper yourself while sightseeing at Wat Po. The staff at... Read more
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For hundreds of years, Thailand's puppeteers have entertained both royal courts and village crowds with shadow puppets and marionettes. Historically... Read more
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Bangkok used to be known as "Venice of the East," but many of the klongs (canals) that once distinguished this area have been paved over. Traveling... Read more
Travel Blog
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Hotels, Trip Ideas & Itineraries, Best of the Best
Thailand is the nation of gilded temples, vibrant food, virgin beaches, unbridled luxury, and smiling... Read more
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Hotels, Best of the Best
Thailand is known for extremes ($5/night beach bungalows or $600/night villas), but reach beyond its well-know... Read more
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Best of the Best
Perusing flea market fare in foreign cities can be a rewarding experience.... Read more
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Arriving:· Forums Trip Reports
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I recently stayed at the MO Bangkok--this is truly one of the BEST hotels I've ever stayed at. Read more
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We have just completed a fantastic 4 day stay at the relatively new Novotel Platinum.
We primarily choose this Hotel due to it being one of the few that will accomodate a family of 4 in one room. They Read more
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I mentioned this in another thread, but since there was a lot of interest in Suan Lum night bazaar, I thought I'd make a separate post about the place so everyone would know about it, since it appears to Read more
