Todays travel tips are on the city of Bangkok. A wonderful city, with lots of history, culture, shopping (bargain and top end) and awesome food scene. Being a massive city, has it draw backs, with traffic and noise and using the underground or sky train, is the best way to avoid the traffic. Happy reading. Observations: Bangkok is capital of Thailand (Thai = free so Thailand means land of the free) Never been colonised unlike so many other Asian countries – sided with Japanese in WWII and supported USA in Vietnam war. Monarchy which is highly respected and revered offence to say negative against the monarchy. Bangkok used to be “Venice of the East” as so many rivers and canals – but now mostly filled in. Lots of traffic and traffic jams. Relatively safe despite political troubles and street demonstrations – more likely affect by tourist scams ! Getting there Major gateway and also connections hub with most international Travelelers coming in via Suvanathmi international airport Getting around Sky train Underground Metro River rides – express boat up and down Chao Phraya river Buses harder to navigate as most routes in Thai Taxis – metered but ensure is switched on Motorbike taxis – ensure you given a helmet Tuk-tuk – 3-wheeled open sided – most drivers focus on where they want to take you to..! Must see things to do Sights are fairly concentrated in one area close to each other Wat Phra Kaew and Royal Grand Palace Complex Grand Palace Including some key buildings: Borombhiman Hall Amarin Vinitchai Throne Room Chakri Maha Prasat Dusit Maha Prasat Emerald Buddha temple – Housed inside the Wat Pra Kaeo Royal Thai Decorations and Coin Pavillion Wat Pho Close by is oldest and largest temple in Bangkok – contains country’s largest reclining Buddha Golden Buddha Housed in Wat Traimit – 5,5 ton Solid gold Buddha – 3 metres high Wat Arun Temple of Dawn named after Indian god of dawn Museums: Dolls museum National museum Jim Thompson House Royal Barge Museum Shopping Bargaining expected in markets Chinatown and Little India Bangkok floating market Central World Market Patpong Red light district
Posted on: Wed, 15 Oct 2014 22:25:35 +0000
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