1. It takes ages to go anywhere Sit in the back of a taxi during rush hour and it might feel like the city is just one giant parking lot for Thailand. Statistically, Bangkok was recently ranked as the eighth worst place in the world for traffic.
2. One big concrete jungle
You’ve been staring at Google Image’s gallery of idyllic, white-sanded beaches for the last six months in preparation for your trip to Thailand, but as soon as you’re off the plane all you see is giant slabs of concrete holding up highways, towering hotels and chunky apartment blocks.