As Thailand is a regional hub, Bangkok has become one of the mostimportant cities in the region. As with the rest of the country, bankingservices are efficient and reliable, and telecommunications services areequally good. An international standard telephone network and high speedInternet facilities help you keep in touch, whether you are here on holidayor in Bangkok on business. With the introduction of the BTS ‘Sky Train’elevated railway (and the more recent introduction of the MRT ‘Subway’underground railway) alongside development of expressways and elevatedtoll ways, travelling around Bangkok is now as convenient as travelling inany major city.