For many, Bangkok, Thailand is the ultimate travel destination. A
heady blend of modernity and tradition, Bangkok has something to offer
everyone. Modern Bangkok is a large, bustling city of some 6 million
people. The capital of Thailand, it is the administrative centre and the
heart of the country. It is a city where skyscrapers and modern buildings
jostle for space against the Bangkok skyline. It is also very much a city of
entertainment and fun. Above all, Bangkok is a city of extremes.
Despite its modern trappings, Bangkok is firmly embedded in tradition.
All aspects of Thai culture are revered here, as they are in any rural or
less urban part of the country. Rituals are carried out on a daily basis. Like
elsewhere in the country, Monks accept their daily alms and people of all
ages pray and make merit at one of countless temples. In Bangkok you can
at one moment be in the 21st century, the next walking through antiquity.
Thailand’s capital has everything the modern traveller enjoys. The city has
a wide range of world-class accommodation, from ‘6-star’ hotels, to
moderately priced guesthouses for those on a more limited budget.
Bangkok also offers some of the best food on the planet – authentic Thai
cuisine alongside the very best dishes from almost every part of the world.
Of course, Bangkok’s nightlife is legendary and offers an unparalleled
range of entertainment - bars and go-go, shows, concerts, and cinema –
almost everything you could possibly want is available here.
As Thailand is a regional hub, Bangkok has become one of the most
important cities in the region. As with the rest of the country, banking
services are efficient and reliable, and telecommunications services are
equally good. An international standard telephone network and high speed
Internet facilities help you keep in touch, whether you are here on holiday
or 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 elevated
toll ways, travelling around Bangkok is now as convenient as travelling in
any major city.
Bangkok is not just a city to visit briefly on your way to somewhere else. It
is a place so rich in experience you will want to visit it time and time
again. To help you get the most out of your trip to Bangkok,
ThailTravelInfo gives you the information you need to have the best time
you can!