Travel Guide

Bangkok

Thailand

Best time to go: November–February

Sights

Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew – The Emerald Buddha in the palace grounds – cover shoulders and knees.
Wat Pho – The huge reclining Buddha and a famous massage school.
Wat Arun – The Temple of Dawn on the river, beautiful at sunset.
Chatuchak Weekend Market – Thousands of stalls – from clothes to plants.
Chao Phraya boat ride – Ride the express boat past temples and towers.
Jim Thompson House – A teak house with silk art and a tropical garden.

Street food in Yaowarat – Chinatown at night: noodles, seafood and desserts.
Pad thai and som tam – Fried noodles and spicy papaya salad – classics on every corner.
Rooftop bars – The skyline from above, best at sunset.
Mango Sticky Rice – Sticky rice with coconut milk and ripe mango.

Ayutthaya – Temple ruins of the old royal capital, explored by train or bike.
Floating market – Vendors sell from boats – go early.
Maeklong Railway Market – A market right on the tracks that folds away when the train comes.

When to go: November–February
Getting around: Skytrain (BTS), metro (MRT) and boats on the Chao Phraya; the Airport Rail Link serves Suvarnabhumi.
Tipping: Service is usually included – rounding up is a nice gesture.
Power: Plug type A/B/C/O, 230 V – pack an adapter for Swiss plugs.
Currency: Thai Baht (THB)

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General tips without guarantee – please check opening times and prices locally.