Bangkok
Bangkok, The City of Angels or "Krungthep" [กรุงเทพมหานคร] in Thai,
is the capital city of Thailand. Bangkok is the hub for most of
the commercial and economical activities of the Kingdom. At the
same time, the City is very famous and appreciated by visitors
for its versatility and multiple points of interests. From
temples, the Grand Palace, all the way over the some of Asia's
largest shopping centers and the largest outdoor market of Asia
(Chatuchak), Bangkok definitely has what it takes to entertain
visitors from all origins, either first time or return
travelers. Whilst Taxi fares are very reasonable, most of the
sightseeing can comfortably be reached by Skytrain (BTS) or
Underground train (MRT). Aside of the sightseeing and shopping,
Bangkok has developed into a magnet for food lovers of all
origins. The same range of choice applies to the accommodation
options all over town, from high end international chain hotels
to family run guesthouses, demands of all travelers are met. In
terms of wellness and relaxation – Bangkok has recently seen a
huge development of city Spas and Wellness centers, in addition
to the long established Thai massage centers.
Silom
Silom Road
(ถนน สีลม) was in the past the main trading
disctrict for a long time and many shop houses are still
lining the roads in the area. Running from the Riverside
(Charoenkrung Road) all the way East to Rama 4 Road, it is
located between Sathorn and Suriwongse Roads. During the
day, Silom is the City’s banking center as well as jewelry
and gems trading area, whereas after sunset it becomes a
very famous night spot...
Sukhumvit
Sukhumvit Road
(ถนน สุขุมวิท) has
become the capital’s main commercial axis, often refered to
as the city center. The many small streets crisscrossing the
area are home to a wide selection of restaurants, small cozy
hotels as well as some nightclubs, whereas the main street
front areas are populated with luxury hotels and a number of
tailor shops. The side walk turns into a buzzing night
market once the sun has set...
Siam /
Rajdamri
Siam Square
(สยามแสควร์) covers
probably the needs of any shoppers heading to Bangkok. All
Luxury brands are well represented in Asia's largest
shopping mall, Paragon, located next to Siam Center and Siam
Discovery, all on the Nothern side of the Siam Skytrain
(BTS) station. This station serves as only interchange
station between the BTS Sukhumvit and Silom lines. On the
Southern side, there is a large ...
Chinatown
Chinatown
(ไชน่าทาวน์) is located
on the Rattanakosin area of Bangkok, which is mostly the old
town, all around the Giant Swing. Best reached by river taxi
during main traffic hours, there are numbers of buzzing
markets, eateries, gold and pawn shops to be discovered by
travelers in a labyrinth of small streets, as well as hotels
and open air seafood restaurants. Many old shop houses and
low rise buildings...
Khao
San Road
Khao San Road
(ถนน ข้าวสาร) is the
best know area among backpackers and budget travelers in
Bangkok. Scores of tourists from all origins are populating
the numerous guesthouses and small hotels at any given time
of the year. Over the years, a number of travel agents and
tour companies have opened in the area, allowing pretty much
every trip to be organized throughout the Kingdom, with bus
and minivan tours / transfers starting...
Bangkok Travel Guide

Wat Prakeaw (Wat Phrasrirattana Sasadaram)
Attraction
The city of Angels, namely Bangkok, has a large range of
cultural attractions to visit. From the various Royal
residences to the temples and other religious sites all the
way over to the recently opened Bangkok Art and Culture
Center, as well as numerous smaller galleries and museums.
The main monuments are easy to access and widely known while
some of the smaller venues or more recently opened venues
are sometimes a bit challenging to locate.
Most Visited Places
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Sirocco Restaurant at lebua at State Tower
Restaurants & Dining
Thai gastronomy as well as the delicacies from street
side shops are definitely an important part of the Thai
culture as therefore of any stay in Bangkok. Restaurants of
all types and cuisines are nevertheless available to suit
any budget and exceed expectations. Some of the recently
opened roof top venues offer in addition to a great meal,
stunning views over the city – especially in the early
evening at or just after sunset, alternatively gently
sipping and after dinner cocktail is always a great way to
get ready for the groovy nightlife.
Bangkok Street Food
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Muay Thai (Boxing)
Sports & Activities
The main sporting activities in Bangkok can be found
early morning in the various parks al over town, where a
whole range of activities are practiced, ranging from Thai
Chi to Jogging via open-air Aerobic. The parks do become
very lively in the early hours and definitely an experience
to join for a brisk walk. Most upper market hotels do have
swimming pools as well as gym / fitness rooms. As well,
there are numerous driving ranges as well as world class
golf courses in easy access of the city center. Cycling
excursions have as well become a very popular way to
discover the lesser known areas of town.
Top Sport & Activities
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Siam Square
Shopping
From the stalls of the night markets to the hi-end
luxurious shopping malls over the to massive IT malls,
Bangkok has absolutely everything needed to fulfill the
dreams of any avid shoppers. The different shopping areas in
town do cater for different products and shopping is
therefore facilitated a lot. The main areas are connected by
either BTS, skywalks or MRT, avoiding usual traffic problems
the city is prone to. A stay in Bangkok would not be
complete without visiting any of the numerous night bazaars
and open air markets make which materialize as soon as the
sun sets. As well, a day trip to the floating markets near
Bangkok is a very unique and unforgettable experience.
Top Shopping
Shopping Malls :
Siam Paragon :
it includes a wide range of specialty stores and restaurants as well as a multiplex movie
theater and the Siam Ocean World (Underwater world) aquarium...
Markets :
Chatuchak Weekend Market :
This is The Worlds Biggest Weekend Market selling practically everything under the
sun, from the smallest nails, to foods,...

Spa Scrub
Spa & Massage
Massage has been part and parcel of Thai culture for
centuries. Some of the best Massage training centers and
school are located in Bangkok and have various courses
available for people to join. In the recent past, City Spa
and Wellness Center, as well as extensive spa facilities in
Hotels and Resorts have been added all over town and
therefore the range of treatments available has developed
tremendously. Nevertheless, nothing will replace the
traditional Thai massage given by elderly experienced
therapists. Is it a short foot massage or a package of
several hours, Massage is definitely to be put on the very
high rank of the to-do in Bangkok list.
Types of the Spa
| Hotel and Spa Resort |
Destination Spa |
| Medical Spa (Medical Spa) |
Day Spa or City Spa |
Types of Thai massage
| Massage oil |
Darts |
| Foot Reflexology |
Massage Spot, LLC |
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Soi Cowboy
Nightlife
Bangkok’s infamous nights have only got better over the
recent years with the addition of state-of-the art clubs and
concert venues in addition to the already well established
afterwork pubs, bars and clubs. The clubbing scene is moving
around two main areas in town – whereas some of the more
recently established venues are populating the Eastern part
of town, namely Ekkamai and Thonglor Districts. The numerous
go-go bars and gentlemen clubs are reasonably easy to access
and are mostly located in parts of Sukhumvit Road as well as
Silom. Despite a rather quick turn-over in the new coming
venues, Bangkok has definitely made its place in one of the
more popular night destination in South East Asia.
Clubbing best of Bangkok
Bed Supperclub :
Dress to impress at the most High-Society Club in Bangkok.
Super modern décor. Obvious from the name; the main room is
lined with beds. Its all white interior is pristinely clinical
so you’ll want to...
Slim & Flix :
Attracts a slightly more mature audience than Route 66. It
has two main dance rooms, one playing hip hop & current beats.
The other room plays Thai pop or they have a live band playing
on certain nights...
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