Thailand
Plan a trip to Bangkok
Temples, street food, and 24-hour energy.
Bangkok layers tradition over modernity — gilded temples sit next to mega-malls, and street food stalls outclass restaurants. The heat and traffic are real; the trick is to use the BTS Skytrain or river boats instead of road taxis whenever possible.
Best time to visit
November–February — dry and relatively cool. March–May is brutally hot. June–October is the rainy season (afternoon storms, otherwise fine).
How long to stay
3–4 days for Bangkok alone. 10+ days to combine with Chiang Mai, Krabi, or Phuket.
Top things to do in Bangkok
Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew
Thailand's most sacred temple. Dress code strict — shoulders and knees covered.
Wat Arun & Wat Pho
Two riverside temples best visited together. Wat Pho has the reclining Buddha.
Chatuchak Weekend Market
Enormous market (8,000+ stalls) open Saturday–Sunday. Go early before the heat peaks.
Chao Phraya River boats
Orange-flag Express Boat is cheap and views better than a taxi. Tourist Boat costs more but stops at tourist piers.
Yaowarat (Chinatown)
Street food heaven after dark. Walk Soi Texas / Yaowarat Road with no plan.
Where to stay
Sukhumvit
Modern Bangkok — BTS line, malls, hotels. Easy base for first-timers.
Old City (Rattanakosin)
Near temples and the river. More traditional.
Thonglor
Trendy, nightlife, good restaurants. Expat-heavy.
Quick tips
- →Grab (the app) is cheaper and more reliable than street taxis. Avoid tuk-tuks unless you negotiate firmly.
- →Temples require covered shoulders and knees. Carry a scarf for unexpected visits.
- →Street food is generally safe — crowded stalls have high turnover, which keeps food fresh.
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