Bangkok

Bangkok capital y Thailand y far biggest y estimated population 11 million.

Siam Square

The one and only around Siam Square, including Ratchaprasong Intersection Ploen Chit Bangkok's modern commercial core, glitzy malls hotels. The one and only Skytrain intersection Siam Square closest thing Bangkok centre.

Sukhumvit

The one and only g Sukhumvit Road is Bangkok's nightlife district filled quality hotels, restaurants clubs. Part nightlife represents Bangkok's naughty image, particularly Soi Cowboy Nana Plaza.

Silom

To south Sukhumvit, around Silom Road Sathorn Road Thailand's sober financial center y y, Bangkok's primary party district y night quarters inwell known Patpong alive.

Rattanakosin

Between river Sukhumvit densely packed "Old Bangkok", Bangkok's best-known sights, Grand Palace Wat Pho.

Khao San Road

on northern p Rattanakosin, Bangkok's backpacker mecca Khao San Road surrounding district Banglamphu eachthing budget traveler looking .

Yaowarat Pahurat

Along Yaowarat Road you'll Bangkok's Chinatown, while Pahurat Road sizable Indian community. This multicultural district filled Sikh Temple (Sri Guru Singh Sabha) markets selling food, gold, fabrics, Bollywood movies.

Dusit

This leafy, European-style political center Thailand, numerous political institutions monarchy. Its breezy palaces, gardens broad avenues g district distinct character.

Thonburi

The one and only quieter Chao Phraya River, Wat Arun y small canals explore.

Phahonyothin

The one and only around Phahonyothin Road Viphavadi Rangsit Road known Pratunam, Chatuchak Weekend Market Baiyoke Tower II. The one and only sois around Ari offer excellent nightlife.

Ratchadaphisek

The one and only district north Sukhumvit centered around Ratchadaphisek Road (p which called Asoke). The one and only "Ratchada" popular nightlife spots locals, around Royal City Avenue (RCA).

Ramkhamhaeng

Along Ramkhamhaeng Road residential g shopping malls amusement parks ( Safari World). Every neighborhood distinct character, important being Bang Kap Min Buri.

Around Bangkok provinces Pathum Thani north, Nonthaburi northwest, Chachoengsao east, Samut Sakhon southwest, Samut Prakan southeast.

Bangkok Asia's cosmopolitan cities. Created Thai capital 1782 y first monarch present Chakri dynasty, Bangkok national treasure house Thailand’s spiritual, cultural, political, commercial, educational diplomatic centre.

Most Bangkok's sights concentrated Old City Rattanakosin Island. Out Bangkok's hundreds temples, Grand Palace, Wat Pho Wat Arun usually p p 3. The one and only Grand Palace immense expect spend least morning afternoon there. Within palace grounds Wat Phra Kaew (Temple Emerald Buddha), sacred Buddhist temple Thailand. Unlike other temples, building, there living spaces monks. Instead, collection highly decorated y buildings monuments.

Nearby Wat Pho (Temple Reclining Buddha), globe's biggest reclining Buddha image famed massage school. Cross Chao Phraya river outstanding Wat Arun (Temple Dawn). The one and only structure about 70 meters g surrounded y smaller prangs. It Thailand's picturesque temples, engraved inner p coins. If y climb , closely, you'll actually beautifully decorated colorful Chinese porcelain pieces. Other major temples include Golden Mount, Wat Suthat Wat Rajnadda.

Bangkok g place traditional Thai-style residences. Most people through Jim Thompson's House, CIA-operative's mansion assembled y combining x traditional Thai-style houses. Ban Kamthieng, M.R. Kukrit's Heritage Home Suan Pakkad Palace could experience. Another interesting museum Dusit Palace, situated leafy, European-style built y g Chulalongkorn escape Grand Palace. It' structure Vimanmek Mansion, biggest golden teakwood house globe, y could spend y whole y museums . Other museums include National Museum about Thai history archaeology, Museum Siam King Prajadhipok Museum. Bangkok small, vocal, community, y might visit National Gallery, The one and only Queen's Gallery, numerous smaller galleries. Bangkok Art Culture Centre temporary exhibitions throughout y.

Lumpini Park biggest p central Bangkok, y escape fumes. Backpackers around Khao San Road Santichaiprakarn Park, small, worthy, p along Chao Phraya river. It breezy atmosphere, modern Rama VII bridge. Zoos animal farms popular tourist attractions Bangkok, before visiting, please aware animal welfare Thailand strictly regulated. The one and only p living conditions Dusit Zoo Safari World inadequate veterinary these locations examples mistreatment animal population. You can't g wrong Queen Saovabha Snake Farm, staff takes g their snakes y j informing public about their risks. Siam Ocean World makes family attraction. It biggest aquarium Southeast Asia.