Information about Bangkok

Bangkok certainly lives up to its reputation as a travel hot spot in Southeast Asia. The 'City of Angels' has funky markets, upmarket malls, a riverside full of surprises, a vibrant nightlife scene, many fabulous sights and attractions that reflect its unique heritage, and much more.

Say goodbye to traffic jams by utilising the city's modern Skytrain and underground systems that cover a large area. Or explore the Riverside area by a long-tail speedboat or river taxi. Whether your trip is for business or pleasure, Bangkok bursts with exciting opportunities. We have a wealth of Bangkok information available for you.

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10 Things You Should Know When Taking a Taxi in Bangkok
Getting around Bangkok by taxi is the easiest and most convenient, besides taking the BTS and MRT. Most taxis are new, spacious and, in addition to the traditional green-yellow and red-blue, they also come in funky colours like bright orange,...
10 Most Popular Streets in Bangkok
Explore the most popular streets in Bangkok – you’ll see ancient landmarks side-by-side with modern skyscrapers, and street food stalls...
10 Things NOT to Do in Bangkok
We write a lot of articles offering advice on what to see and do in Bangkok, but from personal experience,...
5 Easy Jobs in Bangkok for Foreigners
Bangkok is an amazing city with a vibrant culture, exciting happenings and a relatively low cost of living. In fact,...
5 Best Known Scams in Bangkok
Bangkok is a great city to visit, blessed with a very high level of safety compared to any other capital...
10 Useful Bangkok Travel Tips
Here are some useful Bangkok travel tips that we hope can help you in travelling to and around the Thai...
River Boats and Ferries in Bangkok
Boats are a great way to get around the famous Riverside area of Bangkok with its many historical monuments, temples...
10 Most Popular Neighbourhoods in Bangkok
The most popular neighbourhoods in Bangkok help the city attract upwards of 20 million visitors in a typical year. In...
Tuk Tuks in Bangkok
Tuk tuks or sam lor (3-wheeled) used to be everyone's favourite way of getting around Bangkok before the BTS, MRT and colourful...
The Best Currency Exchanges in Bangkok
Changing money in Bangkok is a fairly easy process. Choosing where to change your money can have a noticeable impact...
10 Tips for Your First Time in Bangkok
If you’re travelling to Bangkok for the first time you might’ve already listened to enough tips, warnings and advice to...
Chao Phraya River Pier Guide
We compiled this guide to Bangkok waterways to highlight some of the most interesting piers found along the Chao Phraya River...