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Bangkok
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Woman walking on a bridge to Buddhist temple in Thailand during sunset.
Overview
Same same, but different. This Thailish T-shirt philosophy sums up Bangkok, a city where the familiar and the exotic collide like the flavors on a plate of pàt tai.
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Must-see attractions
Attraction in Ko Ratanakosin & ThonburiGrand Palace
Attraction in Ko Ratanakosin & ThonburiWat Phra Kaew
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Attraction in BangkokLumphini Park
Attraction in BanglamphuWat Suthat
Attraction in BangkokWat Benchamabophit
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Planning Tools
Expert guidance to help you plan your trip
Best Things to Do
There are endless things to do in bustling Bangkok, the Asian megacity incarnate. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, start with this list of 17 of the best.
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Best Time to Visit
With three seasons – hot, rainy and (comparatively) cool – Bangkok offers very different experiences throughout the year. Here's the best time to visit.
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Things to Know
A new map tool helps you compare the cheapest destinations in Asia to plan your dream backpacking trip.
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Transportation
Think the tiger of Thailand’s biggest city can only be tamed by taxi? Mere mortal, here’s how to get around Bangkok.
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Free Things to Do
With golden temples, captivating monasteries and a famed backpacker strip, Bangkok is a top budget stop. Here are the best free things to do.
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Best Neighborhoods
Looking to get away from the crowds and chaos of Bangkok? Head for the peaceful canals, parkland and wildlife of Bang Krachao, Bangkok's Green Lung.
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Day Trips
If you're seeking a calmer, gentler experience in Thailand, these seven day trips showcase ancient ruins, golden beaches and more.
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Best Road Trips
If you're seeking a calmer, gentler experience in Thailand, these seven day trips showcase ancient ruins, golden beaches and more.
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Money and Costs
With grand stations, lush tropical countryside and some great stop-offs, Singapore to Bangkok is a wonderful train ride. Here’s how to do it yourself.
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Traveling with Kids
Scratch Bangkok’s surface and you’ll find a city with mega-malls minutes from 200-year-old homes, with temples sharing space with neon-lit strips of…
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5 Shops
Scratch Bangkok’s surface and you’ll find a city with mega-malls minutes from 200-year-old homes, with temples sharing space with neon-lit strips of…
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