It is no surprise that holidays in Bangkok are popular. For the patient traveller looking to experience new sights, sounds, tastes and smells Bangkok is an ideal destination. It is a sprawling modern city but if you look past the traffic and chaos you will be well rewarded. Holidays in Bangkok offer a huge range of accommodation, including many luxury hotels. Most of the budget accommodation can be found in and around the infamous Khao San Road, where backpackers and holidaymakers shop, drink and share travelling stories. Bangkok has many temples and palaces. One of the most impressive is the Wat Phra Kaew with the Grand Palace where you’ll find the Emerald Buddha and some gleaming Thai architecture.The mighty Chao Phyra River is a great way to commute around the city and is considerably more tranquil than its busy roads. You can take the river taxi to Chinatown for bustling markets and food stalls. The weekend market is a great place for shopping that will fill your suitcase.
Cultural trips to ancient temples and palaces
Excellent food stalls and restaurants
Unlimited shopping
Accidents on mopeds – common and costly Tuk tuk guides- they can take you round shops for hours trying to earn commission
Travellers from many countries, including the UK, are granted a 30 day visa on arrival. For longer stays you must arrange a visa before you travel.
Thailand weather has three seasons. The rainy season is usually June to October with a downpour most afternoons. The peak tourist season is the cool season from November to February when midday temperatures can still reach 30ºC/86’ F. The hot season is March to May when temperatures in Bangkok can hit 35’C/95F.
Flights to Bangkok take approx twelve hours from the UK.
Driving is on the left-hand side of the road. In theory you need an international driving licence, in practice most car hire companies accept national licences. Bangkok is often gridlocked during rush hours so public transport may often be a quicker option.