Thailand
Bangkok travel guide
Bangkok is loud, hot, delicious, and exhausting in the best way. The street food is among the best in the world. The river divides old (temples, palace) from new (skybar towers). Don't expect to walk far — heat plus traffic — use BTS, metro, river boats, and tuk-tuks.
When to visit
Best months: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
Cool dry season. Even then it's hot — just less so.
Avoid: March-May are blistering. June-October is wet season with daily storms.
Where to stay
Sukhumvit (Asok / Phrom Phong / Thonglor)
modern, expat-friendly, restaurants · best for first-timers, food
Silom / Sathorn
business, river-adjacent · best for business travelers
Old City (Rattanakosin)
temples, palace, traditional · best for history
Ari
local, cafés, design · best for repeat visitors
Chinatown (Yaowarat)
intense, food, night markets · best for food adventures
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