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Bangkok Travel Advice

Are you looking for Bangkok Travel Advice ? Bangkok, also known as the City of Angels and Venice of the East,
will hit you like a ton of bricks. Hot, polluted, and chaotic, it thrills with energy, wild nightlife, and never ending traffic.
Most travelers either love or hate it. The city is like an onion. It is one of Asias most cosmopolitan cities with
magnificent temples and palaces, authentic canals, busy markets and a vibrant nightlife that has something for
everyone. But you should have a Bangkok Travel Tips to be survived there. Let this Bangkok travel tips article shows
you theres more to Thailands City of Angels than you think!

Typical Bangkok Travel Costs

Sleep in nice, fan-cooled beach huts, have a few beers at sunset, enjoy a western breakfast once in a while, but
mostly stick to delicious Thai food. Every week or so you can go out and have a Mai Tai party night. This will also get
you into some temples, cover transportation in nice buses, boats and planes.

Hostel prices

My favorite is Suk 11 Guesthouse (its got a lot of character and is in a fantastic location) and rooms start at 500
THB per night.

Budget hotel prices

Budget hotels start around the 400-500 THB range per night and include hot water and private bathrooms. Quality
varies greatly so be sure to look at the reviews online. Most hotels offer free WiFi and air-conditioning and many
offer free breakfast as well. As for Airbnb, you can find full apartments for rent at an average of 1,250 THB.
Although not a budget option, Aloft Hotel is one of my favorite hotels to redeem Starwood points for. Budget Hotel
Room:
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300-600 THB ($10-20)
Hut On The Beach:
350+ THB ($12 +)
Massage On The Beach:
250-400 THB/hr ($8.33-13.33)

Average cost of food in Bangkok

In Bangkok, you can eat from the street vendors for as little as 30 THB per meal (i.e., soup, pad thai, fried rice, etc),
purchase a bag of freshly cut fruit or Thai ice tea for 20 THB, or get a grilled chicken, rice. E.G:

Big Beer At 7-11:

55 THB ($1.83)
Big Beer In A Restaurant:
75-100 THB ($2.50-3.33)
Bucket Cocktail:
250-400 THB ($8.33-13.33)
Pad Thai On The Street:
30-50 THB ($1-1.66)
Pad Thai In A Restaurant:
50-120 THB ($1.66-4)

Transportation costs

Although city buses can be very crowded, they are convenient and inexpensive. For 10 THB on the non-air
conditioned buses and 15 THB on the air-conditioned buses, you can travel pretty much anywhere in the city. The
SkyTrain and Metro cost 15-50 THB per trip. You can get a day pass for 120 THB. Taxis throughout the city cost
around 70-100 THB, and one from the airport to Khao San Road will set you back 300-500 THB. Alternatively,
theres a Suvarnabhumi Airport Rail Link Express thats a 15-minute non-stop journey between the city and the
airport, costing only 150 THB per trip. Note: Transportation is Thailand is crazy, so please take a look at this
article TIPS TO TRAVEL SAFELY: How to Choose a Safe Seat in 7 Means of Transport to choose your safest seat.

Cheap Internal Flight:

1200+ THB ($40)
Boat/Bus Combo To Islands From Bangkok:
500+ THB ($16.67)
24hr Motorbike Rental:
100-200 THB ($3.33-6.67) (Depends On Place & Duration)

Suggested daily budget

1080 THB / $30 USD (Note: This is a suggested budget assuming youre staying in a hostel, eating out a little,
cooking most of your meals, and using local transportation. Using the budget tips below, you can always lower this
number. However, if you stay in fancier accommodation or eat out more often, expect this to be higher!)

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Bangkok trip advice Money Saving Tips in Bangkok

Bangkok can be a pretty cheap city if you avoid the higher end or Western-influenced places. Sticking to the Thai
places and cheap accommodation and youll be hard pressed to spend a lot of money but here are some ways to
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save money in Bangkok:

Eat from the street stalls

Most of Bangkok travel advice article indicates that food from street vendors in Thailand is some of the best Thai
food I have ever had and so cheap it is ridiculous. You can easily have a bowl of noodle soup, pad thai, or fried rice
for 30 THB. The locals eat here, you should eat here. Not only is it the best food around, its the cheapest!

Make sure your taxi turns on the meter

All taxis are required to use a meter when they have passengers with them. However, most will want to charge a
higher flat rate (instead of using the meter), especially if theres traffic. If this happens, just walk away and see if a
different taxi will turn on their meter for you.

Negotiate with tuk-tuk drivers

Unlike taxis, the tuk-tuk drivers do not have meters, so be sure and set the fixed price before you take off. They are
very friendly, but if you are going to play the naive tourist, you will get taken advantage of!

Use public transportation

Locals use the extensive bus and BTS systems to get wherever they need to go in Bangkok. To save money, you
can do the same. A 20-minute taxi ride might cost you 120 THB, while the same ride in a bus might only cost 10
THB. Bonus: if you take the metro instead of a taxi, youll be able to avoid the headache of inner city traffic.

Avoid drinking on Khao San Road

While fun, a night out in the backpacker area of Khao San Road will leave your wallet empty. And, speaking of
drinking, stick to beer. Cocktails and wine are mostly imported with high taxes so cost a lot more than the local beer.

Take the boats

Theres a limited canal system in Bangkok that can get you around parts of the city quicker (especially from Khao
San Road to Siam Square) and cheaper than taxis or the SkyTrain. Prices are between 5-15 THB depends on the
distance.

Couchsurf

Nothings cheaper than sleeping for free. Couchsurfing connects you with locals who will give you not only a free
place to stay, but also a local tour guide who can introduce you to all the great places to see.

Stay in hostels

Bangkok has so many hostels throughout the city, including lots that have popped up recently to meet the demand of
backpackers. Youll be able to find fun, clean, well-designed, cheap hostels in every corner of the city. So even if
youve never considered staying in a hostel before, consider starting here. The competition is high, so the quality of
hostels has been pushed to rise.

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Bargain hard

When shopping at the markets, whip out your negotiation skills. The rule of thumb is the more you buy, the cheaper
the prices will be. So shop in packs for the best deals.

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Bangkok trip advice Top Things To Do in Bangkok

Visit the Grand Palace and Wat Po

The palace was built over the course of three years at the end of the 18th century by King Rama I and is the official
residence of the current monarch (though he doesnt live there anymore, it is just used for ceremonies). The temple
is first on the list of six temples in Thailand classed as the highest grade of the first-class royal temples. It costs 500
THB to enter the Grand Palace and 100 THB to enter Wat Po.

Take in the view from Wat Arun

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Wat Arun, locally known as Wat Chaeng, is situated on the west (Thonburi) bank of the Chao Phraya River. It is
easily one of the most stunning temples in Bangkok, not only because of its riverside location, but also because the
design is very different to the other temples you can visit in Bangkok. Wat Arun (or temple of the dawn) is partly
made up of colourfully decorated spires and stands majestically over the water.

Explore Lumpini Park

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Lumpini Park is an inner-city haven of tranquility, fresh air and shade offering city dwellers the perfect connection
to nature. Named after the birthplace of the Lord Buddha in Nepal, the park is more than half a million square
metres big, and the habitat of various flora and fauna.

The Royal Elephant Museum

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Elephants have long played a significant role in the lives of the Thai people. The museum is located within the
parliament compound and is a visual testament to the value of the largest land animal and to the beliefs surrounding
its participation in religious ceremonies. The museum is open to the public every day from 9:30am to 4pm and is free
with a ticket to the Grand Palace (or 100 THB when purchased separately).

Visit the Chatuchak Weekend Market

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Once only popular among wholesalers and traders, Chatuchak Weekend Market has reached a landmark status as
a must-visit place for tourists. Its sheer size and diverse collections of merchandise will bring any seasoned
shoppers to their knees this is where you can literally shop till you drop.

Temple hop

Bangkok is full of history, temples, and Thai ruins. There are about 10 main temples in the city, and you can easily
just hire a guy to take you to all of them in one day. They all have different architectural structures and layouts. It will
take about five hours to see them all. If you dont have that much time, aside from the Grand Palace and Wat Po,
make sure you check out Wat Arun, The Temple of the Dawn.

Visit the Floating Market

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Even though transactions are more concerned with tourists rather than locals these days, the floating market;boats
are still piled high with tropical fruit and vegetables, fresh, ready-to-drink coconut juice and local food cooked from
floating kitchens located right on the boat.

Shop til you drop

Bangkok has so many malls that in the center alone, I can count 12 in a four-block radius. Bangkok has everything
you could ever need and at great prices. Make sure you check out Siam Paragon (for designer clothes), Terminal 21
(to see the stunning internationally-themed decor), Platinum (for cheap, trendy clothes), Pantip (for cheap
electronics), and MBK (for cheap knockoffs).

See Jim Thompsons House

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Jim Thompson House The lovely garden-enclosed compound sitting on the bank of the Saen Saeb Canal would
have gone completely unnoticed, had it not been for a legacy left behind by a middle-aged American man named
Jim Thompson. His elegant residential enclave, comprising six traditional Thai teakwood houses transported from
Ayutthaya and Bangkoks Ban Krua community, echoes Jim Thompsons 30-year love affair with Southeast Asian art
and cultural heritage. Proceeds from the 150 THB (100 THB for students) entrance fee go to help orphaned
children.

Head to the Bangkok Dusit Zoo

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Thailands first zoo, built over 60 years ago, Dusit Zoo, or Khao Din, is a fully-function animal park with facilities
such as an animal hospital, zoo museum and educational centre, sightseeing train, activities ground and canteen. It
houses some 1,600 domestic and international animals, including albino barking deer and white Bengal tigers.

Visit the Temple of the Bangkok Golden Mount

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Wat Saket, popularly known as the Golden Mount or Phu Khao Thong, is a low hill crowned with a gleaming gold
chedi. Within, the 58-metre chedi houses a Buddha relic and welcomes worshippers all year round. The temple also
hosts an annual temple fair in November, which lasts a week during Loy Krathong.

The temple grounds feature mature trees and typical Buddhist structures such as the main chapel, ordination hall
and library. Its origins can be traced back to the Ayutthaya period (1350- 1767 AD) and it underwent major
renovations during King Rama Is reign (1782-1809). Entry is free.

Take a day trip to Bangkok Ayutthaya

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An easy day trip out of Bangkok, this tour kicks off with a visit to Bang Pa-In, the spectacular Summer Place,
followed by a lazy boat trip across the Chao Phraya River, and finally to the island of Ayutthaya, the legendary
Kingdom of Siams former capital. Visually rich and architecturally astounding, it is an excursion that inspires. It is
also a veritable treasure-house for photographers.

Catch a performance at Patravadi

This theater which lies on the river was founded by a Thai actress. It is a trendy place that offers a variety of
performances: acrobatics, drumming shows, theater, and dance.

Enjoy Bangkoks famous nightlife scene

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There are lots of drinking areas with countless street bars (Khao San Road, Suk 11, and Silom are the three most
popular nightlife spots in the city). Youll never have a problem finding good bars and clubs to go to. Some of my
favorite bars are Brick Bar, Cheap Charlies, Smalls, and Whisgars.

Eat in Bangkok Chinatown

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First, wander among the lilies, birds of paradise, and orchids at Pak Klong Talad, the flower market at the north end
of Chinatown. From there, grab a bite to eat at one of the main enticing food stalls.

Watch a Bangkok Puppet Show

A huge aspect of Thai drama revolves around puppetry. Two types are common Nang (shadow puppets) and Hun
(marionettes). If youre lucky, you can see a show at an outdoor festival; otherwise, head to the Thai Puppet Theatre.

Spend a hip night out in Thong Lo

In this trend-conscious neighborhood, youll find the citys top-end dining and nightlife, including many Western jazz
bars and beer gardens. Its very popular with Bangkoks young middle and upper classes (the see-and-be-seen
crowd).end a trendy night out

Boat down the Bangkok canals

Known as the Venice of the East, Bangkoks charming riverside is brimming with stories to tell. On this morning
tour, a long-tailed speedboat whisks you down the Chao Phraya River and canals (khlongs) of Thonburi the
original site where Bangkok was founded, before King Rama I moved the capitals epicentre across the river to the
Rattanakosin Island.

Take in the splendor of Vimanmek Mansion at Bangkok

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Built in the year 1900 by HM King Rama V, located on Ratchawithi Road behind the National Assembly, Vimanmek
Royal Mansion is the worlds largest building made entirely of golden teak. Removed from Ko Sichang in Chonburi
province, it was rebuilt in the Dusit Palace in 1900 by the command of King Rama V. It was recently renovated by
HM Queen Sirikit, and made into a museum paying homage to the late King. Admission is 100 THB.

Wander through the Bangkok Rot Fai Night Market

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Rot Fai Market (or Train Market) in Bangkok is an authentic open-air bazaar selling an incredible array of vintage
collectables and memorabilia from yesteryear, from antique furniture to hippy fashion and Mao kitsch.

Hang out around Suk Soi 11

Sukhimvit Soi 11, a street located downtown, is the expat hotspot of Bangkok and my favorite street. Youll find
Cheap Charlies (my favorite bar), rooftop bars, Suk 11 Guesthouse (the best in the city), amazing Indian food at
Moghul Room, and authentic Tex-Mex at Charley Browns.

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