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About Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand’s capital, is a large city known for ornate shrines and vibrant street life. The boat-filled Chao Phraya River feeds its network of canals, flowing past the Rattanakosin royal district, home to opulent Grand Palace and its sacred Wat Phra Kaew Temple. Nearby is Wat Pho Temple with an enormous reclining Buddha and, on the opposite shore, Wat Arun Temple with its steep steps and Khmer-style spire.
- Area: 1,569 km²
- Elevation: 1.5 m
- Weather: 32°C, Wind E at 8 km/h, 57% Humidity
- Local time: Wednesday 1:33 PM
- Population: 8.281 million (2010)
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Top Attractions in Bangkok
Temple of the Emerald Buddha
Wat Phra Kaew, commonly known in English as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha and officially as Wat Phra Si Rattana Satsadaram, is regarded as the most sacred Buddhist temple in Thailand. The Emerald Buddha housed in the ...
The Grand Palace Bangkok
The Grand Palace is a complex of buildings at the heart of Bangkok, Thailand. The palace has been the official residence of the Kings of Siam since 1782. The king, his court, and his royal government were based on the ...
Wat Arun Ratchavararam
Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan or Wat Arun is a Buddhist temple in Bangkok Yai district of Bangkok, Thailand, on the Thonburi west bank of the Chao Phraya River. The temple derives its name from the Hindu ...
Jim Thompson House Museum
The Jim Thompson House is a museum in central Bangkok, Thailand, housing the art collection of American businessman and architect Jim Thompson, the museum designer and former owner. Built in 1959, the museum spans one ...
Chatuchak Weekend Market
The Chatuchak Weekend Market, on Kamphaeng Phet 2 Road, Chatuchak, Bangkok, is the largest market in Thailand. Also known as JJ Market, it has more than 15,000 stalls and 11,505 vendors, divided into 27 ...
Lumphini Park
Lumphini Park is a 360 rai park in Bangkok, Thailand. The park offers rare open public space, trees, and playgrounds in the Thai capital and contains an artificial lake where visitors can rent boats. Paths around the ...
SEA LIFE Bangkok Ocean World
Sea Life Bangkok Ocean World is an aquarium in Bangkok, Thailand, the largest in South East Asia. It covers approximately 10,000 square meters with hundreds of different species on display in exhibits totalling about ...
Wat Benchamabophit
Wat Benchamabophit Dusitvanaram is a Buddhist temple in the Dusit District of Bangkok, Thailand. Also known as the marble temple, it is one of Bangkok's best-known temples and a major tourist attraction. It typifies ...
Pratunam Market
Pratunam Market is a major market in Bangkok selling clothes, shoes, and fashion accessories at wholesale prices. Enter the small alleys and jam-packed small streets and you’ll find yourself in the middle of a ...
Wat Phra Chetuphon (Wat Pho)
Wat Pho, also spelled Wat Po, is a Buddhist temple complex in the Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok, Thailand. It is on Rattanakosin Island, directly south of the Grand Palace. Known also as the Temple of the Reclining ...
Wat Traimit Withayaram Worawihan
The Golden Buddha, officially titled Phra Phuttha Maha Suwana Patimakon, is a gold Maravijaya Attitude seated Buddharupa statue, with a weight of 5.5 tonnes. It is located in the temple of Wat Traimit, Bangkok, ...
BTS Skytrain, Bangkok
The Bangkok Mass Transit System, commonly known as the BTS or the Skytrain, is an elevated rapid transit system in Bangkok, Thailand. It is operated by Bangkok Mass Transit System PCL, a subsidiary of BTS Group ...
Bangkok National Museum
The Bangkok National Museum is the main branch museum of the National Museums in Thailand and also one of the largest museums in Southeast Asia. It features exhibits of Thai art and history. It occupies the former ...
Bangkok Art and Culture Centre
Bangkok Art and Culture Centre is a contemporary arts centre in Bangkok, Thailand. Art, music, theatre, film, design and cultural/educational events take place in its exhibition and performance spaces. The centre ...
The Erawan Museum Bangkok
Erawan Museum is a museum in Samut Prakan Province, Thailand. It is well known for its giant three-headed elephant art display. The three storeys inside the elephant contain antiquities and priceless collections of ...
Most Popular Hotels in Bangkok
LA49 Hotel
A 3-minute walk from Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital in Bangkok, LA.Residence 49 offers accommodation with access to a sauna. Complimentary WiFi is provided. Providing a balcony, all units are air conditioned and some have ...
Baiyoke Sky Hotel
Featuring panoramic views of Bangkok, Baiyoke Sky Hotel stands at 88-storeys, making it Thailand’s tallest hotel. It features a revolving roof deck, observation deck and 7 dining options. Free WiFi access is available ...
Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse
Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse is set in Bangkok and is 1 km from Patpong and Silom areas. Featuring a fitness centre, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free ...
Anajak Bangkok Hotel
Placed just a few minutes' walk from Phayathai BTS Station, Anajak Bangkok Hotel offers comfortable accommodation with free WiFi. Free public parking is available upon reservation. Guests can enjoy a dip in the semi ...
Nouvo City Hotel
Nouvo City Hotel offers modern boutique accommodation in Bangkok's Khaosan Area, a 10-minute walk from lively Banglumphu Market. Providing free WiFi, it also has a rooftop pool with sun ...
SureStay Plus by Best Western Sukhumvit 2
Conveniently situated in downtown Bangkok, SureStay Plus by Best Western Sukhumvit 2 features an outdoor pool and an on-site restaurant. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property and free private parking is ...
Casa Nithra
Featuring an outdoor pool and garden, Casa Nithra Hotel offers accommodation in Bangkok. The property is 1.3 km to Khao San Road and 2.5 km from Grand Palace. Free Wi-Fi is offered ...
Amara Bangkok Hotel
Located in Bangkok, 2.1 km from MBK Center, Amara Bangkok Hotel provides accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, a fitness centre and a bar. Among the facilities at this property are a shared lounge and a ...
Bangkok Saran Poshtel
Bangkok Saran Poshtel features air-conditioned rooms with satellite flat-screen TV in the Bangkok Old Town district of Bangkok. Each accommodation at the 3-star hotel has city views and free WiFi. The accommodation ...
Mövenpick Hotel Sukhumvit 15 Bangkok
Mövenpick Hotel Sukhumvit 15 Bangkok is conveniently located in Sukhumvit, within easy reach of various businesses and shopping centres like Terminal 21 and EmQuartier Shopping Mall. Set only a 5-minute walk from BTS ...
lebua at State Tower
Boasting spectacular city and river views of Bangkok city, lebua at State Tower offers well-appointed suites with a separate bedroom, living room and kitchenette. Conveniently located near the Chao Phraya River, BTS ...
Avani+ Riverside Bangkok Hotel
Offering views of the Chao Phraya River, Avani Plus Riverside Bangkok Hotel features rooms with a blend of contemporary and modern styles. Guests can enjoy stunning views from the 28 m rooftop infinity pool or dine at ...
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