Bangkok, Thailand’s capital is among the most sought after travel destinations in Asia. Bangkok offers a comprehensive visitor experience, with an array of attractions from the orient and the occident, an unforgettable shopping experience, a vibrant nightlife that is also described as naughty by some people, a storehouse of culture and architecture, choicest cuisines and plenty of beaches in its immediate neighborhood.

Bangkok airport enjoys excellent air connectivity from most major airports around the world. Tourists would do well to acquaint themselves with the different means of getting around Bangkok as well as the different attractions within the City and its neighborhoods. Spelling out the names can be challenging for most tourists.

Bangkok is a vast city populated by over 10 million people. Given the wide spectrum of attractions and activities, visitors would do well to draw up an informed itinerary. Apart from the city of Bangkok itself, there are other beach/island destinations that you cannot afford to miss. The heat, traffic congestions and pollution are factors that can potentially be discomforting for visitors, particularly from the west. But, comfortable and convenient accommodations catering to every aspiration can subdue the challenge and make Bangkok absorbing and enjoyable.

Bangkok offers a seemingly never ending list of things to do and attractions. China Town, Floating market, Grand Palace and Wat Pho in the old city, Wat Arun on the riverside, the waterways on the river Chao Praya and Siam Ocean World are among the major attractions. Phuket and Pattaya are neighboring beach destinations which invariably form part of every tourist’s itinerary

One U.S. dollar converts to about 30 Baht which is the local currency, and this in turn offers great value for money deals. At $50 or less you can expect mid-scale hotels that are comparable to standards obtaining in the west or around the globe. For the budget travelers, options starting around the $15 per room night are also available in plenty.

Visitors to Bangkok cannot miss the world famous Thai cuisine. Rice is a major ingredient of most Thai cuisines while noodles play the second fiddle. Until the dawn of the 19^th century or so, most of Thai life was on the waters and modernity has not taken away some of the better values of this tradition. Seafood lovers will experience some of the most distinct options in Bangkok. You are bound to enjoy the aromatic and spicy food that is well balanced with all the 5 basic taste elements. From the local restaurants to classy western oriented dining facilities, the options are pampering.

Bangkok has it all!