The Most Beautiful Destination , Bangkok , Thailand
Bangkok is one of the world's top tourist destinations. Of 162 cities worldwide, Master Card ranked Bangkok as the top destination city by international visitor arrivals in its Global Destination Cities Index 2018, ahead of London, with just over 20 million overnight visitors in 2017. The name of the airport of Bangkok, Suvarnabhumi, itself says how rich and deep the cultural roots are of Bangkok. Though now it is a busy metropolis with thriving night life and progressive street culture. It is key economic hub in South East Asia with the city dominated by skyscraping luxury hotels and sprawling retail centers. Despite its modernity the city retains its old world charm with its breathtaking beauty of splendid architecture at places like Rattanakosin . The city offers infinite choices of street food which is both reasonably low priced and tastes good too. So, it is a paradise for all sorts of travelers who just want t o has fun in life or add meaning to it that too on budget.
Major tourist attractions in Bangkok includes historical sites or religious sites such as:
- Wat Phra Sri Rattanasamaram (Phra Kaew)
- Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangalaram (wat pho)
- wat arun Ratchawararam
- Wat Sra Ket
- Phra Bor Banphot (Golden mountain)
- Wat Ratchanadda
- Wat Traimit
- Wat Benchamabophit
- Wat Bowonniwet Vihara Suthasan
- Wat Thep Wararam
There are also other interesting places such as palaces, museums, parks, as well as various shopping centres in Bangkok There are both chilling places like Chatuchak Weekend Market, Sampeng Market, Yaowarat and Phahurat night market.
How to reach Bangkok
The city of Bangkok has two major airports - The Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and The Don Mueang Airport. Both are connected to major airports of the world like that of USA, China, India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Maldives etc
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SkyTrain
The Skytrain is an elevated train that is also known as BTS. They are useful for avoiding Bangkok's crazy traffic if you need to get around "new Bangkok" the areas around Silom, Sukhumvit, and Siam Square.
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Metro
Bangkok's metro system (MRT) is also good for traveling between the Sukhumvit or Silom districts to reach Hualamphong Train Station. It is cheap: tickets cost from 16 THB (US$ 0.50) to 42 THB (US$ 1.20) or 120 THB (US$ 3.50) for a one-day pass and again, the trains run frequently from 6 am to midnight.
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Boats
Bangkok is split in two by the Chao Phraya River, and the west bank (formerly Thonburi) is still home to an extensive canal system. One of the best ways to visit sights along the river bank, like the Grand Palace and wat pho temple, is by boat.
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Taxi
Traveling around Bangkok by taxi is surprisingly cheap - sometimes even more so than the Skytrain - plus, it is comfortable and easy, and the drivers are usually friendly. If you cannot find a taxi willing to use the meter late at night, there are taxi apps available: Grab Taxi and All Thai Taxi.
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Grab
This new app-based taxi company is a good way to get around Bangkok. journeys are reserved via a mobile application, and the journey has a fixed fare meaning that you will avoid arguments and haggling with taxi drivers. The application allows payment by card, or you can pay the driver in cash.
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Tuk-tuks
Those iconic motorized rickshaws are used by locals and tourists alike for short journeys that are not worth the taxi fare.! It is better to go at night when the pollution is not as bad
Bangkok to nearby cities and islands:
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Bangkok to Koh Samui:
The fastest way to get from Bangkok to Ko Samui is to fly which takes 3h 14m and costs $85 - $230. There is a direct bus departing from Bangkok Southern Bus Terminal and arriving at Ko Samui. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. You may take ferries as well which takes around 10 to 13 hrs.
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Bangkok to Phuket:
The distance between Bangkok and Phuket is 750 km. The road distance is 837.4 km. The cheapest way to get from Bangkok to Phuket is to bus which costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,200 and takes 12h. he fastest way to get from Bangkok to Phuket is to fly which takes 4h 22m and costs ₹3,400 - ₹8,500. es, there is a direct bus departing from Bangkok Southern Bus Terminal and arriving at Phuket. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h.
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Bangkok to Pattaya:
Best transportation options to Pattaya are most enjoyable by bus, besides the price is much cheaper, departure times are flexible, and there are many bus fleets available. The terminal in the northern part of Bangkok is the Mo Chit Terminal. The time needed to get to Pattaya from this terminal is also about 3 hours. The fastest way to get from Bangkok to Pattaya is to taxi which takes 1h 29m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹3,500. There is a direct train departing from Hua Lamphong and arriving at Pattaya. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 39m.
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Bangkok to nearby islands:
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Koh Kham
Located in the Sattahip district of Chonburi, you can get to Koh Kham by taking a minibus from the Ekkamai bus terminal to Koh Kood pier, then a ferry to Koh Kood, and finally another ferry to Koh Kham.
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Koh Si Chang
About 75.1 km from Bangkok, you can get to Koh Si Chang by taking a government bus from Bangkok's Northern Bus Terminal (Mo Chit) or Eastern Bus Terminal (Ekamai), or by taking a ferry from the pier on Ko Loy.
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Koh Samet
A T-shaped island in Rayong, about 2.5 hours from Bangkok, known for its white sands and tropical setting. You can get to Koh Samet by driving to Ban Phe Pier, then taking a ferry to the island. Some activities on Koh Samet include deep sea fishing, kayaking, and canoeing.
* You can also take a flight from Bangkok to Koh Samu *
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