Bangkok is a very large city (over 5.5 million inhabitants) and, to my surprise, very modern. If you do not take into account the historical center, which will be discussed later, everything is very civilized. Most of all, we are pleased with the well-developed public transport system and the presence of large supermarkets. Well, in general, Bangkok looks very…
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Bangkok features – transport, currency and other
Bangkok airports. How to get from the airport to the center of Bangkok You can get from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Bangkok by train, which is of two types – regular and express. I was quite satisfied with the usual one – the trip from the airport to the nearest metro took about half an hour. Express travels twice as…
Bangkok – activities for Family and Kids
Adventureland Seacon Square 904 Sri Nakarin Rd Regular bus #133 from Sukhumvit Soi 77. Mon-Fri 11am-9pm, Sat & Sun 10am-10pm; free entry Rollercoasters, go-karts, a “simulator” cinema and a rollerblade rink. Dream World Nakhon Nayok Road, ten minutes’ drive north of Don Muang Airport Regular buses #39 and #59 from Rajdamnoen Klang in Banglamphu to…
Bangkok – attractions and nightlife
Overview In the midst of dynamic growth as a fast paced modern commercial center, Bangkok manages to preserve its cultural heritage to a marked degree. The soaring roofs and gleaming spires of the Grand Palace and the city’s many historic temples: Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Temple of Dawn and other shrines present the visitor with a picture…
Bangkok – city info, arriving and departing, events
Main information Population 6.7 million registered (10-11 million is considered a more accurate estimate and includes those registered in Bangkok as well as those still registered in another part of the country, but who actually live in Bangkok) Elevation 0 – 9 ft. (Much of Bangkok is even below sea level, as it was built…