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Rattanakosin

sightseeing

Historic Old City with Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Pho, and Sanam Luang.

Khao San Road

nightlife

Famous backpacker street with budget hotels, street food, bars, and traveler atmosphere.

Chinatown

food

Historic Yaowarat district with gold shops, street food paradise, temples, and neon lights.

Siam

shopping

Shopping paradise with Siam Paragon, MBK, CentralWorld malls, and BTS Skytrain hub.

Sukhumvit

nightlife

Expat hub with upscale restaurants, rooftop bars, malls, and vibrant nightlife scene.

Silom

business

Business district with skyscrapers, Patpong night market, rooftop bars, and street food.

Chatuchak

shopping

Massive weekend market with 8000 stalls, antiques, fashion, art, and street food.

Thonburi

culture

West bank district with Wat Arun, canal tours, floating markets, and traditional life.

Sathorn

business

Financial district with skyscrapers, embassies, fine dining, and riverside hotels.

Riverside

views

Scenic Chao Phraya banks with Asiatique, luxury hotels, dinner cruises, and temples.

Ari

local

Trendy local neighborhood with hipster cafes, boutiques, street art, and authentic vibes.

Victory Monument

transport

Transport hub with local markets, street food, minivan terminals, and shopping malls.

Bangkok

Bangkok 2025: The Ultimate Travel Guide — Top Attractions, Food, Nightlife & Practical Tips

Bangkok is a city of intoxicating contrasts, where ancient Buddhist temples stand in the shadow of gleaming skyscrapers, and street vendors sizzle pad thai steps away from designer malls. Thailand's capital, home to over 10 million people, pulses with an energy that never dims. In a single day, you can explore the magnificent Grand Palace, slurp fiery tom yum at a floating market, bliss out during a traditional Thai massage, and dance until dawn at one of Asia's hottest clubs. B...

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From Suvarnabhumi: Airport Rail Link to Phaya Thai (45 min, 45 baht), then BTS. Taxi 300-500 baht. Grab cheaper. From Don Mueang: A1 bus to Mo Chit BTS (30 baht), taxi 200-400 baht.

Buy single journey tokens at machines (16-59 baht) or get Rabbit card for BTS (200 baht + deposit). MRT uses different cards. Tap to enter, insert token to exit. Trains run 5:30-midnight.

Grab is most reliable — fixed prices, GPS tracking, no scams. Bolt is cheaper alternative. Both accept cash and cards. Street taxis use meter but may refuse or scam tourists.

SuperRich (green or orange) has best rates. Locations at Pratunam, Siam, Central World. Airport rates are worse but okay for small amounts. Avoid hotel exchanges.

Yes, but you need work permit, student visa, or certificate from embassy. Tourist stamp alone won't work. Try Kasikorn Bank — sometimes more flexible. Bring passport, TM6, proof of address.

International cards work in malls, hotels, restaurants. ATMs charge 220 baht fee per withdrawal. Russian cards blocked due to sanctions. Bring cash or get Thai bank card.

Officially 20,000 baht per person required for tourist visa (rarely checked). Budget traveler: 1000-1500 baht/day. Mid-range: 2500-4000 baht/day. USD and EUR easily exchanged.

Airport counters (AIS, DTAC, TrueMove) open 24/7. Tourist SIM 299-599 baht for 8-30 days unlimited data. Need passport. 7-Eleven also sells but less English support.

AIS has best coverage overall. TrueMove good in Bangkok. DTAC cheaper but weaker signal. All have tourist packages with unlimited 4G/5G data. eSIM available for newer phones.

Russians and most nationalities get 30-60 days visa-free on arrival. Can extend 30 days at immigration (1900 baht). No more border runs — overstay = ban. Check latest rules.

Enroll in language school (Thai, English, Muay Thai). School provides documents for visa. Apply at Thai embassy in your country or Laos. Cost 30-50k baht/year including school.

Chaeng Wattana Immigration Office (north Bangkok). Arrive early (6-7am). Bring passport, TM30, photo, 1900 baht. Process takes 2-4 hours. IT Mall nearby for waiting.

Travel Tips

Useful tips for visiting Bangkok

Use Grab instead of street taxis — fixed prices, GPS tracking, no scams. Metered taxis sometimes refuse short trips or 'forget' the meter. Grab accepts cash or Thai cards.

BTS Skytrain and MRT are fastest way around Bangkok. Avoid 8-9am and 5-7pm rush hours — trains are packed. Get Rabbit card for BTS to skip ticket queues.

Boat taxis on Chao Phraya River are scenic and cheap (15-40 baht). Orange flag boats run frequently. Great for reaching Grand Palace, Wat Arun without traffic.

Exchange money at SuperRich (green or orange) for best rates. Airport rates are 5-10% worse. Avoid hotel exchanges. Bring USD or EUR in good condition.

Russian cards don't work due to sanctions. Bring cash (USD/EUR) and exchange locally. Thai bank account possible with work permit or student visa. Always have backup cash.

ATMs charge 220 baht fee per withdrawal for foreign cards. Withdraw larger amounts less frequently. Kasikorn (K-Bank) and Bangkok Bank are most foreigner-friendly.

Beware of motorbike bag snatchers — keep bags on the side away from traffic. Use cross-body bags. Don't walk with phone visible near roads. Most common in touristy areas.

Common scam: 'Temple is closed today' — ignore. Tuk-tuks offering 'tours' lead to gem shops or tailors with commissions. Grand Palace is open daily except real holidays.

Taxi scam: driver 'forgets' meter or takes long route. Use Grab with GPS tracking. If using taxi, insist on meter (say 'meter na krap/ka') or agree price before.

Never drink tap water — even locals don't. Bottled water 7-15 baht everywhere. Ice in restaurants is usually safe (made from purified water). Hotels provide free bottles.

Dengue fever risk exists — use mosquito repellent, especially dawn/dusk. No vaccine available. Symptoms: high fever, joint pain. Seek medical help immediately if suspected.

Private hospitals (Bumrungrad, Bangkok Hospital) are excellent but expensive. Get travel insurance! Pharmacies sell many drugs over-counter. Boots and Watsons everywhere.

Weather

Average temperature by month

Now

18°

85%4 м/с

Today

31°18°

Tomorrow

31°19°

Thu

32°21°

Fri

32°22°

Sat

32°24°

Sun

32°23°

Mon

32°24°

33°

23°Jan

33°

24°Feb

34°

26°Mar

35°

27°Apr

34°

26°May

34°

26°Jun

33°

26°Jul

33°

26°Aug

33°

25°Sep

33°

25°Oct

32°

24°Nov

32°

22°Dec

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35 ฿~1.1 $

Grab, Bolt

Base fare ฿35. Always use meter or Grab. AC taxis.

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location.transport.taxi	35 ฿ ~1.1 $	Grab, Bolt	Base fare ฿35. Always use meter or Grab. AC taxis.

Prices

Cost of food, accommodation and services

Cafes & Restaurants

Lunch

138 ฿

~138 $

Restaurant dinner

863 ฿

~863 $

Breakfast

69 ฿

~69.0 $

Street Food

Local dish

69 ฿

~69.0 $

Drinks

Coffee

104 ฿

~104 $

Beer in bar

104 ฿

~104 $

Local beer

52 ฿

~52.0 $

Imported beer

104 ฿

~104 $

Wine bottle

518 ฿

~518 $

Fast Food

Big Mac

155 ฿

~155 $

Groceries

Water 1.5L

10 ฿

~10.0 $

Cigarettes

138 ฿

~138 $

Weekly groceries

1,380 ฿

~1,380 $

Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.

Accommodation

Hotels and rental prices

Hostel dorm

276 ฿ / night

~276 $

Hostel private room

690 ฿ / night

~690 $

Guesthouse

621 ฿ / night

~621 $

Hotel 2★

863 ฿ / night

~863 $

Hotel 3★

1,380 ฿ / night

~1,380 $

Hotel 4★

2,415 ฿ / night

~2,415 $

Hotel 5★

5,175 ฿ / night

~5,175 $

Boutique hotel

2,760 ฿ / night

~2,760 $

Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.

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Cash remains widely used and essential in Bangkok in 2025. Street food vendors, local markets, taxis, small restaurants, and food courts predominantly cash-only. Tourist hotspots have higher acceptance of other payment methods, but cash still necessary for daily needs. Express boats on Chao Phraya River prefer cash. Many establishments outside major tourist areas require cash.

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SuperRich offers best exchange rates with locations throughout Bangkok: Ratchadamri Road (head office), Suvarnabhumi/Don Mueang Airports, Terminal 21, MBK, and other malls. Other options: Vasu Exchange (near BTS Nana), SIA Money Exchange, Value Plus in Siam and Pratunam areas. Major banks (Bangkok Bank, Kasikorn Bank, SCB, Krungthai Bank) offer official rates but SuperRich typically better. Money exchange kiosks save over 90% on fees versus ATMs. Avoid airport exchanges unless small amounts needed.

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Tipping not expected. 20-50 baht for good service appreciated. Spa/massage 50-100 baht.

Safety

Closed

THB200

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Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn)

Bangkok

Routes

5 km

4-5 hours

moderate

Grand Palace & Temples Walk

Bangkok

This route introduces you to Bangkok's spiritual heart — magnificent temples and the Grand Palace. Start as early as possible, ideally at opening time 8:30, to beat the crowds and heat. The Grand Palace is not one building but an entire complex covering over 200,000 square meters. It served as the residence of Thai kings since 1782. The architecture combines Thai, Khmer, and European elements. The main shrine is the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew) with a small but sacred statue carved from a single piece of jade. Important: dress code is strict. Covered shoulders and knees are mandatory. You can rent appropriate clothing at the entrance, but it's better to prepare in advance. Wat Pho is next to the palace and is famous for its giant Reclining Buddha statue, 46 meters long. The statue is covered in gold, and the soles of its feet are inlaid with mother-of-pearl depicting 108 auspicious symbols. The temple is also the oldest school of Thai massage — you can book a session right on the grounds. Cross the Chao Phraya River by ferry (just a few baht) to Wat Arun — the Temple of Dawn. Its 80-meter prang (tower) is decorated with thousands of pieces of Chinese porcelain and seashells that sparkle in the sun. Climb the terraces — the view of the river and city is stunning. If you have energy left, check out Khao San Road — the legendary backpacker street. Here you can eat cheap street food, buy souvenirs, and immerse yourself in a cosmopolitan atmosphere.

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