Bangkok Overview

Bangkok's temperature averages around the low to mid 30 degree Celsius almost year round. The heaviest rain fall is in September and October but as with all of Thailand, the rain is hardly worth worrying about, as the sun is sure to poke its head out between refreshingly cool showers or spectacular thunderstorms. During the rainy season accommodation rates are often a lot less than at other times of the year. more...

Bangkok Activities

Visitors are encouraged to touch, to try things for themselves and to have fun with the exhibits in line with the 'Hands-on' concept. Six exhibition floors are each devoted to different aspects of science and technology including the traditional Thai technology. The museum is located at the Technopolis, Khlong 5, Rangsit-Nakhon Nayok Road. Tel: 02 577 4172. Best reached by taxi. more...

Bangkok Events and Festivals

Chinese New Year takes place around the end of January or beginning of February, according to the moon. Bangkok’s China Town puts on a show of firecrackers, lion dancers parade, live music and loads of food stalls. Lanterns line the streets and the smell of incense wafts through the air. more...

Bangkok Sightseeing

Wat Pho Massage School is located inside the northern walled compound of Wat Pho temple, which lies directly adjacent to the Grand Palace. Prior to work beginning on the temple in 1788, the site was also a centre of education for traditional Thai medicine, including yoga. To continue this connection with the past, a new traditional medicine and massage school was established in 1962. Visitors to this highly regarded school can try the traditional Thai massage or enrol in variety of massage study courses that teach the traditional techniques of Thai massage. more...

Bangkok Transport

There are two types of boats plying the waters of the Chao Praya River. One is the ferry that crosses the river, costing only one baht per person per crossing. The other boat travels up and down the river stopping at various piers. The fare for this depends on the distance travelled and is paid on the boat, usually between 3 and 10 Baht. They offer a fun, exotic, and traffic-free way to get around and explore. Two lines are available: the Chao Praya Express and Laemtong Express. more...

Bangkok Travel Tips

Entry into Thailand requires a passport valid for at least six months from the date of entry. If your passport will expire while in Thailand, be sure to obtain a new one before arriving or you may be refused entry. more...