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About Bangkok
Bangkok hits you immediately — the heat, the smell of lemongrass and exhaust, the tuk-tuks threading impossible gaps in traffic. Give it 24 hours and it becomes utterly addictive. The temples are spectacular (Wat Pho's reclining Buddha, Wat Arun). The street food is some of the best on the planet — pad see ew from a wok cart, mango sticky rice from a street vendor, boat noodles along the khlong. The city never fully sleeps, and that's precisely the point.
Highlights
Wat Pho at opening — the reclining Buddha before tour groups arrive Chatuchak Weekend Market — 15,000 stalls, arrive early and stay hydrated Or Tor Kor market — the best fresh produce market in the city Thonglor and Ekkamai — where Bangkok's hipsters eat and drink Lumphini Park at dawn — locals doing tai chi before the city wakes
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Practical Info
Entry rules depend on your nationality. Check before you travel: Official entry information
Thai Baht (THB). Cards are widely accepted in the city, but cash is preferred at markets, in taxis and by small vendors.
Tipping is not mandatory but appreciated; leave a tip in restaurants when no service charge is added, and small notes for drivers and hotel staff.
Bangkok is generally safe, but watch for pickpockets in crowded areas and scams targeting tourists, especially around major attractions.
Local SIMs from AIS, DTAC or TrueMove are sold at the airport and in convenience stores.
Thai is the official language, but English is widely spoken in tourist areas, hotels, and restaurants.
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