City Guide

angkok can be divided into multiple zones. The most common areas for visitors are: Sukhumvit, Siam, Silom, Khao San/Rattanakosin, Phahonyothin and Yaowarat. You may also find yourself in Dusit, Ratchadaphisek or Thonburi, but they have fewer attractions for foreign visitors. General Layout Sukhumvit, Siam and Silom These three neighbourhoods are the easiest to get around…

s a predominately Buddhist country with a long history of independence, Thailand is seen as the home of a fairly homogenous people. Underneath that commonality amongst most Thais, there are a number of ethnic minorities whose traditions continue to flourish. Some of the basics 95% of Thais are Theravada Buddhists (the more conservative of the…

angkok prides itself on having every product, brand, and haute couture fashion house somewhere in one of the dozens of malls scattered throughout the city so no need to fear forgetting to pack something. Check out the Customs & Culture section on clothes for some great links with specific packing lists. The complicated essentials Lotions…

Getting into Town Arriving into Bangkok can be an intimidating experience. The two main airports, Suvarnabhumi (vaguely pronounced Sue-van-a-boom) and Don Muang, are just outside of the city centre, but in reality they are only a taxi, bus, or train ride away from the comfort of your hotel or hostel. Top Tips: It’s ok to…

here are dozens of articles and blogs about common scams in Thailand. Some of the best include: Lonely Planet’s How to Beat Bangkok’s Scams Thai Travel News’ List of Top 10 Scams in Bangkok and Thailand And the very thorough Bangkokscams.com For a great blog post (though my heart goes out to the bloggers!), check…

For general information on dealing with emergencies, check out: Time Out Bangkok’s Travel information: Bangkok fast facts A-Z Lonely Planet’s Bangkok: Essential Information Medical and Emergencies In the case of a medical emergency, you can call 1669 or go directly to any nearby hospital. Medical treatment facilities are some of the best in the region…

Websites that provide up to date information on eating, drinking, and going out in Bangkok: Coconuts Bangkok: https://bangkok.coconuts.co/ BK Magazine: bk.asia-city.com Siam2nite: https://www.siam2nite.com/en/events Eating Thai Food: https://www.eatingthaifood.com/ News: Bangkok Post: https://www.bangkokpost.com/ Prachathai English: https://www.prachatai.com/english/ @191Thailand on Twitter: https://twitter.com/191thailand All of the following blogs feature women travellers who have visited and written about Bangkok: Paper Planes:…