🏛️Main Attractions
- ✓Grand Palace
- ✓Wat Pho
- ✓Wat Arun
- ✓Chatuchak Weekend Market
- ✓Khao San Road
- ✓Siam Paragon
- ✓Chao Phraya River Cruise
- ✓Jim Thompson House
Also check attractions in other Thailand cities:
Bangkok
Bangkok
Thailand's capital and Southeast Asia's transport hub. A vibrant metropolis where temples and skyscrapers, street food and restaurants coexist.
🌐Other Cities in Thailand
Recommended Hotels in Bangkok
Hand-picked hotels and accommodations from Agoda (20 properties)
🏨Recommended Hotels
- ★Mandarin Oriental Bangkok
- ★The Peninsula Bangkok
- ★Shangri-La Bangkok
- ★The St. Regis Bangkok
🍜Restaurants & Food
•Jay Fai
•Somboon Seafood
•Gaggan Anand
•Chinatown Street Food
Also check restaurants in other Thailand cities:
🛍️ Shopping
- • Chatuchak Weekend Market
- • Siam Paragon
- • MBK Center
- • Pratunam Market
💡 Travel Tips
- • Hotels along BTS or MRT lines are convenient
- • Allow extra time for travel due to heavy traffic
- • Luxury hotel rooftop bars require reservations
- • Dress modestly when visiting temples
🔗 Related Information
📋Quick Info
📅Best Season
November - February
💰Daily Budget
$50-100/day
👥Popular With
CouplesSolo TravelersBackpackersFamilies
🗓️Recommended Stay
3-5 days
🌐Timezone
UTC+7
💬Local Language
Thai
💱Currency
THB (Thai Baht)
📅Bangkok 3-Day Itinerary
Recommended plan for efficient sightseeing
Temple & Culture Day
🌅
Morning3h
🏛️
Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew
💡 Arrive early at 8:30 AM to avoid crowds. Dress code required.
🌅
Morning1.5h
🏛️
Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha)
💡 Best Thai massage school in Bangkok is located here.
☀️
Afternoon2h
🏛️
Wat Arun by River Ferry
💡 Cross Chao Phraya River for iconic temple views.
🌙
Evening2-3h
🍜
Chinatown Street Food Tour
💡 Yaowarat Road comes alive at night. Try seafood and dim sum.
💡Tips
- •Use BTS/MRT to avoid traffic. Day pass available.
- •Book temple tours early morning to avoid afternoon heat.
- •Cash is king for street food and markets.
- •Download Grab app for taxis - no haggling needed.
🌡️ Climate Information
Average Temperature
Summer:35°C
Winter:27°C
Best Season
Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Rainy Season
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Humidity
very high
Tropical climate with three seasons: hot (Mar-May), rainy (Jun-Oct), cool (Nov-Feb). Cool season is the best time to visit.
🌍 Local Culture & Customs
👋 Greetings
Wai - palms together at chest level with slight bow
👔 Dress Code
Cover shoulders and knees at temples, no shorts
💵 Tipping
Not expected but 20-50 baht appreciated for good service
✅ Etiquette
- •Remove shoes before entering temples and homes
- •Don't touch anyone's head
- •Don't point feet at Buddha images
❌ Taboos
- •Disrespecting the Royal Family (illegal)
- •Touching monks if you're female
- •Standing on Thai currency
💬 Useful Phrases
สวัสดี
Sa-wat-dee
→ Hello
ขอบคุณ
Khop-khun
→ Thank you
เท่าไหร่
Tao-rai
→ How much?
🚨 Emergency Contacts
👮 Police191
🚑 Ambulance1669
🚒 Fire Department199
🛡️ Tourist Police1155
🏛️ Japanese Consulate
Embassy of Japan in Thailand
📞+66-2-207-8500
Address:177 Witthayu Road, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok
Hours:8:30-12:00, 13:30-16:00
🏥 Hospitals
Bumrungrad International Hospital
📞 +66-2-066-8888English Support
Bangkok Hospital
📞 +66-2-310-3000English Support
※ Don't hesitate to call in case of emergency