How to Visit Bangkok

Transcript Wats — or Buddhist temples — are an important part of most Thai people’s lives, so it’s no wonder that Bangok has so many of them. It would be impossible to visit every temples, but there are a few you’ll want to make time for, like Wat Pho. Wat Pho is one of the …

Transcript Bangkok is a modern city, but it keeps a strong connection to its history. Nowhere is that connection stronger than in the historic district, Rattanakosin. This is where you can visit the Grand Palace that was once home to the royal family. The palace and its grounds are massive, with architecture that incorporates both …

Transcript Perhaps the most famous of Thailand’s many wats, or Buddhist temples, is Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn. It’s even printed on currency – look for it on the 10 baht coin. Wat Arun was named for the Hindu god of the dawn, Aruna, to symbolize the dawn of a new era after the …

Transcript One of Bangkok’s biggest draws is its food, from high cuisine to street stalls. Get your fill of gourmet Thai food at Nahm. It’s been named one of the best restaurants in the world, and you’ll see why when you taste the flavorful but subtle dishes. Soul Food Mahanakorn is another solid choice for …

Transcript Driving in Bangkok is only for the daring, and even then it’s hardly the best option. Traffic is usually a hectic nightmare, and you don’t want to be the one to navigate it. Fortunately, taxis are everywhere, and they’re inexpensive. If you don’t know how to say the name of your destination in Thai, …

Transcript If you’re headed to Bangkok you should know that it’s only about 14 degrees north of the Equator. That means it’s a tropical place. And as a city, it has some air pollution. When you put those 2 things together, you’ve got a pretty challenging climate! Bangkok is one of the world’s hottest cities, …

Transcript Bangkok is in many ways Thailand’s cultural heart as well as its capital. Visiting Bangkok’s museums is a great way to learn about Thailand’s fascinating history and appreciate the art it has produced. Thailand’s first Prime Minister had a deep love for Thai and Asian culture, and it’s easy to see from what he …

Transcript Bangkok is the heart of Thailand, a modern city with a rich cultural heritage. A visit would be incomplete without a seeing some of the wats, or Buddhist temples. The best known is Wat Arun, decorated lavishly with mosaics of broken porcelain. You should also visit the Grand Palace to see the Wat Phra …

Transcript One of the best things about Bangkok is the variety you’ll find in the different neighborhoods. Start in the Old City, home to many of Bangkok’s biggest attractions. This is where you’ll find Wat Pho, the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Saket, Wat Suthat, the National Museum, and much more. Across the …