Welcome to Bangkok. Bangkok is the capital of Thailand. Also known as the City of Angels is situated by the tribe prior to River. The center of Thailand is home to over eight and a half million people. The main language spoken is Thai and the official currency used is the THB. A hot humid bustling 24-hour metropolis that never sleeps draws people from all over the world and is famous for its vibrant street life temples kickboxing logo bars nightlife and is also the birthplace of the popular energy drink Redbull.
The main religion practiced in Bangkok is Buddhism and this is soon made evident by the many ancient temples dotted around the city. Although Bangkok is a city rich in history. It also has a modern site with an array of sleek and stylish establishments and a skyline rivaled out of New York. And with its all-year-round hot weather. It's easy to see why Bangkok is fast becoming the most visited city in the world.
Once you're settled into your hotel and you're ready to explore. There are many different ways to navigate the city including a metro and sky train system which operates from 6:00 a.m. to midnight buses motorbike taxis and river boats. Taxis as they're cheap safe and air-conditioned just always remember to tell the driver to turn the meter on before the journey.
When it comes to shopping Bangkok really is hard to be there is something for everyone and if you're looking to hunt market designer stores then head to the Paragon, CM Center, and central world shopping malls all located in the CM area. Here you can shop to your drop in order to top fashion stores get a haircut in a fancy hair salon or depending on how big your budget is even come home with a brand new fancy automobile.
For a cheaper shopping experience, we recommend you check out the MVK mall where you'll find seven floors of shops dedicated to closing their Tronics goods restaurants arcades the seventh floor you'll even find a bowling alley and a multiplex cinema. For a more authentic shopping experience. Why not take a step back in time and visit one of the many floating markets just outside the city the most proper of the markets is danam sir Duke which is also the most touristy open from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Every day the market is about an hour-and-a-half drive from the center of Bangkok for a less touristy and smaller floating market hit dilation Chan where you can ride a longtail boat by gifts for loved ones back home and also enjoy some tasty seafood. Sadly Talon Chan is only open on weekends from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the plus side it's only a nine-mile drive from the center of Bangkok.