An Insider’s Guide to Bangkok

The energy and enthusiasm of Bangkok may drive you crazy. Excitement, surprise and thrill are some common emotions you will experience while exploring the Thai capital. With awesome shopping, scrumptious dining, sophisticated drinking, and envying nightlife, Bangkok’s tourism potentials are beyond compare. Not a surprise, Bangkok bound flights remain packed with vacationers. Here we present an insider’s view on how to explore best of the city.

Breakfast in Bangkok

Once you have arrived from your Heathrow to Bangkok flight and ready to start you day with breakfast. Tea is an inseparable part of Thai culture and they mix tea with everything. Start your day with tea and deep-fried Chinese bread.

Street smart

The city might be boasting about its glittering shopping malls but if you want to get a slice of day to day life of Thai capital then hitting the street could be a good idea as it is where a common Thai go for his daily needs. Chinatown, Chatauchak Weekend Market, Pratunam Market and Wang Lang Market are common places you would love to go to.

Shopaholic anonymous

Shopping is a part of tourism and Bangkok understands it well. With countless traditional and upscale shopping options the city meets the needs of tourists with varying inclination. The city’s shopping scene is a mix of street markets and climate controlled shopping malls. While Chatuchak Marks has countless stalls Chinatown is good for handcrafts and Chinese delicacies. Those with a fetish for branded shopping should head for Siam Paragon, CentralWorld or MBK where several designer labels are vying for attention.

Museum Hopping

The city might be a hedonistic haven but it doesn’t mean that it is indifferent towards art and museum lovers. With Bangkok National Museum, Bangkok Folk Museum, National Museum of Royal Barges to its kitty the museums lovers can rest assured they don’t need to remain confined to their hotel rooms.

Drool inducing Dining

Bangkok’s dining options plays a perfect host to your taste buds with countless dining options. And if you think that good food is served only in upscale restaurants then the city proves you wrong. The standards of hygiene might not be good at street food venues but food is no less in taste. Those eying a great dining experience at a perfect setting should head Siam Paragon Shopping Center where they can combine their love for shopping with dining. A wide array of local delicacies can be found at the MBK building.

Nightlife in Bangkok

With several clubs, bars and bistros Bangkok promises great nightlife options to visitors. The Patpong District with several restaurants and bar is an all time favourite among the guest. Those who love live music can head to several live music venues scattered across the city as Bangkok has a thriving music scene. The guests should keep themselves abreast of activities in the city.

Flights to Bangkok run from London Gatwick, Heathrow, and Manchester.