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Bangkok Travel Tale Everything You Need to Know Bangkok Travel Tale http://gcbss.org/CIMSSR2020/index.html Everything You Need to Know Bangkok YOUR FREE BANGKOK GUIDE FROM THE ASIA TRAVEL SPECIALISTS WEATHER SIM CARDS AND CURRENCY Bangkok has a tropical monsoon climate and DIALING PREFIXES Thai baht (THB). US$1 = approximately holds claim to being the hottest city in the Pre-paid SIM cards are available for purchase at THB 30.00 world. Sitting close to the equator, it is both most convenience stores (you will find 7- hot and humid in equal measure, is Elevens everywhere) as well as the service unrelenting simply because it doesn't cool operators’ shops – DTAC, AIS and TRUE – TIME ZONE significantly at night. The period between located inside shopping malls. To make a call to GMT+7 (the same as Cambodia, Laos April and May is the steamiest (avg. 25-35° a landline within Bangkok, dial 02 then the and Vietnam). C). The Southwest monsoons arrive between seven-digit number. Making a call outside May and October, and with it pouring rain and Bangkok requires a three-digit area code, thunderstorms – for many, though, this is a starting with 0, the area code, then the six-digit welcome respite. ELECTRICITY number. Calls between mobile phones require the three-digit prefix (08x), followed by the Voltage is 220 Volts with either two flat blades seven-digit subscriber number. (NEMA 1-15 or JIS C 8303) or round two pin plugs (Europlug CEE 7/16). AIRPORT TRANSFERS All road transport to downtown Bangkok is GETTING AROUND located on the 1st Floor. The Airport Link IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS (06:00 - midnight) is the fastest mode Bangkok’s traffic is notorious, particularly (Express Line takes only 15mins), while taxis during the rush hours when road transport Police 191 Tourist Police 1155 require an additional 50 baht on top of the should be avoided at all costs. Better meter fee and expressway tolls. Running a alternatives are the Skytrain (BTS) and Ambulance 1554 fixed route to four downtown areas, namely Underground (MRT) rail systems (06:30- Fire 199 Silom, Sukhumvit, Khao San or midnight), together connecting the main Samitivej Hospital 02 711 8000 Hualamphong (Central Train Station), the shopping, entertainment and business areas Airport Express Bus (05:00-midnight) is the of the city. Consider buying a one-day BTS Bumrungrad International 02 667 1000 pass, which may help save you a few baht, or cheapest way to go. Hospital a store-value Smart Card, for the sake of Medical Emergency 1669 If cost is not your main concern, then why not convenience. Operator-assisted overseas calls 100 save the trouble and use the airport limousine Directory Assistance 1133, 13 service (24 hours)? You can book one in Taxis are ubiquitous, while tuk-tuks – once an advance through the Bangkok.com website icon of Bangkok – are fast disappearing from Airport Flight Schedules 1566 or, upon arrival, locate the nearest service the streets; simply hail one from anywhere Traffic Hotline 1197 counter in the arrival hall (2nd Floor). along the pavement, but be careful not to Immigration 1111 block the on-coming traffic. For sightseeing along the riverside, the river ferries and express boats (06:00- 20:00) come in handy. Start your journey at the Sathorn Pier (BTS Saphan Taksin), then hop on and off at whichever point you like. Bangkok Travel Tale http://gcbss.org/CIMSSR2020/index.html Everything You Need to Know BANGKOK AREA GUIDES Covering an area of 1,500 sqkm, the greater Bangkok Metropolis fits into the ‘big city’ league with ease. Add to that an estimated ten million inhabitants, more than 30,000 taxis and an ever-increasing number of tourists, and you’ll soon realise that getting to grips with such a vast concrete jungle is no easy feat, especially if you’re a first-time visitor. This is where our Area Guides come in pretty handy… SUKHUMVIT SIAM SILOM The longest road in Thailand and the centre Siam is unquestionably the centre of shopping Silom is an area of contrasts. By day, sharply of up-to -the-minute shopping, eating and in Bangkok, home to some of the city's most dressed business folk head into the numerous nightlife, Sukhumvit has something to offer popular and important shopping centres like high rise offices and financial institutions along all visitors. While there are touches of 'Thai- MBK, Siam Discovery, Siam Center, and Siam Silom Road. While at night, many of Bangkok’s ness' on every corner, the many fashionable Paragon. Within Siam Square itself, there is a finest restaurants bring people from far and restaurants, bars, air -conditioned malls, wide range of shops and services, including wide, as well as the infamous nightlife scene hotels and clubs give the area a distinctly restaurants, cafés, designer clothing around Patpong. Silom enjoys excellent public modern, cosmopolitan flavour. Some of the boutiques, record stores, cinemas, transport options and, bordered by the Chao city's most ‘sinful’ spots, red-light districts bookshops, a Hard Rock Cafe, hotels and Phraya River on one side and Lumpini Park on Nana Plaza (Soi 4) and Soi Cowboy (off Soi banks. Shoppers vary, from students to office the other, there are a host of different 23) are also here. The elevated Skytrain workers, trend-setting city dwellers and, of experiences to be had. (BTS) helps make exploring incredibly easy. course, a throng of tourists. RIVERSIDE KHAO SAN & OLD CITY CHINATOWN Bangkok's riverside is where its historic roots The Old City (Rattanakosin) is home to Busy, bustling and packed with market stalls, lie; the traditional heartland of this magical city Bangkok's most spectacular and revered restaurants, shrines and the greatest with origins that read like an epic novel. One of historical attractions, among them The Grand concentration of gold shops in Bangkok, the most fascinating and scenic areas of Palace, Wat Phra Kaew and Wat Pho. Not only Chinatown is an experience not to miss. Bangkok, the riverside reflects a constantly part of the Kingdom's rich past, but intrinsic to it, After sunset, the entire strip becomes a food changing scene; water-taxis ferrying commuters a day or two exploring here provides a deep haven for gourmands who flock here to enjoy and heavily laden rice barges chugging insight into the heart, soul and psyche of the street-side cuisine. The energy that oozes upstream, set against a backdrop of glittering Thai people. Part of the Old City, Khao San from its rows of wooden shop-houses is plain temples and palaces, historical landmarks and Road is jam-packed with budget guesthouses, contagious and will keep you eager for more. luxury, five-star hotels. Despite some internet cafés, lively bars and clubs, Plan your visit during festivals, like Chinese modernisation, the area has retained its unique restaurants, massage parlours, travel agents, New Year and the vegetarian festival in identity and seductive charm. tattoo shops and more. October, for Chinatown at its hectic best. Bangkok Travel Tale http://gcbss.org/CIMSSR2020/index.html Everything You Need to Know BEST LUXURY HOTELS THE ST REGIS BANGKOK, LEBUA AT STATE TOWER, SIAM KEMPINSKI HOTEL CHIDLOM-PLOENCHIT RIVERSIDE BANGKOK With a 24 hour butler a mere phone call The Bangkok hotel with arguably the best view It’s location behind Siam Paragon Mall away, the service at St Regis is unparalleled. in town, Lebua at State Tower is a 67 storey makes it a fantastic choice for those who The spacious, elegant rooms display subtle skyscraper close to the Chao Phraya River and want to indulge in some retail therapy, but Thai touches. Stunning views from the floor the BTS line at Saphan Taksin. The ornate once you step inside you might not want to to ceiling windows and the marble bathroom exterior of the hotel hints at the luxury to be leave this majestic five star hotel. All rooms is fit for a king. Communal spaces are found inside, with an amazing rooftop bar and offer a beautiful view of the gardens and are equally decadent, with a European inspired restaurant, attractive swimming pool and lined with cream silk and embellished with pool area and refined dining and bar options sundeck, and the requisite business centre and beautifully decorated wall panels. The like the classic Decanter wine bar. Handily fitness centre befitting of a five-star hotel. chunky tub in the marble bathroom was located with direct access from Ratchadamri Guestrooms are a muted, masculine mix of custom-designed, and there is also a Sky Train station, the hotel is close to both wooden flooring, cream and bronze with floor- separate shower. For something special, the cabana rooms offer direct access to the Siam and Silom areas. to-ceiling windows and balcony in each of the 557 guestrooms of this all-suite hotel. large swimming pool. BEST BOUTIQUE HOTELS HOTEL MUSE BANGKOK, PRAYA PALAZZO HOTEL, HANSAR SIAM BANGKOK CHIDLOM-PLOENCHIT RIVERSIDE Sophisticated and charming, walking into the Lovingly restored, this beautiful mansion by Both the suites and bathrooms are extremely hotel feels like entering a member's club from the river has retained its vintage feel whilst spacious at Hansar, using green and yellow Victorian Britain, original vintage posters and still providing the modern conveniences tones in the decor to bring a natural feel to paintings decorate public spaces, inspired by required by today’s savvy travelers. You may the rooms. Extra touches like a free mini-bar, the Thai King’s early 20th century travels. feel a million miles from Bangkok, but the in-room massage service and an impressive Every room comes with Wi -Fi, iPod dock hotel is only a minute’s boat ride from Pra 24 hour gym help this five star hotel shine, and flat-screen televisions as standard.
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