Thailand's capital Bangkok is one of the most vibrant cities in Southeast Asia.
Main tourist attractions
- Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaeo - Thailand’s iconic temple. Dress code required
- Wat Arun - Famous as the Temple of Dawn. Located on the Chao Phraya River
- Khaosan Road - Mecca for backpackers. Lots of night markets and bars
- Chatuchak Weekend Market - Asia’s largest weekend market
Main Nightlife Areas
- Sukhumvit - entertainment districts such as Soi Nana and Soi Cowboy, high-end restaurants, and rooftop bars are concentrated
- Silom - Patpong Night Market and various entertainment facilities
- RCA (Royal City Avenue) - Club street frequented by locals
- Tonglo/Ekkamai - Hip neighborhood with trendy bars and lounges
Massage
Bangkok is the city with the most diverse massage experiences in Thailand. There are a variety of massage shops, from luxury spas to reasonably priced massage shops, spread throughout Sukhumvit and Silom.
Transportation
BTS (Skytrain) and MRT (Subway) are well developed, making it convenient to travel to major tourist destinations. Traffic jams during rush hour are notoriously bad, so use public transportation.