Bangkok is the most largely populated metropolis in Thailand with around 12 million people. It is one of the most multicultural, diverse and compelling of Asian cities. Bangkok is a shopping heaven and tourist treasure. It is served by 2 international airports: Don Mueang International Airport and Suvarnabhumi Airport, 4 rapid transit lines operated by the MRT,BTS, and the SRT, with blueprints to add additional lines by 2020. Come find your area of interest among stunning temples, hotels of every category and size, modern markets, contemporary palaces, ritzy shopping department stores, a famous nightlife and the numerous things in between.
Guests will discover the conceptual section below of the main areas more helpful for getting around:
Sukhumvit
The long Sukhumvit Road is an distinctive area well-known among expatriates and higher class natives. It is crammed with quality hotels, nightclubs and restaurants. Part of its nightlife represents Bangkok's bizarre image, particularly Nana Entertainment Plaza and Soi Cowboy.
Silom
The area around Sathorn Road and Silom Road is Thailand's sober financial centre by day, but Bangkok's major party district by night when quarters like the famous Patpong sparkle.
Yaowarat and Phahurat
Alongside Yaowarat Road you will find Bangkok's Chinatown, while Phahurat Road is the home of the city's sizable Indian community. This modern area is famous with wats or temples, shrines, seafood dining places and street marketplaces.
Phahonyothin
The area around Viphavadi Rangsit Road and Phahonyothin Road is a huge suburb in northern Bangkok. In weekends, it is the best position to go hunting for deals. The Chatuchak Weekend Market has more than 8,000 stalls selling anything and everything in the world.
Ramkhamhaeng
Alongside Ramkhamhaeng Road is a substantial housing area with big departmental stores and theme parks (like Safari World). Each individual local community has its own distinct character, but Hua Mak and Bang Kapi get noticed as lively areas with a lot of students from the universities.
