Bangkok is a metropolis of ten million people, the capital of Thailand and one of the most popular tourist destinations in Asia. It is considered the hottest city in the world, and its full name consists of as many as 43 syllables! Bangkok is a city where it is impossible to get bored. The metropolis is laid out in a very peculiar way, it is impossible to determine one center, the city consists of many virtually independent parts. The most important person both in Bangkok and in the whole of Thailand is the King. His seat is right in the national capital. The older neighborhoods are full of narrow streets, artisanal businesses, eateries and markets. This makes the tourist may have the impression that time in Bangkok stopped a good few decades ago. Nothing could be further from the truth! In the city we can also observe its modern face, in the form of, for example, the increasing number of cloud scrapers. In search of Thai tradition, we should definitely see the breathtaking and richly decorated temples and the famous Royal Palace with a three-meter-high statue of Buddha made of sincere gold.
If you're taking a trip to Thailand's capital city, it's worth considering suitable accommodation in advance. In particular, we recommend private accommodations and rooms with Thai locals. It is worth mentioning that accommodation in Bangkok is very cheap. Accommodations and rooms in Bangkok When choosing such an exotic destination, it is worth making sure that the accommodation you book in Bangkok is as comfortable as possible. If you want to see what living in the Thai capital is like and feel like a real resident of this bustling metropolis, forgo hotel or hostel accommodation. You can choose yourself whether to stay in a modern and luxurious apartment or in a modest apartment in any of the central parts of the city. For those who enjoy an entertaining lifestyle, we recommend choosing cheap accommodation in the city center on the famous Sukhumvit Road and Khao San Road.
Interesting facts:
Bangkok is the 22nd most populous city in the world. Since 1945, its population has increased ten times.
The full name of the city is Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahinthara Ayuthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom Udomratchaniwet Mahasathan Amon Piman Awatan Sathit Sakkathattiya Witsanukam Prasit
Bangkok is home to 6 universities and a polytechnic university.
City Sightseeing
In Bangkok, you won't find the strict city center. For shopping enthusiasts, we recommend the area around Ratchadamri, Phaya Thai and Rama I, where shopping and office centers are located. You'll also find an oceanarium in the Siam Paragon shopping center. Along Rama IV and Sathon Tai/Nuea streets, we will admire buildings that were built between 1970 and 1990. These are neighborhoods where we will find many hotels and nightclubs. Most tourists will be found in the area of the Great Royal Palace, or Phra Borom Maha Ratcha Wang. Here you will find inches of historic buildings: palace and temple. Also located here is the government district, which is inhabited by the King of Thailand. One of the most famous streets in Thailand's capital is Khao San Road, where one will find the Democracy Monument. The city is home to as many as six universities and one polytechnic, which was founded in 1959. Museum lovers will enjoy a trip to the National Library and the National Museum, where we can admire the vast collection of Thai art. Bangkok is also an ideal place to party until dawn. You can go for a Thai massage, a go-go club or karaoke, which is very popular in this region of the world. In Bangkok alone you will find about four hundred Buddhist and Hindu temples.
Thai cuisine:
bami- egg noodles with meat and vegetables.
ho mok talay - seafood casserole.
kaeng jeut - a mild soup with rice noodles, meat, and mushrooms.
kaeng matsaman - curry with coconut milk, mild version.
kai yang - roasted chicken in honey with herbs.
khao mu daeng - red pork with rice.
kuay tiaw- noodle soup.
nua pat nam man hoi - beef in oyster sauce.
pla jaramet nung kiem bueh - fish with Chinese prunes.
tom kha kai - curry with chicken, mild version.
yam - spicy vegetable salad.
Bangkok - a great starting point
It is worth remembering that when traveling from Europe, we can only fly to Bangkok or Phuket. If we want to visit other islands or cities, we need to take a plane or train from Bangkok. Connections are very cheap, and Bangkok is an ideal place to start a trip to Cambodia or to visit the amazing Singapore.
