Bangkok, Thailand Travel Guide
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Practicals in Bangkok
Practicals in Bangkok
LAYOUT
Bangkok is a fairly large city geographically. Here are some of Bangkok’s major districts. The Chao Phraya River runs directly through the city center. Starting from the west of Chao Phraya River is Riverside. Bangna Trad is also west of the river but south of Riverside. To the east of the river lies the rest of the major districts.
Siam and Silom are located directly across the river from Riverside. Silom/Sathorn are parallel streets and Silom Road and Surawong Road are the main streets in this area. Silom/Sathorn is a retail and entertainment district where you will find the Patpong market, restaurants and bars.
Ratchadapisek lies on the northeast of the city center above Siam.
Sukhumvit is slightly southeast of Ratchadapisek and this street, which runs east and west, packs lots of touristy spots, especially sidewalk markets and vendors, handicraft stores and more.
The northern part of Riverside, which straddles the Chao Phraya River, Siam and Sukhumvit, both of which lie east of the river, are the main tourist areas. Here, you’ll find Koa San Road, the backpackers and mega-retail/market area, the Grand Palace and much more.
PASSPORTS AND VISAS
You only need a passport to enter Thailand.
LANGUAGE
Of course, most of the Thai people speak Thai. However, bits and pieces of English in tourist areas and hotels make getting around fairly easy.
ELECTRICITY
220V 50Hz
TIMES TO GO
Low Season: Summer months, rainy season
High Season: November – March, dry season
EMBASSIES
- Canadian Embassy – 15th Fl, Abdulrahim Place, 990 Rama 4 Rd, Bangrak, Bkk 10500, 636 0560
- U.K. Embassy – 14 Wireless Rd, Lumpini, Patumwan, Bkk 10330, 305 8333, 253 019
- United States Embassy – 95 Wireless Rd, Bkk 10500, 205 400