Modern Bangkok
Bangkok is the capital of Thailand. It’s huge, modern and very Westernized. The city is renowned for its many sights, dining and hotel options, and a vibrant, eclectic nightlife. It has more than 11 million residents.
To enjoy Bangkok to the fullest, it pays to know its most tourist-oriented districts and what each one has to offer. Among the most worthwhile places to visit in Bangkok are the following.
Sukhumvit
Stretching across Sukhumvit Road, this is the bustling commercial core of Bangkok as you can tell from the elegant malls and hotels. From Siam Square, tourists can take the Skytrain to everywhere else in the city.
Silom
By day, it’s a formal financial district, but by night, Silom is the premiere party venue in Bangkok. The infamous Patpong quarter is located here. Silom spans the surrounding areas of Silom Road and Sathorn Road.
Rattanakosin
Known as Old Bangkok, this is where most of Bangkok’s historical sights can be found. It’s also a backpacker’s mecca.
Thonburi
This is the quiet side of Bangkok and home to offbeat attractions.
Phahonyothin
It’s known mainly for the Chatuchak Weekend Market and the old Don Muang Airport.
Ratchadaphisek
This area only recently opened up thanks to the new metro line.
Once a tourist arrives in Bangkok, he may shocked by the heat, traffic, and sheer number of people on the streets. Fortunately, the city is more organized that it first appears to be. The people are friendly and the city comes alive with the sight of many colorful flowers and orchids and the smell of tropical fruits from October to February. There is much to be discovered here. Many tourists have found a side of Bangkok that they find addictive.
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