Accommodations in Bangkok
Step1
To book accommodations, contact Bangkok Tourism Division at 011 (+66) 22 25 7612-4 or visit their Web site (see Resources, below). You can stay at budget-friendly hotels throughout the city. The backpackers' area of Khao San Road is particularly well-known for its affordable accommodations.
Step2
Book a room in accommodations that overlook the Chao Praya River. Sweeping, breathtaking views of the river often command higher prices, but are not necessarily prohibitively expensive.
Step3
Treat yourself to luxury accommodations in Bangkok's spa hotels. They start at roughly $130 per night and may include breakfast as part of the room rate.
Transportation in Bangkok
Step1
Hitch a ride on the Skytrain (BTS) to avoid crowded streets. The metro system was opened in 1999 and connects 23 stations on two lines.
Step2
Catch a bus to be easily transported to almost any city or province in Thailand. There are bus stations at all ends of Bangkok and most can be reached by using the Skytrain.
Step3
Return to Bangkok's old mode of transportation--canals. Though many are no longer used, the floating market in the Taling Chan district will give you an idea of why the city was once called the "Venice of the East."
Enjoy Your Stay in Bangkok
Step1
Exchange your U.S. money for baht, the local currency (see Resources, below). Traveler's checks offer a better exchange rate than cash.
Step2
Head to the Chatuchak weekend market to experience one of the largest shopping areas in Bangkok. Bring your walking shoes--it covers more than 35 acres and has nearly 15,000 vendors.
Step3
Visit the Grand Palace and reclining Buddha to get a sense of the city's past. The Grand Palace housed the king of Thailand from the 18th century until the mid-20th century. The reclining Buddha is a formidable sculpture made of pure gold.
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