Beach near Bangkok, Thailand

Bangkok Travel Guide

Thailand

Bangkok is Thailand’s capital and largest city, with a population of 11,069,982. It is the country’s main urban centre and a major base for exploring Thailand.

Most international visitors arrive at Suvarnabhumi Airport or Don Mueang International Airport. Bangkok has no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres, so beach trips require travelling farther from the city.

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Local time

11,069,982

Population

5,923 miles away

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Weather in Bangkok

Mon

32°

Tue

33°

Wed

32°

Know before you go

Pays in THB

Plug type Type A & Type B & Type C & Type O (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 191

Dial code +66

Tipping: Tipping is not mandatory in Thailand, but it is a customary way to show appreciation for good service. While not always expected, small tips are generally appreciated, especially in tourist areas.

Best time to visit Bangkok

Jan

32°2

Feb

33°7

Mar

34°8

Apr

35°10

May

34°22

Jun

32°25

Jul

31°29

Aug

32°26

Sep

31°29

Oct

32°23

Nov

31°10

Dec

32°4

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Bangkok

  1. วัดเบญจมบพิตรดุสิตวนารามราชวรวิหาร

    buddhist place of worship

    1.7 km

  2. อนุสาวรีย์ประชาธิปไตย

    monument

    1 km

  3. วัดบวรนิเวศวิหาร

    buddhist place of worship

    0.5 km

  4. วัดมหาธาตุยุวราชรังสฤษฎิ์ราชวรมหาวิหาร

    buddhist place of worship

    1.3 km

  5. พิพิธภัณฑสถานแห่งชาติ หอศิลป

    art museum

    0.9 km

  6. พระที่นั่งอนันตสมาคม

    history museum

    2.1 km

  7. Museum Siam

    history museum

    1.6 km

  8. มัสยิดต้นสน

    muslim place of worship

    2.3 km

Getting there

Suvarnabhumi Airport · 27.9 km

Don Mueang International Airport · 20.7 km

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