7 Tips When Traveling to Bangkok
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Considered a gateway to Asia – it has direct flights from dozens of cities – Bangkok is a mixture of both alluring charm of the East and the inevitable influence of the West. Probably, you may have read a lot of articles highlighting the most popular attractions in the city. So I'll try not to duplicate them in this post. Instead, I'll list down helpful tips for Bangkok travelers especially first time visitors.
1. Plan well ahead. Even before arriving in Bangkok, read about the city, learn its attractions and think of what you’d like to do. Get a comprehensive map and study it. Plan and arrange your itinerary. Get your Bangkok hotel reservation and flight schedules sorted out.
2. Drink lots of water. Bangkok's year-round hot weather is an understatement. So arming yourself with bottled water will be a proven day-saver. Also note that tap water is generally not potable so make sure that unless labeled safe, water supply should not be used for drinking or brushing teeth.
3. Beware of tuk tuk scammers. Thailand is a land of gentle and warm people, but that does not mean that there is an absence of folks who will fool you. Be watchful of tuk tuk drivers who offer a ride to unknown holidays like Lucky Buddha Day and gem shops that sell inferior quality products. In the process these unscrupulous drivers charge you with very expensive fares.
4. Join organized tours. With easy to navigate streets, good transportation links and fairly good English speaking population, the city is great for backpackers to explore. However, joining an organized tour group is recommended for the following reasons: it's cheap, it saves you time, and there are -no chances of getting lost (and getting scammed).
5. Take the Skytrain. Bangkok is notorious for its traffic jams in the past. Now with the BTS Skytrain, you have a faster, easier and more comfortable way to travel around the city.
6. Carry your passport all the time. This tip applies not only to Bangkok, but this reminder warrants its own point. Whether it's a request from a local policeman or proof to a gatekeeper of a swanky bar, presenting your passport should help you get out of troubles. Bringing in a photocopy of your passport is also a good idea.
7. Keep a hotel's business card. Also a universal rule of thumb when staying in a hotel in a city that speaks and writes language other than English. Show the card to a taxi or tuk tuk driver to find your way back to your Bangkok hotel or just about any stranger in case you get lost and looking for guidance.
Happy traveling to Bangkok, Thailand!
1. Plan well ahead. Even before arriving in Bangkok, read about the city, learn its attractions and think of what you’d like to do. Get a comprehensive map and study it. Plan and arrange your itinerary. Get your Bangkok hotel reservation and flight schedules sorted out.
2. Drink lots of water. Bangkok's year-round hot weather is an understatement. So arming yourself with bottled water will be a proven day-saver. Also note that tap water is generally not potable so make sure that unless labeled safe, water supply should not be used for drinking or brushing teeth.
3. Beware of tuk tuk scammers. Thailand is a land of gentle and warm people, but that does not mean that there is an absence of folks who will fool you. Be watchful of tuk tuk drivers who offer a ride to unknown holidays like Lucky Buddha Day and gem shops that sell inferior quality products. In the process these unscrupulous drivers charge you with very expensive fares.
4. Join organized tours. With easy to navigate streets, good transportation links and fairly good English speaking population, the city is great for backpackers to explore. However, joining an organized tour group is recommended for the following reasons: it's cheap, it saves you time, and there are -no chances of getting lost (and getting scammed).
5. Take the Skytrain. Bangkok is notorious for its traffic jams in the past. Now with the BTS Skytrain, you have a faster, easier and more comfortable way to travel around the city.
6. Carry your passport all the time. This tip applies not only to Bangkok, but this reminder warrants its own point. Whether it's a request from a local policeman or proof to a gatekeeper of a swanky bar, presenting your passport should help you get out of troubles. Bringing in a photocopy of your passport is also a good idea.
7. Keep a hotel's business card. Also a universal rule of thumb when staying in a hotel in a city that speaks and writes language other than English. Show the card to a taxi or tuk tuk driver to find your way back to your Bangkok hotel or just about any stranger in case you get lost and looking for guidance.
Happy traveling to Bangkok, Thailand!
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