BANGKOK ECONOMIC TRAVEL GUIDE

3-Day Bangkok Tour…

Bangkok is a city of contrasts with lots of surprises, surprising in the evenings, and bustling streets in the mornings, its air where the smells of food mix, millions of temples and so many shopping places. we said let’s keep it… Bankong is the capital and largest city of Thailand. Thai Krung Thep means City of Angels. Bangkok became the capital of Thailand in 1782 by King Rama I. The country is governed by a parliamentary monarchy.. The love and respect for the kings of the Thais permeates the whole city.. mourns Rama. IX, the longest reigning king in the world. Rama ruled for 70 years. Photos of the former king are all over the city, and the people show their love for their king by reciting prayers.. became king as Rama. There is no one who does not remember certain photographs of his son Vajiralongkorn.. If you haven’t seen the photos, here you go,

So it’s not hard to see why she didn’t gain the public’s trust…

The ideal season to go to Bankong is from late October to the end of February.. The heat can get sweltering in the spring. When humidity is added to it, it can be unbearable in the crowd.. It’s rainy in summer. But it doesn’t take long, it comes and goes.

Bankong currency Baht, Thai currency. 1 Baht = 0.10 TL

Let’s start to visit this full city, which is different day and night. Bangkok

Bangkok International Airport, in other words, HOW TO GET TO BANGKOK?

From Suvarnabhumi Airport to Bangkok, you can take the train from the airport Terminal 1 to the city center of Bangkok. You reach the Phayathai Station in the city center of Bangkok with the BTS Skytrain airrail system in 30 minutes, after 6 stops.. Or you can take the airport train line to Makkasan City Interchange Station (MRT Petchaburi Station).

BANGKOK CITY TRANSPORTATION

• Taxis are very cheap. But taxis have a tendency to not turn on the meter.. Therefore, you can request the contracted taxi company of the hotel you are staying to send a taxi to open the meter.. Or you can negotiate a fixed price without taking a taxi.. Or if they stop the taxis and turn on the meter one by one, you can ask if you will get in and if they accept.. They usually ask you where to go and then give you a price. Take the price you want with bargaining from the price given by the taxi driver and get on it.. We say don’t bargain again when you get off, they can be aggressive.. Taxi prices are almost the same as the metro.. Bangkok traffic is remarkably heavy. So if there is traffic on the roads, the subway might make more sense. BTS Skytrain: Bangkok airrail subway. It does not enter the old city center and there are not many stop options.. But you can get off and walk near Bangkok city center if you are going to the old city center.. Even though there are machines to buy subway tickets, we say don’t be too hard on it.. Frankly, we did not find it intelligible at all, so we bought our tickets at the box office.. And there were only tourists in the queue, so it’s not easy to understand the ticket machine..

• The bus is a Turkish bus.. The rear fan box is open, it has no windows, for example, there is an assistant inside.. Bus drivers are very indescribable.. Despite our insistence, they did not receive ticket money. As we learned, they may not have taken it because they were in mourning.. We also told you where we were going to get off, they informed us when we arrived… You should definitely get on, we had a lot of fun on the Bangkok buses..

• Don’t forget the classic Tuktuk. Not safe and more expensive than taxi so you can opt for short distance. Normally, the tuktuk is a vehicle that Bangkok locals use to transport short-distance goods after market.. If you’re a tourist, it’s worth a try.. It gets creepier especially in the evening, so try it in the evening

• Although it may seem the easiest to travel by motorbike, remember that the citizens of Bangkok are traffic monsters! In our opinion, it is very dangerous, but it is an option. In our opinion, it has three different options.. First of all, it is ideal for the most affordable accommodation in Bangkok, as well as the Khao San Road, located in the old city center of Bangkok and turning into the heart of Bangkok nightlife with its entertainment venues and bars at night, can be preferred.. Having fun, eating, drinking, shopping, whatever you are looking for is there.. A street like Istiklal Street… If you want a better quality place, you should go to Sukhumvit Avenue.. The third option is for those who want better quality, riverside hotels.. Hotels have boat shuttles to Saphan Taksin metro station and bus station approximately every 20 minutes.. You can get the necessary information from the hotel reception, they also give you a paper with your room number.. They don’t look, but you take it anyway.. We stayed at the Ramada Plaza Bangkok Riverside Hotel and we highly recommend it… Although we couldn’t take advantage of the hotel’s blessings from visiting… /p>
  • Getting a Thai Massage: It’s impossible not to stumble upon a massage parlor while walking the streets of Bangkok. You can take a look inside and enter.. Because in these places, group or private massages are also given.. We haven’t seen it, we don’t know. Well, if you’re wondering where to go, here are 2+1 options;
  •  Wat Pho Traditional Thai Massage: Traditional Thai massage and even the massage school is located right inside the temple.
  • Asia Herb Association: Has 3 stores in Bangkok. A place preferred by locals as well as tourists. Before you go, you need to make a reservation for the time, date and what massage you want.. You can choose an English speaking masseuse. 60 minute Thai massage 400 Baht. Address: Sukhumvit 55 (5 minutes walking distance to BTS Phrom Pong subway, Sukhumvit 24 (15 minutes walking distance to BTS Phrom Pong subway) Sukhumvit 31 (5 minutes walking distance to BTS Thong Lor subway)
  • Bangkok Spa& Massage: We we went here on recommendation. They don’t greet you, it’s like they’re doing a ceremony. We guarantee you will feel like a pyrems.. Of course, men are like pyrems…
  • A trip to the floating market: A Bangkok classic. Classic Bangkok floating bazaar where you can take photos but nothing more. You can shop and eat. There’s also a market or cafe, and there’s even a currency exchange! So it’s very touristic so we didn’t like the floating market thing. There are already too many tourists and it is difficult to even take a step.. The only good thing is the journey to the floating market! Really only go to the floating market for this trip…
  • Watching Thai Boxing Competition: For those who have plenty of time…
  • Watching Thai Dance Performances: Ladyboy Cabarets, Thai Dance show, Siam Niramit Show or Aksra You can watch Puppet Theater. Again, it can be fun for those with big time.
  • Loi Krathong Festival: Thailand’s biggest festival with the most spectacular displays in Sukhothai. The prepared krathongs are released into the river and a wonderful visual feast emerges.. Although it is arranged according to the Thai calendar, it does not have a definite date, but it usually falls in November.
  • Canal tour: Although it was called the Venice of the East in the past, there are not that many canals left today.. Starting from the Chao Phraya river, cruising the canals in the Thonburi section. The good part of the tour; Arun Temple, National Museum of Royal Barges, King IX. You will be able to see the hospital where Rama slept, the floating market and many other temples and structures.. You can get your tour ticket from Tha Chang pier at the starting point. Average 1000-15000 Baht per person.

  WHAT TO EAT IN BANGKOK? WHAT TO DRINK?

  Yes, let’s come to the most curious, confusing and nauseating subject.. Friends don’t just eat bugs. And they don’t eat every bug. For example, the most famous dish of Bangkok, of course, is Pad Thai.. It’s such a superstition, I don’t know what insects are more touristy. So, to a Thai citizen, “Do you eat or not?” Ask him, if he eats, we say eat it too.. Of course, be selective with the person you ask, he is different.. You can also eat noodles, fast food instead of bugs.. But definitely eat lots of tropical fruit.. Eat whatever you find.. Maybe you can’t find it elsewhere.

  Click for our blog post on tropical fruits from the Far East

  Thailand has been chosen as the country with the world’s best street food in terms of street vendors… Khao San Road and Bangkok Chinatown, namely Yaowarat Street and Sukhumvit Streets, are the streets with the most food stalls.

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  Of course, as a bonus, the answer to the question of why you shouldn’t eat street food in Bangkok is also included.. The last one is unfortunately our experience..

  Our recommendations for restaurants to sigh and eat in Bangkok;

  • Sala Rim Naam: Inside the Mandarin Oriental Hotel on Oriental Avenue. View of the Chao Phraya river.
  • Tha Maharaj: A small outdoor mall that will be right in front of you when you exit the river side gate of Wat Mahathat. There are many international dishes in the modern structure and it is clean!
  • Cafes on the street overlooking the river part of Wat Po.. Elefin, the Gate is our favorite among them..

  Our restaurant recommendations for those who prefer to eat Pad Thai from a restaurant in Bangkok;

  • Pad Thai Ekamai: At Sukhumvit 63 Soi 19, they do Pad Thai with seafood. So that’s the difference. 250 Baht here while 40 Baht on the street. Reason: Served with calamari, two jumbo shrimps, mussels. Standard Pad Thai is 40 Baht.
  • Thip Samai Pad Thai: 313 Mahachai Road, Old city (close to Wat Saket) is considered Thailand’s most famous Pad Thai place. You can wait in line. Grab the empty table now.

  Also; Seafood Market Restaurant can be an experience for those who want to eat sea food. The motto of this restaurant is “if it swims we have it”. At the largest seafood restaurant in Thailand at Sukhumvit 89 Soi 24, you can choose from the daily brought seafood and have it cooked the way you want.. Just be careful about the cooking part, Bangkok’s understanding of boiling may not be the same as ours.

  SHOPPING IN BANGKOK

  Bangkok is truly a shopper’s paradise.. The 1,000 shopping malls in the city and dozens of different markets in the morning and in the evening are proof of this… In order that our citizens who are not interested in shopping, do not get bogged down in the details while reading our Bangkok travel guide, we can see the shopping malls that must be visited in Bangkok, Bangkok. We have prepared the most famous markets of ‘Bangkok’ as a separate travel article under the name of “Bangkok’s Most Famous Shopping Places”. Click here, sir…

  First of all, it is announced to those who go to Bangkok for the first time; golden rule; Shopping in Bangkok = bargain! They beat those who do not bargain in the markets. that much. If the price says 500, say 50. (Don’t exaggerate by saying 5) First, they’ll act a little bit, they’re not cool.. Then the art of talking to the calculator begins. It’s like a calculator is all that is needed for two mutes to communicate! Be prepared that you will come across these calculator games in many countries in Asia… Anyway, let’s get back to shopping in Bangkok.. You might be surprised at what price to type in the calculator, as our money has fewer zeros.. Our tactic is: Thinking in Euros… So why do you say Euro when there is TL? It is a habit of ours, the head goes directly to the Euro and it is easier for people around us because they know either Dollar or Euro… Anyway, bargaining is a must! Do not exaggerate, but do it..

  Choose the markets for souvenirs in Bangkok. Markets will bring you things that you wouldn’t even think of.. But original t-shirts, masks, shalwars, little buddhas, etc.. What can we say, Bangkok was the place where we bought the most souvenirs in our Far Asia tour. You can visit Khao San Road, Yaowarat and Sukhumvit streets, and the shopping mall paradise in Siam Square Siam Center and Siam Paragon, one of the largest shopping centers in the Asian continent. At the beginning of every month, there is a 30-60% discount in Bangkok shopping malls.. Since we did not go deeply into shopping, we did not look to see if it really is, but keep in mind.

  Let’s come to the markets of Bangkok… Markets are everywhere… You can evaluate night markets and markets set up during the day separately.. Because, although both markets and the products sold are similar, maybe you will feel that they are only different from day to night, but somehow different.

  But the markets you must go to in Bangkok are; The world’s largest market Chatuchak Weekend Market, a Bangkok classic Bangkok Floating market and one of Bangkok’s most touristic markets Patpong Night Market 

  BANGKOK CITY TOUR

  Bangkok is a separate city day and night. For this reason, we will divide the 1-day city tour in Bangkok into day and night.

  First of all, click for the Bangkok sightseeing map in the morning..

  Bangkok Attractions List: Bangkok Old Town (or Rattanakosin, Bangkok Old Town, Bangkok Historical Area) , Chinatown, Dusit District, Siam District, Si Lom District

  DAY BANGKOK CITY TOUR

  For first time tourists to Bangkok The advantage of the city is that most of the must-see places in Bangkok are gathered in Bangkok Old City Center or Rattanakosin.. We start our Bangkok tour from the old city center.

  First of all, we have to say that; It is almost impossible to visit all the temples in Bangkok.. So you just need to take a temple trip to Bangkok to see all the temples. That’s why we will take the temples that must be seen in Bangkok on our Bangkok tour.. If you ask why, and to read the most famous temples of Bangkok, their importance and entrance fees;

  Click on the travel article ’10 most famous temples of Bangkok’sss.

  BANGKOK 1. DAY CITY TOUR

  Click for our 1st day Bangkok itinerary, efem.. Our Bangkok tour includes Rattanakosin and Patpong night market…

  Bangkok Old Town (Rattanakosin District):

  1- Grand Palace: The palace complex built in 1782, approximately 150 years old It was home to the royal family and the royal court. The Thai King’s Mansion in Bangkok. The Emerald Buddha Temple and the Coronation Hall (Chakri Maha Prasat Throne Hall) are also located within the palace complex.

  2- The Emerald Buddha Temple (Wat Phra Temple, The Emerald Buddha, Wat Phra Kaew): The meditating state The Emerald Sitting Buddha Statue is thought to be more than 2000 years old.

  3- Wat Mahathat (Wat Mahathat Yuwaratrangsarit, Wat Mahathat Yuwarat Rang Sa Rit Racha Woramahawihan): Due to its proximity to the Grand Palace and the Royal Palace It is mostly used in royal ceremonies.

  4- Amulet Market

  (Amulet Market): You will find different amulets in the market set up on Phra Chan street outside the walls of Wat Mahathat Tha Maharaj temple.. They are gathered around 16:00.

  5- Tha Maharaj: Ideal for a small break. Small open-air shopping complex in a modern structure, where you can find various dishes from the world cuisine, small clothing and accessories of various goods.

  6- Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho Temple or Wat Phra Chetuphon Temple): Golden Buddha statue in Bangkok It is the most famous, largest and oldest temple of the..

  Boat Tour: We are heading towards the riverside from Wat Pho and boat from Tha Tien Pier (Tha Tien pier). We take a cruise on the Chao Phraya River with the tour.. The boat docks first at the Maharaj pier (Maharaj pier) on the opposite shore. And from here, a boat tour begins with another boat called James Bond.

  7- This pier is located exactly in front of Wat Arun, the Sunset Temple.. So you will see What Arun up close.. When we went, the scaffolding was built around it and it was not possible to climb on it because it was under renovation.. Otherwise, we would come here again for the sunset from the top floor.

  You are feeding the fishes during a part of this boat tour and the floating bazaars are approaching you.. In other words, saleswomen who set up stalls in the boat.. At the end of the boat tour, which lasts about 2 hours, we are at Tha Tien pier and continue on our Bangkok route…

  8- Pak Khlong Talat Flower Market: Bangkok’s largest flower market.

  9- Wat Ratchanatdaram (or Loha Prasat, also spelled Wat Ratcha Natdaram Worawihan): Inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2005. The temple, also known as the Metal Castle, is distinguished from the others by its architecture.. Very close to Khao San Road and Wat Saket..

  10- Wat Suthat (The Giant Swing): The temple on our way is famous for its huge red swing at the entrance.

  11 – Wat Saket (Golden Mount): You can reach the temple in the old city center of Bangkok by climbing the stairs to the Golden Mountain or Golden Chedi of Phu Khao Thong.. If you follow our Bangkok map you will already see it from your location. There’s no need to go up.. It’s the top of the must-see place anyway…

  12- We continue our Bangkok route from the Democracy Monument and Avenue.

  13- Khao San Road: It’s not just the place of travelers and passers-by, but also the place of passers-by. It is a street market where you can find whatever you want at any time, prices are also quite normal.. Of course, prices after negotiation.. But it didn’t catch our attention that much.. So it’s a normal street, even a little degenerated, very touristic! We hang around a bit and continue on our way. But if you don’t like this street like us, then you can go to a touristic area that does not interest us;

  This area becomes the Dusit District.. In general, it is a region with a wide range of places to see, from the Parliament Building to the zoo. But as we said, it did not attract our attention.. While there are so many things to do in Bangkok, this region, which includes the places that are at the bottom of the list of places to see, can be skipped and the tour of Bangkok can be continued… If you say you will see it,

  Places to see in Dusit Area ; Bangkok Thai Parliament, Dusit Zoo and Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall, Wat Benchama Temple (The Marble Temple or Wat Benja, Wat Benchamabophit) and Vimanmek Mansion (Vimanmek Mansion) .

  We skip the Dusit area and head to Patpong night market in Si Lom District, with adrenaline rush by tuktuk.. Tuk tuk will take you from China Town. But don’t think as much as you see, Chinatown has really fun market areas in its side streets.. So we leave it for the next day…

  This is how our trip to Bangkok old city center and Bangkok temples, which is about 6.5 km long, ends.. This Bangkok track looks like 1.5 hours on the map, but the roads in Bangkok are a bit winding, so if you don’t want to be deceived by the map and end up with a crust in the evening like us.. That’s why we take a tuk-tuk from Khao San Road and travel a distance of about 6km…

  14- Patpong night market (Patpong Night Market): Patpong Night Market, located in Si Lom District, is both a night market and a night market. that shape! While you’re here, go and see it, but it has no charm for anyone other than old men… Among them, the girls inviting you in at the door are really cheap! It is forbidden to take photos, it can even cause serious problems for obvious reasons.. But of course we did, everything is for you (they were crazy dhslshsd)

  1st of our Bangkok trip. This is how his day ended…

  2. DAY BANGKOK CITY TOUR

  We set aside 1 day for shopping that comes to mind when Bangkok is mentioned.. Even if you don’t shop like crazy, 1 day will be full with the effect of crowded and humid weather.. So we will have a day full of malls and markets.

  Let it begin Bangkok 2. our day trip route then.

  Note: If you are in Bangkok on weekdays,. Start your day with the Chatuchak weekend market by adding the beginning of the Bangkok map. On the way to the market, you will pass a very cute neighborhood called Ari.

  You can come to Siam Square with the Siam Havaray metro. Since the metro does not have many stops and is fast, you will quickly be in this area…. It takes about 3 minutes between stops…

  1- Siam District (Siam Square): It can be called the center of Bankong. Area with shopping malls, cafes and restaurants. There is Siam Center, Siam One Square, S&P Siam Paragon and Siam Discovery Department Store. The Siam mall complex is in an interlocking structure.. When you say underpass, overpass or something, you pass from one to the other…

  2- Pratunam Market: The market with more textile products.

  3- Pantip Plaza is also a nearby market. the other shopping mall.

  We continue on our route, leaving Jim Thompson’s House behind us.

  4- Wat Traimit Temple, The Golden Buddha Temple: You can see the details covered with gold in white. The temple is located at the beginning of Yaowarat Road.. It is also a great place to start touring Chinatown.

  There is also the Temple of Trimitre (Wat Trimitre) in the same courtyard.. While you’re at it, take a trip, it’s smaller and there’s a Buddha.

  6- Phahurat Market: In a region called Little India, they brought everything in India here as well.. There is also the reality of siesta in Asia. It’s bedtime at noon.

  2 in Bangkok. this is how we end our day. Reminder for those who want to continue sightseeing Nights are also long in Bangkok. Don’t run out of energy. The markets are already tiring enough, we say take a rest for the evening… Since the market is very close to the old city center of Bangkok, you can go to the cafes in front of Wat Po if you wish, or you can continue the night with a taxi or tuktuk to continue the following suggestions… A Bangkok rooftop bar is good for example..

  3. DAY BANGKOK CITY TOUR

  Bangkok original floating market and Thai massage 3. The program of our Bangkok holiday today…

  Bangkok Floating Market: When you search for Bangkok, you will see that there are many floating markets. But the biggest and a Bangkok classic, Damnoen Saduak Floating Market.. Click for the address.. Totally touristic. Its old charm is gone. It’s such a good place to catch interesting shots.. So we don’t regret going, but if we go to Bangkok again, we definitely won’t go here.. Unnecessarily expensive and touristy and remote! 100km from Bangkok city center. That’s why we say set yourself up for 1 day and go with a tour.

  Our suggestion for the evening is to go to one of the names we gave above and have a Thai massage and take the pain out of a 3-day Bangkok tour…

  BONUS:

  Another place to visit in Bangkok is the Erawan Museum: The 3-headed elephant is 29 meters high and weighs 250 tons. Erawan, the mount of the Hindu god Indra, is sacred to the Thais… Various objects are exhibited on all three horses of the statue.. 300 Baht admission.

  ENTERTAINMENT AND NIGHTLIFE IN BANGKOK

  Here is Bangkok and its nightlife. Nightlife is an interesting subject as much as Bangkok food, insects.. The first thing that comes to your mind is prostitution.. Not only that, there is more. If you think that transsexuality is at the highest level, we say be selective in the place you choose for nightlife.

  Bangkok offers many options for nightlife.. In particular, Khao San Road, Sukhimvit, Silom Road and Patpong where paid sex is held, are among these options… Entertainment venues, expensive restaurants and rooftops in Hangover II, so what more… When this is the case, we will present Bangkok’s most famous post as a separate post. We have prepared a separate article called entertainment venues.. Click sir…

  OTHER PLACES TO VISIT NEAR BANGKOK: ALTERNATIVE TOURS

  Places you can visit while you’re in Bangkok;

  • Ayutthaya Ancient City: The capital of Thailand before Bangkok, 1 hour away from Bangkok.
  • Samut Songkram: The town of Samut Songkram, where the world-renowned Siam Twins were born, is also in the town. There is also a coconut farm. Here you can see what Thai people use from the coconut tree, and the souvenirs made from this tree.. You can also visit the orchid garden inside.
  • Tiger Temple: It is located in Kanchanaburi, 2.5 hours from Bangkok by car.. You can get a tour for $100 per person. The tour company picks you up at 7 in the morning and leaves you at the hotel in the evening.. 2nd. After seeing the cemetery from World War II and the bridge that you will remember from the movie Bridge of the River Kwai, you go to Tiger Temple. You do not pay an entrance fee when you take the tour.. You travel with tigers in groups of 20. You take turns taking pictures. You pay 4-5 dollars extra for private photos. Then you do an elephant safari. There is also the 7-storey Erawan Waterfall in Kanchanaburi.
  • Snake Farm: You can watch an interesting show with snakes such as Cobra and Python.
  • Crocodile Farm: The crocodile farm in Samut Prakan is the largest of its kind in the world.. Here you can watch the dangerous show with the crocodiles and visit the incredibly beautiful garden.. We will be able to take a souvenir photo with the tigers and see various Far East creatures in the garden. Entry fee: 300 Baht
  • Khao Yai National Park
  • To the islands near Bangkok you can go;
    • Pattaya: Beautiful island turned into a tourist trap. The nightlife, unfortunately, is the kind that makes people ashamed of their femininity.. Underage girls in the arms of middle-aged, belly-button uncles.. What more can we say..
    • Koh Phi Phi Lee and Koh Phi Phi Don: Archipelago.. Both are called Phi Phi for short…The island where the movie The Beach was filmed is Lee.. Lee is under development and conservation. It is only visited during the day. On the other hand, in Don, they are a party place for young people, saying no mornings and dancing.. It’s a very social environment.. There is also a Plankton tour from Don. Dinner is made on the boats that depart at 15:00 and you watch the plankton when the sun sets in the sea and it gets dark.. They are seen much more clearly in the absence of moonlight.. There’s also the Maya Bay Sleep Abroad. To see Lee, you can hop on the boats that leave from Don at 15:00, anchor in Maya Bay in the evening, sit by the fire on the beach until 23:00, and then sleep on the deck with the sleeping bag provided by the tour.. Of course, you will enter the beach before anyone comes.. Next day at 10:00 you are at the Don again. Dinner and breakfast included. Early reservation is required for both.
    • Blue Lagoon: The island in Krabi, famous for its blue water.
    • Hua Hin and Ko Phangan: There are kite surf schools. You can rent your kite equipment from the beach.
    • Ko Tao: Full Moon Party, the beach party full of people dancing in the moonlight. In addition, Surin & Similan Islands and Ko Tao are among the most famous diving spots in the world.. There are 40 diving schools on the 21 km island.

  BANGKOK TRAVEL NOTES:

  • Choose a tax free place to shop. You can get a 6 percent tax refund at the airport.
  • The temples are usually free or very cheap to enter.
  • Homophobes beware; Homosexuality is perfectly normal in Bangkok.
  • Words that may come in handy in Bangkok; Wat = Temple, thanon= major street, soi= side street
  • You can travel around Bangkok by renting a taxi between 1200-2000 Baht per day.

  RESOURCES

  • http://www.bangkok.com/
  • http://bangkokeasyguide.com