About Bangkok
Bangkok origin can be traced back to the Ayutthaya Kingdom that existed in the 15th century. It is an important centre for finance and business in Asia. It is known for its entertainment, fashion, arts and street life. Bangkok has ranked on international surveys as the world’s most visited city several times. Cultural and religious monuments exist in the same landscape as nightclubs and casinos and make Bangkok a very interesting tourist destination in the world.
Tourist attractions in Bangkok
- The Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew – The Grand Palace is the home of the King of Thailand and serves as the administrative seat of the country apart from being an intricately detailed structure. The Wat Phra Kaew or the Temple of the Emerald Buddha is the most important Buddhist temple in the country. It is located within the Grand Palace compounds.
- Floating Market – A very popular tourist destination where the shops are set up on boats. Tourists can also take a guided boat tour of the area.
- Wat Arun – Also known as the Temple of the Dawn, the temple stands to a height of 260 ft and offers beautiful views of the rising and setting Sun over the Chao Phraya River.
- Wat Pho – Most people around the world are aware of this destination even if they might have never visited Bangkok. The temple houses the largest reclining Buddha in the city and is also an educational seat of traditional Thai medicine.
- Siam Ocean World Aquarium – With a collection of 400 species of marine life, this is the largest aquarium in Southeast Asia.
Things to do in Bangkok
- Go on the Chao Phraya dinner cruise for a unique sight-seeing experience.
- Explore and enjoy the Art in Paradise Museum where all art pieces are some forms of an illusion. It is a great place to take some very interesting pictures.
- Attend the Siam Niramit Show that brings together 1000 performers to represent the cultural and artistic heritage of Thailand.
- A must for family trips, a visit to The Siam Park City ensures an exciting day for both children and adults. It is the largest theme park in Thailand and features the largest wave pool in the world.
- Bangkok has some of the best massage centres in the world. Visit any of the plethora of massage centres for pampering or a medical massage session.
Airport in Bangkok
Bangkok International Airport that handles the majority of international carriers is the Suvarnabhumi Airport. Covering an area of 3240 hectares, it is one of the largest airports in Southeast Asia. The airport is also a major hub for cargo freight carriers. In world rankings of top 100 airports, in 2020, Suvarnabhumi holds the 48th position.
Airport address: 999 Soi Mu Ban Nakhon Thong 1, Nong Prue, Bang Phli District, Samut Prakan 10540, Thailand
Airport IATA code: BKK