Bangkok the city of Smiles

Bangkok has been attracting millions of visitors annually for decades, offering tourists an incredible experience of cultural tradition meets modernity.

It has world-class food, stunning historical landmarks and some of the best hospitality around the world...

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A few words to begin with...

Bangkok is one of those cities that never gets old. No matter how many times you go you will always discover something new and exciting to see, do and eat.
It has an almost perfect combination of food, culture, nightlife, shopping that you won't find anywhere else in Southeast Asia.
If you are traveling to Bangkok for the first time, then I hope this comprehensive travel guide will help you plan your trip.

Basic information about your trip...

Visa Information

To enter the country, Greek citizens will not need a visa, but a visa of entry in their passport which should be valid for 6 months from the day of entry

For more information on entering the country visit the following site https://www.tourismthailand.org/home

Season - climate

The climate is tropical with a dry season and a dry season.

Suitable season is from November to February where there is no monsoon. Our trips have been made during the summer season and we definitely got rain but it was always short-lived and we continued our program..

Currency

the currency is Thai Baht and 1euro is 36baht.

One of the exchange offices with very good exchange rates is SuperRich which you will also find at Suvarnabhumi Airport.

Also choose to have large banknotes with you because they give a better exchange rate (€50-€100).

Transportation in the city

The most common way of transportation is the three-wheeled tuk tuk that you will find at every corner to hang around. Prices are always negotiable...

We recommend that you do not rent a car in Bangkok because the traffic is very chaotic. Choose to travel by subway (BTS & MRT) where you will find both daily and 3-day passes.

If you want to call a taxi in Thailand, use the GRAB app. which you can download to your mobile phone and call a taxi like (UBER - TAXIBEAT) and make your payment if you want by card.

There are ways to get from the airport to the city center:

Bus: the S1 single at Gate 7 and costs 60 baht
Train: by Airport Rail Link at a cost of 45 baht
Taxi: with ticket from the vending machine and cost 400 baht

Internet - communication

If you want to have internet everywhere and not only in the hotel there are 3 provider companies in Thailand where they offer Tourist Sim with fixed MB and calls at preferential rates. Below you will find a link to the packages that you can buy at the airport after picking up your luggage.

dtac tourist sim tap here
AIS Tourist sim tap here
Truemove tourist tap here

Accommodation

Bangkok is one of the largest hotels in the world with hundreds of hotels. the budgets. We would suggest staying near a metro station so that your travels are easy and quick as most attractions are at metro stops.

Khaosan Road is where you will find most of the nightclubs. and the fun lasts until the morning hours. The area does not have a metro connection and the option to get there is by tuk tuk or taxi.

The hotels we have stayed at from time to time are the following and we were pleased with all of them.

Casa Vimaya Riverside

Royal Suite Hotel Bangkok
Miracle Suvarnabhumi Airport
Executive Club at Windsorv
Pinnacle Lumpinee Park Hotel

Attractions near metro stations.

The Metro it's an easy way to discover the main attractions of Bangkok.

Station:Sanam Chai

Station: Hua Lamphong

Station:Kamphaeng Phet

Station:Sukhumvit

Station:Si Lom

Patpong Night Market
Patpong nightlife
Patpong Museum
Lumphini Park

Station:Siam

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(click on each attraction for more details)

Ticket prices:

Single tickets 15-40 Baht
1 Day pass at 120 Baht
3 Day pass at 230 Baht

Food - Thai food

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What is Thai cuisine?

Many people will probably describe Thai food as aromatic and spicy, but in reality it is more than that. Traditional Thai food should have a balance of salty, sweet, sour, salty and spicy.

Over the centuries, Thai cuisine has been heavily influenced by Thailand's neighbors, mainly from India, Malaysia and Indonesia. The western influence has passed into the kitchen as well.

The chili pepper that is so important in domestic cuisine is not a native product. It was introduced by the Portuguese and Spanish and was originally from the American continent.

5 dishes you must try during your visit

Tom Yum Goong

Also known as tom yam, this sour and spicy soup takes its name from two words - tom, which refers to the boiling process, and yam, which means mixed. It is often cooked with shrimp (goong or kung), hence the popular variation tom yum goong (or kung).

Pad Thai

Without a doubt, pad thai is the most famous dish in this Thailand food guide. It is probably the first thing many travelers will look for on their first trip to Thailand.

Pad thai is a stir-fried rice noodle dish usually made with chicken, shrimp, tofu, peanuts, scrambled eggs, bean sprouts, and other vegetables. The ingredients are mixed in a wok before being flavored with a sauce of tamarind juice, fish sauce, palm sugar, dried shrimp, garlic and red chilies. When ready, it is often topped with crushed roasted peanuts and served with lime wedges.

Pineapple fried rice

Khao pad is usually made with fragrant jasmine rice which gives it a distinct taste. Ingredients vary, but fried rice is usually made with some type of meat (such as chicken, shrimp, or crab), egg, onions, garlic, and sometimes tomatoes. It is often served with sliced cucumber and prik nam pla

Som Tam - Green papaya salad

Som tam, like tom yum goong and pad thai, is a favorite Thai food and one of the best dishes you can eat in the country.

Som tam is made with grated unripe papaya and a mixture of other ingredients such as chili pepper, fish sauce, palm sugar, dried shrimp and rice crabs in brine. Sour and hot dominate, although it is seasoned to have a balance of five tastes – sour, spicy, salty, salty and sweet.

Mango Sticky Rice

Mango sticky rice is a popular dessert made with fresh mango, sticky rice, palm sugar and coconut milk.
To make mango sticky rice, coconut milk is mixed with salt and sugar before being heated and added to the rice. The mixture is allowed to sit until the coconut milk is absorbed. It is then served along with sliced ripe mango with the remaining milk drizzled on top.

Street food markets

Street food also takes on a new meaning. You will find numerous night markets with food being prepared in front of you. There is also a whole cuisine on Street food in Thailand with different recipes.Mainly you will see dishes dominating based on noodles - fried rice as well as small straws with seafood and meat. The small wonderful crepes as well as the famous Ice roll ice cream have their place of honor.

Our advice is to try as much as your appetite can handle, the prices are very cheap and the main thing, all these markets are not made for tourist purpose, they belong to the culture of the peoples in SE Asia and you will see countless local people shopping everyday.

Night Market we recommend you visit:

Khaosan Road, Chatuchak Friday Night Market, Train Night Market Ratchad, Chinatown at night, Patpong Night Market

Excursions outside the city - Daytrips

If you plan to spend more than 3 days in Bangkok, then you should leave the center of the capital and go to the suburbs. You will find some of the main attractions below. For all places there are organized tours where in most cases they have pick up from your hotel or from Khao san road.

Damnoen Saduak Market and Maeklong Railway Market

You have been around enough street markets in Bangkok and it's time to get to know the famous floating markets. Get on a traditional boat and shop and see the market through the tributaries of Thailand.

The second market is an outdoor market mainly with seafood. The peculiarity here is that the market is placed almost on the train tracks, with the result that every time the train passes they have to collect almost everything at a very fast pace...