Guides and trip ideas · Page 11

Practical info · 3 min read

Luggage storage in Bangkok: airports, stations and alternatives (2026)

You can leave your bags in Bangkok at Suvarnabhumi Airport (official counters open 24 hours), at Hua Lampho...

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Proposing in Bangkok: spots, private cruise and tips (2026)

For a marriage proposal in Bangkok, the three settings that work best are a private Chao Phraya cruise, a r...

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Sunset in Bangkok: where to watch it, what time, rooftop or river (2026)

In Bangkok the sun sets between 17:40 and 18:50 depending on the season, most often around 18:00: arrive an...

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VAT Refund in Bangkok: conditions, form and airport steps (2026)

In Bangkok, tourists can get the 7 percent VAT refunded on purchases in shops displaying "VAT Refund for To...

Itineraries · 4 min read

Chiang Mai day trips: Chiang Rai, Doi Inthanon, elephants or Mae Kampong, which to choose (2026)

For a single day from Chiang Mai, the three safe bets are the Chiang Rai temples (a long day of road and te...

Itineraries · 4 min read

Koh Samui tours: Ang Thong, Pig Island or Koh Tao, which excursion to choose (2026)

For a first excursion from Koh Samui, choose the day at Ang Thong marine park: about 9 hours with hotel pic...

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Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC): who must fill it in, when, and on which website (2026)

The Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) is the online arrival form that foreigners entering Thailand have ...

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Escape games, VR, axe throwing and karting in Bangkok with friends (2026)

For a group outing in Bangkok, indoor karting at EasyKart (RCA Plaza, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 34 reviews on...

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History of Bangkok: key dates, flag, coat of arms and motto, and where to see them (2026)

Bangkok became the capital in 1782: on 21 April King Rama I had the city pillar raised on the east bank of ...

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Making friends in Bangkok: 8 ways to meet people as a solo traveller or newcomer (2026)

The easiest way to meet people in Bangkok is a group activity where talking comes naturally: a tuk-tuk food...

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Workshops in Bangkok (2026): cooking, pottery, perfume and crafts for couples, friends and kids

The workshop booked most in Bangkok is the Thai cooking class: half a day, often with a market visit, and i...

Getting around · 4 min read

Bangkok BTS Skytrain and MRT Map 2026: Stations Near the Sights, Rabbit Card and Airport Rail Link

Bangkok has two networks that complement each other: the elevated BTS Skytrain, serving Siam, Sukhumvit and...

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Is Bangkok safe for Americans? State Department Level 1 and tips (2026)

Yes, Bangkok is safe for most Americans. The US State Department rates Thailand Level 1, "Exercise normal p...

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Medical tourism in Bangkok: accredited hospitals, dental care, prices and insurance (2026)

For treatment in Bangkok, start with the private international hospitals, which have received foreign patie...

Top lists & comparisons · 3 min read

Best Restaurants in Bangkok: Fine Dining, Riverside and Thai Classics (2026)

To choose a restaurant in Bangkok, start from what you feel like: a starred chef's table, a dinner on the C...

Top lists & comparisons · 5 min read

Things to Do in Bangkok: 25 Must-Sees (2026)

Things to do in Bangkok? Start with the Grand Palace (500 baht), Wat Pho (300 baht) and Wat Arun (200 baht)...

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Adults-Only Hotels in Bangkok: Rose Residence, Amanta, Baan Roi (2026)

Bangkok has several small adults-only hotels, mostly mid-range. According to booking sites in October 2026:...

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Business hotels in Bangkok: Sukhumvit and Asoke, BTS, wifi

For a business hotel in Bangkok, Sukhumvit - Asoke is the simplest choice: BTS Asok crosses MRT Sukhumvit, ...

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Meeting rooms in Bangkok: business travel, hotels, wifi

To find a meeting room in Bangkok you have three options: the meeting room of a business hotel, a coworking...

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Is gambling legal in Thailand? Bangkok casino law explained

No, there is no legal casino in Bangkok: the Gambling Act of 1935 bans almost all gambling in Thailand, wit...

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Laundry in Bangkok, printing and shipping souvenirs home

In Bangkok a laundry sits on almost every street: coin machines you use yourself, or wash-and-fold by the k...

Top lists & comparisons · 5 min read

Bangkok Night Markets: Which Ones Are Worth It (2026)

For a first night, pick Jodd Fairs (open daily from 5pm, a 3-minute walk from the metro). For a more local ...

Getting around · 4 min read

Suvarnabhumi to Don Mueang (BKK to DMK): shuttle, taxi and margin

To go from Suvarnabhumi (BKK) to Don Mueang (DMK), take the free shuttle bus run by the airports authority ...

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Marriott The Surawongse Bangkok: Rooms, Area, Reviews (2026)

Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse is a five-star hotel at 262 Surawong Road in Bang Rak, in the Silom a...