"Bangkok, The city of Angels" Bangkok by catkin

Bangkok Travel Guide: 10,206 reviews and 22,508 photos

The city of Angels or to give it it’s full name Krungthep Mahanakhon Bovorn Ratanakosin Mahintharayutthaya Mahadilukpop Noparatratchathani Burirom Udomratchanivetmahasathan Amornpiman Avatarnsathit Sakkathattiyavisnukarmprasit.

What can you say about Bangkok? A lot of people will tell you it is crowded, polluted, dirty, and smelly…well it can be but it’s a terrific place. I love it!!

You get to see all facets of life side by side, the rich with the poor. But through it all the spirit of its people is the same. They are friendly, warm honest and hardworking. We have met some wonderful people on our visits to Thailand and Bangkok will always hold special memories for us.
Our friends Richard and Jenny went to Bangkok with us last year-it was their first trip to this fantastic city and they like us were captivated by it and the Thai people.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Interesting place with great people
Cons:Can be noisy, dirty and its impossible to drive around
In a nutshell:Out of this world!

Last visit to Bangkok: Jul 2003
Intro Updated Feb 24, 2004
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Reviews (24)

Palace guards Things to Do (15)

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neilward Nov 5, 2004 at 7:57 AM

Lovely photos and great tips,as usualxx
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mrdreameruk Jun 29, 2004 at 9:32 AM

I have stayed in Bangkok many times, I love it as well, I know for a fact it is a city that never sleeps, totally agree about the Tuk Tuks, but if ur really feeling brave try the motorcycle taxis!
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jmmorgan Apr 17, 2004 at 11:24 AM

Isn't Bangkok something else after the charms of your own home area!
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wufei Feb 14, 2004 at 6:35 PM

Excellent pics and tips. I love the bangkok page. Hope I can be there again
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pmarshuk Jul 16, 2003 at 8:14 AM

Great pics and tips. Bangkok can be hell (ie the traffic) but is also one of the most exciting places I've been to
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dsantosh May 27, 2003 at 1:47 AM

Excellant presenation..Fantastic phtographs..really good information..Lots of nice tips for a tourist..Simply a great work..Superb well done..
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harirasik Feb 25, 2002 at 8:05 PM

Great pics and info - cheers! Hurry! you must have enjoyed it
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silvia-m.b Feb 20, 2002 at 12:53 PM

Nightmare of name in Thai "Bangkok"!
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jrs1234 Feb 20, 2002 at 12:21 PM

Great pics and info - cheers!