"City of Angels (and quite a few rogues)" Bangkok by phil_uk_net

Bangkok Travel Guide: 10,212 reviews and 22,529 photos

Bangkok

It's hot. It's humid. It's sticky. It's noisy. It's polluted. It's full of seedy characters trying to con you out of money. It is the vice capital of the world. It is crazy. It shouldn't be allowed. I love it!!

Arriving in Bangkok always excites me but within about 3 hours on the streets I want to get out.

Everyone should experience Bangkok at least once in their lifetime.

Accommodation

For what it's worth, I would suggest spending a little more on accommodation in Bangkok than you would elsewhere in Thailand.

I have not stayed in the real budget places, the type that are common around Banglamphu, but have stayed at quite a few hotels around the 1000 baht per night mark. They are okay but can be noisy and aren't really that comfortable.
Much better to spend a few hundred baht more and stay in a place where you will be isolated from the chaos on the streets outside.

I recommend Asia Travel for booking accommodation. The prices they have negotiated with hotels is much better than you will be able to get direct. They are very efficient at answering emails and best of all do not require you to provide credit card details. This is a concern in Thailand where credit card fraud is rife.

Another resource you may find useful for arranging accommodation is VT member TravelAgent4Thailand (Winston).

Culture

Bangkok is full or wats, temples, museums and other cultural institutions.

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:It's exciting with never a dull moment
  • Cons:Bangkok is a complete assault on all of your senses
  • In a nutshell:Words can't describe - it needs to be experienced
  • Last visit to Bangkok: Jan 2004
  • Intro Updated Jan 19, 2004
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  • RINNAZ's Profile Photo
    Aug 24, 2006 at 9:58 PM

    Like your Story on Somerset Hotel (Grandpa Simpson) hahahaha!

  • rsleisk's Profile Photo
    Sep 12, 2004 at 3:20 PM

    Great suff on a truly visceral place... you pretty much covered all its aspects.

  • mrclay2000's Profile Photo
    Feb 22, 2004 at 8:26 AM

    As usual, some of the best user-friendly reporting for a destination. Well done.

  • gabynicolae's Profile Photo
    Dec 4, 2003 at 2:18 AM

    Excelent page about Bangkok! I'm waiting to see all this wonderful places! Thanks for very good info ! Gabriel

  • artform's Profile Photo
    Nov 25, 2003 at 1:44 PM

    Loved your pictures and enjoyed your tips.

  • mesoblonda's Profile Photo
    Nov 20, 2003 at 10:58 AM

    GREAT photo of the monk taking a picture at the Grand Palace! Love it!

  • Aug 26, 2003 at 11:19 AM

    Thanks for the credit, Phil...if you like more, tell me=)

  • A2002's Profile Photo
    Jul 23, 2003 at 4:31 AM

    Another superb page, Phil. I have enjoyed reading the tips and the pictures. I love the sweet and spicy Thai food. :-)

  • paradisedreamer's Profile Photo
    Jul 23, 2003 at 4:03 AM

    Love you general tips excellent pics

  • BorderHopper's Profile Photo
    Jul 14, 2003 at 9:34 PM

    Phil..you've managed to put together a fantastic BK page! I loved your photos and commentary! As for the old men w/ young women...its about the only place in the world a wrinkled old fellow can endulge like that in public. ;) Great pages my friend.

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