"Heavenly BANGKOK!" Bangkok by Krystynn

Bangkok Travel Guide: 11,758 reviews and 20,955 photos

The most famous temple in Bangkok... - Bangkok

Visiting BANGKOK is like having my deepest dream come true. I didn't come here for the spiritual experience (like most others) but came here for the shopping and sightseeing experience instead. Both trips that I'd be mentioning here - planned at the eleventh hour - was FUN and exciting, to say the least. We came at a time when the Thai Baht was at one of its lowest.

Managed to stay at one of the best hotels here, used the limousine as our airport transfer, dined at the best restaurants and eateries and shopped till we literally had to stagger back to our hotel room.... At the last count, we didn't even exceed our original planned budget. Mind you, the prices I've quoted above are to be borne by the 3 of us (and i haven't even divided them into 3 portions yet).

Fun & Adventure awaits you in Bangkok

Have I now convinced you how cheap it is to enjoy Bangkok? Jot it down and make it YOUR next holiday destination.

So, ladies and gentlemen, may I now have the pleasure of introducing you to one of the most beautiful countries here in South Asia - Thailand and its capital city, Bangkok. Befitting the name Thai, which means 'free', Thailand is the only country in South-East Asia NEVER to have been colonized by a western power.

I'm sure you'd enjoy Bangkok as much as I did!

The world famous Floating Market. Fruits, anyone?

THE THAILAND FACTFILE:

o Full country name: Kingdom of Thailand

o Area: 517,000 sq km

o Population: 57.5 million (growth rate 1.4%)

o People: Thai (75%), Chinese (11%), Malay (3.5%), also Morn, Khmer, Phuan and Karen minorities

o Language: Thai

o Religion: Buddhism (95%), Muslim (4%)

o Government: Democratic constitutional monarchy

o Head of state: King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX)

"A man travels the world in search of what he needs and returns home to find it."
- George Moore 1852-1933: the Brook Kerith

Footnote: This travel page is written from my very first impressions of this beautiful city on my first visits in 1998, 2000 and 2001. Bangkok has since become a regular weekend destination for me when I need to get far away from the maddening crowd (the spa facilities is heavenly in this country!). I hope you'll find my experiences useful in helping you plan for your forthcoming holiday. Thank you.

Last visit to Bangkok: Dec 2002
Intro Updated Dec 29, 2003
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Comments (134)

hunterV Jan 7, 2007 at 5:00 AM Report Abuse

I have always enjoyed all your pages! Marvellous! ~You've been the first to rate my pages in 2001, thanks!~
Gypsystravels Sep 22, 2004 at 8:42 AM Report Abuse

I just love your pages...I will finally make my way to this lovely city in February...thanks for all the great info!!
Thomascalvo Sep 13, 2003 at 11:32 AM Report Abuse

I wish you a very happy Birthday
aliante1981 Sep 13, 2003 at 1:23 AM Report Abuse

Happy Birthday!!
Klapmutsen Jun 18, 2003 at 9:03 AM Report Abuse

Great page
Luchonda May 18, 2003 at 11:00 AM Report Abuse

More than informative page on Bangkok Krystynn Thx
travelinxs Apr 25, 2003 at 3:14 PM Report Abuse

Informative with some great pics. I'll be back to read it again before I go to do some homework!
Nobbe Jan 20, 2003 at 1:50 PM Report Abuse

I`ll go here in Mars! Great page with awesome photos!! Thanks!!
Pat&ZoAnn Jan 2, 2003 at 6:00 PM Report Abuse

Lots of great info, photos are good, too
jorgblaser Dec 8, 2002 at 8:04 AM Report Abuse

looks verynice, well done!!!! joerg