A trip to Bangkok

Information about Bangkok

Asia has many beautiful countries to visit. One of the most visited countries in Asia is Thailand, and between the most famous cities in Thailand there is the capital city, Bangkok. This city is one of the biggest of the world, as it can be seen in an Asia map.

Bangkok is a cosmopolitan city that has become an important urban modern center; on the other hand, the city also has palaces and temples from over three hundred years that hold big statues of Buddha that have reached 151ft tall. 

Bangkok tips

If you have decided to explore Bangkok, there are some tips that can help you to improve your visit: 

You have to take into account that Bangkok has tropical weather, which means that it is a very hot place and it is usually dry. Solar protection and summer clothes are a must, but always check the weather before you go out on an excursion or want to move around the city by boat. That way you’ll save money and have fun. 

The city is surrounded by the Chao Phraya River; the river is accessible to almost every tourist. If the hotel where you’re staying is not near the river, you can easily take a train and get to the nearest pier. Price tickets for boat travels are very cheap. And if you’re staying by the river it is not a bad idea to rent a boat, there is a big amount of used boats for rent that can be easily found by checking at local paper ads.

Places to visit in Bangkok

There are countless places to visit in Bangkok. There are many historical places to visit in Bangkok. Their architecture and their beautiful Buddha statues are the most appreciated monuments around the city. There are over 20 palaces in Bangkok and many beautiful statues that represent the Gautama Buddha, creatures of Thai mythology and historical characters. 

The city itself is also a main attraction with its public parks that have beautiful flowers and tree species, enormous shopping malls and markets, theaters and museums. Bangkok is a city that represents the fashion culture in Thailand and Asia with many new designers and events like the Bangkok Fashion Week.

Media and Communications in Thailand

Bangkok is the principal city in Thailand, and it’s the city with most stations of Media and Communications in Thailand. Bangkok has an average of 25 newspapers and 6 television stations. Bangkok also has been holding a film festival since 2003, The Bangkok International Film Festival. This festival has gained a lot of importance; Thai movies have amazingly progressed amazingly in the last ten years.

Bangkok is a city that you shouldn’t miss on a trip to Asia. It does not matter what kind of places you want to visit, Bangkok has them all. A big city in a country with history and strength that has overcome adversity and now represents the rising of humankind.