There are those who come to the capital city, Bangkok, with an open schedule; they can spend as much time as they want, which is the best way to experience this amazing metropolis. Yet some people are only able to spend a few days in Bangkok, and if you are in such a group, we present the ultimate guide for a short stay in the Thai capital.
Define your travel goals
If you have a number of days in which to see Bangkok, you need to decide what is important for you; it might be historical sites or Buddhist temples, or it might be river trips and museums. You might want to experience upmarket shopping malls and huge Thai markets; decide and make a plan. Google is your best friend, and always remember that you can see other aspects of Bangkok next time you come; you will return, everyone does!
Choose a centrally located hotel
There are many affordable 4-star hotels on Sukhumvit Road, which means you can easily jump on the BTS and be somewhere else in no time. Most have stunning grounds, with a pool and a state-of-the-art gym so you can keep in shape. Booking online is the cheapest way to get a good room, which can give you up to 40% discount on the walk-in rate. You can check out the เมนู นวด สปา (Spa massage menu) and pamper yourself for a few hours.
Sample the street food
You simply must try some of the best street food on the planet: grilled meats, fried rice, noodles, Thai spicy salads with mega-hot sauces, sticky rice and hundreds of Thai desserts. If you are on a tight budget, you could live on street food for a week, which gives you variety. Some are concerned about catching a stomach bug, but we never had any issues, and we don’t know anyone who did.
Stick with one breakfast location
If you have breakfast at the room rate, then you can fuel up before a busy day of sightseeing; otherwise, find a coffee shop nearby or a restaurant that serves breakfast. Take a bottle of water everywhere you go and drink often. If you are in Bangkok during April/May, then you need to drink 2-3 bottles of water a day. The humidity is at around 100% in the summer, and you can easily dehydrate. Here are a few beauty habits we should be aware of.
Don’t take tours when approached on the street
We are not saying that you will be scammed; there are genuine tour guides who use a direct approach when looking for clients, yet there are also those who will try to get you to part with your money. If you are interested in a guided tour, talk to the receptionist at your hotel, and she can have the guide collect you in the foyer.
Three or four days isn’t much time to see the sights of the Thai capital, Bangkok, yet we hope the above tips help you to make the most of the time you have.
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