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 Fast Facts Bangkok
Country: Thailand
Bangkok by the Numbers: 5.7 million city; 9.4 million metro area Land
Area: 612 square miles Average Annual Rainfall: 59 inches Average January
Temperature: 79 Average July Temperature: 84
Quick Facts: Major Industries: Electronics, Textiles, Tourism
Electricity: 220 volts, 50 Hz; standard two-pin plug Time Zone: + 7 Country
Dialing Code: 66 Area Code: 02
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The city was founded in 1782 by the first monarch of the
present Chakri Dynasty.
Today it’s the country's spiritual, commercial and educational hub, home to
approximately ten million people or more than 10% of the Thai population.
- City of contrasts and confusion.
Bangkok (or Krung Thep in Thai which means “city of angels") is an
exciting, high energy melting pot of east meets west. A dynamic city that
has embraced technology and modern living with its busy expressways, bold
skyscrapers and designer-filled shopping malls. Yet underneath it all, it
remains a traditional haven of culture, history and time-honored customs,
where elders are respected and family always comes first.
As you travel from the airport you’ll see plenty of examples of modern
architecture dotting the city space and amongst them all, standing proud,
are glittering Buddhist Wats (temples) such as Wat Phra Kaew and
The Grand Palace. Snaking through the concrete jungle, you’ll spy echoes
of the “old Bangkok” below you – ancient canals and waterways that are well
worth exploring on a boat trip.
Every Thai household and building, even the most modern, has a
traditional spirit house built outside for good fortune and to honor the
spirit of the land. Each day, small offerings of fruit and water are laid
out, often with garlands of orchids. If you’re an early riser, keen to make
the most of your vacation time in Bangkok, don’t be surprised when you see
Buddhist monks in saffron robes making their morning “alms” rounds accepting
food and donations from local people, young and old.
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 Imperial
Queen's Park Hotel Bangkok
The hotel is located about 300 metres from the Sukhumvit Soi 22. This hotel
is a landmark and located about a kilometre from the Queen Sirikit National
Convention Centre. It is within 15 minutes walking distance of Robinson
department store and Times Square. It is also close to the seafood market on
Soi 24. Superior rooms are all similar, very large and furnished with wooden
furnishings on grey marbled floors and feature bay windows. Bathrooms are
very good and have whirlpool baths. The variety of restaurants is
tremendous. There are 7 in all including Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese and
European cuisine with everything from sushi to pasta. The hotel also has 2
bars at lobby level. Facilities include a large free flow swimming pool on
the 9th floor of North Tower Wing (Imperial Club Tower), a state of the art
fitness centre featuring aerobics room, squash court and Mandara Spa on the
same floor. The other large swimming pool is on the 4th floor of South Wing
(Queen's Park Tower). The hotel is also very well known for conference
arrangements with a great number of rooms for accommodation and 11
conference rooms. This is the largest hotel in Bangkok city.
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- Some like it hot, but not all the time.
Thailand has a tropical climate with an annual average temperature of
around 75 to 92 degrees Fahrenheit, so pack light clothing for your trip.
Natural fibers are often more comfortable when you’re walking and touring in
hot weather. Practically everywhere you go in Bangkok you’ll find you some
relief from the heat, with blasts of icy cold air conditioning in shops and
hotels.
From March to May it’s the hottest time, with the highest temperatures
and humidity. From June to October is monsoon season, so remember to take an
umbrella. November to February is cooler and less humid. Bear in mind that
the monsoon season varies throughout the country and can affect the weather
you experience.
- Bangkok Hotels to match every budget.
You’ll find all types of accommodation in Bangkok – from lavish 5 star
international names to smaller hostels, favored by back packers. Book online
and see what special rates you can find to suit your mood and that
all-important budget. You'll discover everything from peaceful luxury
escapes with spas to exciting hotels right in the heart of the action.
- Getting around is easier.
One of the first words you’ll learn in Bangkok is “Rot tip” or “rot tit”
which literally means “cars that stick”, in other words traffic jam. But the
everyday snarls and gridlock have been vastly improved by Bangkok’s
cosmopolitan transport system.
You can now ride the
subway, the Hua Lamphong – Bang Sue line has 18 stations along the 12
mile route. It’s fast, quiet and modern.
Jump on a
BTS Sky Train. BTS sky trains ply along
Sukhumvit,
Silom and Phahonyothin roads. The routes connect Bangkok’s leading
hotels and major shopping areas such as Siam Square, Silom, Ratchaprasong
and Chatuchak Weekend Market.
Of course, you can’t go to Bangkok without a ride in a tuk-tuk. These
zippy three-wheeled open-air motorized taxis are popular for short journeys.
Fares must be bargained in advance, it’s part of the fun.
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 Grand
Palace Sightseeing Tour
This coach tour is a 'must see' for all visitors to Bangkok. The Grand
Palace complex, which includes the Temple of the Emerald Buddha is
unquestionably one of the wonders of the world today. Within its enormous
grounds is the most exotic Buddhist temple. Also see the Grand Palace - once
the official home for the Kings of Siam. Book now for your experience, truly
unique to Bangkok.
This is a 'must see' for all visitors to Bangkok. The Grand Palace complex,
which includes the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Keow) is
unquestionably one of the wonders of the world today. Within its enormous
grounds is the most exotic Buddhist temple and at the heart of the temple
itself is a fabulous Buddha image, carved from one piece of Jade, which is
the holiest and most revered of religious objects in Thailand today. Nearby
is the Grand Palace, once the official home for the Kings of Siam - built in
traditional Thai architecture mixed with European designs. You can also see
the Royal Funeral Hall and the Royal Coronation Hall.
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- Top 5 must-see highlights.
The Grand Palace: the number one attraction. Every visitor to
Bangkok should see the magnificent buildings within the Grand Palace
compound to get a feeling of this grand architectural style. Since the
founding of Bangkok as the Nations capital by King Rama I, The Grand Palace
has been the major architectural symbol of The Thai Royal Family. The Royal
Family actually resides at Chitralada Palace while The Grand Palace is used
for ceremonial purposes.
Wat Pho: possibly the most interesting temple in Thailand. It
combines history, medical science and is a center for meditation and
traditional massage training. Have a massage while you’re here, at a very
fair price.
Chatuchak Weekend Market: with over 9,000 shops and stalls you’ll
be tempted over and over. Close to everything that is for sale in Bangkok is
here, including antiques, Buddha amulets, handicrafts, clothes, flowers and
furniture. (You’ll notice that some maps spell it “Jatuchak”. Many English
words have multiple spellings, so if you’re in doubt, ask the hotel
concierge to write it in Thai for the taxi driver.)
Vimanmek Mansion Museum: the world's largest golden teak building
located in the compound of the Dusit Palace on Ratchawithi Road. The
three-storey royal mansion has 81 rooms, halls and ante-chambers containing
unique memorabilia.
Jim Thompson’s House: this exquisite Thai house and buildings
stand as a museum to the man who revived the Thai silk industry after the
Second World War. The company he founded, Jim Thompson Thai Silk, is
recognized worldwide for its brilliant fabrics, home accessories and fashion
items. The gardens are equally impressive with a lush tropical jungle
imitating nature's haphazard beauty right in the center of the city.
Shopping in Bangkok is not limited to one or two streets. You’ll find
dozens of malls, markets and luxury retail outlets throughout the city. The
most popular are located around the Ploenchit-Ratchaprasong area, Sukhumvit
Rd and Silom-Surawong-Patpong, including the fantastic Patpong night market
where you can pick up your souvenirs, fashion and Thai handicrafts. Don’t be
shy to bargain in the market (nicely) as your dollar can go a long way.
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- Bangkok rocks.
Bangkok has no single area for nightlife – it has several. Bars are
spread out all over town in places such as Patpong, Silom Soi 2 and 4, Soi
Sarasin and Lang Suan, Royal City Avenue, Banglumpoo, Soi Cowboy and
Sukhumvit Soi 33, among others.
One of the hottest new spots is called “Bed” is an extraordinary
space-age designer lounge in fashionable Sukhumvit Soi 11.
The Bed Supper Club is a
“dining in bed” experience. Best described as a unique combination of
upscale restaurant, club, art gallery, theater and stage merged into one.
Thailand has a well deserved reputation as the "The Land of Smiles".
You’ll receive a warm welcome and feel the genuine friendliness of the
locals. One thing’s for sure, the memories of a vacation here will stay with
you for a lifetime.
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Bed
Supper Club
 The hottest new spot in the Oriental City of Sin, Bed is an extraordinary
space-age designer lounge in fashionable Sukhumvit. You enter a large,
all-white oval pod interior with a bar at the back, divan-beds suspended
from the walls and low-slung chairs on the floors - all lit up in a
permanent glow of soft blue neon. The effect is to transport you back to the
Jetson’s via the 21st Century, silent films and videos projected on the
walls adding to the retro-futuristic feel. Food is mostly a fusion of
western and Oriental dishes, although tasty northern Thai fare seemed to
dominate. Predictably it all comes at a price, but since ultra sexy staff
dressed like spaceship travellers will happily bring food and cocktails to
you as you recline like galactic emperors on the divan fittings, we reckon
you’ll manage. Similar to its namesake in Amsterdam but somehow more exotic,
we say: “come to Bed darling.”
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Golf Bangkok: Information for Golfers
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great Bank of Asia is a famous building in Bangkok. It was built way back in
1985, and its robotic appearance is a symbol of banking in the modern world.
It also has a special ability to transform into a spectacular robot.
Designed by Sumet Jumsai, a Thai architect was opened in 1986. The original
inspiration for the 20-story building, complete with ‘eyes’ and ‘antennae,’
came from his son's toy robot. But the building's apparently jokey
simplicity masks the fact that the elements in the exterior design have real
purpose. For instance, the oversized ‘bolts’ and ‘caterpillar wheels’ serve
as sunshades and canopies. |
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