TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Introduction 1
- Chapter One: Bangkok Overview 5
- Bangkok in Focus 6
- A Brief History of Bangkok 9
- Thailand’s Religion, People, and Culture 12
- Chapter Two: Travel Essentials 15
- Visa and Passport Requirements 16
- Seasons in Bangkok 30
- Chapter Three: Getting In and Around Bangkok 33
- Getting In Bangkok 34
- Getting Around Bangkok 36
- Chapter Four: Best Accommodation Districts 41
- 1. Chinatown District 42
- 2. Khao San District 45
- 3. Ko Rattanakosin District 47
- 4. Phra Phradaeng District 49
- 5. Silom District 51
- 6. Thonburi District 53
- 7. Victory Monument 55
- 8. Sukhumvit District 57
- 9. Nana and Asoke 59
- 10. Siam Square 61
- Chapter Five: Best Dining Places 64
- 1. Double Dogs Tea House 65
- 2. Khao Phra Ram Long Song Mae Akarawan 67
- 3. Adhere the 13th Blues Bar 68
- 4. Nai Soey Beef Noodles 70
- 5. Nuttaporn Ice Cream 71
- 6. Krua Muang Ling 73
- 7. Gallery Drip Coffee 75
- 8. Baan Paa Jazz 76
- 9. Boat Noodles at Victory Monument 78
- 10. Phetchaburi Soi 10 79
- Chapter Six: Best Shopping Malls 82
- 1. Siam Paragon 83
- 2. Chatuchak Weekend Market 85
- 3. Asiatique The Riverfront 87
- 4. Central World 89
- 5. Terminal 21 91
- 6. MBK Center 92
- 7. EmQuartier 94
- 8. Siam Discovery 96
- 9. Platinum Fashion Mall 98
- 10. Pantip Plaza 100
- Chapter Seven: Best Tourist Spots 103
- 1. The Royal Grand Palace 105
- 2. Wat Arun (Temple of the Dawn) 108
- 3. Floating Markets 110
- 4. The Bangkok National Museum 113
- 5. Dusit Palace Bangkok 115
- 6. The Giant Swing 117
- 7. Lak Meuang (City Pillar) 119
- 8. Sanam Luang Park 121
- 9. Royal Barges Nation (Thonburi Museum) 122
- 10. Banglamphu District 124
- Chapter Eight: Best Temples in Bangkok 126
- 1. Wat Pho (The Temple of the Reclining Buddha) 127
- 2. Wat Mahathat Yuwaratrangsarit 129
- 3. Wat Saket (Temple of the Golden Mount) 131
- 4. Wat Ratchanatdaram 133
- 5. Wat Suthat 134
- 6. Wat Bowonniwet Vihara 136
- 7. Wat Benchamabophit 138
- 8. Wat Mangkon Kamalawat 139
- 9. Wat Traimit 140
- 10. Wat Rakang (Temple of Bells) 142
- Chapter Nine: Best Nightlife Scene 145
- 1. Khao San Road 146
- 2. Sukhumvit and Asoke Area 149
- 3. Royal City Avenue (RCA) 151
- 4. Thong Lo 154
- 5. Sukhumvit and Ekkamai Area 157
- 6. Patpong Go – Go Bars 160
- 7. Baiyoke Sky Restaurant 162
- 8. Cruise the Chao Phraya River 163
- 9. Siam Niramit Show 165
- 10. Muay Thai Boxing Night 166
- Chapter Ten: Off – Beaten Path in Bangkok 169
- 1. Bangkok Khlongs 170
- 2. Jim Thompson House 172
- 3. Bangkok Flower Market 174
- 4. Rod Fai Market (Train Market) 176
- 5. Samut Prakan’s Erawan Museum 178
- 6. The Royal Thai Air Force Museum 180
- 7. Bangkok Forensic Museum 182
- 8. Papaya Vintage Shop 184
- 9. The Phallus Shrine 186
- 10. Rama IX Park 187
- Quick Travel Guide 190
- 1. Bangkok Quick Facts 191
- 2. Transportation 191
- 3. Travel Essentials 192
- Bangkok Highlights 194
- PHOTO REFERENCES 201
- REFERENCES 212
