Bangkok
Thailand
- Safety rating
- 6.8/10
- Best time to visit
- November to February (cool and dry). Avoid March–May (extreme heat) and May–October (monsoon).
- Population
- 10.5M
Overview
Bangkok is a thrilling city of contrasts — ancient golden temples next to glittering malls, street food stalls beside Michelin-starred restaurants, serene canals beneath skyscrapers.
Top attractions
Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Arun, Chatuchak Weekend Market, Khao San Road, Chinatown
Getting around
BTS Skytrain and MRT metro. Grab app for rides. River ferry is scenic and cheap.