Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok
Travel Information
Price: mid-range (Average daily cost for tourists: ฿2,000-฿3,500)
Climate: tropical
Best Time to Visit: The best time to visit Bangkok is during the cooler, dry months from November to March when the weather is more conducive to exploring the city.
Currency: Thai Baht
Language: Thai
Visa: Visa requirements for Thailand vary by country; many tourists can enter visa-free for up to 30 days.
Time Zone: Indochina Time (ICT)
Top Attractions
Grand Palace
Type: Landmark
A historic and architectural marvel, the palace is the former residence of the King of Thailand.
Wat Pho
Type: Temple
Home to a massive reclining Buddha and regarded as Thailand’s first public university.
Chatuchak Weekend Market
Type: Market
One of the world’s largest markets, offering everything from clothing to antiques.
Transportation
Quality: Good
Types:
Pass Cost:
- Single Trip: ฿15-฿52
- Day Pass: ฿140
Score: 78/100
Bangkok's dense urban layout makes walking feasible but traffic and heat can be challenging.
Infrastructure: Moderate
Bike Share System: Pun Pun Bike Share
Economic Factors
Sustainability
Major Parks:
- Lumphini Park
- Benjakitti Park
- Chatuchak Park
- Public transit investments
- Green building incentives
- Efforts to reduce plastic waste