Bustling Bangkok

With a population of over 6 million, Bangkok is the bustling, cosmopolitan capital of Thailand. Known for its tropical weather, nightlife, unique cultural pastimes and both ancient temples and high-rise buildings, Bangkok is a city of excitement and contrasts.

Bangkok has a warm, tropical climate with constant year round temperatures ranging from about 22°C to 35°C. The rainy season starts during May and ends in October with September being the wettest month while the cool, dry season which is definitely the most pleasant time to visit starts in November and begins to fade away in February.

Home to hundreds of temples, Bangkok has much to offer in form of cultural exploration. Most of these historical sights are located on the island of Rattanakosin, which is often known as the Old City. Rattanakosin contains within it Bangkok's most popular tourist attraction, the Grand Palace. The Grand Palace is a complex of buildings that has been the official residence of the King of Thailand since 1782, although it is now used mostly for official events with the Monarch residing at Chitralada Palace for most of the year. The Palace is open every day from 08:30 to 16:30 and is a must see for any visitor to Bangkok.

One of Thailand's most famous sports that has grown increasingly popular in the west in recent years is Muay Thai, also known more informally as Thai boxing. As Thailand's national sport it is very much advised to see this great sport which can be done in two venues in Bangkok, Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Silom and Ratchadamnoen Stadium in Rattanakosin. This is without doubt a great way to spend an evening in Bangkok.

Bangkok has its own local film industry producing many internationally acclaimed films such as “Ong-Bak: Muay Thai Warrior” and many English language films have also been filmed here like the comedy “The Hangover Part II”. Cinema tickets are cheap in Bangkok, usually costing around just 120 baht so put aside some time to enjoy this locally made entertainment.

Many festivals take place throughout the year in Bangkok with one of the most famous and peculiar being the traditional Thai new year which is known as the Songkran Festival. This festival takes place in mid April and never passes without notice. During the festival water is thrown from buckets and shot from toy water guns onto passers by. Don't think yourself exempt from this just because you're a tourist either as Thais are non-discriminatory in their celebrations.

Thai cuisine is famous around the world. Ranging from indulgent sweet deserts to spicy hot curries and even for the more adventurous palate, deep fried insects. Traditional Thai food is available throughout the city so there's no excuse for not trying it in your travels. Although a range of international cuisine is also available in many of Bangkoks tens of thousands of places to eat.

The modern capital of an ancient country, Bangkok is a world of its own you must explore to truly understand.

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