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| a4trip's Bangkok guidebook provides quick references on tips, alerts, city highlights, plus maps for locations of major venues, restaurants, points of interests, hotels, museums, and accommodations. You will know your options to have a safe and fun visit to the capital city of Thailand with this reliable travel companion. Local culture, dos and don'ts, language guide, shopping guide, culinary tours, adventure and nature walks, all of the highlights of the visit are given with simple and clear information. |
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| Dispersed widely throughout six countries (mainly Thailand, but also Cambodia, China, Lao PDR, Myanmar, and Vietnam), the Indochinese tiger probably numbers 700-1,225 individuals. It is mostly found in lowland and highland tropical deciduous, semi-evergreen and evergreen forests. Read our Animal Blog for more information. |
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| What is an a4trip travel guidebook? |
| a4trip travel guidebook will provide the necessary information to help you plan your travel.Our guidebook, in PDF format, are designed to be concise and comprehensive, yet small enough to keep with you everywhere you go. |
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| Contact us and we will email the guidebook to you. |
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| We update our guidebook once a month. |
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Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, is one of the world's top tourist destinations. It began as a small trading post at the mouth of the Chao Phraya River and is now the largest urban area in the country. Known as the 'Venice of the East', Bangkok once had an elaborate network of canals or khlongs. Many of those canals have since been filled and converted into streets, but some remain, like the floating market of the Taling Chan district and Khlong Saen Saeb, which runs through downtown Bangkok.
Like most major cities, Bangkok is plagued by traffic, but infrastructural developments like the Skytrain (also known as BTS) and the MRT subway system have eased the congestion somewhat. The city's busiest areas include its main shopping centres, like the Chatuchak weekend market and Suan Lum Night Bazaar. Here, you can find traditional Thai pottery, carvings, silverware, silks and other handicrafts. There are also upmarket malls like the Conrad Bangkok and the Siam Paragon. To cater to the throngs of tourists, a large number of backpacker, budget, boutique and deluxe hotels are scattered throughout the city.
Besides shopping, eating appears to be a major pastime, as the city has a staggering number of eateries that include: restaurants, curry shops and road-side barbecues, as well as stalls selling everything from noodles and fruits, to spicy fried insects. Bangkok's most beloved sporting event is Muay Thai (Thai kickboxing), which may be captivating to watch, though a little bloody. Less aggressive recreational pursuits can be found in Bangkok's many green areas, such as: Lumphini Park, Rama IX Park, Benchasiri Park and Queen Sirikit Park.
The Thai people's devotion to their King and Queen is apparent throughout the country. One of Bangkok's most visited locations happens to be the Grand Palace. Once the king's official residence, it houses the impressive Chakri Mahaprasad Hall and Wat Phra Kaew, which houses the Emerald Buddha. During the period of absolute monarchy, more than a hundred palaces were constructed in and around Bangkok. While some are still used by the royal family, others have been transformed into universities and government buildings.
In stark contrast to its notorious nightlife, Bangkok also has hundreds of Buddhist temples or wats. Among the most notable are Wat Arun and Wat Suthat, the oldest temples in the city; Wat Pho, which houses the Temple of the Reclining Buddha and Wat Saket, which houses relics of Buddha. To learn more about one of Thailand's most revered animals, the elephant, visit the Sampran Elephant Ground and Zoo; situated just 32 kilometers west of Bangkok. Another must-see is the Jim Thomson House and Museum, which celebrates the American entrepreneur's contributions to the Thai silk industry.
Most visitors arrive in Bangkok through Suvarnabhumi International Airport, one of the busiest air terminals in the world. Visas can be obtained at Royal Thai Embassies and Consulates at a cost of about USD25 for a single-entry tourist Visa (valid for 3 or 6 months). Tourist Visas will allow you to stay in Thailand for up to 30 or 60 days, which can be extended for an additional 30 days at an immigration office. Americans and nationals of some 40 other countries need not apply for a tourist visa for stays not exceeding 30 days. |
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