DESTINATIONS BANGKOK

It isnt hard to find a place to visit or a restaurant where to eat in Bangkok. This lively city has
offers for everybody. If youve never been in Bangkok, then youll be astonished by peoples
hospitality, including of the ones that are on streets.
1. About Bangkok
Bangkok is the capital of Thailand, a country that has never been colonised, unlike many of
its neighbours, a country with its own culture and an unsullied charm by other foreign
cultures. However, in Bangkok there are a lot of people of different nationalities living
together, cultures mixed, especially when it comes to architecture and gastronomy. If you visit
the older parts of the city, you will find only Thai symbols.
2. History
Bangkok, the capital of Thailand since 1782, is a mixture of many styles, but traditional Thai
culture holds the biggest share in architecture as well as in culture. The blend between
traditional and modern in noticeable in many places of Bangkok. The meditation huts that are
on the top of banks and commercial centres stand as an example.
3. Official language
Thai
4. Official currency
Baht (THB)
5. What you can visit in Bangkok
Grand Palace: Is one of the most important temples in Bangkok. Its a huge building
complex situated on the right bank of the Chao Phraya river in the centre of Bangkok and will
surely offer an impressive view from the outside as well as on the inside. The gold Pagoda
and the golden structures are truly impressive, but you might need at least one day to enjoy all
the interesting places of the palace. Nevertheless, the experience will be wonderful.
6. Where and what to eat in Bangkok
The Thai cuisine is full of spices that Europeans never heard of, its salty, sweet and at the
same time spicy, the combination of Thai ingredients used in making meals and desserts is
unlimited. The same goes for the places where you can serve your meal in the capital of
Thailand; even if you want to have dinner in the city or you want to order it at home or at the
hotel, everything is possible in Thailand without any difference between prices during day and
night, unlike in other countries. Usually, Thai restaurants are known for their decorations and
then by the smell that comes from the kitchen. You can serve dinner while cruising on the

Chao Praia, or while going to a vegetable or fish market or in the restaurants situated on the
continent. These are divided in categories depending on their cuisine.
7. How to get to the Bangkok airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is one of the busiest airports in Asia, it is located at 20 km away
from Bangkok. The trip between the airport and the city centre can be done by taking the train
from the airports terminal. Despite the apparently chaotic traffic, the capital benefits of a very
efficient public transportation service.
8. Low cost flights to Bangkok
The trip from Bucharest to Bangkok takes 20 hours. Depending on the airline you choose, you
will have a stop in London, Frankfurt or Viena.
9. When to visit Bangkok
The peak season starts in November and lasts until April. During this period, weather is warm,
dry, perfect for visiting and for sunbathing. Also, hotel rates are high and the city is very
crowded. The average temperature is 30 degrees Celsius.
10. Hotels and accommodation in Bangkok
There are thousands of hotels and guest houses in Bangkok. For 5 stars, Ramada Plaza, Sasha
House, a boutique hotel opened 3 months ago. It is very appealing, cheap, but the staff is
composed of novices. You can check other variants of accommodation on www.roju.ro.
Anything you would choose, we recommend it to be near the Sky Train stop.
11. What to do in Bangkok
An adventure in nature and the mysteries of Thailand. You mustnt ignore the National Park
Khao Sok, situated in South and considered one of the most beautiful and interesting parks in
the world. You have everything you could think of, from caves and jungles to rivers, lakes and
breathtaking natural places. You would require a longer stay to visit this destination, but its
worth the effort.
12. Bangkok in the world
Bangkok is known as being a city full of temptations.
Roju wishes you a pleasant trip to Bangkok Venice of the East