Bangkok

Called ‘Krung Thep’, City of Angels, by the locals, Bangkok is one of Asia’s most cosmopolitan cities, and the financial, political and cultural capital of Thailand, located in the centre-south of the country, in the heart of a fertile rice-growing region.

Bisected by the Chao Phraya River, which is overlooked by all the major palaces, Buddhist temples and luxury hotels, Bangkok is a wonderful dynamic place, where activities, food stalls, shops and markets never stop.

Thailand is an amazing place of contrasts, and a stunning Asian capital to discover.


	Annual Events Calendar March Bangkok International Jewellery Fair - Thailand's annual gem and jewellery trade show held in several large Bangkok hotels. April Songkran Festival - an incredible water-throwing festival celebrating the lunar New Year, with water battles throughout the entire city and country. November Loi Krathong Festival - nationals gather on the banks of Thai rivers, lakes and canals to throw the "krathong". Religious festivals coincide with the nearest full moon, so dates are approx.

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Language: Thai

Currency: Thai Baht

Climate: A tropical climate. It is hot and dry from February to May (34ºC and 75% humidity); rainy from June to October (29ºC and 87% humidity); and cool from November to January (22ºC).

Culture: Founded in 1785 by the Chakri dynasty of Thai kings, Bangkok has remained a treasure of heritage: stunning royal palaces stand throughout the city.

Places to visit: The Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaeo, Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha), Wat Saket (The Golden Mount), Kao San Road, Lumpini night market.

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