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GMT: +7 Hours.
FLIGHT TIME: Approximately 12 hours.
CURRENCY: Thai Baht.
CLIMATE: While there's really no bad time to visit Thailand's
capital, it’s generally drier between November and
February. Tropical Thailand enjoys high temperatures
year round, and at times can be humid.
BANGKOK
DINING
Flashy, fascinating, fast-paced, and at times mind-boggling. A place From simple noodle stands and fresh seafood to sophisticated
where gleaming skyscrapers grace the skyline next to towering European restaurants, Bangkok teems with Thailand's best dining
temples - Bangkok is the uber-urban and cultural heart of Thailand. experiences 24-hours a day. Duck into the side streets for the most
authentic Thai tastes.
CULTURE
Kaleidoscopic orchid markets, glamorous ladyboy shows, legendary
nightlife, robed monks, long-tailed boat rides on the Chao Phraya
River, there’s thrilling things to see and do night and day in this
mesmerising metropolis. And the temples are some of the finest in all
of Asia, especially the resplendent reclining Buddha in Wat Pho.
SHOPPING
Shopping in Bangkok is a whirlwind of chic giant shopping malls -
such as the premier department store Central Chidlom - and bustling
markets. The best are Chatuchak weekend market and Damnoen
Saduak floating market: essential stops for any visitor.
GETTING AROUND
Avoid the super-slow traffic and travel by Skytrain – the elevated rail
system, canal or river; river taxis are cheap and convenient. Agree
on a fixed fare if taking a non-metered taxi or túk-túk. And carry your
hotel's business card with you – it'll have directions to get you
'home' written in Thai.
108 | ASIA To book your Pure Luxury holiday call our travel ambassadors on 0844 493 0020 or visit your local travel agent
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