If you are soon to
find yourself in the City of Angels with a few days on your hands, an amazing
experience awaits, and with so much to see and do in the sprawling city of
Bangkok, you need to prioritise. Do some online research into local attractions
within the city and check out the variation of transportation, which ranges
from the metro to the narrow canals that interweave through the city, and if
you don’t mind taking on Bangkok traffic, taxis and Tuk-Tuks await.
Boutique Hotels
There are several
noted boutique hotels on Ratchada Road, which is a few minutes from Sukhumvit
Rd, such as the trendy https://ibisstylesbangkokratchada.com/, a luxurious and affordable hotel that is perfectly
located for sightseeing. There will be times when you have no desire to take on
the midday heat and venture out into the city, and staying at the above hotel
offers you a lot of choices, and whether you prefer Alacarte or a bar snack,
there are some great menu selections.
Skytrain
The Bangkok metro is
known as the Skytrain and if you stay on Ratchada Road, you are only a few
minutes from Asoke Station, and then you can connect with other lines to reach
most sectors of the inner city. A point worth noting, you can take the Skytrain
from Suwwanaphumi Airport all the way to Huey Kwang and Ratchada Road,
which would save you the cab ride, and if you are here for a short time, you
won’t have much luggage. Here are a few outdoor
activities for tourists, which makes for an informative read.
Canal Travel
If you are the
adventurous type, why not take a canal longboat trip? These amazing vessels fly
through the huge network of canals that inter-weave the city, and if you get
off at one of the tranquil Buddhist temples, you will gain an insight into how
the local people live. Most tourists are either unaware of the canal boats or
don’t fancy the experience, but it is a great way to see the city, and many
Thais use the canals to commute, as it is quicker than the bus.
Evening Entertainment
Bangkok is famed for its
nightlife, and there are some great clubs along Ratchada Road that are open
until 2am. You are only a short taxi ride from Soi Cowboy, where the neon
lights and pretty girls are everywhere and you can have a drink in one of the
many bars, and if you want to taste the hi-end club scene, head for Thong-Lor
(Sukhumvit Soi 55) where you will find the young Thai elite partying until the
early hours.
VAT Returns
If you buy electrical
goods, for example, you can claim the VAT back at the airport upon departure,
so make sure you tell the storekeeper that you are a tourist and they will help
you to fill in the VAT return forms. Click here for information about Value Added Tax in Thailand.
Spend a few hours online
researching places of interest in Bangkok, then book a boutique hotel on
Ratchada Road and you will be staying in the best location.
