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Capital of Thailand, Bangkok (called Krung Thep by the Thais) controversially means City of Angels. Although its sticky humid weather, poverty, pollution and chaos seem to give it little to do with its meaning - delicious Thai food, friendly people, historical treasures are just a few things to admire of this ever more exciting and vibrant city.
Although humidity is high all year Thailand has three distinct seasons - hot and very humid (March to May), rainy (June to September) and cool (October to February). Hotel prices tend to be considerably higher during the cool season(high season).
A short visit to Bangkok often means that the days are just not long enough to absorb evrything it has to offer. The Grand Palace, The National Museum, Jim Thompson's House, The Erawan Shrine, Wat Arun temple, Chinatown, Pahurat are amongst the most visited.
Bangkok international airport is in the Don Muang district, about 25km (15mi) north of the city centre. Buses, taxis and trains all service the airport-city route.
Air
Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) is the major airport for overseas visitors arriving in Thailand. It also services domestic flights. This airport is serviced by all major international carriers and most regional airlines. Don Muang Airport (DMK) services only domestic flights. Budget carriers Nok Air and 1-2-Go, as well as Thai Airways, have service from Don Muang. Airport shuttle services arrive and depart between major hotels and the airport.
Sea
Ocean Cruises are available for travel to Bangkok through a number of international lines like Princess Cruises and can be booked through any travel agent.
Rail
The State Railway of Thailand is located at 1 Rongmuang Road, Rongmuang, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330.
Hua Lampong Railway Station is the main station in Bangkok and it departs to other destinations in the country. This is also the terminus for the Far East Oriental Express train, originating from Singapore.
Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTS) Skytrain is the elevated metro rail in Bangkok with two lines and 23 stations. The Sukhumvit line runs north, terminating at Mo Chit, and east, terminating at On Nut. The Silom line runs along Silom and Sathon, through the Central Business District, terminating at the National Stadium. The lines interchange at Siam station.
Road
Bangkok may be reached by car via the Bangkok Expressway.
Coach
Three main bus terminals in Bangkok travel to areas outside Bangkok.
1. Northern/Northeast Bus Terminalon Phaholyothin Road (Moh Chit Station), serves Chiang Mai and
the north.
2. Southern Bus Terminal on Pinklao-Nakornchaisri Road, serves Hua Hin, Koh Samui, Phuket and other southern points.
3. Eastern Bus Terminal located on Sukhumvit Road, Soi 40, Ekkamai, serves Pattaya and points southeast to Rayong and Trad Province.
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Bangkok guide