Bangkok runs on contradiction: glittering royal temples beside elevated highways, five-star hotels above night markets selling grilled skewers for a dollar. It's a transit hub for the region but easily worth three or four days on its own.
Month by month
Best: January, February, November, December
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Avoid Poor OK Good Excellent Peak
Worth avoiding: April.
How long to stay
3–5 days is the sweet spot.
Flight time
About 19h from the US East Coast, 11h from Europe, 4h from South Asia.
Good to know
- Use the BTS Skytrain and MRT to skip the traffic — a single taxi ride can eat an hour.
- Dress modestly (covered shoulders and knees) for the Grand Palace and Wat Pho.
- Bargain at markets, but not at malls or with tuk-tuk fares already agreed.
Plan a trip to Bangkok
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