Bangkok

Bangkok, Thailand's capital, has over 14 million people and is a bustling, modern metropolis. Part of its allure is the Chao Phraya River, a waterway busy with boats floating past modern malls and luxury hotels alongside ancient temples. Bangkok overflows with 5-star hotels (many inexpensive and with executive lounges), Michelin-starred restaurants, and legendary street food.

How to get to Bangkok

Follow a main route from North America to Thailand. After arriving at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, take the Bangkok Airport Rail Link to the BTS or MRT to connect to your hotel or take a taxi (on average 450 THB, approximately $13).

Top reasons to visit Bangkok

Michelin-starred restaurants

Modern mega shopping malls

Countless 5-star hotels with sky bars & club lounges

Historic temples and palaces

Floating markets

Second-to-none street food

Hotels in Bangkok

Credit: photo courtesy of 137 Pillars Suites & Residences Bangkok

Credit: photo courtesy of Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort

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Credit: photo courtesy of The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel

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Credit: photo courtesy of Capella Bangkok

Credit: photo courtesy of Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River

Credit: photo courtesy of Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok

Credit: photo courtesy of Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit

Credit: photo courtesy of Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok

Credit: photo courtesy of Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok

Credit: photo courtesy of Okura Prestige Bangkok

Credit: photo courtesy of Park Hyatt Bangkok

Credit: photo courtesy of The Peninsula Bangkok

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Credit: photo courtesy of Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, a Luxury Collection Hotel

Credit: photo courtesy of The Siam Hotel

Credit: photo courtesy of Siam Kempinski

Credit: photo courtesy of Sindhorn Kempinski

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Credit: photo courtesy of Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit

Credit: photo courtesy of The St. Regis Bangkok

Credit: photo courtesy of The Standard Bangkok

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Credit: photo courtesy of Waldorf Astoria Bangkok