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Travel Guide
Bangkok
Dragons, temples and a smile
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Quick view
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Top 10 sights
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Hotels
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Thailand
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Shopping in Bangkok
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Best of ...
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Travel etiquette
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Restaurants
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Health
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Nightlife
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Phone calls & Internet
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Calendar of events
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Quick view
Bangkok: Dragons, temples and a smile
One of Asia’s most happening cities, Bangkok moves at an electrifying pace. Every
street thrums with purpose and industry. Whether it’s high-end shops on wide
boulevards of ultra modern Sukhumvit or the alleyways and backstreets where
locals feast on some of the world’s best street food, Bangkok is non-stop. And
while its reputation as a party town remains undimmed, there’s plenty of first-rate
culture here to keep you entertained.
Beautiful Buddhist temples, sprawling markets and lush parks are everywhere,
helping you to earn a much-deserved cocktail at one of the city’s numerous rooftop
bars come the end of the day.
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Thailand
General Information
Country overview
The jewel of the Southeast Asian travel circuit, Thailand offers astonishing
diversity and a truly fascinating and accessible culture that, along with the revered
Thai hospitality, makes it an incredibly popular destination. With an enticing
mixture of established destinations such as Phuket and Hua Hin, and out-of-theway palm-fringed islands, Thailand has a very exotic appeal.
It caters for grungy backpacking types wanting to party into the wee hours through
to those who prefer white tablecloth dining and clinking wine glasses. From
staying on a converted rice barge, clambering into a jungle tree house or bedding
down in a hill tribe village, the country offers a wealth of choice for all tastes and
budgets.
Geography
Thailand is bordered to the west by Myanmar and the Indian Ocean, to the south
and east by Malaysia and the Gulf of Thailand, to the east by Cambodia, and to the
north and east by Laos.
Central Thailand is dominated by the Chao Phraya River.
General Information
Key facts
Population: 67497151
Population Density (per sq km): 132
Capital: Bangkok.
Language
Thai is the official language. English is widely spoken, especially in
establishments catering for tourists.
Currency
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Baht (THB; symbol ฿) = 100 satang. Notes are in denominations of ฿1,000, 500,
100, 50, 20 and 10. Coins are in denominations of ฿10, 5, 2 and 1, and 50, 25, 10,
5 and 1 satang.
Electricity
220 volts AC, 50Hz. Flat and round two-pin plugs are used.
General business opening hours
Office hours are usually Monday to Friday 0830-1630. There is a large expat
community in Bangkok, as well as a big after-work drinking scene.
Public holidays
Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2017 - December 2018 period.
Note
Buddhist festivals are declared according to local astronomical observations and it
is not possible to forecast the date of their occurrence exactly.
2017
Wan Khuen Pi Mai (New Year's Day): 1 January 2017
Wan Chakri (Chakri Day): 6 April 2017
Songkran (Thai New Year): 13 - 15 April 2017
Wan Raeng Ngan Haeng Chat (Labour Day): 1 May 2017
Wan Chattra Mongkhon (Coronation Day): 5 May 2017
Wan Chaloem Phra Chonmaphansa Somdet Phranang Chao Phra Boromma
Rachininat (HM The Queen's Birthday): 12 August 2017
Wan Piyamaharat (Chulalongkorn Day): 23 October 2017
Wan Chaloem Phra Chonmaphansa Phrabat Somdet Phra Chao Yuhua (HM The
King's Birthday): 5 December 2017
Wan Rattha Thammanun (Constitution Day): 10 December 2017
Wan Sin Pi (New Year's Eve): 31 December 2017
2018
Wan Khuen Pi Mai (New Year's Day): 1 January 2018
Wan Chakri (Chakri Day): 6 April 2018
Songkran (Thai New Year): 13 - 15 April 2018
Wan Raeng Ngan Haeng Chat (Labour Day): 1 May 2018
Wan Chattra Mongkhon (Coronation Day): 7 May 2018
Wan Chaloem Phra Chonmaphansa Somdet Phranang Chao Phra Boromma
Rachininat (HM The Queen's Birthday): 14 August 2018
Wan Piyamaharat (Chulalongkorn Day): 23 October 2018
Wan Chaloem Phra Chonmaphansa Phrabat Somdet Phra Chao Yuhua (HM The
King's Birthday): 5 December 2018
Wan Rattha Thammanun (Constitution Day): 10 December 2018
Wan Sin Pi (New Year's Eve): 31 December 2018
All information subject to change.
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Travel etiquette
How to fit in
Western visitors will generally receive a handshake on meeting. A Thai will be
greeted with the traditional closed hands and a slight bow of the head - the wai.
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Buddhist monks are always greeted in this way.
The Thai Royal Family is regarded with an almost religious reverence. Visitors
should respect this. It is very bad manners to make public displays of anger, as
Thais regard such behaviour as boorish and a loss of 'face'. Public displays of
affection between men and women are also frowned upon, and it is considered
rude to touch anyone on the head or to point one's feet at someone.
Shoes should be removed before entering someone's home or a temple.
Informal dress is widely acceptable and men are seldom, if ever, expected to wear
suits. Beachwear should be confined to the beach and topless sunbathing is
frowned upon. Smoking is widely acceptable.
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Health
Health
Main emergency number: 1155
Food & Drink
Use only bottled or boiled water for drinking, brushing teeth or making ice.
Unpasteurised milk should also be boiled, although pasteurised or homogenised
milk is available. Tinned or powdered milk is safe as long as it is reconstituted with
sterile water. Beware of dairy products that may have been made with unboiled
milk. Stick to meat and fish that have been well cooked, preferably served hot, but
not reheated. Avoid raw vegetables and unpeeled fruit.
Other Risks
HIV is rife in Thailand, especially among prostitutes in Bangkok and Chiang Mai.
Amoebic and bacillary dysentery and hepatitis E may occur. Hepatitis B is highly
endemic. Japanese encephalitis may occur, particularly in rural areas, and
precautions should be taken to guard against mosquito bites. Dengue fever is also
becoming increasingly widespread, particularly in central Thailand, and is also
transmitted by mosquitoes. Travellers to Thailand are unlikely to be affected by
avian influenza, but should avoid visiting live animal markets, poultry farms and
other places where they may come into close contact with wild or caged birds; also
ensure poultry dishes are thoroughly cooked.
Contractual physician of Lufthansa
Dr. Sanglertsilpachai, Wiwat
Bangkok Nursing Home Hospital
Convent
Silom
Bangkok 10500
Thailand
Tel. +66-2-686-2700
Please note that Lufthansa accepts no responsibility for the treatment nor will it
bear the cost of any treatment.
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Phone calls & Internet
Phone calls & Internet
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Telephone/Mobile Telephone
Dialing Code: +66
Telephone
A popular way to call overseas is through a service called Home Country Direct,
which is available at various post offices and CAT centres in towns and cities. It
offers an easy connection to international operators in many different countries.
Some accommodation places will have a mobile or landline that customers can
use for a per-minute fee for overseas calls. Public phones are not recommended
as they are often on noisy main streets.
Mobile Telephone
Roaming agreements exist with many international mobile phone companies.
There is good coverage, especially around main towns.
Internet
There are plenty of internet cafés, some even found in remote areas visited by
tourists.
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Top 10 sights
Top 10 sights in Bangkok
Wat Phra Kaew
Thailand’s most sacred Buddhist temple is also one of Bangkok’s most arresting
sites. Its golden chedis dominate the skyline as you arrive at its outer walls, but it’s
the beautiful emerald Buddha, first enshrined here in the 18th century, which steals
the show.
Na Phra Lan Road, Phra Nakhon
Opening times:
10200 Bangkok
Daily 0830-1530
Thailand
Tel: 02 224 3290
www.palaces.thai.net
Grand Palace
The official residence of the King of Thailand, the Grand Palace forms part of a
wider complex which includes Wat Phra Kaew. The colourful, opulent array of
buildings will keep even the most avid culture buff occupied for hours.
Na Phra Lan Rd, Phra Nakhon
Opening times:
10200 Bangkok
Daily 0830-1530
Thailand
www.palaces.thai.net
Wat Pho
Next to the Grand Palace, Wat Pho is one of Thailand’s largest temples. Its pretty
exterior is merely a precursor to the stunning, 43m-long (141ft) golden reclining
Buddha. The sheer scale will leave first-time visitors wowed.
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2 Sanamchai Road, Pranakorn
Opening times:
10200 Bangkok
Daily 0830-1700
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Thailand
Tel: 02 226 0335
www.watpho.com
Bangkok National Museum
Southeast Asia’s largest museum is packed with beautiful art from across this
stunning corner the continent. Neolithic and prehistoric finds rub shoulders with
more modern pieces of Thai arts and crafts.
4 Na Phra That, Phra Nakhon
Opening times:
10200 Bangkok
Mon and Wed-Sun 0900-1530
Thailand
Tel: 02 224 1333
www.nationalmuseums.finearts.go.th
Lumpini Park
Bangkok’s first public park is a green lung among towering skyscrapers. Stroll
through here once the working day is done and witness locals participate in
aerobics or use the free gym equipment. At 6pm, everything stops as the national
anthem blares out from the PA system.
Rama IV Road
Opening times:
Bangkok
Daily 0430-2100
Thailand
Tel: 02 252 5948
Democracy Monument
Commemorating the change to a constitutional monarchy in 1932, this huge, fourpronged monument is decorated with sculptures depicting the battle for
democracy. The monument is now a popular rallying point for protestors.
Ratchadamnoen Klang Road, Phra
www.bangkok.go.th
Nakhon
10200 Bangkok
Thailand
Tel: 02 225 7612
Royal Barges National Museum
The huge sheds of this fascinating museum house a series of ornate barges, built
for military use and now only brought onto the water for ceremonial royal functions.
The exhibition includes Suphanahong, the King’s personal barge.
80/1 Arun Amarin Road, Bangkok Noi
Opening times:
10700 Bangkok
Daily 0900-1700
Thailand
Tel: 02 424 0004
www.nationalmuseums.finearts.go.th
Wat Arun
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On the opposite bank of the Chao Phraya River to the Golden Palace, the towering
Wat Arun is one of the most striking buildings in Bangkok. Its spires date back to
the start of the 19th century, although the complex itself is 200 years older.
Bangkok Yai
www.watarun.org
10600 Bangkok
Thailand
Tel: 02 891 2185
Wat Suthat
A 19th-century royal temple that plays home to a huge golden Buddha and a vast
red swing designed to give thanks to Shiva during annual ceremonies. The sitting
statues and murals also make this a worthwhile visit.
BamrungMuang Road, PhraNakhon
Opening times:
Bangkok
Daily 0830-2130
Thailand
Tel: 02 221 4331
Vimanmek Mansion
The largest teak structure in the world is a must for architecture and interiors fans.
Built by King Rama V after returning from Europe in 1897, its pretty gardens and
well-maintained rooms mix Victorian and Thai styles to stunning effect.
16 Rajvithi Road, Dusit
Opening times:
10300 Bangkok
Tues-Sun 0930-1630
Thailand
Tel: 02 281 5454
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Shopping in Bangkok
Shopping in Bangkok
Key Areas
Sukhumvit is inundated with malls and department stores of every possible
description, its streets also lined with market vendors flogging knock-off gear at
dirt-cheap prices. But Bangkok’s real shoppers’ paradise is Chatuchak Weekend
Market, where you can snare anything your heart desires.
Markets
Chatuchak Weekend Market (or JJ as it’s sometimes known) is Thailand’s largest.
Its vast sprawl will take you all day to cover. Whether you want a whole new
wardrobe, Asian antiques or a trip to foodie heaven, it’s all here. The excellent,
street side Amulet Market is also well worth a visit.
Shopping Centres
Sukhumvit’s elevated walkways connect a string of super malls, all designed to
tempt shopaholics into a holiday spending frenzy. The huge Emporium Mall is the
place to go for top-end global luxury brands. Fashionistas flock to Thonglor for
unique, boutique pieces and fancy homeware.
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Restaurants
Restaurants in Bangkok
Bangkok’s street food scene is superb, not to mention spotless. Eating on the
roadside is a fascinating experience, but that’s not to say you won’t find good food
in blissfully air-conditioned restaurants either.Try both on for size.
Bo.Lan
High-end Thai food with wine pairing. A unique and fancy way to experience local
dishes.
42 Soi Pichai Ronnarong, Songkram
Price: Expensive
Sukhumvit 26, Klongteoy
10110 Bangkok
www.bolan.co.th/
Thailand
Taling Pling
Stop off here and treat yourself to the best Thai green curry you’ll ever eat.
653 Building 7, Baan Silom Arcade,
Price: Moderate
Silom Road, Silom
10500 Bangkok
talingpling.com/
Thailand
Gianni Ristorante
Had enough of Pad Thai? This well-known Italian has a great rep and serves
excellent food.
34/1 Soi Tonson, Ploenchit Road,
Price: Moderate
Lumpini
10330 Bangkok
www.giannibkk.com/
Thailand
Baan Klang Nam
Located on the river, this joint specialises in seafood. Highly rated by locals and
visitors.
288 Soi 14, Th Phra Ram III
Price: Cheap
Bangkok
Thailand
www.baanklangnam.net/
Pet Tin Jao Tha
This Chinatown spot specialises in duck and goose.
941-7 Wanit Soi 2
Price: Cheap
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Nightlife
Nightlife in Bangkok
Legendary is one way to describe Bangkok’s nightlife. Chaotic is another. There
are, of course, areas you’ll want to skipwhen it comes to hitting the town, but the
Thai capital has stacks of great places for drinking and dancing the night away.
Vertigo and Moon Bar
On the 61st floor of the Banyan Tree hotel, this bar serves great cocktails with an
amazing view.
21/100 Banyan Tree Hotel, South
www.banyantree.com/en/bangkok/
Sathon Road,
Sathon 10120
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808
Forget tacky Patpong and head to 808 for Bangkok’s best club nights.
29/53 Soi Soonvijai, Rama 9 Road
www.808bangkok.com/
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Lollipop
Rock and pop sounds are the cornerstones of this hip hangout.
Mahannop Soi 1, Phra Nakorn
www.facebook.com/lollipopbangkok
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Brown Sugar
Shabby chic rules the day in this cool little jazz bar.
469 Wanchad Junction
www.brownsugarbangkok.com/contact
Phrasumen Rd.
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Calendar of events
Calendar of events
Makha Puja
This is a Buddhist holy day for purification and good deeds, that features various
day and night candlelit ceremonies.
11 February 2017
Venue: Temples around the city
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Queen's Birthday Celebrations
The birthday of Queen Sirikit, the present Queen, is celebrated throughout
Thailand but nowhere more so than in the capital, and particularly along
Ratchadamnoen Avenue and in the area around the Grand Palace. Here, civic
buildings and the streets themselves are festooned with coloured lights and
decorations. Portraits of the popular queen, decorated with flowers, adorn many
private houses as well as private buildings. The day is a national holiday
throughout Thailand.
12 August 2017
Venue: Various locations in Bangkok.
Chulalongkorn Day
Public holiday in memory of Rama V, who died in 1910 but is remembered as one
of the great kings of Siam. The celebrations are best seen at the Equestrian Statue
in the Royal Plaza.
23 October 2017
Venue: Throughout the city.
Bangkok Marathon
Ran along a course through the centre of this bustling city, the annual Bangkok
Marathon takes participants on a route that includes many of the city's famous
landmarks. Passing the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, the National Museum and
the Chao Phraya River, there are many scenic spots from which to watch the
action. But one of the best places to watch the marathon is on Sanam Chai Road
next to the famous Grand Palace which is where the race starts and finishes. In
addition to the full 42km (26 miles) marathon course, there are also the shorter
10.5km (6.5 miles) quarter marathon course and the 5km (3.2 miles) course for
slower runners and walkers. A great atmosphere prevails and there are numerous
events after the race, including the popular pasta party.
5 November 2017
www.bkkmarathon.com
Venue: Picturesque route through the main streets of Bangkok. The marathon
begins and ends next to the Grand Palace.
World Film Festival of Bangkok
This film festival has been run successfully since 2003, and grows in stature and
size with every passing year.
20 - 29 November 2017
www.worldfilmbkk.com
Venue: Various venues
King's Birthday Celebrations
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world's longest serving head of state and the longest ruler in Thai history. There
are displays of lights decorating public buildings.
5 December 2017
Venue: Throughout the city.
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Hotels
Hotels in Bangkok
Great value is easy to find in Bangkok. This is a town inundated with first-rate hotel
rooms at knockdown prices. Five-star pads come in well below what you’d pay in
Europe or the USA.Budget digs are also plentiful, with heaps of hip new places to
try.
Banyan Tree Bangkok
A deluxe hotel with a sensational rooftop bar, this place is the ultimate for luxury
seekers.
21/100 South Sathon Road, Sathon
Category: Expensive
10120 Bangkok
Thailand
Mandarin Oriental Bangkok
This riverside hotel has superb views across Bangkok, plus a first-rate spa and
pool.
48 Oriental Avenue
Category: Expensive
10500 Bangkok
Thailand
Pullman Bangkok Hotel G
Five-star style but without the price tag, the Pullman G has sleek rooms and great
facilities.
188 Silom Road, Suriyawongse,
Category: Moderate
Bangrak
10500 Bangkok
Thailand
Seine Taste
Slick Sukhumvit spot with fancy rooms and a rooftop pool.
88 Sukhumvit 24 Klongteoy
Category: Moderate
10110 Bangkok
Thailand
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The Heritage Hotels Sathorn
Amazing value with well-designed, spotless rooms. A real find.
13 Soi Sathorn, Yannawa, Sathorn
Category: Cheap
10120 Bangkok
Thailand
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Best of ...
... Thailand
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An insider tip no more since The Beach hit the movie theaters, but Thailand is not
quite lost to mass tourism yet. Our reporter discovered some dream spots that are
almost as wild, exciting and breathtakingly beautiful as they were 20 years ago.
Ko Yao Noi
Hippies head east to Ko Phangan, the party island in the Gulf of Thailand, and
complain about the parties. In the west, there’s the tourist hell hole Phuket, and
next to it Ko Yao Noi (“small, long island”), a getaway for stars like Angelina Jolie,
Beyoncé and Cristiano Ronaldo, and famous for its unspoilt beaches. The
islanders earn their living with coconuts and rubber plants. The food here is really
good, for example at the „Je T’aime“, a French/Thai fusion restaurant. Neighboring
Ko Yao Yai (big, long island) is even more peaceful and enchanting.
Ko Yao Yai
koyaoislands.com
Phang-nga, Thailand
Tab Tim Grob
Thai cuisine has a reputation for variety, and yet most visitors stick to either phat
thai (stirfry noodles) or khao phat (fried rice). That’s a great shame because the
country has a dish many tourists have never heard of: tab tim grob, a sweet dish of
water chestnuts served in young coconut milk with red tapioca pearls and crushed
ice. It’s one of those dishes that, once tasted, becomes a firm favourite. It’s such a
delicious and refreshing treat, especially in humid Thailand, that it’s also easy to
convince yourself that it is somehow healthy. Restaurants don’t always include it
on the menu, but it’s definitely worth asking if they serve it.
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The recipe
Ko Phayam
When Leonardo DiCaprio, or rather the young backpacker he played in The Beach,
arrived in Thailand 15 years ago, his quest was to find the perfect beach. That
brought him to the Phi-Phi islands, and now millions of tourists follow in his
footsteps every year. If the authentic hippie Thailand is what you’re after, go to Ko
Phayam (preferably via Ranong). It’s a small island roughly 35 kilometers off the
northwest coast of Thailand and still one of the few remaining idylls on earth, with
sandy beaches that stretch for miles, bamboo cabins and devoted sunworshippers.
It’s one of those islands, where people spend the evening eating, drinking and
talking between palmtrees and weird timber structures like the Hippie Bar. Minor
downside: overcrowded ferries make for an uneasy crossing. Halfway over, you
pass Ko Chang island, which is really basic – and entirely without electricity or
Internet access.
Ko Phayam
kohphayam.org
Ranong
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Chanthaburi
Located close to the Cambodian border, the provincial capital is largely ignored by
tourists, or at best used as a stopover. Their loss! Chanthaburi has all that is
quintessentially Thai. Religious differences are amiably set aside, and Christians
(there is an imposing replica of Paris’ Notre-Dame here), Buddhists and Muslims
live together in harmony – so there’s always some feast to celebrate. Just 20
kilometers from the ocean and with so few tourists, it’s hardly surprising that
Chanthaburi – and not an island – is where some of Thailand’s loveliest
undiscovered beaches are found. The city lives off its exports of fruit and precious
stones, has mines to visit, malodorously tasty durians to sample, dense jungle to
explore and Buddhist holy sites to see. Its tourism infrastructure is geared almost
exclusively to Thai visitors; prices have barely changed in 20 years. Chanthaburi is
Thailand’s last insider tip.
Chanthaburi
Chang Wat Chanthaburi
tourismthailand.org/Chanthaburi
22000 Thailand
Bangkok Vanguards
It is easy to lose your way in the capital, so it’s a good idea to hire a guide. As most
city guides show tourists only what they want to see, a specialist is the answer,
someone like Michael Biedassek, who is half-Thai, half-German. “I came here to
find my Thai roots,” he says. He ended up staying. Finding the city hard to
navigate, he began making maps as a teenager. Later, he started offering visitors
bicycle tours of the “real” Bangkok. His most popular tour is the Bangkok Threesixty, which takes visitors by bicycle, boat and local buses to see the sights people
generally overlook: a tiny icecream parlor or the fabulous home of a once wealthy
Chinese family with a huge swimming pool. Small groups and one enthusiastic
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guide – that’s all it takes to feel at home in possibly the most confusing city in the
world.
494/4 Prajadhipok Rd
bangkokvanguards.strikingly.com
Hiranruchi, Thon Buri
Bangkok 10600
Thailand
Tel. 66 85 833 9218
See the country by car or taxi?
Judging by the chaos on Bangkok’s streets, driving in Thailand is stressful. But
outside the city of eight million, the traffic (people drive on the left) is moderate. The
most popular tourist destinations are: Chiang Mai in the north, Pattaya in the center,
Phuket in the south, and the islands in the Gulf, but there’s an entire country crying
out to be explored in between. Rent a car and drive south on the good asphalt road
network. Great places along the way are Khao Sok National Park with its
impressive reservoir and floating cabins (with beds for visitors) and the beaches
south of Ranong. Not keen to take to the wheel? Then hire a taxi. The official price
list (back of driver’s seat) puts the 700-kilometer trip at roughly 120 euros.
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Homestay
People rave about friendly hosts in Thailand, but often they are just talking about
friendly hoteliers and attentive restaurant owners. Thailand has a long tradition of
homestays and there are plenty of offers around, so you don’t have to wait for
invitations to find out what life is really like there. Perceptive visitors will soon
notice even local differences. The amazing thing is that most homestay hosts –
fishing families in the south, farmers in the north, middle-class people at the heart
of the country – aren’t so much interested in financial gain as in getting to know
their guests. It’s this genuine Asian hospitality that makes their home yours for a
while.
homestay.com/de/thailand
Doi Inthanon
The country’s tallest peak at 2565 meters, Doi Inthanon is high in the north of
Thailand. Making your way up it is far more satisfying than being at the top, though.
Motorcycles can be rented in the town of Chiang Mai, which is a good starting point
for an exhilarating ride through deserted streets, dense jungle and villages
untouched by time in a country that seems all but unchanged. Your trip through the
mountains brings you to the virtually tourism-free heart of Thailand. If you have
time, take a tour of the Golden Triangle via Laos and Myanmar down to the
mountain 100 kilometers southwest of Chiang Mai. Doing the tour on foot takes six
days and is as good as a detox – promise!
4/1 Siritorn Rd Soi 1
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Changphuak, Muang Chiang mai
Thailand 50300
Tel. +66 (0)80 491 133
Mobil: +66 /(0)84 617 8404
Take to the tracks
Bangkok train station, 6pm; experience a truly Asian moment when everyone
pauses as a mark of respect for their country and their beloved king. Except for the
package-deal tourist groups, the journey itself is the attraction. Thailand’s threeclass trains are special – shabby on the outside, clean and comfortable on the
inside. Third class is loud and lively, and second class offers real beds, but if you
want some peace on the 12-hour trip north or south, it’s best to book a private firstclass compartment. Don’t bring food, make the most of the legendary dining cars
with their singing ladyboys serving chicken with cashews. For the ultimate train
ride, take the Eastern Oriental and enjoy breathtaking colonial luxury – all the way
from Bangkok to Singapore.
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Ko Nok
This is it – paradise. No, truly it is! There is absolutely nothing here but a broad
sandy beach, a small area for campfires and a bamboo-covered hill. The island is
just about the size of a noi (see tip 1) and perfect for a night spent far from the
madding crowd, like Robinson Crusoe. Ask for Mr. Bean on Ko Yao Noi. He will
help you to cross to the island, to build yourself a Thai minihouse, to fish and to
lead the life we all secretly long for: a simple, decelerated life without distractions
and with achievable goals – amid the most beautiful natural scenery in Phang Nga
Bay.
Ko Nok
Phang-nga
Thailand
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