Saturday, January 26, 2008

Bangkok; City of life.

about Bangkok city
Bangkok just gets better and better, and certainly lives up to its reputation as a hot spot in Southeast Asia. Say goodbye to traffic jams - thanks to the city's modern skytrain and underground systems that cover a large area.






And I will tell you Bangkok basic information now!

There are no major health risks in Thailand that you wouldn't be able to prevent. Bangkok is a tropical city, so it's pretty warm and humid throughout the year. In fact, people often jokingly say Thailand has only three seasons: hot, hotter and hottest! The hottest season is in April and May, when temperatures soar deep into the 30's.



Tour with thai people in Bangkok

A day or two is not enough to sample the best of what Bangkok has to offer. Thailand's capital now for nearly 300 years, Bangkok has many sights and attractions that represent the country's rich historical and cultural heritage.

You should discover the secrets of Thai cuisine. And learn the Thai word for delicious: 'Aroi!'

Visiting Thailand's temples and palaces is an awe-inspiring experience.

One Day in Bangkok with Amazing Thailand slogan
Wake up in Bangkok and know that anything is possible. My perfect day would begin with a walk down the busy streets to select the best egg noodle soup with wontons and red pork, a delicious, ubiquitous dish and an excellent hangover cure. A trip down the river is next on the cards, a wonderful breezy way to see the city and its monuments without choking to death. A stop at a riverside restaurant is always scenic and delicious - I'd probably seek out some soft-shelled crab with glass noodles at In Love restaurant at Thewet pier. Jumping off the ferry at Saphan Taksin, I would skytrain it up to Siam for some shopping, making sure there's time at the end of the day for a calming swim, a Thai massage and a bag of mangosteens. Bangkok is all about alternating the pampering with the hard yards, the chic heights with the seething streets. An ideal evening, therefore, involves somewhere very fancy for drinks, like sunset at Vertigo (the rooftop bar at the Banyan Tree Hotel) and then local street food - say spicy salad and sticky rice, red curry squid and morning glory - on plastic chairs in the warping heat. The car park on the corner of Ratchadamri Road and Soi Sarasin, near Lumphini park, is great, as are many places in the Samsen sois in Banglamphu. Alternatively, I'd go for cold beer and salty beans at the little makeshift bars that line the Chatuchak weekend market (wonderful post-shopping ambience as the market is closing) followed by an inner-city restaurant. Dinner cruises run by the fancy hotels are super-touristy but a great treat for visitors. If there's a night out on the cards I would begin it with G&T's at Cheap Charlie's bar on Sukhumvit Soi 11 or Admakers (great live music) on Soi Lang Suan, and let the random and glorious energy of the city decide the rest. A midnight snack and a walk down the human zoo of Khao San Road is always entertaining, especially when the bars close and the messy hordes spill into the street.

1 comment:

Hamster said...

If you can't make it to a thai cooking class try this site

www.thaifoodtonight.com
It's got about 30 recipes each one with a cooking video to go along
Good if you like to try cooking Thai food at home