Bangkok, also known as "Krungthep" [กรุงเทพ] meaning 'the City of Angels', is ranked as the best city in the world in 2008 by "Travel and Leisure Magazine". Bangkok is famous for its temples, the Grand Palace as well as some of Asia's largest shopping centers and Asia's largest outdoor week-end market (Chatuchak). All sites can comfortably be reached by Skytrain (BTS) or Underground (MRT). Bangkok is highly appreciated for its wide choice of restaurants, from authentic street-side eateries to a number of fine dining establishments. In addition to probably the best nightlife in Asia. The wide choice of accommodation, from high end international hotels to guesthouses meets the demands of all travelers. In terms of relaxation – Bangkok has seen a huge development of Spas and wellness centers as well as medical facilities of Western standards.
Sukhumvit Road (ถนน สุขุมวิท) is Bangkok main commercial road, and considered more and ore as one of the center to the modern Bangkok. Stretching from Rama 1 Road in the West it is one of the longest roads in Thailand. Most of the time though it refers to the more central area between Rama IV Road and New Petchburi Road, in the North. Sukhumvit Road provides a intricate combination intimate Restaurants, Hotels and upmarket shopping galleries, numerous tailor shops as well as a buzzing after-dark nightly markets popping up on the pavement.
Thonglor (ทองหล่อ), also referred to as Sukhumvit Soi 55, connects Sukhumvit Road at the South and New Petchburi Road in the North. It has developed a lot in the recent years into a sought after upper-end residential community with a wide selection of Restaurant of all origins, as well as coffee shops and deign galleries. In addition, Thonglor has a wide range of mini Malls as well as great stores of lesser mainstream goods than the counterparts in Sukhumvit area. In any case worth a visit when in town.
Don Mueang Airport (ท่าอากาศยาน ดอนเมือง)Former International Airport, the Don Mueang Airport has been reassigned to non connecting domestic flights, mainly by AirAsia and Nok Air carriers, aside of charter flights and private aircrafts. The IATA code has been changed to DMK and it is very easily accessible via the elevated expressway over Viphawadee Rangsit road. Since there are only limited amount of flights, the airport is very user friendly and practical. As well there is a Railroad connection in walking distance of the terminal allowing passengers to commute very easily to Hua Lomphong main station.
The Riverside (ริเวอร์ไซต์) area comprises both the East and West shores of The Chao Praya River. In older days it used to be the center of trading with boats and barges coming from and going to upcountry. It has very early in the modern History of the city become home to the most legendary hotel of Bangkok, The Mandarin Oriental. In the meantime many finer hotels of the City, such as Hilton, Marriott, Peninsula, Sheraton and Shangri-La are sharing the stunning view over the busy river. Very easily accessible via Skytrain (BTS), the River can be explored either through regular boat service and / or via private long tail boats made available to visitors through local operators at the main pier area.
Sukhumvit Road (ถนน สุขุมวิท) is Bangkok main commercial road, and considered more and ore as one of the center to the modern Bangkok. Stretching from Rama 1 Road in the West it is one of the longest roads in Thailand. Most of the time though it refers to the more central area between Rama IV Road and New Petchburi Road, in the North. Sukhumvit Road provides a intricate combination intimate Restaurants, Hotels and upmarket shopping galleries, numerous tailor shops as well as a buzzing after-dark nightly markets popping up on the pavement.
Thonglor (ทองหล่อ), also referred to as Sukhumvit Soi 55, connects Sukhumvit Road at the South and New Petchburi Road in the North. It has developed a lot in the recent years into a sought after upper-end residential community with a wide selection of Restaurant of all origins, as well as coffee shops and deign galleries. In addition, Thonglor has a wide range of mini Malls as well as great stores of lesser mainstream goods than the counterparts in Sukhumvit area. In any case worth a visit when in town.
Don Mueang Airport (ท่าอากาศยาน ดอนเมือง)Former International Airport, the Don Mueang Airport has been reassigned to non connecting domestic flights, mainly by AirAsia and Nok Air carriers, aside of charter flights and private aircrafts. The IATA code has been changed to DMK and it is very easily accessible via the elevated expressway over Viphawadee Rangsit road. Since there are only limited amount of flights, the airport is very user friendly and practical. As well there is a Railroad connection in walking distance of the terminal allowing passengers to commute very easily to Hua Lomphong main station.
The Riverside (ริเวอร์ไซต์) area comprises both the East and West shores of The Chao Praya River. In older days it used to be the center of trading with boats and barges coming from and going to upcountry. It has very early in the modern History of the city become home to the most legendary hotel of Bangkok, The Mandarin Oriental. In the meantime many finer hotels of the City, such as Hilton, Marriott, Peninsula, Sheraton and Shangri-La are sharing the stunning view over the busy river. Very easily accessible via Skytrain (BTS), the River can be explored either through regular boat service and / or via private long tail boats made available to visitors through local operators at the main pier area.
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