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Welcome to Thailand
     Thailand is an independent country which lies in the heart of Southeast Asia. The country is bordered to the north by Laos and Burma; to the east by Laos and Cambodia; to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia; and to the west by the Andaman Sea and Burma. The capital and largest city of Thailand is Bangkok. It is also the country's centre of political, commercial, industrial and cultural activities. Bangkok is known in Thai as "Krung Thep Mahanakorn", or "Krung Thep" in short. More
   
  Suvarnabhumi Airport (or Suwannaphum Airport -Code BKK
The New Thailand International Airport is now serving as an international airport whereas the  old one Don Muang airport serves for domestic flights. The airport is located in Racha Thewa in the Bang Phli district of Samut Prakan province, 30 kilometers east of Bangkok.

Transportation :There are various kinds of the transportation for you to choose to move from the airport to BKK and other target places such as buses ,taxies, limousine, and public buses. Moreover, we going to have a sky train service to connect between BKK and the airport. 

 

   
     
Where to stay &eat&visit in BKK?

Accommodations :There are so many choices of accommodations for you to select depend up on your wish and pocket for example from the 5 stars hotel which is the price rate up to 10000+ per night or you will prefer the medium class hotel or even guest house for 400-500 baht per night also available throughout BKK.

Food: There are various kinds of food available for everyone normally if you stay in a hotel you will get free breakfast include ,but not for lunch and dinner. Food and drink in Thailand is incredible inexpensive especially compare with US$ or EURO currency. Food available almost every corner of BKK. and almost every cuisine for example western style, American style, Muslim food , Thai food and even for fast food like Macdonal ,KFC,The Pizza and etc.

Travel from airport to BKK: assumed that you did not book the hotel and make a specific plan for your trip in advance. Here are some hints. 1st let's relax and  look for something to be done basically you might need a map ,phone call ,change money, toilet, and food. For the food on the 1st floor there is the biggest food center over there to serve you with various kind of menu and reasonable price.

         2nd step let's make a move from the airport as similar as the other airport you can make a decision to move to BKK. the cheapest airport bus or by a taxi is your choice (by coming mid-year 2009 we supposed to have a sky train from airport to BKK.which is going to be the fastest and more convenient than any other means). For save your money we reccommend you to take the airport bus click here for more information

         3rd Accommodation&food when you have already get to BKK . Here are some the list of hotels and guestroom for you to choose.

        Thailand is safe to go anyway, however for readiness and  be prompt to any situation here  is useful number for making an emergency phone call

         call 191 from any public phone for free in the case of  any emergencies.

 

   

Recommend places to visit while staying in BKK.

   
Grand Palace ( BKK) :    The Grand Palace, Phra Borom Maha Ratcha Wang) is a complex of buildings in Bangkok, Thailand. It served as the official residence of the king of Thailand from the 18th century to the mid-20th century. After the death of King Ananda Mahidol in the Grand Palace, King Bhumibol moved the official royal residence to Chitralada Palace. Construction of the palace complex began in 1782, during the reign of Rama I.. more...>>  China Town - Bangkok
The China Town starts from the symbolic China Gate
and follows mainly Yaowarat Road. A lot of gold shops,
Chinese foods, eating places, restaurants, souvenirs,
etc. are available along the long road and in several
allays. It is almost unbelievable, unless you see them by yourself.
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Khao San Road  :
Khaosan road or Khao San road is a short road in central Bangkok, Thailand. It is located in the Banglamphu neighborhood (Phra Nakhon district) about 1 km north from the Grand Palace with Wat Phra Kaew. It has developed over the years into probably the most profound worldwide example of a "backpackers' ghetto", with relatively cheap accommodation compared to other areas of central Bangkok. The accommodation varies from 'mattress in a box' style hostels, to full Western-standard luxury. more...>>
Dusit Zoo :
Dusit Zoo  at Khao Din Park is a city zoo in Bangkok, Thailand.
Located at Khao Din Park in Bangkok's Dusit District next to the Parliament House and Dusit Palace, it is the oldest zoo of Thailand, built by King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) as his private garden adjacent to the royal palace. After the King's passing, the garden was left unattended for years. In 1938, the revolutionary government asked King Rama VIII's regency to give this park to Bangkok City Municipality to be open as a public zoo. more...>>
IT Market :
Computers, TV's, cameras and similar items can be good value in Thailand, but you'll be hard pushed to find one with high quality components selling for significantly less than in the US / Europe. Overall, you're probably better off buying at home than in Thailand, as although you may spend slightly more, you are much more likely to get decent after sales or a refund in case of problems in Europe/US than in Thailand. On the other hand, if you're looking to buy computer peripherals then you can get some good deals in Bangkok, and repairs can be done similarly cheaply.
Shopping Center :
  There are so many places for you to shop till you drop. 1st MBK Center, also known as Mahboonkrong or Mabunkrong is a shopping complex located at the Pathumwan..2nd  is a world-class shopping centre in Thailand. The 500,000-sqm. complex houses over 350 flagshi... and last
This is paradise for bargain hunters. Every Saturday and Sunday, 9,000 individual booths are open selling an infinite variety of goods. more...>>
Thai Kick Boxing:

Muay Thai or Thai Boxing now is gitting popular and widely introduce to the world. if you come to Thailand and missed this trillions event, we could say that you not really get to Thailand yet. It is amazing to see the real fighting on the ring and for those who want to learn muaythai please take a look for more information inside  More

Sanam Luang Park :
Sanam Luang is an open field in front of Wat Phra Kaew and the Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand. Sanam Luang is located in the Phra Nakhon district, the historic center of Bangkok.
It was written in the Royal Chronicle as follow that : "In front of Wat Mahathat, Sanam Luang lies between the Royal Palace and the Palace to the Front.
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