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WEATHER AIRPORT TRANSFERS SIM CARDS AND DIALING PREFIXES GETTING AROUND CURRENCY TIME ZONE ELECTRICITY IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS BANGKOK Everything You Need to Know www.bangkok.com BANGKOK GUIDE YOUR FREE BANGKOK GUIDE FROM THE ASIA TRAVEL SPECIALISTS Cultural phenomenon, shopping haven and tourist treasure. Welcome to Bangkok; one of the most cosmopolitan, contrasting and, above all, compelling of Asian cities. A steamy, pulsating, yet smiling metropolis of more than ten million souls – intense at first, but addictive as anything. Come find your niche among dazzling temples, hotels of every type and size, eclectic markets, gleaming palaces, ritzy shopping malls, a famous nightlife and the many things in between. Enjoy a memorable dinner cruise along the Chao Phraya River. Bask in the city’s warm, affluent glow at a skyscraping rooftop bar. Experience all the things – a tuk-tuk ride, a ladyboy show, Muay Thai (kickboxing) match, Thai massage – everyone always comes home talking about. Bangkok has a tropical monsoon climate and holds claim to being the hottest city in the world. Sitting close to the equator, it is both hot and humid in equal measure, is unrelenting simply because it doesn't cool significantly at night. The period between April and May is the steamiest (avg. 25-35° C). The Southwest monsoons arrive between May and October, and with it pouring rain and thunderstorms – for many, though, this is a welcome respite. http://www.bangkok.com/weather.htm All road transport to downtown Bangkok is located on the 1st Floor. The Airport Link (06:00 - midnight) is the fastest mode (Express Line takes only 15mins), while taxis require an additional 50 baht on top of the meter fee and expressway tolls. Running a fixed route to four downtown areas, namely Silom, Sukhumvit, Khao San or Hualamphong (Central Train Station), the Airport Express Bus (05:00-midnight) is the cheapest way to go. If cost is not your main concern, then why not save the trouble and use the airport limousine service (24 hours)? You can book one in advance through the Bangkok.com website or, upon arrival, locate the nearest service counter in the arrival hall (2nd Floor). http://www.bangkok.com/transfer.htm Pre-paid SIM cards are available for purchase at most convenience stores (you will find 7- Elevens everywhere) as well as the service operators’ shops – DTAC, AIS and TRUE – located inside shopping malls. To make a call to a landline within Bangkok, dial 02 then the seven-digit number. Making a call outside Bangkok requires a three-digit area code, starting with 0, the area code, then the six- digit number. Calls between mobile phones require the three-digit prefix (08x), followed by the seven-digit subscriber number. Bangkok’s traffic is notorious, particularly during the rush hours when road transport should be avoided at all costs. Better alternatives are the Skytrain (BTS) and Underground (MRT) rail systems (06:30- midnight), together connecting the main shopping, entertainment and business areas of the city. Consider buying a one-day BTS pass, which may help save you a few baht, or a store-value Smart Card, for the sake of convenience. Taxis are ubiquitous, while tuk-tuks – once an icon of Bangkok – are fast disappearing from the streets; simply hail one from anywhere along the pavement, but be careful not to block the on-coming traffic. For sightseeing along the riverside, the river ferries and express boats (06:00-20:00) come in handy. Start your journey at the Sathorn Pier (BTS Saphan Taksin), then hop on and off at whichever point you like. http://www.bangkok.com/information-travel-around/ Thai baht (THB). US$1 = approximately THB 30.00 GMT+7 (the same as Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam). Voltage is 220 Volts with either two flat blades (NEMA 1-15 or JIS C 8303) or round two pin plugs (Europlug CEE 7/16). Police 191 Tourist Police 1155 Ambulance 1554 Fire 199 Samitivej Hospital 02 711 8000 Bumrungrad International Hospital 02 667 1000 Medical Emergency 1669 Operator-assisted overseas calls 100 Directory Assistance 1133, 13 Airport Flight Schedules 1566 Traffic Hotline 1197 Immigration 1111 1 SUKHUMVIT 2 SIAM 3 SILOM 4 RIVERSIDE 5 KHAO SAN & OLD CITY 6 CHINATOWN BANGKOK Everything You Need to Know www.bangkok.com BANGKOK AREA GUIDES  Covering an area of 1,500 sqkm, the greater Bangkok Metropolis fits into the ‘big city’ league with ease. Add to that an estimated ten million inhabitants, more than 30,000 taxis and an ever-increasing number of tourists, and you’ll soon realise that getting to grips with such a vast concrete jungle is no easy feat, especially if you’re a first-time visitor. This is where our Area Guides come in pretty handy…  The longest road in Thailand and the centre of up-to-the-minute shopping, eating and nightlife, Sukhumvit has something to offer all visitors. While there are touches of 'Thai-ness' on every corner, the many fashionable restaurants, bars, air-conditioned malls, hotels and clubs give the area a distinctly modern, cosmopolitan flavour. Some of the city's most ‘sinful’ spots, red-light districts Nana Plaza (Soi 4) and Soi Cowboy (off Soi 23) are also here. The elevated Skytrain (BTS) helps make exploring incredibly easy. Siam is unquestionably the centre of shopping in Bangkok, home to some of the city's most popular and important shopping centres like MBK, Siam Discovery, Siam Center, and Siam Paragon. Within Siam Square itself, there is a wide range of shops and services, including restaurants, cafés, designer clothing boutiques, record stores, cinemas, bookshops, a Hard Rock Cafe, hotels and banks. Shoppers vary, from students to office workers, trend-setting city dwellers and, of course, a throng of tourists. Silom is an area of contrasts. By day, sharply dressed business folk head into the numerous high rise offices and financial institutions along Silom Road. While at night, many of Bangkok’s finest restaurants bring people from far and wide, as well as the infamous nightlife scene around Patpong. Silom enjoys excellent public transport options and, bordered by the Chao Phraya River on one side and Lumpini Park on the other, there are a host of different experiences to be had. Read More... Read More... Read More... Bangkok's riverside is where its historic roots lie; the traditional heartland of this magical city with origins that read like an epic novel. One of the most fascinating and scenic areas of Bangkok, the riverside reflects a constantly changing scene; water-taxis ferrying commuters and heavily laden rice barges chugging upstream, set against a backdrop of glittering temples and palaces, historical landmarks and luxury, five-star hotels. Despite some modernisation, the area has retained its unique identity and seductive charm. The Old City (Rattanakosin) is home to Bangkok's most spectacular and revered historical attractions, among them The Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew and Wat Pho. Not only part of the Kingdom's rich past, but intrinsic to it, a day or two exploring here provides a deep insight into the heart, soul and psyche of the Thai people. Part of the Old City, Khao San Road is jam-packed with budget guesthouses, internet cafés, lively bars and clubs, restaurants, massage parlours, travel agents, tattoo shops and more. Busy, bustling and packed with market stalls, restaurants, shrines and the greatest concentration of gold shops in Bangkok, Chinatown is an experience not to miss. After sunset, the entire strip becomes a food haven for gourmands who flock here to enjoy street- side cuisine. The energy that oozes from its rows of wooden shop-houses is plain contagious and will keep you eager for more. Plan your visit during festivals, like Chinese New Year and the vegetarian festival in October, for Chinatown at its hectic best. Read More... Read More... Read More... More at http://www.bangkok.com/bangkok-area-guide.htm THE ST REGIS BANGKOK, CHIDLOM-PLOENCHIT      1 LEBUA AT STATE TOWER, RIVERSIDE      2 SIAM KEMPINSKI HOTEL BANGKOK      3 HANSAR BANGKOK HOTEL, SIAM      1 HOTEL MUSE BANGKOK, CHIDLOM-PLOENCHIT      2 PRAYA PALAZZO HOTEL, RIVERSIDE      3 BANGKOK Everything You Need to Know www.bangkok.com BEST LUXURY HOTELS With a 24 hour butler a mere phone call away, the service at St Regis is unparalleled. The spacious, elegant rooms display subtle Thai touches. Stunning views from the floor to ceiling windows and the marble bathroom is fit for a king. Communal spaces are equally decadent, with a European inspired pool area and refined dining and bar options like the classic Decanter wine bar. Handily located with direct access from Ratchadamri Sky Train station, the hotel is close to both Siam and Silom areas. The Bangkok hotel with arguably the best view in town, Lebua at State Tower is a 67 storey skyscraper close to the Chao Phraya River and the BTS line at Saphan Taksin. The ornate exterior of the hotel hints at the luxury to be found inside, with an amazing rooftop bar and restaurant, attractive swimming pool and sundeck, and the requisite business centre and fitness centre befitting of a five-star hotel. Guestrooms are a muted, masculine mix of wooden flooring, cream and bronze with floor-to-ceiling windows and balcony in each of the 557 guestrooms of uploads/Litterature/ bangkok-guide.pdf