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Bangkok

Golden temples, tuk-tuks, and rooftop bars — Southeast Asia's flavor capital.

Best time
November to February (cool + dry).
Stay
4 nights
From US
18h from NYC (via HKG/DOH), 15h from LAX
Lang / Cur
Thai · Thai Baht (THB)

Bangkok fires on all cylinders: gilded wats, chaotic street food, riverside night markets, and rooftop bars over the Chao Phraya.

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Highlights

  • 01Grand Palace + Wat Pho reclining Buddha
  • 02Chao Phraya longtail ride through the klongs
  • 03Chatuchak Weekend Market
  • 04Sky Bar at Lebua (Hangover 2)
  • 05Chinatown (Yaowarat) street food crawl
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Where to stay

Rattanakosin (Old City)SukhumvitSilomChinatownAri
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4-day itinerary

  1. 01Old City

    Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Arun sunset.

  2. 02Rivers

    Longtail through the klongs, ICONSIAM sunset.

  3. 03Markets

    Damnoen Saduak floating market + Maeklong railway market day trip.

  4. 04Modern

    Chatuchak (weekend) or MBK, rooftop bar.

04

Local intelligence

  • 01Wear covered shoulders + knees at temples — sarongs available.
  • 02Use Grab (rideshare) or metered taxis; agree on meter before starting.
  • 03Street food is safe when it's freshly cooked in front of you.
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