Bangkok, Thailand · Asia
Bangkok works well as a base: 1km from Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha).
Bangkok is a major city located in Bangkok, Thailand. With a population of 5,104,476, it is one of the largest urban centers in Asia.
On a road trip, Bangkok sits in Thailand, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Bangkok time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Bangkok to your route.
The First Bangkok City Hall (Thai: ศาลาว่าการ กทม.1), commonly known as Bangkok City Hall (Thai: ศาลาว่าการกรุงเทพมหานคร), is the headquarters of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) in Phra Nakhon district, Bangkok, Thailand.
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Bangkok is located in Bangkok, Thailand, Asia. The coordinates are 13.7540 latitude, 100.5014 longitude.
Bangkok has a population of approximately 5,104,476 people, making it a major city in Thailand.
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Essential numbers in Thailand
Tourist police (English): 1155.
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Supinya Junsuta cooks over charcoal in ski goggles at this Mahachai Road shophouse, which took a Michelin star in 2018: the first Bangkok street stall to do so. The crab omelette is the reason for the queue.
0 km · about 5 min drive
cathedral
Thailand's most sacred Buddhist temple, located within the grounds of the Grand Palace in Bangkok.
1 km · about 5 min drive
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A dazzling complex of ornate halls, pavilions, and the sacred Emerald Buddha temple that served as the Thai royal residence for 150 years.
1 km · about 5 min drive
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Bangkok's oldest and largest temple complex, home to a massive 46-meter gold-plated reclining Buddha and a renowned massage school.
1 km · about 5 min drive
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Bangkok's legendary backpacker street buzzing with budget guesthouses, street food vendors, bars, and a nonstop party atmosphere.
1 km · about 5 min drive
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A striking riverside temple adorned with colorful porcelain and seashell mosaics, featuring a towering Khmer-style prang that glitters in sunlight.
2 km · about 5 min drive
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One of the world's largest outdoor markets with over 15,000 stalls selling everything from vintage clothes to live pets across 35 acres.
7 km · about 15 min drive
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Striking twin cable-stayed spans carrying Bangkok's Industrial Ring Road over two bends of the Chao Phraya River, their diamond-shaped pylons a landmark of the southern skyline.
12 km · about 20 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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