All about the Bangkok city – everything you want to know

From October, tourist season will begin in Thailand, when hundreds and thousands of tourists will flock into the country, mostly to visit Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket and Chiang Mai. For those, who will arrive in Bangkok city, the first and foremost issue is finding a transfer from the Bangkok Suvarnabhumi international airport to hotel or service apartments. There are lots of such booths inside the airport, who would arrange a taxi transfer from the airport to the city. You can check the details about car rentals at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport here. Otherwise, those who are rather looking for a very professional and dependable chauffer with a luxury car while in Bangkok for transfer from airport to roaming around the city or visiting places like Pattaya can call a taxi-driver named Chaiyasak, whose cell phone number is +66-878169551 to make sure he comes to the airport to pick you up. Details about Bangkok Suvarnabumi Airport are available at their website here. This site is extremely useful for those who not only wish to know more about this airport, but also about some of the features such as Novotel Suvarnabhumi Hotel, where you can make online booking of rooms. Other hotels in Suvarnabhumi airport area are: Best Western Premier Amarnath Suvanrnabhumi Airport Hotel, Novotel Bangna Hotel and Royal Princess Srinakarin Hotel. Also in Bangkok city, the best location to stay is Sukhumvit area, which is very convenient both for those who visit the city for business or pleasure or both. Here are some of the recommended hotels in Sukhumvit area: Sukhumvit Landmark, Sukhumvit Sheraton, Sukhumvit Westin [from Thai Baht 4298], Grand Sukhumbhit Hotel [from Thai Baht 2599], Amari Boulevard Hotel [from Thai Baht 1801] and The Eugenia [from Thai Baht 4639]. Moreover, there are hundreds of luxury hotels in Bangkok city.

Also, if you are looking for economy hotels, you can select hotels like Ambassador Hotel [From Thai Baht 1146], Royal President Hotel [from Thai Baht 1460], Rajah, Ruamchiit Plaza, Swiss Park, Kingston Suites [from Thai Baht 1443], Imm Fusion Hotel [From Thai Baht 848], City Lodge [from Thai Baht 1100], Regency Park Hotel [from Thai Baht 1144], Bally Studio Suites [from Thai Baht 1070], Woraburi Sukhumvit Hotel [from Thai Baht 892], Euro Grande Hotel [from Thai Baht 841], Padi Madi Guest House [from Thai Baht 832] and Star Inn Hotel [from Thai Baht 678]. There are few economy hotels in Bangkok, room rates of which range between Thai Baht 500-600.

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If you are visiting super malls like Sogo, Robinson etc, you shall be able to buy goods at fixed price, while street-side shops [which are very common in Bangkok city] will be a place for hard bargain. You need to start from the one-third of the price [in most cases], while you need to be sure that, most of the vendors on the street side shops hike double the amount of the real price for any item. Shopping on the street in Bangkok is a great fan. Especially you need to begin your shopping adventure after 6:00 pm when most of the shops have newer stocks. Though Thai shop-owners on the street-side shop may not speak English, but they will bargain with you by using a calculator. This is a very common practice in Thailand for the shop-owners to bargain price with the foreigners. So, whatever may be your native language, you can comfortably bargain in Bangkok with the help of such small electronic device called calculator. Most of the street side shopping 'havens' are well crowded during the evening hours, so you need to make sure, your wallet is safe and please never carry original copy of your passport. Just keep a photocopy with you for any emergency necessity.

Thai people by nature are polite and extremely friendly. But, there is always exception in every place. If you visit any "massage" parlor in Bangkok, which in addition to genuine massage offers sex, you have to be very careful as some of such outlets are connected with crime network. But of course there are large massage parlors such as 'Darling' which are selling both massage and sex. Most of the hotels in Bangkok display the telephone number of masseurs in the rooms. These services are available round-the-clock. So, once someone arrives in Bangkok even at the late hours and wishes to enjoy genuine Thai massage for relaxation, they always can call such numbers. But, if you are calling these numbers after 7:00 pm, then the hotel authorities may charge you extra for the "guest" you invite inside the room. So, before you call any masseur for in-call service, make sure with your hotels front desk that, they won't charge you extra for the "short time guest". Here you can read a lot about nightlife in Bangkok city.

Spas in Bangkok:

A large number of spas in Thailand offer genuine and authentic Thai massage as well as therapeutic massage. Spas in Bangkok are now a great part of the vibrant culture of the city blending treatments from East and West and offering treatments from around the world. Thai spa industry has grown considerably over the past 5 years since promoting itself as the Spa Capital of Asia. Spas have gained special notoriety around the world and become famous by implementing many centuries long practice of Thai Massage by using and creating products from indigenous resources home grown in Thailand. Here are links to a number of Spas in Thailand:

The Oasis Spa, Dahra Spa, Devarana Spa, Banyan Tree Spa, Spa Bangkok, Leyana Spa, Imperial Spa, Orientist Spa and Ananda Spa.

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Of course, you will find traditional Thai Foot Massage almost at every corner of the cities. In Bangkok, there are plenty of such Foot Massage Parlors. You can bargain the price at some of those massage centers. They also offer traditional Thai Massage, Aroma Therapy Massage etc. Generally you will require to pay Thai Baht 300-400 per hour for traditional Thai massage if you can find the massage shop yourself on road sides.

Also there are some "special massage" centers such as, Abandon Massage [comparative much expensive], Nirvana Massage [reasonable rate] and Adream Massage.

Massage Parlors in Bangkok, who are willing to get listed in this article, can send information by email.

Restaurants:

Information on restaurants at Sukhumvit area in Bangkok, here is the link. But additionally let me recommend a few good restaurants in Bangkok.

Baan Khanitha restaurant is the name of two Thai restaurants which have been operating for more than 17 years, serving high quality authentic Thai food in traditional atmosphere and providing the best service by well-trained staffs. As well as main dining areas, private rooms and large function rooms are available for business conference, events, wedding ceremonies, and private parties. Baan Khanitha has won more than ten consecutive 'Bangkok's Best Thai Restaurant' awards from Bangkok Dining & Entertainment magazine since 1997, voted by customers in Bangkok.

KOI Restaurant is well known globally amongst Leading Business Men, Hollywood Movie Stars and Hi-end Celebrities for their contemporary Japanese cuisine with Californian twist, impeccable facilities, service and unique ambience.

Khun Lily Vietnamese Restaurant: At this restaurant exquisite modern Japanese and Vietnamese menu changes seasonally and is complemented by the stunning surroundings of the restaurant. For that extra special dining experience in Vietnamese restaurant in Sukhumvit, Bangkok - the opulent Khun Lily's Dining Room is the perfect setting. With its luxurious furnishings and specially selected glassware, our fine dining offering is fantastic for impressing clients or the board, recognising employees or simply to celebrate that special occasion.

Bonjour: Bonjour French Restaurant Bangkok is on Sukhumvit Road, between Soi 59 and 61 opposite the UNESCO building. Set in a single house surrounded by an authentic French garden and soothing pond with swans, you can choose your seat in its picturesque dining room [with full views of the garden], or in one of the convenient and intimate private rooms. Bonjour fine dining and awarded best restaurant stand in a stunning former palace. The name of this small and romantic, but impressive place in Thai is "Wang Din Saw" which literally means the "Palace of Pencils".

Seafood Market Restaurant: The restaurant has its own slogan – "If it swims, we have it". This original seafood market and restaurant in Bangkok city is well known to many customers from around the world since 1969. Here you ca select your favourite seafood from their 50-meter long display counter of items such as Live Phuket Lobster, Rock Lobster, Alaska King Crab, Live Giant Sea Perch, Tiger Prawn, Oyster, Pomfret, Red Snapper etc. You can buy the live sea food items and later it will be cooked in front of you. This restaurant sits 1500 people at a time.

Stablelodge is a Scandinavian hotel and restaurant in Bangkok. From the hot and spicy thrills of traditional North-eastern Thai cuisine to the familiarity of International, Scandinavian and European dishes, the restaurant at Stable Lodge on Sukhumvit offers mouth-watering specialities for all tastes.

Crepes & Co: This restaurant was established in 1996 with a unique & original concept and has become a landmark in Bangkok's dining scene. Offering more than 350 dishes with fillings inspired from the North to South, East to West, offering a wide selection of specialties covering the entire Mediterranean region. Its menu is a "first time ever in Bangkok" for almost all the dishes.

Sunrise Tacos is Bangkok's best place for "Mexican" food. Styled after taco/burrito bars in the US, the menu features several kinds of grilled and stewed meats [and even grilled vegetables] with a variety of delivery methods: small tortilla [tacos], large tortilla with beans [burrito], no tortilla [salad] and so on.

Giusto Restaurant: Giusto Italian Restaurant and Glass Wine Bar. Recognized as one of Bangkok's premium dining and social establishments offering not only some of the region's finest Italian cuisine and wines, but also set in an ambiance of fashion and elegance. Also here you can find a list of a number of Italian restaurants in Bangkok.

Chesa Swiss Restaurant: This Swiss restaurant is a wonderful place to enjoy leisurely lunch, pleasant mid-afternoon snacks and of course an enjoyable dinner with wine and good company.

Soi-8 Pub & Restaurant: The Soi 8 Pub and Restaurant is one of Bangkok's most successful family pub venues. This pub and restaurant is ideally situated in a central location on Sukhumvit Soi 8 [just 100 meters from the Nana BTS station]. The Soi 8 Pub and Restaurant offers a simple recipe for its popularity.

Royal Kitchen is a Chinese restaurant. It serves Cantonese cuisine prepared by its Hong Kong chefs and offers everything from dim sum lunches to suckling pig and more. Available are 12 private rooms accommodating up to 150 people for banquet.

Bourbon St: Bourbon Street Restaurant and Oyster Bar is Bangkok's only 100% owned and operated American restaurant with the specialty of the house being famous Louisiana "Cajun/Creole" dishes such as Boiled "Live" Crawfish, Blackened Redfish, Jambalaya, Gumbo, Blackened Crab Cakes and many more "New Orleans" favorites.

Bully's Pub: Stop in for lunch or dinner, have some great pub food, slide in some stories, shoot a few games of pool, and listen to some good ol' tunes.

Kinnaree: This is a Thai restaurant offering verities of authentic Thai dishes.

Indus Restaurant: Is an elegant and award winning Indian restaurant in Bangkok.

Le Benyan is a French restaurant in Bangkok city. This is Thailand's oldest independent French restaurant, and famous for our Pressed Duck.

Coyote is famous Mexican restaurant in Bangkok city.

Nadimos is Lebanese restaurant in Bangkok city servicing authentic and exquisite Lebanese cuisine.

PODKOVA is located in Bangkok's busy central district at Soi 23, surrounded by many of Bangkok's quality restaurants. This four storey restaurant/club features a separate bar, 2 themed private rooms, a Karaoke lounge and games area. The menu is a mix of Russian, Uzbek and Thai favourites and the bar is well stocked with wines and liquors from across the globe.

Dar Zayed has chosen a professional, Arabic chef to prepare 100% authentic Arab food made fresh daily. Its extended menu covers a variety of familiar Arabic dishes. The restaurant, catty-corner to the lobby, includes an Arab seating area as well as pool side seating when weather permits. The restaurant also offers a smaller, yet still extensive, room service menu for those of you who would like to enjoy your meal in the privacy of your own room.

Restaurants in Bangkok, who are willing to get listed in this article, can send information by email.

Hospitals in Bangkok:

Hopefully this article will be helpful to you. It will be revised on a regular basis to add more helpful information and tips. Hope you will enjoy your stay in Bangkok. We also are working on writing similar informative articles on Cambodia, Vietnam and Lao PDR. Hotels, restaurants, service apartments, spas, nightclubs etc in those countries can send information by email for entry.

Many people mostly from the Asia, Middle East and East Europe come to Bangkok for treatment as some of the Thailand's hospitals enjoy reputation for good service and professionalism in treating, diagnosing or curing various types of diseases. Amongst all the hospitals in Thailand, Bumrungrad is most popular. From the website of this hospital, you also can ascertain the cost of treatment at Bumrungrad as well as description of the specialists and doctors working there.

Let us also find few more good hospitals in Bangkok [Thailand].

Samitivej Hospitals is a world-class hospital which is accredited by International Standard of JCI.

Bangkok Hospital is the first medical campus situated in Soi Soonvijai was inaugurated by a group of 40 medical practitioners and pharmacists, including a team of nurses administering the 100 bed-facility in 1972. Bangkok Hospital was the first private medical institution in the nation. With persistent commitment and the pursuit to establish as the nation's leading health care provider, the hospital developed its facilities, technology, service standards and personnel to become a respected and renowned medical leader in Thailand and the broader Asian region.

BNH Hospital formerly known as the Bangkok Nursing Home Hospital, was established originally to provide nursing care for expatriates. The hospital, opened by the British Ambassador to Thailand, Mr. George Grenville, CMG in 1898, was one of the first private hospitals in the Kingdom of Siam. In 1901, King Rama VI granted the BNH Association, a non-profit making organisation, a royal charter in honour of his father, King Rama V, and provided funds for the hospital to extend its care to Thais. In 1991, the BNH Medical Centre was formed to establish a new international standard hospital to meet the demands of the increasing domestic and international market for private health care. The new BNH Hospital complex became operational in 1996. Occupying the same two-acre site in Convent Road, it is surrounded by mature trees and tropical greenery, and is located between Silom Road and Sathorn Road, close to the business, financial and entertainment district of Bangkok, It can be reached easily from all parts of the city by road, or by BTS Sky Train, MRT Metro, from the Sala Daeng Station. BNH Hospital provides the highest quality medical service with specialists and general practitioner doctors completely involved with their patients, from consultation and diagnosis, through to planning and executing treatment, following-up of results, and in surgical cases, post operative card. The concept of 'the Family Doctor' is still highly valued at the BNH Hospital.

Yanhee Hospital: In 1984, a group of newly graduated doctors opened a small out-patient clinic named Yanhee Polyclinic. Today, Yanhee Hospital overshadows in popularity that station it adopted the name from. And as a foremost medical tourism destination in Thailand, Yanhee serves thousands of overseas patients annually, filling an important niche in plastic surgery, cosmetics and beauty services. Yanhee's brand of beauty treatments is unique. It is incorporated into the framework of a 400-bed medically licensed institution, assuring the highest quality.

Dental Hospital: A complete dental service in Bangkok with amazing advances in dentistry in a relaxed and peaceful ambience advanced dental laboratory.

Vejthani Hospital is a specialized hospital in Thailand. Its cardiac center is popular in a number of Asian countries.

Also you can find here information on a number of hospitals in Bangkok. You also can find a doctor in Bangkok and consult online here.

Hospitals in Bangkok, who are willing to get listed in this article, can send information by email.

Banks in Thailand:

Bank of Thailand

Bangkok Bank

CIMB Thai Bank

Siam City Bank

Siam Commercial Bank

Krung Thai Bank

Kasikorn Bank [former Thai Farmers Bank]

Thanachart Bank

BNP Paribas in Thailand

Islamic Bank of Thailand

Banks in Bangkok, who are willing to get listed in this article, can send information by email.

Insurance Companies in Thailand:

BUPA HEALTH INSURANCE

ACE INSURANCE

Thai Life

Bangkok Union Insurance

Chao Phaya Insurance

Dhipaya Insurance Thailand

Bangkok Insurance

Asia Insurance Thailand

Insurance Companies in Bangkok, who are willing to get listed in this article, can send information by email.

Travel Agents in Thailand:

Association of Thai Travel Agents

A&F Tour [Asia Holiday Package, Cambodia Holiday Package, Hotels]

Travel Connection

Olavi

Smart World

Blue& White

DTC Travel

Travel Agencies in Bangkok, who are willing to get listed in this article, can send information by email.

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