Lonely PlanetAug 20, 2026
12 things to know before traveling to Bangkok
Arriving in Bangkok can be a sensory overload. Get a handle on the city ahead of time with these tips on transportion, safety, scams and etiquette.
20 things in this story
- AyuthayaSightFormer capital with ruins, a day trip from Bangkok
- Elsewhere
- RatchathewiNeighborhoodBangkok, ThailandClockwise from the north, its neighboring districts are Phaya Thai, Din Daeng, Huai Khwang, Watthana, Pathum Wan and…
- SongkranMuseumBangkok, ThailandRaucous city-wide water fight in April
- Siam SquareNeighborhoodBangkok, ThailandThe square is located at the corner of Phayathai Road and Rama I Road and is owned by Chulalongkorn University, managed…
- PratunamFerry terminalBangkok, ThailandThe intersection is where Phetchaburi Road passes and where Ratchadamri and Ratchaprarop Roads originate.
- Phloen ChitTrain stationBangkok, ThailandLocated entirely within Lumphini Subdistrict of Pathum Wan District, it runs a short distance of 1.2 kilometres…
- SukhumvitTrain stationBangkok, ThailandArea for modern Bangkok life and Japanese restaurants
- ThewetFerry terminalBangkok, ThailandIts name also refers to the surrounding area known as Thewet.
- Thanon Khao SanTrailBangkok, ThailandWorld's most famous backpacker strip
- Khao San RoadTrailBangkok, ThailandLively and fun, easy access to old town
- Thanon SilomNeighborhoodBangkok, ThailandEpicenter of the gay scene, especially Soi 4
- Soi CowboyNeighborhoodBangkok, ThailandIt is 150 metres long and is the location of around 40 commercial establishments, mostly go-go bars.
- Soi NanaNeighborhoodBangkok, Thailand
- Lumpini ParkParkBangkok, Thailand
- DusitNeighborhoodBangkok, Thailand
- North BangkokNeighborhoodBangkok, Thailand
- Thanon RambutriNeighborhoodBangkok, Thailand
- Thanon Phra AthitNeighborhoodBangkok, Thailand
- Thanon PatpongNeighborhoodBangkok, Thailand
- Japanese spotsRestaurantBangkok, Thailand
