What is Bangkok most famous for ?

Wat Traimit – also in Chinatown, containing the world’s largest seated gold Buddha, weighing 5.5 tonnes.
Wat Bang Phra – the original sacred tattoo temple, which is just outside Bangkok.

Bangkok is great for kids
Did you know, that on public transport, adults will stand up so children can sit down?

Bangkok – and Thailand – are very kid-friendly as a whole. Hotels, restaurants and the general public are all very accommodating of children and you’ll find plenty of kid-friendly activities around the city – bowling, ice-skating, Gymboree, trampoline parks, Ocean World, go karts, public playgrounds, cat and dog cafes and movies with kid sessions.

There is a most unusual shrine in a most beautiful garden
In the tranquil gardens of the beautiful restored Nai Lert Park Heritage Home lies ‘Tubtim’ Fertility Shrine

The shrine was originally created in honor of Chao Mae Tubtim, whose spirit is thought to inhabit an old tree in the gardens.

Legend has it that women who took offerings and prayed for children had their prayers answered, so the shrine evolved into a fertility shrine and now women come specifically to wish for a baby.

Nai Lert House itself is worth a visit for its private collection of Nai Lert family antiques and its meticulously restored period details.

It is the most visited hub in the world
According to MasterCard, Bangkok tallied up the most visitors of all the cities in the world. It’s easy to see why.

Not only is it an easy and exciting city in its own right, from Bangkok, it takes just one hour by plane to get to Phuket, Samui, Krabi, Koh Chang (45 minutes), Koh Lanta or any of those other amazingly idyllic Thai islands.

Fact 1. Bangkok is officially the ‘City of Angels’

The full name? Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahinthara Ayuthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom Udomratchaniwet Mahasathan Amon Piman Awatan Sathit Sakkathattiya Witsanukam Prasit.

Fact 2. It also has its own wildlife

You might not expect many wild animals to live in a busy city like Bangkok, but in fact there are plenty.

Visit Lumphini Park in Silom, or even some of the quieter canals and you’re likely to see some water monitors slipping in and out of the water.

Fact 3. It’s a city of sois

Branching off these are alleys called sois, which makes it relatively easy to orient yourself if you know what road you’re on.

Fact 4. There is a three-headed elephant

The museum itself is located inside a huge statue of a three-headed elephant, and comprises three levels of art and antiquities (hell, earth and heaven).

Fact 5. You can always be cashed up

While in Bangkok you are never more than a block away from an ATM.

Machines are rarely alone, either – they’re usually huddled in clusters with a few different banks’ ATMs.

Not so fun fact: ATMs in Thailand spit out your money first and your card second, resulting in many a forgotten card.

Fact 6. It is very convenient

The best food item by far is the 7-Eleven grilled ham and cheese, always good for when you can’t wait until dinner.

Fact 7. Sushi is as easy to find as pad Thai

Bangkok has a huge Japanese population, which means lots of sushi restaurants (from big chains to tiny holes in the walls), authentic izakaya bars, quaint cafes, ramen shops and katsu places. Sukhumvit soi 31 to 55 on the odd side of the street is Japanese foodie heaven, which a healthy dose of whiskey and sake bars peppered throughout.

Fact 8. Hellooo! Massage!