What is Bangkok most famous for ?

And there are myriad more markets to meander

With displays, life-sized animated statues and rides, it’s a fun diversion for families in a super easy to find location.

You might even see a dino cage with noisy inhabitant right at Phrom Phong skytrain station.

Chatuchak is no Bangkok secret, but did you know that most areas in Bangkok will have their own market at least once per week?

Taxis are color-coded
Bright solid pink, yellow and green, all orange, blue and red – what does it mean? The different colours just denote different taxi companies, with the green and yellow ones signalling taxis with owner-drivers.

There are green spaces for you to relax in

They all charge the same, though if you ask any Bangkokian they will probably have their own theories about which color is the ‘best’.

Bangkok has a ‘green lung’

Mass transit is sparkling clean
Unlike its counterparts in the west, Bangkok has two spotlessly clean mass transportation systems.

It’s orangey-brown, it’s super sweet, it contains around half a tin of evaporated milk, but if there’s a beverage that will keep you energized in the heat, it’s a cha nom yen (cold milk tea).

Sometimes it happens that you arrive at one and have to transfer to the other, in which case you can use the airport shuttle.

The skytrain (BTS) and underground (MRT) systems both operate throughout the inner city – the former even gives you a bird’s-eye view down onto all the traffic you’re not stuck in.Just leave your food and drinks at the gate.

The phrase ‘jai yen’ is a popular one in Bangkok. Meaning ‘cool heart’ – it is akin to ‘stay calm’ and is deployed when someone starts showing signs of being jai ron (hot-hearted AKA annoyed). Basically, being jai yen means keeping an icy cool composure – a handy skill when faced with traffic, crowds and humidity.

You must definitely try the street food
You’ll see street vendors everywhere you turn in Bangkok – it’s part of the urban culture! Fresh cut fruit, ice cream sandwiches, grilled chicken, iced coffee and milk tea – whatever you’re hungry for, there will be someone selling it really cheaply nearby.

There are more than a few amazing temples

You can’t possibly try every single thing, so we recommend taking a foodie tour to introduce you to only the top tastes. Our favorite dishes?

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.

The khanom krok (coconut pudding), the roti (pancake), the grilled meat skewer of your choosing (moo ping – pork – for instance), and, if you head to Yaowarat in Chinatown, a crispy oyster omelet (hoy tord).

There is a most unusual shrine in a most beautiful garden

Hit the river for a change of pace
The Chao Phraya River is one of Bangkok’s prettiest assets.

It’s brown and weedy, but it’s strangely calm for all the boats that criss-cross it every day.

It is the most visited hub in the world

The easiest way to explore the river is by tourist ferry, which costs 50 baht to hop on and off all day. Avoid the traffic, enjoy the breeze and see some of Bangkok’s oldest and newest architecture.

For a deeper exploration into the canals, get an insider’s look with a long tail boat tour around Thonburi.

The malls are mighty big and shiny
You might not think you want to spend your precious holiday time in a mall, but some of the newer ones are worth browsing around if you want to see how the more affluent of Thailand like to spend their time (and money).

You won’t find the bargains of Chatuchak Market, but you will find a dazzling array of luxury boutiques, sports cars, lifestyle shops, flagship stores for European brands and French cafe franchises.