Bangkok
Thailand
Temples, street food, and organized chaos
Find stays in Bangkok9/10Tourist score
4/5Safety level
Best time to visit
November to February
Monthly temperatures
33°22°Jan
34°24°Feb
35°26°Mar
36°27°Apr
35°26°May
34°26°Jun
33°26°Jul
33°25°Aug
33°25°Sep
33°25°Oct
33°23°Nov
32°22°Dec
Currency
CurrencyThai Baht (THB)
Exchange rate1 USD = 34.5 THB / 1 EUR = 37.2 THB
Best rates at SuperRich (orange or green) exchange offices — much better than airports or hotels. Bring crisp, new bills for better rates.
ATMs & cards
All Thai ATMs charge 220 THB (∼€6) per foreign withdrawal. Withdraw large amounts to minimize fees. Aeon ATMs (in malls) charge no fee for some cards. Always decline conversion.
Getting around
- BTS Skytrain — fastest way to move, covers main areas, ฿16-62 per trip
- MRT — underground, connects with BTS at key stations
- Grab (app) — the Uber of Southeast Asia, cheap and reliable
- Tuk-tuks — fun but agree on price before. Never accept "free" rides
- Chao Phraya boats — great for riverside temples, ฿15-30
Must-see
Food tip
Street food is the real deal — look for stalls with long queues of locals. Pad Thai on Khao San Road is tourist-grade; find it on side sois instead.
Safety
Very safe for tourists. Avoid tuk-tuk drivers who offer "special deals" to gem shops or suit tailors — it’s always a scam.
Things to do
- Visit the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew
- Explore Chatuchak Weekend Market
- Take a Chao Phraya river boat
- Eat street food on Yaowarat (Chinatown)
- Get a Thai massage
- Visit Wat Arun at sunset