Sawasdee ka, Bangkok!
(That's hello in Thai, Bangkok newbies.)
Just two weeks in this city of extremes and I'm already addicted. So much to discover, see, do, eat, drink...and so much to share! But first, here are the absolute basics for someone who's on their way here.
Bangkok, Thailand's capital and most populous city, lies (in a way) in the centre of the country. Locally, it is known as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, or simply Krung Thep.
A few facts about the city:
- Population: approx. 8 million
- Language: Thai (and some English)
- Time zone: UTC+7
- Currency: Thai Baht (see today's conversion rates in the sidebar)
- Modes of public transport: Taxi, bus, skytrain, subway
- Climate: varies from warm to hot, with heavy rain from June-September
- Voltage: 220-240 AC, 50 Hertz
- Plugs: not standardised (best bet = universal adapter)
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