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About Bangkok

Bangkok is also known as Thai is the largest city and capital of Thailand. Bangkok is locally called "Krung Thep" which means the City of Angeles.

Bangkok has retained its traditional charm with a mixture of old cultural heritage and new modern skyscrapers, luxurious hotels, shopping centers, street shopping, famous Thai food, restaurants, sports, entertainment, etc.

Past, present and future live harmoniously together. Indeed, Bangkok has it all; it's a sensory thrill that never ceases to delight. A curious blend of the traditional East with the modern West, Bangkok's every street has a surprise in hold for the visitor.

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Weather / Climate

Thailand is a tropical country so it is hot throughout the year, but the best time to visit is between November and March, during the dry season. During the rainy season, humidity is very high and the downpours are short but violent and the streets of Bangkok often flood.

Religion

Buddhism is considered the country's official religion, and Bangkok is Thailand's Buddhist center, home to many of the country's most famous temples, called wats. Buddhism is also the city's largest religion, with close to 95 percent of all citizens being Buddhist. Four percent of Bangkok's population is Muslim while Christians, Hindus, Confucians, and Sikhs account for less than one percent.

Getting there

Bangkok is one of Asia's most important air transport hubs. The easiest, fastest and most interesting way to get around is on the waterways of the Chao Phraya River where numerous river taxis, long-tail boats and large waterbuses make most tourist sites easily reachable.

Bangkok is notorious for the huge volume of traffic and traffic jams, but this has eased slightly over the years with the introduction of the elevated monorail, the Skytrain, which currently has two lines running above Bangkok's central areas and provides a much quicker and easier alternative to the bus.

Any taxi or tuk tuk can be hired for a day's tour of the sights. If in a desperate rush during gridlock, motorcycle taxis can be hired, which are cheaper and faster.