The capital city of Thailand, Bangkok is also known as the ‘City of Angels.’ While locals prefer to call it Krung Thep, the official name of Bangkok is - Krungthepmahanakhon Amonrattanakosin Mahinthara Yutthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom Udom Ratchaniwet Mahasathan Amonphiman Awatansathit Sakkathattiya Witsanukamprasit.
Comprising over 169 characters, it is no less than a tongue twister and the longest city name in the world. The name loosely translates to:
“City of angels, great city of immortals, magnificent city of the 9 gems, seat of the king, city of royal palaces, home of gods incarnate, erected by Visvakarman at Indra's behest.”
All the temples in Bangkok can be seen on their currency coins. It is illegal to step on any Thai currency that carries the image of the King. Before any movie, play, or cultural performance, the Thai National Anthem is played and it is imperative for everyone to stand out of respect. It is common to find third-gender washrooms in Bangkok. In fact, Thailand was the first country to introduce this concept to the world. The local greeting ‘Swadee Kaa’ is something you will hear countless times in a day while exploring Bangkok. The popular energy drink Red Bull originated in Thailand.
You can visit Bangkok any time of the year depending on your personal preference and what you want to do there. Weather wise, the best time to visit Bangkok is between November to February. The weather is cooler during these months and tourists flock to Bangkok during this peak tourist season. If you want to avoid crowds, visit during the shoulder season from late June to October.
The Bangkok bus tour allows you the flexibility and convenience to disembark at the nearest designated stop, without a tour guide dictating your itinerary. The stops are conveniently located at major attractions, reducing any possible inconvenience during your tour. Once you're ready to continue, simply return to a designated bus stop, present your pass, and hop back on the bus to proceed to your next destination. This means you can take a complete loop of the route after obtaining your tour ticket, familiarize yourself with the city, identify your preferred spots to visit and revisit them during your stay.
You can visit the relevant product page and check the Useful Downloads section to find the latest information as routes, stops, and timings change frequently.
That will depend on the tour provider. You’ll find that hop-on hop-off tours can be either live or audio-guided. Many will have a pre-recorded commentary that’ll share fascinating information about the history of Bangkok, its culture, and many places of interest. You’ll find that the audio commentary will be provided in various languages. English, French, German and Spanish are the most commonly used, but others may be available. Check the specific product page for full details of all the languages offered.
That entirely depends on your personal preference. If you wish to explore the city from the bustling waters of the Chao Phraya, then Chao Phraya Tourist Boat tour is your best bet. If you want to discover the Thai capital at your own pace, then taking the Elephant hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour will help you get acquainted with the key landmarks. To get the best of both worlds, take the combo ticket option of Cha Phraya Boat and Elephant Hop-on Hop-off bus tour.
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