Cheap Flights to Bangkok  

Bangkok is the capital and largest city in Thailand. It’s Thai name is Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, which means City of Angels. It became capital in 1768 and is where the revered Thai royal family makes their home. The city is split into two sections by the Chao Phraya River and has a population of is about 6 million. The city is also acclaimed to be a global city, owing to its influence in the fields of art, politics, fashion, education and entertainment. Bangkok is one of Southeast Asia’s largest and most vibrant cities. It contains the lion’s share of Thailand’s wealth and is ten times bigger than the country’s next biggest city. Bangkok lives up to Thailand’s nickname as the “Land of Smiles”.

Currency: Thailand uses the Baht. $1 U.S. = 30 baht

Best time to visit: October through March.

Getting around: Use the air-conditioned sky trains but avoid the cute tuk tuk cabs – they’re cheap but dangerous. Meter taxis are safe and cheap.

Language: English is widely understood and spoken in most tourist areas of Bangkok.

Our favorite hotel: The Mandarin Oriental Bangkok – it’s rated the best in the world and its spa is simply the best as well.

Our favorite restaurant: The Seafood Market (388 Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok +66 2 261 207) ‎ is a Bangkok landmark where diners pick ingredients and then chefs turn them into mouth-watering dishes.