Bangkok is a shopping delight and it’s possible to pick up things far cheaper here than in the beach resorts. Sprawling markets and a labyrinth of alleys sell everything from traditional Thai silk to Western and local clothing to gold and delicious spicy Thai food. If you love markets then make sure you’re in Bangkok for Saturday when the massive Chatuchak Weekend Market comes alive.

You’ll find Bangkok a great place to explore the intricacies of the fascinating Thai culture. Bangkok is home to the revered King and his family who reside at the Grand Palace and also home to some of Thailand’s most important Buddhist Temples and the famous Emerald Buddha.

These days Bangkok is an easy city to get around with the Skytrain and the Metro, the city’s subway system, which loop around the central city. Both systems link to each other as well as shopping malls and some hotels. It’s a modern and easy to use system.

Bangkok is the hub of Thailand. From its pivotal position it’s easy to go north towards Chiang Mai, east to Cambodia and south to the famous beach resorts of Phuket, Koh Samui and Krabi.

November to January.
The Cool Season. Cooler temperatures (but still lovely and hot during the day – just cooler at night), low humidity and very little rain.

February to April.
The Hot Season. These are the hot dry months.