Awesome, overwhelming, stunning,… plenty of style adjectives to describe the Thai capital in a first impression. Bangkok is huge, and as such has plenty of attractions. If you’re thinking of traveling to Southeast Asia, there are a couple of things that surely can help us…
Some practical details
Getting from the airport to the city
In Bangkok there are two airports: Suvarnabhumi and Don Muang.
Suvarnabhumi Airport: Most foreign visitors come to these facilities, which are located about 30 km from the city center. One of the best options is to take the train from the airport is quick and cheap. These happen between 6 am and the midnight; the Line Express takes us to the stations of Mukkasan or Phaya in 15-18 minutes. The price is 90 baht, about 2 euros. The City Line takes slightly longer, about 25 minutes. The cost ranges between 15 and 45 baht, from 0.50 euros and 1 euro, which will be based on our last stop. Continue reading “Bangkok: what you need to know before you go”