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DEPT · PLAN

Plan your trip to Bangkok

Every practical question answered — itineraries, transport, money, health, and more.

01 — Plan

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First time in Bangkok

What to expect and common mistakes.

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Long weekend (3 days)

Essential Bangkok in 3 days.

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One week

Day by day for 7 days.

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10 days

Balanced 10-day itinerary.

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Two weeks

Extended 14-day itinerary.

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Classic itineraries

Overview of 2-day, 5-day, 2-week.

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Airport transfer

Suvarnabhumi & Don Mueang.

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Getting to Bangkok

Flights, airports and borders.

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BTS Skytrain

Lines, fares, hours, interchanges.

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MRT Subway

Network, fares, key stations.

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Taxis & Grab

Metered taxis, Grab, tuk-tuks.

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River boats

Chao Phraya Express and canal boats.

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Getting around (overview)

All transport options compared.

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Transportation card

Rabbit Card for all transport.

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Flying within Thailand

Domestic flights from Bangkok.

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Overnight trains

To Chiang Mai and the south.

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Visa rules

Exemptions, visa-on-arrival, longer stays.

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Visa runs

How border runs work and alternatives.

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Budget guide

What things cost.

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Budget breakdown

Per-day costs at every level.

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Bangkok on a budget

Backpacker guide 1,500–2,000 THB/day.

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Currency & money

Cash vs card, ATMs.

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Money tips

Tipping, bargaining, payment.

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Shopping tips

What's cheap, bargaining, tailors.

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Tourist traps

Scams and overcharges to dodge.

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Best time to visit

Cool, hot and rainy seasons.

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What to pack

Clothes and essentials.

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What to pack by month

Season-specific packing.

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Weather & seasons

Season-by-season breakdown.

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SIM card guide

Which SIM, where to buy.

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Electricity & adapters

Voltage, plugs, power banks.

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Staying connected

SIM, WiFi, messaging apps.

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Thai apps

Grab, Line, essentials.

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Best travel apps

Apps that make Bangkok easier.

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Luggage storage

Airports, stations, city options.

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Health & vaccinations

Vaccines, dengue, healthcare.

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Water & food safety

Tap water, street food, ice.

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Travel insurance

What to get and how to claim.

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Photography tips

How to shoot Bangkok respectfully.

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Accessible travel

Bangkok for visitors with disabilities.

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Responsible travel

Travel that benefits communities.

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Senior travel

Bangkok for older travellers.

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Digital nomads

Co-working, cafes, visas.

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Solo travel

Safety and practicalities.

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LGBTQ+ travel

Bangkok's LGBTQ+-friendly scene.

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For families with kids

Kid-friendly Bangkok.

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Moving to Bangkok

First steps for long-term living.

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Emergency contacts

Police, hospitals, embassies.

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Dos and Don'ts

Quick-reference social rules.

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Safety guide

Scams, traffic, common sense.

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