This will save you TIME and MONEY in BANGKOK (Map Explainer)
Summary
TLDRThis video offers an insightful guide to Bangkok, detailing the city's vast size and essential travel tips. It covers how to get around, highlighting transportation options such as the airport Rail Link, MRT, sky trains, and riverboats. The video also explores key districts, famous landmarks, top food spots, and nightlife areas, providing recommendations for accommodation and a 3-day itinerary. Additionally, it offers advice on avoiding tourist traps and emphasizes the beauty and diversity of Bangkok's culture, making it an invaluable resource for first-time visitors.
Takeaways
- 🌆 Bangkok is a massive city, covering 65.7 square miles, larger than many other major cities like Los Angeles, Madrid, and Delhi.
- 🏨 Many tourists are surprised by the lack of a beach in Bangkok and the time it takes to check into centrally located hotels.
- 🛬 International flights now arrive at a new satellite terminal, with a quick electronic train to the main terminal, followed by a shorter immigration wait time if you use a special service.
- 🚉 The best way to travel from the airport to the city is by the Airport Rail Link, which is affordable and efficient compared to taxis.
- ⛴️ Bangkok has an extensive public transport network, including the Chao Phraya River boats, canal ferries, the MRT (subway), BTS (Skytrain), and bus routes, all of which offer affordable and scenic options for getting around.
- 🏙️ Bangkok is divided into 50 districts, with 11 key areas for tourists, such as the Old Town (Phra Nakhon), Chinatown, and Sukhumvit, each offering different experiences and attractions.
- 🍲 The city offers incredible street food, with must-try spots in areas like Chinatown, Talad Noi, and Sukhumvit for diverse dining experiences.
- 🎉 Bangkok's nightlife is vibrant, with popular party spots in Khao San Road, Sukhumvit, RCA, and red-light districts like Patpong and Nana Plaza.
- 💡 Bangkok has accommodations for every budget, from charming Old Town guesthouses to luxury hotels near Sukhumvit, with suggestions for travelers based on proximity to tourist attractions and transport options.
- 🗺️ A recommended itinerary for a 3-day trip includes key sights like the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun, with detailed transport routes and time-efficient suggestions for sightseeing.
Q & A
What makes Bangkok a massive city compared to other world capitals?
-Bangkok covers an area of 65.7 square miles, making it much larger than cities like Los Angeles, Madrid, Rome, Vienna, Berlin, and even Delhi. Its size surprises many tourists who are unaware of how vast it is.
What are some common misconceptions that tourists have when visiting Bangkok for the first time?
-Many tourists are surprised that Bangkok doesn’t have a beach and are often taken aback by the long travel times within the city. Additionally, they struggle with choosing accommodations, thinking 3 days might be enough to see everything, and figuring out how to get around.
What is the recommended way to travel from Bangkok’s airport to the city center?
-Instead of taking a taxi, it’s recommended to use the Airport Rail Link. This train costs only 35 baht (€1) and takes you to the city center in about half an hour.
What are some of the main public transport options in Bangkok?
-Bangkok offers various transport options including the Chao Phraya River Express boats, Saen Saep Canal ferries, the MRT subway (with four lines currently operational), the Skytrain (BTS), buses, tuk-tuks, and motorbike taxis.
Which mode of transport is considered the fastest but also the most dangerous in Bangkok?
-Motorbike taxis are considered the fastest way to get around Bangkok, but they are also the most dangerous due to the lack of helmets for passengers.
Which areas of Bangkok are most popular for tourists and what key attractions can be found there?
-Most tourists visit the 17 districts out of the city's 50, with key areas including the Old Town (Phra Nakhon) where the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and the Democracy Monument are located, Chinatown for street food and photo opportunities, and Sathorn for nightlife and rooftop bars.
What are the best transport options to reach Bangkok’s major historical and sightseeing areas?
-To reach key historical areas like Phra Nakhon and Rattanakosin, tourists can use the MRT Subway, Riverboat, or Canal Ferry for convenient access.
What districts in Bangkok are recommended for food lovers and street photographers?
-Chinatown (Yaowarat Road) and Talat Noi are highly recommended for food lovers and photographers, with endless street food options and vibrant market scenes.
What are some of the best districts in Bangkok for nightlife and entertainment?
-The Sukhumvit and Silom areas are famous for their nightlife, with Sukhumvit Road hosting spots like Soi Cowboy and Nana Plaza, while Silom offers the vibrant Patpong district.
Which transportation methods should tourists avoid during rush hour in Bangkok?
-Tourists should avoid taking tuk-tuks and taxis during rush hour as they often end up stuck in traffic jams. The MRT and BTS Skytrain are great options but can be very crowded during peak hours.
Outlines
🌆 Exploring Bangkok: Size, Surprises, and Getting Around
Bangkok is a massive city, larger than many major capitals like Los Angeles and Madrid, and often surprises tourists with its lack of beaches and sprawling layout. Many travelers face three common questions: where to stay, how long to spend, and how to navigate. This video addresses these puzzles, starting with advice on traveling from the airport using the Airport Rail Link, a cheap and efficient option. It also covers various transportation methods in Bangkok, including boats, buses, MRT subway, and BTS Skytrains, helping visitors explore the city’s highlights.
🚦 Transportation Ranking: What's Best and What to Avoid in Bangkok
Bangkok's transportation options vary, with some offering scenic and affordable rides like riverboats, while others, like tuktuks and taxis, can lead to traffic jams and high prices. The best options are the motorbike taxis, which are fast but also the most dangerous due to the lack of helmets. Other public transport options like MRT and BTS are efficient but get crowded during rush hours. This section concludes with a ranking of the most suitable and least recommended transport types for tourists.
🏛️ Bangkok's Districts and Attractions: What to See and Where to Go
Bangkok has 50 districts, but tourists usually visit only 11 key ones. The most important, Phra Nakhon, is home to iconic sites like the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Khao San Road. Other districts offer a mix of temples, markets, and cultural experiences, such as Chinatown with its vibrant street food scene, and Dusit with its royal temples. The guide explains how to access these areas using various transportation modes like riverboats, canals, and MRT, helping tourists navigate the city’s rich historical and cultural landmarks.
🛏️ Best Hotels and Day-to-Day Itinerary in Bangkok
For those looking for affordable accommodations, this section provides a list of budget-friendly hotels with pools, such as the V de Pranakorn, located between Old Town and Chinatown. It also offers a detailed 3-day itinerary that includes key sights such as temples, markets, and scenic spots like Loha Prasat and the Royal Barges Museum. The itinerary is designed to maximize sightseeing efficiency, suggesting morning visits to markets and temples and evening trips to rooftop bars, markets, or entertainment districts.
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Keywords
💡Bangkok
💡Public Transport
💡Chao Phraya River
💡MRT (Subway)
💡Skytrain (BTS)
💡Districts
💡Tourist Attractions
💡Accommodation
💡Food and Street Markets
💡Nightlife
Highlights
Bangkok is larger than many global cities like Los Angeles, Madrid, Berlin, and Mexico City, covering 65.7 square miles.
Despite its popularity, many tourists are surprised that Bangkok does not have a beach and navigating the city can be a challenge.
The airport Rail Link offers a very affordable option to reach the city center, costing only 35 Baht (~1 Euro).
Bangkok has an extensive public transport system, including a riverboat service with over 30 piers and multiple canal ferry routes.
The city’s MRT subway has four operational lines, with two more planned to open in 2025 and 2027.
The BTS Skytrain operates above ground on three lines, providing an excellent view of the city while avoiding ground traffic.
Bangkok's extensive bus network includes 103 routes, with 12 running 24 hours a day, offering a very cheap transportation option.
Motorbike taxis are considered the fastest but also the most dangerous form of transportation in Bangkok.
Bangkok has 50 districts, but most visitors only interact with 17, and only 11 of those are essential for tourism.
The most important tourist sites are in the Phra Nakhon district, including the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and the Democracy Monument.
Chinatown is a must-visit area for street food lovers, offering some of the best local culinary experiences.
The Chatuchak district houses the world’s largest weekend market, offering a unique shopping experience.
Sukhumvit Road in the Khlong Toei and Watthana districts is home to both adult entertainment areas and two beautiful parks.
The seafood restaurant 'Krua Apsorn' near the Phra Athit Pier is one of the best places to dine in Bangkok with a river view.
Bangkok’s nightlife is vibrant, with popular areas like Khao San Road for backpackers and Sukhumvit Soi 11 for rooftop bars and clubs.
Transcripts
Bangkok is a juggernaut that is as
beautiful as it is huge speaking of size
Bangkok covers an area of
65.7 square
miles Thailand's capital is not only
much larger than the males lonstein
Andor even Los Angeles Madrid Rome
Vienna Berlin Kiev Delhi and Mexico City
cannot compete with the City of Angels
most tourists are completely unaware of
this fact they have seen the Fantastic
sites in films advertisements and social
media and are then surprised that
Bangkok does not have a beach and how
long it takes to check into the
supposedly centrally located City hotel
and travelers who are thinking about
Bangkok in advance of their trip are
quickly faced with these three big
puzzles in which area should I look for
accommodation are 3 days perhaps not
enough to see everything and how do I
get from A to B these questions are
answered once and for all in this video
first we dive into how to get from the
airport to the city and how best to get
around then we show where the most
important sightseeing spots are where
Bangkok is the most beautiful where the
best food spots are and where the NTI is
the most fun there are also Hotel tips
to be close to the action and at the end
we give you the best travel plan for a
few days in
Bangkok international flights are now
arriving at bangkok's new SAT satellite
terminal from there an electronic
driverless train takes passengers to the
old main terminal then it's not far to
immigration by the way here you can
easily shorten the waiting time from
around 60 to just under 10 minutes link
to the magical service in the video
description then you go to the baggage
carousel or straight out now be careful
don't get into a taxi it's better to
save money and only pay a tenth of the
price how the airport Rail Link starts
on the lowest floor the train ride into
the city only costs 35 b or €1 simply
switch to English at the ticket machine
touch the macaan station on the screen
put the money in and you're done you get
a black Chip that you need when getting
in and out and half an hour later you're
pretty much in the middle of the city
what you need to know about bangkok's
public transport there are countless
ways to get around let's start with the
chiao prior River more than 30 peers
wait for passengers on the banks there
are five Express boat lines to choose
from the trips are dirt cheap and offer
a magnificent view next up is the song
saep Canal berries run from the old town
to the northeast of the city there are
almost 30 stations the trips cost
between 10 and 20 Bart enough of the
water into the
underground the subway in Bangkok is
called MRT and there there are four
lines blue purple yellow pink two more
orange and brown are scheduled to go
into operation in 2025 and
2027 then the number of 107 stations
will increase just like the root length
which will increase from 84 to 140
Mi cost per trip between 17 and 43 Bart
tickets are available at vend machines
and at the counter now it goes 12 m
above the ground at this altitude the
sky trains travel through Bangkok on a 9
M wide Viaduct above the street there
are three lines the light green sukumvit
line the dark green seum line and the
Gold Line the more than 60 stations are
real concrete Giants 150 M long the
distance between two of them is up to
1,000 m
each station has three levels Street
Concourse and platform a one-way trip
costs between 17 and 62 B to complete
bangkok's Metropolitan Rapid Transit
Network here are the missing State Rail
lines the already mentioned airport Rail
Link the dark red tan retire line the
light red naron witty line and the
tracks for longdistance trains but
that's not all there is to bangkok's
traffic there are also 103 bus routes 12
of which run 24 hours a day if you were
to draw all the routes you would have a
new masterpiece by Jackson Pollock the
vehicles pass pretty much every hotel
and attraction and you can also take one
to and from the airport they are very
cheap about half of the red buses are
free the rest cost between 7 and 24 B
daily operating hours 5 a.m. to 11:00
p.m.
last but not least tukk taxi motorbike
prices are subject to
negotiation to close the traffic chapter
here is a subjective ranking of the
types of transport you should avoid
tuktok and taxis as you automatically
end up in a traffic jam and there is a
great risk that the driver will charge
you too high a price MRT and BTS are
fantastic but very crowded at rush hour
in the morning and evening the ships are
the most beautiful but the number one is
clearly the motorbike taxis always the
fastest and most entertaining option
Unfortunately they are also the most
dangerous There is almost never a helmet
for the passenger chapter 2 where is
what as mentioned Bangkok has 50
districts that rightly sounds like a lot
but most visitors only come into contact
with 17 districts and only 11 of them
are essential let's start with the first
district it is the one with the most
important sites fra nakon here are the
Grand Palace the temple watp the
Democracy Monument the castle-like
temple loha prasat the giant swing the
National Museum and the museum sayam the
flower market The Old City wall two
forts The Amulet Market three large
bridges and the world famous kaan road
you can also take a boat to wat Arun the
Temple of dawn or to the Royal barges
National Museum the best way to reach
this district is via MRT Subway
Riverboat or Canal ferry so just travel
from Pier to peer or take a walk next up
is the neighboring District of Poma
satru fi here you can climb the steps of
the Golden Mountain up to the Temple of
watak cat or watch a fight in rajad
Damar the oldest mu Tha stadium in the
world reachable via Canal
Ferry now we go briefly to the north in
the Royal District of ducit the wat Ben
jamabo feet Temple is a mustsee and
chatuchak district is home to the
world's largest weekend Market the best
way to reach deit is by Riverboat or
Canal Ferry there are two subway
stations at the
market now it's chinatown's turn Street
Food Heaven and endless photo photo
opportunities the heart of it is Yao
warat road with the market alleys and
the Chinatown Gate worth seeeing are the
dragon Temple wat Manon the temple wat
trit the quim Shrine and the soang Thai
Mansion there's also a lot of cool
street art in the tallad noi area you
can visit Chinatown via MRT Subway and
Riverboat let's look at the last two
districts on the river bangre and
sator home to to the red light district
of patpong and mahanon the coolest
skyscraper in Thailand here there is the
ship shaped Temple wat yanawa and the
colorful Shri Maha maraman for Hindus
also the Wata lamong Temple the
Assumption Cathedral the mysterious
ghost Tower and the beautiful sky train
stop chongon SE there are four more sky
Train and three subway stations and
riverboats you can take one to go to Ian
a mega
mall further north lie two more
districts patam Juan and ratchatewi here
are the victory Monument the large boki
Tower the huge lumini Park the old hu
lampong Central Station some luxury
shopping malls the art and culture
center the Jim Thompson House the aroan
shrine and a Red Cross Snake Farm there
are four Subway and eight Sky train
stations in the area last on our list
are the business and party districts of
Kong toy and watana the sukumvit road
runs between them what you can see here
is on the one hand green and on the
other hand not safe for work means two
beautiful Parks called benas Siri and
benjakiti the very rough clong toy
market and lots of adult entertainment
soy cowboy and Nana Plaza stand out here
six Sky Train and three subway stations
the canal in the North the river in the
South so what are the advantages and
disadvantages of each district which
area is best suited for whom we start
again at the river in the west fra nakon
bangkok's Old Town advantages located on
the water historical sites tailored to
the needs of tourists very sunny because
they're a few high-rise buildings cooler
because it is on the river quieter
because there is no sky
train disadvantages a lot of scams a lot
of tourists a lot of Western food night
life only on cow San Road good for first
timers young families couples and
singles who want to mingle with Western
tourists distance from the airport 14
train stations 90 minutes
minimum next to the neighboring
districts on the right Pros incredible
food and photo opportunities in
Chinatown historical sites near Canal
more Transportation
options disadvantages lots of people
especially in Chinatown very few good
hotels good for Foodies and
photographers but it is more of a
destination than a place to live
distance from the airport 13 train
stations 90 minutes
minimum what about PM ju and Bang Rock
advantages very easy to reach many great
hotels rooftop bars sports facilities
plus good food and naughty nightlife
disadvantages a lot of traffic very
hectic very loud good for people who
like good locations Sports and nightlife
rather less for families distance from
the airport 12 train stations 60 Minutes
minimum and now vatana and Kong
toy advantages super accessible closer
to the airport bus terminal for Island
trips two parks two adult entertainment
areas disadvantages a lot of concrete
traffic and noise few sites good for
single men and people who want to travel
around the country from here distance
from the airport eight train stations 50
minutes
minimum the remaining districts are just
Excursion destinations in summary first
timers and families here couples here
Foodies and photographers here single
men and adventurers there chapter 4
where to eat first on the list is the
wonderful seafood restaurant carang near
Tu Pier then the noodle soup at NY soya
beef near pra atit Pier hero mu pla
grilled pork and beef Netflix famous C
San Road and democracy monument around
the corner dining with a view of Waton
Amarosa rro Supa tomaron
hamut pi ttian and rajini next up
Chinatown and the district above start
with the duck and pork professionals
from jib key near the Nang long market
then big sister Jay Hong and her stir
fried chicken noodles must try the
oyster omelette at nyong Hoy Todd and
the sugary Thai desserts at sweet time
legendary TK Seafood with the best view
of the yarat road everything can be
reached by Riverboat Subway or Canal
booat on to the next two districts here
you'll find food Paradise banad thong
officially the coolest Street in
Thailand the most beautiful street food
chef in Asia po Roy lady works in the
area then here is a great food court in
syum soy 10 and a little Seafood gem
called Le the access options are almost
endless and now to the sukum vit area
there's jari Seafood here very close to
Nana Plaza or bangkok's best noodle soup
with pork at rang ruang the wonderful
street food court at soy 38 and the crab
omelet from Nong Rim Kong everything is
easy to
reach Google Maps links to these and
many more restaurants in the video
description when night falls in Bangkok
Madness rains here are the party hotpots
in the old Town Backpackers celebrate
with young Thai people on Cowan Road in
seom Maggie chws is considered number
one in sukum vit soy 11 you can find
rooftop bars and clubs RCA in the
Northwest is the local Entertainment
District with clubs like Onyx Route 66
and space Club the trendy areas of Tong
laor and eami have two of the best
nightlife options Sway and muin nearby
is the visually impressive Sing Sing
theater further south in Kong toy is one
of the most popular clubs with bakara
and don't forget there are also three
adult entertainment areas first patpong
near lumini Park recommendation bada
bing then soy Cowboy near ASO
intersection recommendation crazy house
last but not least nanop Plaza a
multi-story U-shaped complex with
security checkpoints
recommendations spankies and
billboard chapter 6 where to stay as
promised here are five magical budget
hotels with pools first one V de
pranakorn perfectly located in the
middle between Oldtown and Chinatown
close to a subway station canal and
River next bandara Suites at lumpini
Park then at nanana the stylish hotel
Miami between benjak Kitty Park and soy
cowboy Park Plaza near Tong law latit
salil links in the video description
chapter 7 the perfect Bangkok
itinery day one let's say you arrive
late in the afternoon at the Oldtown
hotel that was recommended in the
previous chapter then it's too late for
sightseeing so off to the ship up to TP
seafood at kowang then a Tuk to to pra
atti Pier from there you can enjoy the
rambout walking Street down to C Sun
Road late snack hero mu pla a quick look
at the Democracy Monument then pass
giant swing off to bed day two get up
early quickly go to the flower market
then wat po wat Arun Palace amulet
Market National Museum this can be done
between 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. lunch at
NYS soy beef shipped to the Royal barges
Museum mum and then back to the flower
market off to the hotel pool at 5:00
p.m. go to loha prasat and watet to
watch a sunset then to the MU Thai
stadium before the fight eat grilled
chicken at licked guy young after the
fight go to the Cowan Road or straight
to bed day three Subway to seom walk in
lumini park then Sky Train to Chong Noni
up to the mahanon skyscraper Sky Train
to sap and taxin there to the ship
Temple wat Yano then ferry to the Mega
Mall icon cam in the basement there is a
Street Food Market on the upper floors
there are gastro Terraces with a
breathtaking view of bangcock skyline
fery back to Satan Pier from their boat
to the flower market Hotel pool at 5
p.m. Subway to H lampong station be
there at 6:00 p.m. when the national
Anthem plays and everyone freezes from
there stroll through Chinatown eat at
the restaurant recommendations mentioned
around 9900 p.m. take the subway to
sukumvit take a look at soy Cowboy there
then take the sky train to Nana and have
a blast chapter
8 anyone who has watched the video up to
this point now knows dozens of things
that some people who have been on
holiday in Thailand don't know even
after decades ades but what hasn't been
revealed yet where are the best photo
spots in
Bangkok good news there's a video on
this channel that answers exactly this
question watch it
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