Overview of Bangkok

Overview of Bangkok

Bustling and vibrant, Thailand’s capital is more compelling for its people and neighbourhoods than for its museums and monuments (mainly temples and palaces), which are relatively few for a megacity of this size.

Key Facts

• Type of place: main city.

• Tourist interest: ★★ (worth seeing).

• Location:

• Latitude/longitude: 13°45' N, 100°29' E.

• Distances:

• Local time: Heure : 17676.

• Population: 9,280,567 inhabitants and nearly 20 million for the metropolitan area (2017).

• Area: 1,568.74 km².

• Altitude: 2 m.

Tourism

Essentials for Travellers

• Tourist interest: ★★ (worth seeing).

• By air:

• Daily backpacker budget:

• Best for accommodation:

• Best for getting around:

• Best time for climate/crowds/prices:

• Website: http://www.bangkok.com/

Additional Information