Personal References
We would like to thank the following four individuals for their insights and knowledge about Bangkok and Thailand in general:
Nadia K.
Nongnart P.
Pattira Thitimajshima
SoMa
There are many resources available on the Internet about travel in Bangkok & Thailand in general. Here are just a few recommended ones.
Travel Agency Recommendation
There are *many* small travel agencies in Bangkok. We recommend Great Siam Travel located at 342/14 Phayathai Road in the Ratchathewee District just down the street from the MBK Shopping Center. We have used their services several times, mostly for International transportation travel purposes and they are always extremely helpful and friendly. They also offer many travel services domestically for many regions within Thailand. They are bilingual between Thai and English. Ask for Athaporn Rattanapakdee (Tony) – he is the managing director. Phone: 02 2153441 or email: info@greatsiamtravel.com Visit: www.greatsiamtravel.com
Thailand is our most visited country outside of the USA so when the latest version of a new Thailand guidebook pops up on our radar we take a close look. In this case it is the 4th edition from Moon Handbooks and Bangkok resident Suzanne Nam. This book has great detailed maps, recommended 5 star restaurants and hotels for 3-star prices, listing of the best beaches, itineraries, a Thai phrasebook and much more. Attractions and other items of interest are listed in English as well as in Thai. This is invaluable when trying to point out to a Tuk-Tuk or taxi driver where you want to go as in our experience, saying the name of the attraction in English is not always understood. This way just point to the name in the guidebook!
Accommodations are listed by price ranges, providing quick reference for budget to luxury travelers. Be sure to read the Essentials section located in the back of the book. This is section covers many of the important items you need to know before and during your trip. Kudo’s to Moon Handbooks and Suzanne Nam for putting together a comprehensive resource to Thailand for travelers.
Click on the tabs below for more travel information
Bangkok Thailand: Thailand Airfare
- www.airasia.com
probably the most well-known low cost airline for SE Asia – lots of destination cities - www.nokair.com
budget airline for Thailand, Nok means “bird” in Thai
Bangkok Thailand: Hotel Reservation Websites
www.davestravelcorner.com/guides/bangkok/bangkok-hotels-hostels-lodging
we provide a large number of reviews of hotels based in Bangkok that we have stayed at over the year- www.hotelthailand.com
HotelThailand is Thailand’s prominent online travel provider, offering widest range of destinations, hotels, resorts and touring itineraries for every lifestyle and taste - www.moveandstay.com
provides serviced apartments, apartment-hotels, & corporate housing in select cities in Asia – also photos & virtual tours
Bangkok Thailand: General Travel Information
- www.aboutthailand.info
a very comprehensive business directory – medical, business, & travel - www.ajarn.com
excellent resource for job seekers in Thailand, also info about teaching in Thailand & more - www.buddha-images.com
all about Buddha images and the history of Buddha in Thailand - www.modernthailand.com
a single place on the web where you can find comprehensive information on Thailand Travel, Thailand businesses, products, & investments, as well as make travel bookings at discounted rates - www.mythailanddiary.com
one woman’s journal of living in Thailand - www.richardbarrow.com
this website promotes Thai culture and life to the world - www.thailand1.net
Internet TV with photos, news and videos from Thailand - www.thailandguidebook.com
choose the Bangkok link on this site - www.thailandqa.com
the best most visited forums about Thailand on the web today – great place to ask questions and receive answers promptly! - www.thailandforvisitors.com
your complete travel online resource for Thailand - www.thailongstay.co.th
information about long stay visas and how to acquire these - www.thaitravel.info
good photos and general country travel guide - www.thaiwaysmagazine.com
the tourist website about Thailand by Thaiways magazine, the most comprehensive guide to Thailand – one of the oldest Thailand tour guides – very detailed guide book – usually available for free at select hotels and locations in Bangkok & the rest of Thailand - www.tourismthailand.org
official tourism website of Thailand – lots of Bangkok information - www.travelfish.org
online guide for travelers & backpackers to Thailand, Laos & Cambodia
Bangkok Thailand: Thailand, Specific Locations
- www.kohphi-phi.com
Koh Phi Phi, southern Thailand – islands extraordinaire - www.krabitown.com
visit beautiful Krabi in southern Thailand - www.udonmap.com
info and map guide to Udon Thani – also other areas of NE Thailand
Bangkok Thailand: Bangkok
- www.at-bangkok.com
Bangkok’s English newspaper – very informative - www.bangkok.com
Bangkok’s main search engine. Find what you need here! - www.bangkokadvisor.com
travel and tourism guide - www.bangkokairportonline.com
information about Bangkok’s International airport - www.bangkokpicture.com
travel and tourism guide - www.bangkokpost.com
official newspaper of Bangkok - www.bangkokscams.com
Bangkok scams - www.into-asia.com/bangkok
excellent guide to Bangkok by Into Asia - www.khaosanroad.com
all you ever need to know about this famous Bangkok backpacker Street - www.mylittlebangkok.com
excellent site with first-person in depth coverage of Bangkok - www.stickmanbangkok.com
a *must* visit. Original, entertaining, mostly very stimulating – a great guide to Bangkok – many articles posted by travelers. The “naughty nightlife” section is very popular (when available)
- www.whatsonsukhumvit.com
the best source of information about Sukhumvit
Bangkok Thailand: Bangkok Newspapers
- www.bangkokpost.com
Bangkok’s English newspaper – very informative - www.nationmultimedia.com
Bangkok’s independent newspaper
Nice post! Appreciate your extensive work on putting together this guide – Bangkok is not an easy city to navigate – looks like you’ve spent quite a bit of time living in the city. kudos
Thanks Jonathan – yea, I’ve spent loads of time in Bangkok over the years – figured might as well put together an extensive guide 🙂