Bangkok Essentials
Bangkok Essentials & Tourist Information
Currency
|
Thai Baht
|
Flight Time
|
From UK 12 hours approx |
Time Zone
|
GMT +7 Hours |
Language | Thai |
Voltage | 220 V AC (2 pin plugs) |
Bangkok Tourist Attractions
For a quick and inspiring introduction to Thai culture and history, head to the immense National Museum which houses a remarkable collection of relics and art, some dating back 4,000 years. The museum and its exhibits are beautifully presented and well maintained and guided tours in English cost 125THB. Bangkok Dusit Zoo makes a pleasant day out for all the family and features many fun activities such as elephant rides and snake charming performances. It is set in picturesque landscaped gardens offering a peaceful respite from the big city and costs just 400BHT for a family ticket.
Search for Bangkok City Breaks
French Phrases For Tourists
Hello
|
Sawat-dii
|
I want to go to...? |
Yaak ja pai...?
|
|
Yes
|
Chai | Where is...? | Yuu thii nai...? | |
No
|
Mai Chai
|
Do you speak English?
|
Poot pahsah anggrit dai mai?
|
|
Thank you
|
Khawp khun
|
Toilet |
Hawng suan
|
|
How are you? |
sabaai dii mai? |
Coffee
|
Kafae
|
|
How much is this? | nii thao rai? | Tea | Chaa |
Bangkok Opening Hours
Opening times of businesses and shops vary considerably, more dependent on the owner's willingness to stay open. The main tourist areas will see shops open throughout the day until late into the evening with some even operating 24 hours. In general stores open from 8am-8pm every day. Banks are open weekdays from 9am until 3pm.
Tipping & Etiquette in Bangkok
There are no hard and fast rules to tipping in Bangkok, but as a guide the more westernised the establishment, the more likely they are to expect a tip. Upscale restaurants may add a 10% service charge to bills and so no further gratuity is required. It is local custom to round up metered taxi fares to the next 5 baht.
Bangkok Food & Drink
Thai food is renowned throughout the world and there is no better place to sample its specialities than in its capital city. From simple chicken fried rice - found in literally every local eatery to thick and fiery coconut laced curries, Thai cuisine is both colourful and varied. Sample some of the delicious seafood such as butterfly prawns and red curry snapper, often served with exotic ingredients such as okra, eggplant and starfruit. Street snacks are incredibly cheap in Bangkok and if you have a sweet tooth you will be in heaven with the tempting range of sweet pastries and cakes.
Bangkok Useful Numbers
• Calling the UK from Bangkok – 0044 + area code minus zero + number
• Police – 191
• Ambulance – 1554
• Fire – 199
Disabled Access in Bangkok
Bangkok is not an easy city for wheelchair users or reduced mobility visitors as pavement surfaces are uneven and very few public buildings have ramps and rails to assist the disabled. The Bangkok underground system and the SkyTrain network do have lift access to all platforms and personal assistance if required but public buses are inaccessible.
Thai Embassies
• British Embassy 14 Wireless Road Lumpini, Pathumwan Bangkok 10330 Telephone: +66 2 800 8050
• Thailand Embassy 29–30 Queen’s Gate London SW7 5JB Telephone: 020 75892944
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
||
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |