Questions tagged [bangkok]
Capital and largest city of Thailand, also known as Krungthep.
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Passport validity while transitting through Bangkok
I'm a Dutch citizen currently staying in Australia. My Dutch passport expires 6th of January 2025 and my return ticket is August 23rd 2024 - flying:
Perth > Bangkok (3 hr layover),
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Applying for B1/B2 from Bangkok as Indian
I plan to be in Thailand for 2 months. I intend to get my US B1/B2 visa done there while I am there.
Is it advisable? If someone has been through this scenario, can you share your experience? What are ...
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Do taxi colors matter in Thailand?
Taxis come in different colors in Bangkok, Thailand. This makes me wonder: does the taxi color matter in Thailand? E.g., does the color has an impact on the ride fare?
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Are there European-style spas in Bangkok?
My partner and I love to visit spas and hot springs when we're in Europe. She enjoys getting massages, while I prefer to relax by reading a book or just soaking in the water. We're planning a trip to ...
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How to book Thai train tickets online for Train #40?
I've tried booking tickets for Train #40 (BKK - Surat Thani line) via a couple of websites without success.
The following websites tell me "this trip is not bookable" (while tickets for ...
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What is going on in the mysterious western half of Bangkok?
Chao Phraya River halves Bangkok into eastern and western halves. Almost all travel guides are talking about attractions and accommodations that are in the east part. This makes me think about what is ...
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Which Bangkok suburb is located in the best proximity to the city's most popular attractions?
Considering the traffic jams and avoiding crowded slow public transport that is common in most world megacities, where should I book my hotel to spend the least amount of time commuting to attractions?...
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Going through immigration before a domestic Thai flight
My friend today boarded a Thai Smile WE 111 flight from Chiang Mai to Bangkok, then to continued to Penang, Malaysia. However he had to clear immigration in Chiang Mai.
Can anyone explain how that's ...
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Time needed in BKK airport to change from international to domestic flight (booked separately)
I have never been in Thailand before and plan to go there in February 2023. I will come to Thailand with an international flight to BKK and want to continue the journey with a domestic flight from BKK ...
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Family access to Thai Airways international lounges in Bangkok
I'm a Star Alliance Gold member and may be passing through Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) with family in the near future. Standard Star Alliance rules permit only one guest per cardholder, end of ...
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Transit at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (COVID19)
Are there any restrictions for transit on Bangkok Suvarnabhumi?
In my case, I am an Austrian citizen traveling from Vienna to Jakarta and will have transit on BKK.
Is there a website providing ...
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Where can I get custom-fitted earplugs in Bangkok?
I use custom-fitted earplugs sometimes when in transportation, e.g. airplane or sleeper train. Where can I get custom-fitted earplugs in Bangkok?
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What do CLD and CLR stand for on a delivery certificate ("attestation de remise") when getting a new French passport?
I got a new French passport as the French Embassy in Bangkok. What do CLD and CLR stand for on a delivery certificate ("attestation de remise") when getting a new French passport?
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If a taxi driver in Thailand stops the meter (the amount is still visible on the meter screen), can they resume it?
I had a case where I took a metered taxi in Bangkok with another passenger: when we stopped at the other passenger's destination to drop them, the taxi driver didn't understand that I would stay in ...
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Where can I find a map of all the canal boat routes in Bangkok?
I read on https://www.hotels.com/go/thailand/bangkok-river-boats-ferries#Canal_boats (mirror):
These large, loud, spluttering canal boats can be found chugging up and down Bangkok's many canals. The ...
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