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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Does Bangkok airport have baggage pick up before Immigration or one has to re-check in?
I am planning on booking two separate flights, one from Helsinki to Bangkok BKK and then a separate flight from BKK to Phnom Penh. I would be bringing baggage.
Would I need to go through Immigration ...
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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?
More details for context:
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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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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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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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Do I need a transit visa for a layover in Bangkok?
I am an Indian citizen currently studying in Australia on a student visa. In November 2019, I am travelling to India for vacation and I have booked a ticket from Melbourne to Bangkok and then from ...
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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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Why the deboarding in Bangkok on flight BR61 (Taipei → Bangkok → Vienna)?
I recently flew from Taipei (TPE) to Vienna (VIE) via Bangkok (BKK), with EVA Air BR61.
In Bangkok, all passengers had to deboard, and then go through security again and board again, for a ~1 hour ...
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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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How can I report taxi drivers who refuse to use the meter at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi airport (BKK) to the Thai airport authorities?
I read on https://www.bangkokairportonline.com/bangkok-airport-public-taxi-service/ (mirror):
Bangkok Airport Public Taxi Service:
Public taxi stand is located on Level 1 (Ground Level).
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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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