Bangkok - Thailand is a country applying democratic monarchy. King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the elderly are not only respected, but also very loved by his people. Like other Asian countries, Thailand is rich in natural scenery, cultural, and traditional cuisine. A rich history that left many cultural and historical sites worth visiting.

For me, in particular, Bangkok is one of the culinary center of the world's most sexy. For others, Bangkok is a shopping paradise cheap. And for a small group, perhaps, is where the Nudity plesiran. Thai female beauty is not in doubt.

(Special note: tourists has always been a target of people who intend to take advantage. Bangkok is no exception. Be careful when dealing with taxi drivers or Tuktuk. They are often set high tariffs and take the route away. If you want to go to a particular restaurant, they often say that the restaurant was closed and invite you to another restaurant with exorbitant prices).

Suvarnabhumi International Airport is modern and luxurious is the new pride of Thailand. Airport on the outskirts of Bangkok is the main entrance to Thailand. Buses from various neighboring countries - Malaysia, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar - also connects Thailand with many other tourist destinations.

Bangkok was once known as city with worst traffic jams are now successful enough to overcome the main problem. Public transport is the preferred tourist Sky train (BTS) with a friendly maps. Taxis and Tuktuk (bemo decorated vehicles such as Nudity) were very numerous. Actually, if we are not fooled, taxi fares and Tuktuk reasonably priced.

As fellow citizens of ASEAN, we do not require visas for short visits of up to 14 days. Those who will be working or studying in Thailand need a visa at the Thai embassy in Jakarta.

Currency, Credit Cards and Banking Facilities

Thai currency is the baht. Currently, Baht a value of about USD 30. Foreign currencies can be exchanged at various places. Indonesia paper currency can be exchanged at some certain money changers. Most local bank ATMs can accept ATM cards from leading Indonesian bank. Credit cards are acceptable up to small traders.

As an important tourist destination, Bangkok has so many hotels, scattered in various districts. The selection should be based on the destination hotel we visit. Is quite cheap hotel rates in Bangkok. At the price level of U.S. $ 100 only have we can get rooms at the four-star hotel overnight. Some three-star hotel can be obtained even with tariffs below U.S. $ 50.

Hotels of international franchise many found here, such as Four Seasons, Shangri-La, Sofitel, Novotel, Sheraton, and others. There are also several boutique hotels that use the beautiful old buildings.

Chao Phraya, the river that divides Bangkok, is probably the main attraction of this city. With a water taxi or water bus is up and down the river berlalulintas this solid, we can go anywhere to achieve goals important tourism Bangkok.

Grand Palace, for example, also located on the banks of the Chao Phraya. If you want to visit here, be sure not to wear shorts and dress appropriate.Sleeveless shirt is also prohibited. This is the "home" the King, so the protocol and security rules are strictly enforced here. Grand Palace is one of the destinations that should not be missed in Bangkok.

Next to the Grand Palace there is a Buddhist temple called Wat Phra Kaew.In this temple there are statues of Buddha made of emerald (a kind of dark olive-green jade).

A short walk, we can also reach Wat Po with Buddha statues stretched (Reclining Buddha) of the largest gold around the world. In addition to visiting the beautiful temples and statues, many tourists who come here to feel the pleasure of a massage at the massage school in the courtyard of this temple. Hence the famous massage technique called Temple Massage.

Back across the Chao Phraya, in the direction opposite the Grand Palace there is a another temple, Wat Arun (Temple of the Dawn). Pagodanya tall, with a very beautiful carving ceramics. Because the majority of Buddhists, Bangkok does not lack the Buddhist temples to visit.

Bangkok National Museum has also fairly good. Lumpini Park in the middle of the city is also a great destination if you want to enjoy the freshness of the green after a weary walk. Some places also hold attractions Muay Thai (Thai Boxing) on ​​Saturday night.

Beware if someone offers attractions floating market (floating market) on the outskirts of the Chao Phraya. Actually, the floating markets of Bangkok has been eliminated. At best, you will be invited to tour the river and "reunited" with 3-5 other boats who sell postcards, souvenirs, or a cold beer.

Of course, Bangkok is a shopping paradise. Clothing, garments, and accessories sold everywhere at a low price. Likewise souvenir products and souvenirs. First, in downtown Bangkok's Suan Lum Night Market is very popular. Unfortunately, now Suan Lum has been evicted. Night market was scattered around Patpong.

Shopping tourist destination on the weekends is the Chatuchak Weekend Market, a bit far from downtown. Do not miss Orthokor Market across from if you want to hunt for durian and a variety of traditional Thai food. Another popular shopping spot is the Paragon mall Complex with modern comfort.Inside there are various foodcourts Paragon also interesting.

Several districts of Bangkok - Patpong, among others, in the city center - an area famous for its evening entertainment. Here encountered hundreds of bars and cafes which became the hangout that offers women a moment of excitement. Make no mistake, too many male prostitutes operating here.

Some destinations outside the city not too far from Bangkok include: Ayutthaya, Damnoen Saduak floating market, Pattaya, Hua Hin. Ayutthaya is the old town which has many heritage buildings. Damnoen Saduak Floating Market is a popular tourist attraction as visitors can see people's lives in the village and eat-drink-shop on the boat. Pattaya and Hua Hin is a beautiful beach which is visited.

Bangkok is also very well visited at times folk festivals, for example, about the event Loy Krathong (removing the wax into the river, in November) or Songkran (water festival, New Year, in April).

As I have argued above, Bangkok is a culinary paradise. The price was very cheap. Meals peddled on the streets is very diverse and very affordable price.

Basically, Thai cuisine is divided into North and South. In the North, the cuisine is heavily influenced by Chinese cuisine, Laos, India and even - most of her cooking is very spicy. While in the South, much influenced by Muslim culinary, spices complemented usually wear (a kind of paste).

In addition to rice, most Thai dishes are served with sticky rice. For example, som tam (papaya salad) and yamma Muang (young mango salad) which is always served with a spicy steamed sticky rice because it is a nice spicy flavor absorbers. In the South, plural also eat steamed sticky rice with durian and mango sweet side dish.

Kari (gaeng) also includes popular dishes in Thailand. There is a red curry, green curry, and curry yellow - depending on flavor and color gravy. Because many are Buddhist, many are also vegetarian curry in Thailand. Normally, Thai curry is very thick. Kentalnya coconut milk cooked until the break and separate the oil from coconut milk.

For Muslims, need to be careful to order Thai food. Although chicken dishes, many cooked with a mixture of pork or pork oil. In Bangkok, there are Muslim region with several kosher restaurants that should be noted, for example: Meena in Bang Kapi, Karima in Bang Rak. The restaurants around the Arab and Indian Nana also other options to get Halal food.

The regions surrounding the target market is right when you hunt culinary.Various types of food / snacks tasty and inexpensive can be found. Those who rush to buy a piece of grilled meat is cut into pieces and eaten with steamed sticky rice while walking. Various types of noodle soups are also often found in roadside stalls.

Somboon Seafood is the franchise's most popular seafood in Bangkok - especially for tourists. Actually, more like Somboon seafood restaurants in Hong Kong fish market with the concept. Guests come to choose fish / squid / shrimp / crab / shellfish on-display at the front, and ordered the desired type of cuisine. Somboon has five branches in Bangkok and the price is quite affordable. Seafood Market is also a famous seafood restaurant in Bangkok. Vigilant with their imitation, which is the restaurant with names dimirip-miripkan.

You are a fan of pad thai - a kind of fried kuetiauw? Cuisine is available everywhere. However, if you want the most famous place in Mahachai Road, the shop named Thip Samai. Only open from dusk until dawn. TIME magazine had already been covered here.

Do not miss the opportunity to learn to cook. Some hotels, also along the main tourist area, many of which offer short courses Thai cuisine. Within 3 hours, we can learn to cook Thai cuisine type 3-5. The average cooking class offered at such affordable costs.

If you want a Thai meal is served in fine dining, some restaurants I can recommend include: Baan Khanitha (have 3 outlets, the most luxurious in Sathorn - cum gallery), Patara in Sukhumvit, Silom Le Siam in, or the Blue Elephant on Sathorn . There is also the Manohra Song, dinner cruise on a traditional rice barge that has been restored into a luxury boat, while sailing the Chao Phraya. When you've got about three hours, this is a unique experience.

There are many providers in Thailand that provide cellular telephone service, among others: AIS, DTAC, True. SIM cards for mobile phones can be purchased at 7-Eleven, Family Mart, and various mini market which are often found in the antero Bangkok. At Suvarnabhumi airport arrival area there are also outlets that sell SIM cards. For topping-up (adding pulses) can be done at the same outlets.

For data communication, you should immediately come to the booth providers. Cheap Internet cafes and free WiFi is also available in many places.