What language do people speak in Bangkok?

Thai. English widely spoken in tourist areas, hotels, upscale restaurants. Basic phrases: "sawasdee krap/ka" (hello, male/female), "khob khun krap/ka" (thank you), "mai ao" (I don't want it). The "ka/krap" politeness particle is added at the end of every sentence in formal interaction

What currency is used in Bangkok?

Thai Baht (฿). €1 ≈ 38 THB. ATMs everywhere (฿220 fee per withdrawal). Cards accepted at malls, hotels and mid-range restaurants. Cash essential for street food, tuk-tuks, markets and temples. Street food: ฿40–100 per dish. BTS/MRT: ฿16–59 single

How do you get around Bangkok?

BTS Skytrain (elevated metro, 47 stations, ฿16–59) + MRT (underground, 38 stations) cover most tourist areas. Grab app (Uber equivalent) for taxis — agree price or use meter. Tuk-tuks for short distances (negotiate hard, avoid gem shop tours). Chao Phraya Express Boat for river travel. Avoid street taxis offering unsolicited tours of gems/temples

What is the best time to visit Bangkok?

November–February (cool season, 22–30°C, best weather). March–May is very hot (35–40°C). June–October is monsoon season (daily heavy afternoon rain but clear mornings — and dramatically lower prices). December–January most popular, book hotels early

How do you get to Bangkok?

Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK): Airport Rail Link to Phaya Thai station 30 min (฿45). Taxi: 45–75 min to CBD (฿300–500 meter + ฿75 expressway). Don Mueang Airport (DMK) for low-cost carriers: taxi 45–90 min. No train from Don Mueang to BTS directly

What is the tipping etiquette in Bangkok?

Not customary in Thailand — do NOT tip unless you want to. Restaurants: rounding up is fine, 10% at upscale places if service was exceptional. Massage: ฿50–100 tip appreciated. Hotel porters: ฿20–50. Never tip monks (inappropriate)

Is Bangkok safe for tourists?

Bangkok is very safe for tourists. The main risks: tuk-tuk gem scams (never accept a "free tour" to a gem shop from a stranger), taxi meter fraud (insist on meter), and personal belongings at crowded markets. Violent crime against tourists is extremely rare. The night scene (Patpong, Nana, Soi Cowboy) is legal but can involve pressure for drinks — know what you're entering

What are the best budget tips for Bangkok?

Street food meal: ฿40–100 (€1–3). BTS single trip: ฿16–59. Wat Pho massage: ฿420. Water from 7-Eleven: ฿7. Bangkok is one of the best-value cities on earth for quality — budget €30–40/day for very comfortable street food and transit travel

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