Bangkok City Breaks
Bangkok, one of South east Asia’s top destinations, home to some of the most famous hotel chains, great shopping malls and non stop nightlife, its known as the city that never sleeps. We recommend just a few days in Bangkok to explore this vibrant city, take a ride in the traditional Tuk-Tuk, and witness everything from the bustling market stalls to the stunning temples. There is a wealth of entertainment from classical Thai dancing to exotic go-go bars. Bangkok is amazing value for money and really has to been seen to be believed!

Weather
Bangkok is warm all year round, temperature raising to 40C between the months of March - May. December - February are the coolest months yet still sunny and temperatures raise to 28C. May - November are the wettest months, but still plenty of sunshine.

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There is plenty to see and do whether it be sightseeing, shopping, walking tours or simply people watching! Visit the Grand Palace, a complex of stunning temples, Jim Thomson's House, home to the remarkable American who came to Thailand and revived the Thai Silk industry or The Floating Market, located outside of Bangkok this is a bright, colourful, bustling market, a definate must see.By Night
If you enjoy eating out, the dinning opportunities are endless! After you have taken in some tradtional Thai cuisine you can experience the entertinment this city has to offer, from classical Thai dancing to exotic go go bars. Bangkok, once known for its seedy sights of Pat Pong is now part of the worlds premier nightlife map.Top Attractions
• Wat Poh – Visti one of the oldest and largest temples in Bangkok, featuring the famous Reclining Buddha, which is the largest in Thailand measuring more than 150 feet in length.
• The Grand Palace – Bangkok’s famous palace built in 1782 , featuring several magnificent buildings including Wat Phra Kaeo (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), which contains a beautiful Emerald Buddha that dates back to the 14th century.
• Samphran Elephant Ground & Zoo
• Wat traimit (Temple of the Gold Buddha)
• Visit Safari World - It has a huge range of different animals from all over the world. See live shows from the Dolphins and Sealions and you can even hold a baby tiger.

Local Flavours
Traditional Thai food is fresh, tasty and spicy. Throughout southern Thailand fresh seafood is served in a unique southern Thai style, they like to use plenty of herbs, garlic, chilli, lemon and lime. You can eat out for very little money, the average main course is approx £3 - £5. The local beer is Singha and costs about 30 - 50 pence a bottle in most places.

Shopping is mainly around the bustling open air market stalls but there are also the western style departments stores. Traditional handcrafts and woven Thai silk garments are stunning, they make great gifts and souvenirs. Other bargains to pick up are their own designed clothing, jewellery and leather goods. History
In 1932 Bangkok was a province on the east bank known as Krung Thep, (the full name has 62 syllables and is known as the longest city name in the world), on the west bank was the province known as Thon buri, in 1971 the two provinces were merged and became internationally known as Bangkok. In the early 1800s Bangkok remained a quiet place, covered in lush vegetation and transportation was via waterways. The Vietnam War marked a major period of change as money poured into the country from abroad. In the years 1868 – 1910, when the nation was ruled by King Rama V, the capital underwent development and was brought in to modernization. Now a bustling city of transportation, administration, business, communication, education and entertainment!Size & Location
Bangkok is located in the centre of the country of Thailand, close to the Gulf of Thailand. The area of Bangkok is approx 1,568.737 sq.km, a bustling city with a population of nearly 8 million.Events
In December Thailands celebrate the Kings birthday with much fever in Bangkok