Bangkok: Best places to stay in the capital city of Thailand

Bangkok is the capital city of Thailand and is a perfect blend of trend and tradition. This city is home to a grand and exquisite palace as well as many beautiful shrines. Thailand is best known for shopping, its water taxis and vibrant nightlife. Bangkok is decidedly a big city and if you are visiting for the first time, it can be a little overwhelming. Here is a list of all the places where you can stay on your vacation.

Sukhumvit

Sukhumvit Area is one of the most popular areas in Bangkok. The area is extremely modern and has a cosmopolitan crowd. The area has great shopping malls along with some fine restaurants. The nightlife in Sukhumvit Area is worth witnessing. This area is located in the central part of Bangkok and has great public transport facilities.

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Riverside

Bangkok’s origin lies in this area as it has Bangkok’s historic roots. This place is very scenic, especially at night as it houses many temples, shrines as well as the royal palace. All the 5-star hotels in Bangkok are located here. However, you’ll also find small boutique hotels here. The area houses the famous water taxis along with the famous Wat Arun and Wat Poh temples.

Pratunam

Pratunam houses Thailand`s tallest building, the 88 floors high Baiyoke Sky Hotel. This area is especially famous for its wholesale markets and its shopping opportunities. The area is full of life and has is very vibrant and chaotic. However, the road here sometime gets too chaotic. The famous neon market that is open every night is also in this area. There are a lot of shopping malls that are located where and the hotel rates also reasonable.

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Silom

Silom houses Bangkok’s largest and most beautiful green park, Lumphini Park. This area is considered to be the business district of Bangkok. Silom is alleged to be the best place to stay as it has everything, right from a great day as well as night activities. This area has a fantastic nightlife with a plethora of food delicacies to try. The area also has many great sky-trains and subway stations to add to its beauty.

Siam

Siam is known best for its shopping centres. There’s a variety of places where shopping can be done best. Siam square houses small and trendy shops as well as some great eateries. One of the most classic theatres in Bangkok the Scala theatre is located here. This theatre was reportedly built in 1969, and it is a well-known venue for many film festivals.

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