Bangkok , the capital of Thailand is also the largest city of Thailand . Not only the leisure travelers visit this city for interesting sightseeing spots but business travelers also frequent this city because of the economic prosperity of the city.

Overview : Bangkok was a small trading center and port when it was founded during the reign of the Ayutthaya Kingdom . It is situated on the bank of the Chao Praya River which is the major river of Bangkok . Bangkok enjoys a tropical climate and most part of the year is dominated by rainfall. However, the winter here is dry and cool.

Sightseeing: Wat Phra Kaew or the Temple of Emerald Buddha is the major attraction of Bangkok . Other sightseeing attractions of this capital city include the Philatelic Museum , Museum of Imaging Technology , Grand Palace and Narayana Phand the biggest handicraft store of Thailand .

Things to do: Bangkok is crowded with huge departmental stores, night clubs and restaurants. Enjoy a massage at any of the spas of the city, and if you are interested in the culture of Thailand then find some time and enjoy the Likae Riab an indigenous performance of Thailand .

Dining: Thai cuisine is famous throughout the world. In Bangkok you would find lots of restaurants as well as stalls in the streets where you can get any of the thai delicacies. However, restaurants catering western and foods from other countries of the world are also present in Bangkok .

Accommodation: In Bangkok you would find accommodations of every kind. Starting from small budget hostels for people with stringent budget to 5 Star Hotels catering to the needs of the business tycoons .

Useful information: Always carry cotton clothes in Bangkok because of the tropical climate of the city. Bangkok has a good health care system which is proved by the presence of various hospitals and medical schools in Bangkok . Since tourism industry is the largest revenue earner for Bangkok therefore the police are strict enough to maintain peace in the city . Registered travel agents and taxi service from the hotel are available for the tourists.