Bangkok – The capital city of Thailand

Bangkok is the capital and largest city of Thailand and many tourists know it as a good place to shop although the heat and humidity in the marketplace would discourage all but the most determined of bargain hunters.

Its official English name is pleasantly short and easy to remember, but the full name of the city is a mouthful, a combination of Pali and Sanskrit.

From a lengthy 170 ceremonial-character name, Bangkok is known as the known to be one of the great cities of the early civilizations. In fact, King Buddha had a lengthy name for the country and it is written in the local language that is translated and pertains to the country as the city of the angels.

Thailand is a country where early Buddhism deeply affected its people. Buddhism is a way of life aside from the consideration that it is a known religion to the world community.

The Grand Palace, one of the great tourists' attractions in Bangkok, has been established in the country for around 150 years. The palace is the King's home, his court and the place for the whole administrative government of Bangkok. Grand Palace is considered to be one of the most complex representation of Thaih's power and spiritual life. Bangkok has actually begun to rival Singapore in terms of economic strength, but most people recognize it as a tourist spot, and tourism accounts for an average of about 5% of the GDP. To get to the city from New York, for example, the airfare Bangkok Airways will charge you nothing because Bangkok Airways is a regional carrier. Unless you are from Southeast Asia, you have the option to take another airline to your destination.

The economy-class nonstop round trip airfare will range from US$ 1,392 to $ 1,445 depending on whether you choose Cathay Pacific or Japan Airlines and the time of departure. You could choose to go Thai Airways but it will cost $ 1,558.00.

It would also be good to check out the Bangkok hotels online and book ahead. Price ranges are from US$ 5.00 a night for the really tight budget to $ 1,105 for the lottery winner. Once you get there, it would be good to get a copy of the Bangkok Post because it is in English and caters to foreigners. But whichever hotel chosen, a trip to Bangkok will not be complete without at least one session of Thai massage, also known as Nuad bo-Rarn.

It is an enriching and relaxing experience that is available at Bangkok massage parlors and spas all over the city. It will cost around $ 100 in the US for a one-hour massage compared to about $ 5.00 in Bangkok so take advantage while in Bangkok.