Bangkok is not just known for its history and culture. It is also popular for its traditions and rich architecture of historical buildings. This city brims with action.
Plus, it is packed with many opportunities to tour temples, markets, and sample the local food. Modern but vibrant, Bangkok is also a city where tourism often translates as both discovery and leisure. Whether you are passionate about food, traveling on roads and waterways, or interested in the history and architecture of famous sights,
Bangkok is ideal for you. The following are more reasons you should visit the city:
1. The People
The people in Thailand are welcoming and friendly. One thing that you’ll hear quite frequently is ‘Sawadee Ka,’ a formal greeting with a slight bow and a rub of the palms together. This welcoming phrase reinforces a perception of stillness and belonging, despite the urban environment.
A specific feature that has also caught my attention in Bangkok is that people are rather calm and measured despite the given pace of life. Thai culture is also evident in their dances; dancers wear the following:
- Colorful costumes and perform slow,
- Elegant hand
- Finger movements
2. Clean & Safe
Despite not being quite as clean as cities like Dubai or Singapore, cleanliness is the priority in Bangkok. The streets are clean, and the people clean the streets by sweeping them by hand throughout the day. Vendors even wash their storefronts and the sidewalks with water.
Specifically, street vendors should uphold personal hygiene and cleanliness. This is because it has a close association with their sales and customers’ health.
3. Delicious Food
The Thais know how to cook their traditional meals to perfection. Regardless of whether you are visiting a classic Thai eatery or a French restaurant in Bangkok, such as Cagette, Bangkok food provides unique experiences that cannot be encountered elsewhere. Thai cuisine is quite diverse and cheap as Thai people often eat from roadside food carts and other street vendors.
People eat with their hands in the company of others of different classes, be it young or old or businessmen and women. Food vendors have different types of foods in Thailand and this makes street food distinctive as it brings people of all classes together.
4. Convenient Transport
Transportation in Bangkok is well-developed. Therefore, getting around the city is relatively simple and quite convenient. Public transport within the metropolis is made easy through the BTS Skytrain and the MRT subway system.
However, more extensive bus services cover other areas. Modern transportation is also available for tourists. This includes the following:
- River cruises through the Chao Praya River
- Brisk rickshaw transport through the Khlong Saen Saep route
5. Shopping Paradise
If there is one place that is a shopper’s paradise, then Bangkok has to be it. Examples of shopping centers include Siam Paragon and CentralWorld, and Chatuchak Weekend Market. Both the centers guarantee every shopper the shopping experience they need.
Concluding Remarks
Bangkok includes both modern and traditional life. As one of the most common destinations, this city can satisfy even the most demanding traveler’s expectations. Whether traveling to Bangkok for business or you’re just a history-conscious tourist, the city never fails to deliver.
