The list of things to do in Bangkok is one of the longest in the East. This country was never colonized by other countries, as were most of the other Asian countries, so what you can see is history and artifacts of the Thai people, not of the British colonials in Thailand. Visits to any of the beautiful temples are a travel must and history buffs will thrill to the Grand Palace, National Museum, and the Vimanmek museum--the world's largest golden teak building. You will see seated, reclining and standing Buddhas if you visit the jewel encrusted temples. The Snake Farm and the Floating Market are other favorite things to see and do

Many people like to take advantage of Bangkok shopping for electronics. The prices are right, but you can also get badly burned if the copy of the DVD or CD that you purchase is defective. Many copies of such software are sold and they vary in quality from unviewable to nearly master quality. Two markets are of interest to many tourists--the Chatuchack Weekend Market and the Patpong Night Market. An alternative is the Suan Lum Night Bazaar which provides less crowded surroundings, good prices and live entertainment. These bazaars provide almost every type of goods you can imagine in one place. Haggling is expected in your shopping experiences.

Car parking - car hire in Bangkok can be handled rather smoothly on the internet,and but may not be the best choice for American tourists traveling in Bangkok for a number of reasons. First, public and commercial transportation is readily available in the city for very economical rates. Second, Thai drivers use the left hand side of the road which can be hard for some operators--particularly those from the United States--to feel comfortable. Third, Bangkok roads are notorious for major traffic jams, although actual experience in the condition may be not quite as bad as its reputation.

A choice of which Bangkok hotel to choose may require several hours of staring at the internet, filling out query forms or perhaps working through a travel agent. There are literally dozens of exotic and attractive hotels to be found close to the heart of Thailand's capital city. and these hotels are surprisingly affordable. A Bangkok restaurant can be found to cater to almost every preferred cuisine in the world from native Thai dishes to authentic Mexican. A few of the national cuisines that are represented in Bangkok include Indian, Chinese, Japanese, and British. Pubs, bars and drinking houses are fairly common in the country too. The Thai cuisine is either pleasingly bland or chili hot