Currency Exchange Rates in Bangkok Exchange rates can vary noticeably between shops in the same part of Bangkok, even on the same day. As an example, one rate may be 33.75 Thai Baht to the dollar, another 33.33, another 33.61, and a tourist-area counter may offer only 32. Rates change, so use the figures as…
Luggage Storage, Delivery, and Exchange Airport services may include luggage storage or delivery, which can help if you do not want to take a large bag on a domestic flight. The source mentions roughly 100 Thai Baht for a day of storage and about 299 Thai Baht for delivery, but fees and providers change. Confirm…
Thailand Digital Arrival Card Website Scam The Thailand Digital Arrival Card can be completed online, and the safest starting point is the official government website. Look carefully at the web address before entering passport details. Scam pages can imitate the design and wording of an official service, then ask for a payment such as US$10…
Around 10 p.m., the main nightlife areas may still look surprisingly calm. That does not mean venues are closed; it often means there is more space to choose where to sit and easier movement between stops. The trade-off is that rain and heat can change the feel of the night quickly, so flexible plans work…
MBK Sport Shoes and Sportswear in Bangkok MBK Center is one of the places in Bangkok where you can find discounted sports shoes, sportswear and football shirts. Many of the shoes are authentic and can cost less than 15 dollars during the sales. MBK is easy to reach by taking the BTS SkyTrain to National…
There is always something happening in Bangkok. It does not matter whether it is Christmas, New Year, a Sunday, or the middle of the working week. The city rarely feels as though everything has stopped. One public activity involved people learning how to play a traditional Thai musical instrument. Nearby, visitors could try a traditional…
I intended to be at Suvarnabhumi Airport at 8:00, and I was only one minute late. My Vietjet Airways flight to Phuket was scheduled for 10:25. Domestic flights can be delayed, but check-in was quick. I like flying with Vietjet Airways because it departs from Suvarnabhumi Airport. The airport was extremely busy. The lively queues,…
After two days in Pattaya, I returned to Bangkok and found the city surprisingly busy. Even though it was the low season, there were large numbers of tourists in the city and at Suvarnabhumi Airport. The airport was unusually crowded with arrivals and departures. In the high season you expect to see plenty of visitors,…
Bangkok’s rainy season can change the shape of a day in minutes. A shower may begin while you are outside, flooding low spots and leaving streets hot and humid again soon afterward. Moving between an air-conditioned train, a wet street, and a crowded mall can feel like experiencing several climates in one trip. Check the…