You simply can’t come to Thailand without experiencing Bangkok – the hectic pace, the smiling crowds, the wonderful disorder of its geography, the constant mix of old and new, the heady nightlife and the amazing culinary scene – there are more than 50,000 places to eat! A must-see is the Grand Palace and the Emerald Buddha Temple. Shopping can be enjoyed in abundance, from exciting street markets in Patpong and Chinatown, to swanky designer stores in Silom and Sukhumvit. Getting around is now easier than ever. Bangkok’s new Skytrain transit system is the pride and joy of the city. This above-ground rail system is clean, cheap and very efficient – ideal for exploring this vibrant city.Bangkok, Thailand’s irrepresible capital, is one of the Far East’s greatest cities, and highly recommended for a stopover on the way to or from the country’s tropical beach resorts.