• For larger groups of up to 10 (or those who want a private driver in a luxury car with speakers) Contact: Mr Jojo 0968968434 OR 0972532569- tried and tested 1.5k BAHT a day for full day hire (roughly £35). Will pick you and drop you off wherever you want and also wait around for you until you're finished with excursion/activity).

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• Bangkok is fantastic to create multi city trips with. Bangkok and Phuket, Bangkok and Krabi, Bangkok and Koh Samui.  Dubai, Singapore can also be paired with Thailand itineraries as they have fantastic connections. Bangkok and Chiang Mai twin centre are good options. Flight to Chiang Mai is quickest option but for people after authentic experience, the night sleeper train is also an option- maybe a 1 way sleeper and return flight would work best.

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• From the main international airport or there are relatively inexpensive taxis available at arrivals, but by far the cheapest and the quickest route to the city itself is on the Airport Rail Link. This high speed overground rail system can take you to the city centre in around 25 minutes, where you can then connect easily to other parts of the city on the MRT Bangkok system. The extensive MRT system is a fantastic way to travel around the city, as it connects most of the major districts, it’s easy and cheap to use. The Skytrain connects the MRT to even more areas of Bangkok, providing an all-encompassing transport network for visitors.

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• The country is very cash intensive, hence you will need lots of cash for various activities, taxis and shopping. MBK Mall in Siam and some exchange houses in Sukhumvit offered good rates and it was not a problem exchanging currencies. They require a form of ID to transact so you are advised to carry one.

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Example Itinerary for short trip to Bangkok:

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DAY 1

Start your first full day in Bangkok with an early start and a lovely stroll through the beautiful, green Lumphini Park. Enjoy the crisp outdoor air before the heat of the day begins to set in. This is one of the city’s favourite outdoor spaces with a broad lake and many walking trails to discover.

When things to start to heat up, head on next to the Bangkok National Museum, where you can learn more about the unique and enthralling history of the capital of the Thai nation.

As midday hits, take a cruise along the river to cool down in the shade of the boat’s canopy. Hop on and off the Chao Phraya River Express, to see some of the city’s best and most iconic attractions.

Spend the afternoon exploring the river and the many magnificent temples and palaces that are all found within an easy walk of the piers. Call in at Wat Pho, known for its enormous reclining Buddha then stroll through the grounds of the Grand Palace and see a few of the rooms that are open to the public. If you have time before the sun sets, call in at Wat Phra Kaew and Wat Arun before travelling to nearby Chinatown to enjoy some of the city’s best Thai cuisine and street food at Yaowarat Road.

If you have some energy left after a long first day in Bangkok then enjoy an evening drink or two at Soi 4, one of the liveliest bar streets in the city.

DAY 2

After experiencing the best of the culture and history of Bangkok on your first day, the second day of your itinerary will see you travelling outside the city centre. Start early again and visit the famous Maeklong Railway Market, where traders set up their stalls on the train tracks and quite literally shift everything to the side when the scheduled train rolls through. It’s quite the unusual experience and an excellent chance to enjoy some local food, refreshments and purchase some souvenirs.

For lunch, travel to Bangkok’s Floating Market. Here you’ll discover the enchanting scenes of floating market stalls and waterborne traders. Take your own small boat across the water and hail down the food vendors for a spot of lunch of delicious Thai food.

Spend the afternoon travelling to Kanchanaburi and take in the sombre but essential sight of the Death Railway, built by laborers and prisoners of World War II. The famous Bridge over the River Kwai is beautiful but the story behind it is not entirely so aesthetic.

Travel back to Bangkok for the evening and enjoy dinner and drinks at one of the city’s many sky bars and restaurants, for beautiful panoramic views over the city of Bangkok below you.

April is one of the hottest and most humid months of the year and can also be an exciting time to visit because as you may catch the exciting and unusual Songkran Festival, which brings in the Thai New Year with one huge water fight on the streets.

The best way to see the city is to spend a weekend in Bangkok as this is when you will find most of the markets in full swing. Try to get up and out early, not only to pack in as much as you can but so you can spend the cooler, quieter hours of the morning visiting the busier tourist sights. It will make your experience in the city just that little bit more comfortable!

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