🕺Fun facts about Bangkok
- The longest city name in the world
- Capital city of Thailand is Bangkok but this is a shortened version of the actual name. In addition, local Thais normally call it “Krung Thep”.
- This the full name of Thailand’s capital city “Krungthepmahanakhon Amonrattanakosin Mahinthara Yutthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom Udom Ratchaniwet Mahasathan Amonphiman Awatansathit Sakkathattiya Witsanukamprasit.”
- World’s Sunniest city
- According to the World Meteorological Organisation, the average air temperature throughout the year is 28°C, but this jumps to a sticky 34°C between March and May.
- In June - the start of the summer and monsoon season, the weather in Thailand will be hot, humid and wet.
- Sunny days are perfect for vacation and summer activities like swimming, sunbathing or snorkeling.
- Smiles and Friendship
- Thailand is known as the “land of smiles” because a smile is much more than just a smile. It is a form of subtle interpersonal-messaging.
- Wherever you go, you will always see a smile. Not only the smiles but also people are very kind, generous and sharing.
👥 Learn Local Culture & Norms
- Useful Sentences ✨
- Best practices & respect ✨
- Culture✨
- What to be mindful of and to avoid 🙅♀️
🏛️ Popular Tourist Attractions
- The Grand Palace
- Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn)
- Wat Phra Kaew
- Siam Paragon
- ICON Siam
- Banthat Thong road
- Yaowarat road