
Bangkok
Visited: 19 January - 1 February 2025
Preparation time
- Travel documents
Passport which is still valid up to 6 months minimum after arrival date.
No visum required for stays less than 60 days
New: Arrival card to be filled in within the 3 days before your arrival trough online platform
(* please check with your own local government or embassy for most recent updates)
- Airport transfer
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is Bangkoks main airport, most international flights land here and several domestic flights too.
Transport to the city center can easily take 45 min to 1h depending on traffic.
Tip: please install the app 'Grab' when you land with the airports wifi. This is the local app where everyone books transportation on for taxi's / motorbikes.
Public transportation is also an option of course, but given the prices for grab rides and the luggage you have, I would suggest to make use of Grab. For a very reasonable price of +- 20 EUR you should get a grab for sure.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) is the airport where most domestic flights leave, as well as international flights, mostly low-cost though.
- Booking accommodation
Whenever possible, book as early as possible. Prices can double or triple in a few weeks time, depending on demand and availability. I've booked numerous hotels and hostels which ended up doubling in price between my booking date and my actual dates of stay, if I would have made a booking later.
Always book the option with free-cancellation if you book ahead. You can always cancel / modify later if needed or if a better deal presents itself.
I stayed here:
The Legacy Sukhumvit
No.29 Sukhumvit Rd., Klongtoey Nua, Wattana, Wattana, 10110 Bangkok, Thailand
Roomtype booked: Deluxe king room
This hotel was conveniently located between 2 BTS stations, not far from Siam and BKK.
There's a 7/11 shop and a currency exchange shop in the same building which is super convenient
Various tips for Thailand / Bangkok:
- Money
- Apps
- Booking tickets
- Luggage prepping
- Thai culture