Bangkok is the delightful, delirious, diverse capital of Thailand. The very first time I came to “The City of Angels” in 1992, I instantly fell in love with this remarkable city. Today, after all these years, I am just as much, if not more, besotted than ever. Without a doubt, my wild, enthralling love affair will last until the day I die.
This capital is a mixture of stunning temples, palaces. Little shanty houses rubbing shoulders with the most modern and deluxe shopping malls imaginable. There’s an assortment of mind-blowing street markets where you will find whatever you cannot find anywhere else in the world. Food courts, tip-top restaurants that cater for every nationality, street vendors who serve cheap and mouth-watering delights of authentic Thai cuisine. All of which is a gourmet’s dream.
The city is overflowing with sophisticated five-star hotels, where customer service, attention to detail, décor and amenities are often beyond par to many high-class lodgings in the western world. Mid-range and super economical hostels for the budget traveller are endless.
Saturated traffic jams, consisting of Tuk-tuks, motorbikes, taxis, lorries, buses etc. One needs to go with the slow flow and not be in a hurry. I usually take my life in my hands and jump on the motorbike taxis because they are so much quicker! Please be warned they are not for the faint of heart. I often feel I am pillion to Marc Márquez (Spanish Grand Prix motorcycle racer) as we hare between the standstill traffic. Up to now, I have always arrived alive!