Best times of year and places to visit Bangkok?

[dailyviet]

Hi All,

I am hoping to travel to the Bangkok, Thailand. What is the best month to do this?
Thanks in advance.

[angsta]

December or January when it's cool and dry. Relatively.

[dailyviet]

December or January when it's cool and dry. Relatively.

when is summer in thailand (bangkok) ? what months?

[robertthebruce]

Hi

To be honest, anytime to visit ''Bangkok'' is nice, i am sure you will have a lovely vacation there..

plenty to see and do, and the price is right for sure..

all the best

[dailyviet]

Thank you!

And... What language do people from Bangkok Thailand speak? English, Thai, Vietnamese...

[Loles]

Thank you!

And... What language do people from Bangkok Thailand speak? English, Thai, Vietnamese...

The best time is from 15th Nov. to 28th Feb. expect if you like the heavy rains with extreme humidity and 40 C together.

The summer time is BKK all the same like in EU, they call summer the same period.

The people talk Thai and English (pour but enough).

Vietnamese ??? I have no idea how did you find out this ...

[robertthebruce]

Thank you!

And... What language do people from Bangkok Thailand speak? English, Thai, Vietnamese...

No Problem, you will find that most Thais will have a small comand of ''English'', depends where you go etc etc,

Obviously the 5 star Hotels and Restaurants they will be more proficient..

But i am sure they will understand you, as they are lovely people and do make an effort..

Its not all bad press here,

[robertthebruce]

Thank you!

And... What language do people from Bangkok Thailand speak? English, Thai, Vietnamese...

No Problem, you will find that most Thais will have a small comand of ''English'', depends where you go etc etc,

Obviously the 5 star Hotels and Restaurants they will be more proficient..

But i am sure they will understand you, as they are lovely people and do make an effort..

Its not all bad press here,

[expat888]

Thank you!

And... What language do people from Bangkok Thailand speak? English, Thai, Vietnamese...

No Problem, you will find that most Thais will have a small comand of ''English'', depends where you go etc etc,

Obviously the 5 star Hotels and Restaurants they will be more proficient..

But i am sure they will understand you, as they are lovely people and do make an effort..

Its not all bad press here,

You must work for TAT.

[mamypoko]

Rainy season...google it. Khong co chi!

[PMZ]

The driest and coolest time is November to February, but no problem visiting other times of the year too.

A good resource for a guide of Bangkok would be: bangkokvisitors.com

Have a great trip while you are here.

[Benmart]

Thank you!

And... What language do people from Bangkok Thailand speak? English, Thai, Vietnamese...

No Problem, you will find that most Thais will have a small comand of ''English'', depends where you go etc etc,

Obviously the 5 star Hotels and Restaurants they will be more proficient..

But i am sure they will understand you, as they are lovely people and do make an effort..

Its not all bad press here,

You must work for TAT.

I wouldn't presume who someone works for. One can say anything, anywhere and about any subject. Having the background information, based on fact, is another story.

Bangkok is an interesting place for sure. How one gets along there depends on their demeanor and attitude in my opinion. An open mind certainly helps make the trip much more enjoyable.

[alex8912]

Well to be exact November 10 to Feb 21. I don't know what it is with people thinking Thai's in Bangkok don't speak English but I do hear a lot of Brit's especially use 8 or 9 word sentences when two or three could be easily used. It's so easy to get around Bangkok with English just keep it simple. BKK is great.

[avander]

I am living here but asked a similar question on places to visit.

You can find the answers I received here http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/708463-what-to-see-in-bangkok/

Have a great time. I am sure you will.

[Runamile]

I'd say the weird thing about Bangkok, indeed Thailand, is that English appears on the decline. Equally, you will have no problems whatever communicating in English, eked out by a bit of body or sign language if necessary. What must be remembered is, like any major commercial city, in any country, Bangkok acts as a huge magnet for internal migration. The result is that just because someone looks Thai, don't assume they can answer your questions. They may have arrived as recently as you. Many arrivals will be from Isaan, North-Eastern, Thailand, where they speak local Lao-related Thai dialect or, simply, Lao. They may have trouble making themselves understood!!!

[dighambara]

NEVER...!!!

Bangkok is one of the dirtiest most overcowded cities on earth and never a pleasant place to visit.

[rotorbreeze]

NEVER...!!!

Bangkok is one of the dirtiest most overcowded cities on earth and never a pleasant place to visit.

Your first time here expect a culture shock, yes overcrowded and dirty..yes. You can stay where you are that is the norm, or go to southern part of your country where it is warmer if that is why you come. If you like a change from the norm and experience the Eastern way of life..sure Thailand is great place, Bkk for you first time will see it is like any Newly Industrialized World is over crowded.

If you arrive at night, this is the time it comes live. Plan your arrival at night, this will give you less culture shock and deal with less traffic. You can reply to me and I will give you some guidance in coming here...if you do not that is ok...when traveling here please do not look like a tourist as this will highlight you as a dum tourist, do not wear a Hawaii shirt that is colorful, or camera around your neck....if you can on the last leg of your journey wear a tie and white shirt, this will show that you are a business traveler and savvy to the con artist that lure tourist looking confused and tired.

I can give you more info on a secure pleasant travel. (I have 20yrs traveling n Thailand)

[larsjohnsson]

Thank you!

And... What language do people from Bangkok Thailand speak? English, Thai, Vietnamese...

[Runamile]

@Rotorbreeze

Yep, looking like a tourist is a pretty dumb thing to do, particularly in a City that has it's hands on tourists for two or three days max, before or after the core issue of their holidays - beaches.

I also feel Bangkok a major global city, and, increasingly, a significant financial centre. I actually find the idea of ambling around in shorts and t-shirts rather insulting to our hosts. Pragmatically, that's not the greatest idea either. Service levels are deteriorating dramatically. We're no longer perceived as guests to be honoured and cherished. Proper city dress, at all times, seems to me to get a better response.

It's not, though, just clothing that marks you out. Cameras are the greatest giveaway, but other stuff too, for instance, bumbags. Stumbling around staring at maps and guidebooks isn't helpful, even if you feel like stumbling around with maps and guidebooks. A scammer will appear out-of-the-blue to "help" you. If you need to play maps and guidebooks, hide discreetly away in a doorway. All of this is good advice for any major city in the world.

One thing that's a bit more Asia-specific is you have to practice the art of seeing clean through people. You just don't see them. Though, in reality, you're seeing them only too well!! Peripheral vision is highly important.