Cheap Flights from Trang to Bangkok from US$27

Bangkok is the capital of Thailand and is also known as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon or just Krung Thep in Thai. It is the most populous city with around 8 million inhabitants making it Thailand’s primate city reducing the significance and size of other urban centres to the national economy in comparison. Bangkok has a rich history going back to the 15^th century when it was just a village on the Chao Phraya River banks.

Tip: The city has a tropical savanna climate and is under the influence of the South Asian monsoon system with fairly hot temperatures all year round so visitors are advised to prepare accordingly.

Getting to Bangkok

Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is approximately at a distance of 31 km from the city and it would take about 27 minutes to reach the city. One can easily find flights from Trang to Bangkok because there are several airlines offering their services. There are also direct flights from Trang to Bangkok; some flights to Bangkok have one connecting stop in between. Numerous cheap flights from Trang to Bangkok are operated by airlines like Thai AirAsia and Nok Air. The overall flight duration varies from 1 hour 30 minutes to 4 hours depending on the duration of the layover in between.

Tip: It is advisable to book your flight tickets well in advance to get the best prices and offers.

What to do

Bangkok is an exciting, fascinating, and incredible city to explore as it has varying forms of entertainment from sightseeing to shopping. Infamous ancient places there is Wat Pho, which is home to the Reclining Buddha covered in gold leaf, the Grand Palace which was the king’s home and therefore the most famous attraction, and Bangkok National Museum which houses the biggest collection of artefacts and Thai art the whole of Thailand. The city is also called ‘Venice of the East’ owing to the Chai Phraya River on which a boat ride is a must. For shopping enthusiasts, there is Chatuchak Market which has over 8000 stalls spread across 27 acres of space and has everything one could ever want at unbelievably low prices and there is the Siam Paragon which has upscale fashion designers, Southeast Asia’s biggest aquarium, a massive multiplex cinema and various restaurants. Travellers can also go for a traditional Thai massage in the country from where it originated and get an authentic experience of what it feels like. There is also Nana Plaza which is said to be the biggest adult entertainment plaza and has several gogo bars. One can also enjoy Muay Thai, the national sport of Thailand as the whole country itself is filled with kickboxing stadiums although the major fights happen in Bangkok.

Tip: Bangkok has a very well connected system of trains which have air-conditioned carriages more popularly called sky trains along with a very efficient MRT network which can be utilized for a convenient commute.

Where to stay

Riverside is the best area for first-time visitors, especially those on a budget for its calmness and scenic value along with being in vicinity to the river and several famous temples and the Royal Palace. Sukhumvit Road has also become a popular area to stay in for its wide range of lodgings and restaurants serving extensive options of international cuisine along with being well connected with both Skytrain and MRT stations. For those travelling with families, Silom is the best area to stay in for being well connected to public transport and having many malls, shopping centres, and street food options along with being a quiet escape from the traffic. Siam is the shopping centre where most big malls are, Chinatown is great for those wanting an immersive experience into the history and culture as the town has preserved its authenticity very well and for dedicated street foodies. Khao San/Bangklamphu is the hub for all the backpackers where there are many boutique hotels and hostels within walking distance of all the major attractions.

Tip: Bangkok offers a variety of experiences that can be curated to specific tastes for which early reservations are recommended for a hassle-free stay.

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