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Thailand Bangkok

One night is never enough in this effervescent, renaissance capital; a curious confetti of glittering palaces, ornate temples, hidden canals, intriguing alleyways and pulsating street markets. Chic hotels and spas, sleek shopping malls, plentiful golf, cutting edge bars, gourmet restaurants and irreverent night life rub shoulders with age old cultures and customs.

All made easier to enjoy or explore via the Skytrain, the city’s elevated monorail or the underground Metro. Glimpse into the city’s riverside life and klong’s (canals) from on board the ferry boat services that cruise the Chao Phraya River and feel like a local as you hop on and off. For shorter, fun journeys try a ride on the noisy and colourful tuk-tuks – definitely an experience!

Eating out in Bangkok is fun, can be inexpensive and amazing. Places to eat range from 5* restaurants to street side stalls. Yaowarat, Bangkok’s Chinatown has some of the best and most expensive Chinese restaurants in the city. The Silom Road area is one of the city’s busiest areas with restaurants and food stalls tucked away in its side alleys. Along the Sukhumvit Road are Italian, French, Mexican, Japanese, Thai and Indian restaurants – very cosmopolitan!

For day trips outside the city why not visit the River Kwai? Every year in late November and early December the River Kwai Bridge Festival is celebrated. Highlight of the festival is the Sound & Light Show, which tells the history of the Death Railway, the Hellfire Pass and the Bridge on the River Kwai. Or take an overnight river trip to the ancient royal capital of Ayutthaya on the converted Manohra rice barge.


	The Peninsula Bangkok Elegant rooms with a view... contemporary, glass-fronted five star on the opposite river bank to The Oriental providing panoramic city views from plush rooms and good value corner suites


	The Sukhothai Bangkok An oasis of calm in the middle of chaos…..Now celebrating its 18th year the Sukhothai Bangkok exudes understated luxury


	Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok The King and You... redolent of Old Siam and legendary, gilt-edged host for over 125 years to royalty, dignitaries and authors.


	Pathumwan Princess , Bangkok Shopaholics’ choice... elegant four star with large pool, gym and enticing range of restaurants linked with the giant MBK shopping centre and National Stadium Skytrain station, close to Siam Square, Siam Centre and World Trade Centre.


	Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok Prime position... alongside both the river and a Skytrain station to speed you into town, this stylish and convenient five star is set in beautiful tropical gardens and packed with a huge choice of cutting edge bars and restaurants.


	Bangkok Marriott Resort & Spa Riverside retreat... resort style hotel with 413 rooms scattered among tropical gardens. A large pool and excellent spa are among its features.


	Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers Action station...enjoying a prime location adjacent to the River City shopping centre on the Chao Phraya river and many other riverside attractions and entertainment outlets.


	The Landmark Bangkok Hot spot... for Sukhumvit Road shopping and entertainment, on the doorstep of night markets and intriguing alleyways as well as a Skytrain station (Nana Road).


	River Kwai Cruising Boating...the RV River Kwai opens up a new area for river cruising in Kanchanaburi province, west of Bangkok