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Bangkok
Street food, temples, and sensory overload — Asia's best-value city
Bangkok is one of the world's great budget travel cities — your money goes further here than almost anywhere else, the food scene is extraordinary (Michelin-starred street stalls charging $2), and the temples, floating markets, and nightlife give you more to do per dollar than any Western destination. From Bangkok, Thailand's beaches (2 hours) and Northern Thailand culture (1 hour flight) are easy additions.
Budget/day
$55–$100
Best time
November, December, January, February +1 more
Currency
THB
US Visa
Visa-free
Top things to do in Bangkok
- Visit Wat Pho's 150-foot reclining Buddha, then cross the river to Wat Arun at sunset
- Eat pad thai from Thip Samai, regularly cited as Bangkok's best, for under $3
- Take a longtail boat through the khlongs (canals) at 7am for a glimpse of old Bangkok
- Explore Chatuchak Weekend Market — 15,000 stalls of everything imaginable
- Day-trip to Ayutthaya's ancient ruined temples, once capital of the Thai kingdom
What a Bangkok trip actually costs
Estimates for a 7-night trip for 2 people from a major US hub, all-in.
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Bangkok travel tips for US visitors
Visa: No visa required for stays up to 30 days (60 with permission).
- 1The BTS Skytrain + MRT cover most tourist areas for 20–60 baht per ride.
- 2Dress modestly for temples — shoulders and knees covered; sarongs are available at entrances.
- 3Book evening flights or overnight trains to the south — saves a hotel night and time.
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