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Flights to Bangkok, both domestic and international, are concentrated at Suvarnabhumi, located 35 km east of downtown. The price of airplane tickets varies according to the airline companies, but it is necessary to take it in advance to obtain affordable tickets. There are no particular security risks for people traveling alone in Bangkok, the country is generally safe, but you should be careful with your personal belongings in the tourist areas of Bangkok as theft can occur. Finally, don't have fun using drugs in Bangkok, you will be sent to prison for at least 10 years.
Bangkok and Thailand in general have long been very touristy destinations, taken by storm by many tour operators but not all offers are equal. Take the time to choose the different packages offered according to your travel desires and do not hesitate to compare the services. Beware of low prices, they do not always include transfers, drinks and meals in Bangkok.
In Bangkok, it is very easy to get around on foot, by public transport (metro or bus) but also by cab and tuk-tuk, probably the most picturesque means of transport in Bangkok. Other ways to get around: the Chao Praya Express which sails on the river and the shuttles on the small canals of Bangkok.
Bangkok is a city of contrasts. Every evening, street vendors toil for a living in the shadow of skyscrapers; 4x4s with tinted windows criss-cross the avenues, while roaring long tailszip along the khlongs of the working-class districts. Rattanakosin, the historic city, with its temples rich in history and teak houses from another era, lives to the rhythm of the monasteries not far from the ultra-modern shopping malls of Siam Square and the trendy rooftop bars of Sukhumvit. It's also a mecca for world cuisine. But Bangkok is more than just the sordid clichés that tarnish its image, nor is it just a stopover on a budget traveler's Asian itinerary. This fascinating city alone could be worth a trip to Thailand, as it reflects the many facets of this vast country.
