Cheap Bangkok Holidays 2019

Bangkok – Holiday Destination Information

Key Information: Bangkok is the capital of Thailand and is known for the liveliness and vibrant street-life. Bangkok is an impressive metropolis that draws in visitors all year round who are interested in the fascinating culture and impressive sights that are available there.

Ideal Time to Go: March-May is a popular time to holiday in Bangkok as these are really warm months and there are festive celebrations during these months in Bangkok. We recommend having your Bangkok holiday between May-October - as these are known as low season, you can get a cheap holiday with nice, bearable weather and not too many crowds of tourists.

Weather: Bangkok has a very warm climate with an average annual temperature of 29°C. The hottest month in Bangkok is April with an average temperature of 31°C. The coolest month in Bangkok is December with an average temperature of 26°C. Towards the beginning and end of the year in Bangkok, the weather is very dry. However, during the middle of the year you should expect to see rain - on average, rainfall during the middle of the year in Bangkok falls at around 180mm over 20 days per month.

Flight Time: A direct flight from London to Bangkok takes less than 12 hours

Time Difference: Bangkok is 6 hours ahead of UK time

Currency: Thai Baht (THB)

Fun Fact: The popular energy drink ‘Red Bull’ was created in Bangkok by Chaleo Yoovidhya in 1976.

Top Tip: Drink lots of water – Bangkok has an extremely hot climate so it’s easy, especially for someone from the UK, to forget to keep rehydrating during their Bangkok holiday!

How to Get There

Holiday flights to Bangkok from the UK are quite common as it is a popular holiday destination and a major world city. You can get a flight to Bangkok from airports all over the UK. However, not all of these flights are direct, and we recommend looking for a direct flight as opposed to connecting flights as this is much quicker and often cheaper too.

Places to Go on your Bangkok Holiday

Bangkok is a beautiful and exciting place with loads of fun and exotic places to explore; here are our top recommended places to visit during your Bangkok holiday:

• Grand Palace – This marvellous complex of beautiful buildings in the heart of Bangkok is a wonderful sight to behold. This is the official residence of the Kings of Siam and has been since 1782. It is a prime example of exotic and artistic architecture at its finest.
• Siam Paragon – This is ideal for those who love to go on shopping holidays! It is one of the biggest shopping centres in Asia, and could be the biggest you’ve ever explored. Go take a visit and see what exotic goods you can purchase at cheap prices.
• Lumphini Park – This is great for those planning to go on a family holiday with the kids, but it’s also a wonderful and beautiful place for the adults to relax and unwind. Come here for a lovely family picnic in the sun or hire a boat and float across the gorgeous lake.