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Discover Bangkok

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CountryThailand

RegionAsia

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Today in Bangkok26°Cloudy

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Must-see

What to experience in Bangkok

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Bangkok Ethical Elephant Tour (Living Green Elephant Sanctuary)

Golfplatz

The Royal Golf & Country Club

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The Temple of the Emerald Buddha

On the grounds of the Grand Palace, this sacred temple is renowned for its Emerald Buddha.

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King Power Mahanakhon

A 78-floor mirrored skyscraper used for hotel rooms & retail with a viewing deck at 1,030 feet.

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The Grand Palace

Built in 1782, this ornate royal palace complex now houses a museum & is open to visitors.

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Lumphini Park

Central urban park featuring manicured lawns, playgrounds & an artificial lake with boat rentals.

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SEA LIFE Bangkok Ocean World

Spacious aquarium offers hundreds of marine species on display, 4-D films & underwater experiences.

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Jim Thompson House Museum

Thai-style teak house by American entrepreneur Jim Thompson with an art collection & guided tours.

Dining

Where to eat in Bangkok

Restaurant

Michelin

Sühring

Deutsch

Restaurant

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Sorn

Südthailändisch

Restaurant

Michelin

Côte by Mauro Colagreco

Französisch/Mediterran

Restaurant

Michelin

Baan Tepa

Modern Thai

Restaurant

Michelin

Chef's Table

Französisch

Restaurant

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Le Normandie

Französisch

Restaurant

Michelin

Mezzaluna

Französisch-Japanisch

Restaurant

Michelin

R-Haan

Thailändisch

Restaurant

The Island Bangkok – Top Rated Thai Restaurant & Bar

Restaurant

Baannok Bangkok | บ้านนอกเข้ากรุง

Restaurant

RONGROS

Restaurant

THE SIXTH 6th

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SOI Bangkok Restaurant

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SEEN Restaurant & Bar Bangkok

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Le Du Kaan

Impressions

Bangkok in pictures

Bangkok Ethical Elephant Tour (Living Green Elephant Sanctuary) — Bangkok — Bangkok Ethical Elephant Tour (Living Green Elephant Sanctuary)

The Island Bangkok – Top Rated Thai Restaurant & Bar — Bangkok — The Island Bangkok – Top Rated Thai Restaurant & Bar

Baannok Bangkok | บ้านนอกเข้ากรุง — Bangkok — Baannok Bangkok | บ้านนอกเข้ากรุง

The Royal Golf & Country Club — Bangkok — The Royal Golf & Country Club

Côte by Mauro Colagreco — Bangkok — Côte by Mauro Colagreco

The Temple of the Emerald Buddha — Bangkok — The Temple of the Emerald Buddha

King Power Mahanakhon — Bangkok — King Power Mahanakhon

SOI Bangkok Restaurant — Bangkok — SOI Bangkok Restaurant

The Grand Palace — Bangkok — The Grand Palace

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Past trips

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Thailand: Bangkok & Phuket

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Stays

Hand-picked hotels in Bangkok

★ 4.9

Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok

Sleek high-rise hotel offering dining & a 40th-floor bar, plus a spa, a gym & an infinity pool.

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★ 4.8

Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River

luxury

★ 4.8

Capella Bangkok

Elegant riverfront hotel featuring 2 restaurants, a bar & a tearoom, plus an outdoor pool & a spa.

luxury

★ 4.8

Dusit Thani Bangkok

luxury

★ 4.7

Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok

Lavish, landmark lodging offering 9 refined restaurants, 2 outdoor pools & a luxe spa.

luxury

★ 4.7

Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok

Refined quarters in a chic lodging with jazz, dine-in-the-dark dinners & a pool, plus a spa & a gym.

upscale

★ 4.7

The Peninsula Bangkok

Luxury riverfront hotel with 3 chic restaurants, 2 bars & a posh spa, plus an outdoor pool.

★ 4.7

Waldorf Astoria Bangkok

Elegant quarters in an upmarket high-rise hotel with refined restaurants, a spa & an outdoor pool.

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Best time to travel

When to go to Bangkok?

Based on real measurements from 2020–2024. The months marked in red combine pleasant temperatures with the fewest rainy days.

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Best time to travel: Jan, Dec, Feb, Nov

Average daily highs · Open-Meteo measurements 2020–2024

Warmest month

Apr · 34°

Driest month

Jan · ~3 rainy days

Recommended

Jan, Dec, Feb, Nov

Country

Good to know about Thailand

Good to know

Thailand essentials

CapitalBangkok

CurrencyThailändischer Baht (THB)

LanguageThailändisch

Time difference from CET+6 Std.

Flight time from Zurichca. 11–12 Std.

Visa for Swiss passport holdersvisumfrei bis 60 Tage (Tourismus)

ElectricityType A / B / C · 230 V

Emergency number191 (Polizei) / 1669 (Rettung)

General guidance only — your Travel Designer will check visa, entry and insurance requirements for your passport and travel date.

Kosten

How much does a trip to Bangkok cost?

Was kostet Thailand? — Tagesbudget

Günstig unterwegs: Essen und Transport kosten fast nichts, teuer wird es erst beim Hotel.

Kategorie	Kleines Budget	Mittleres Budget	Hohes Budget
Unterkunftpro Nacht	CHF 15	CHF 35	CHF 120
Essen & Trinkenpro Tag	CHF 12	CHF 25	CHF 60
Lokaler Transportpro Tag	CHF 5	CHF 10	CHF 25
Aktivitäten & Ausflügepro Tag	CHF 10	CHF 25	CHF 60
Tagesbudget gesamtpro Tag	CHF 40	CHF 95	CHF 260

How long will you stay?7 nights

Your budget (Comfort, 7 nights): CHF 665 per person

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Details on the figures

Richtwerte in CHF pro Person, recherchiert im Juli 2026 (Numbeo, BudgetYourTrip, lokale Anbieter; Kurs 1 CHF = 1.22 USD = 1.08 EUR). Unterkunft = Doppelzimmer geteilt durch zwei. Ohne internationale Flüge, Visum und Versicherung. Die Inseln (Phuket, Koh Samui) liegen 40–60 % über dem Landesmittel, Chiang Mai und der Norden darunter.

Based on CHF · guide values per person · switch currency above.

Bangkok

Travel guide & Inspiration

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Insider tips

Nordthailand Geheimtipps: Doi Inthanon, Pai und Chiang Rai

Die besten Geheimtipps in Nordthailand sind der Berg Doi Inthanon mit den Pagoden, das Bergstädtchen Pai, der Weisse Tempel Wat Rong Khun in Chiang Rai, die Altstadt von Lampang, die Teeterrassen von Mae Salong und die Salzbrunnen von Bo Kluea in der Provinz Nan.

Insider tips

Krabi und Trang Geheimtipps: Railay, Koh Mook und Koh Lanta

Die besten Geheimtipps in der Region Krabi und Trang sind die Halbinsel Railay, die Smaragdhöhle Tham Morakot auf Koh Mook, die ruhigen Inseln Koh Jum und Koh Libong, die Alte Stadt auf Koh Lanta und der Tempel Wat Tham Suea mit dem Aufstieg zum Buddha auf dem Berg.

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