Tips For Travellers Podcast

In this episode of the Tips for Travellers show Gary Bembridge shares observations, advice and tips for visitors to the capital of Thailand: Bangkok. Subscribe to the show free on iTunes, Stitcher Radio or TuneIn Radio The show covers the following and more: Observations: Bangkok is capital of Thailand (Thai = free so Thailand means land of the free) Never been colonised unlike so many other Asian countries - sided with Japanese in WWII and supported USA in Vietnam war. Monarchy which is highly respected and revered  offence to say negative against the monarchy. Bangkok used to be "Venice of the East" as so many rivers and canals - but now mostly filled in. Lots of traffic and traffic jams. Relatively safe despite political troubles and street demonstrations - more likely affect by tourist scams ! Getting there Major gateway and also connections hub with most international Travelelers coming in via Suvanathmi international airportGetting around Sky train Underground Metro River rides - express boat up  and