Bangkok

Overview  Bangkok began as a small trading center and port community on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River serving the Ayutthaya Kingdom, the precursor of modern Thailand which existed from 1350 to 1767.  After the fall of Ayutthaya to the Burmese Kingdom in 1767, the newly declared King Taksin established a new capital in the area of then-Bangkok which became know as Thonburi… read more

Best Time to Visit  The hot season extends from March to May while rainy season is from June to September. Whilst humidity is high all year, November to March is the best time to visit Bangkok as its cooler and dryer.