Bangkok Family Travel Guide

For many would-be budget visitors, Bangkok is synonymous with the travelers' cafes on Khao San Road that show endless Hollywood movies and dish up watered-down "Thai" food. Steer clear of Khao San Road, though, and you will discover a city of breezy river trips, ancient temples, and riverside terraces.
A traditional Thai massage is a great way for mom and dad to recuperate after a long flight. At Wat Pho's Traditional Massage School, students and experts will put your body through a grueling bones-and-all workout that is guaranteed to ease those travel-strained muscles.
Two common complaints about Bangkok are its awful traffic congestion and pollution. If you travel by open-air tuk-tuk, the smog and hassle can indeed be a nightmare. Two ways around this are to travel on the Chao Phraya River Express—speedboat-like ferries that zoom up and down the river—or the Skytrain monorail.
The city is hot and humid throughout the year, so do your sightseeing early in the day. April and May are particularly bad months.
Trying to explore Bangkok with a stroller can be more trouble than it is worth. Consider carrying young children in a backpack or sling instead.

Family Overview: Bangkok, Thailand

This special city boasts an ever-changing collage of old wats (temples), colonial-era architecture, and glittering new skyscrapers. Heading upriver, the Grand Palace and adjacent Wat Phra Kaew await. Inside the latter is the famous emerald Buddha, one of the most revered in the country. The king himself personally changes the Buddha's garments to suit each season of the year. Nearby sits another stunning temple, Wat Pho, in a city laden with glorious Buddhist architecture. Another highlight is the Temple of Dawn, or Wat Arun. This bizarre but beautiful structure stretches 82 meters into the heavens and is named after the Indian god of dawn, Aruna. Read More

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before go to Bangkok for vacation for 3 week , Do we have to apply the visa from Thai embassy in the U.S : -For Reentry-permit holders(US Permanent residents )and -For Passport holders(US Citizens)and If yes , How ?
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Bangkok Family Travel Guide