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With an estimated population of 10 million in a country of only 64 million, Thailand's capital is the urban and cultural heart of the land: where all trends originate, where all roads meet, an exaggeration of every aspect of life in the kingdom. Choked with traffic, polluted, and corrupt, the city is also the financial capital of one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. Central Bangkok is all columns of glass and steel, hulking shopping complexes, and hotels linked at the city center by an elevated monorail, the BTS skytrain, and a slick new subway. Read More

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Amari Watergate Hotel

847 Petchburi Road
Bangkok 10400 Map

Distance: 0.0 mi.
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Hotel Class: 5 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0
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Bangkok Marriott Resort & Spa

257 Charoennakorn Road, Samrae Thonburi
Bangkok 10600 Map

Distance: 0.0 mi.
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Hotel Class: 3 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
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Banyan Tree

21/100 SOUTH SATHORN ROAD, BANGKOK
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Distance: 0.0 mi.
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Hotel Class: 5 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0
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Ancient City

78/1 Democracy Monument Cycle
Ratchadamnoen Avenue
10200

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Harmony Spa

Soi 1, Sukhumvit Rd
Basement (Park Ploenchit Tower)
Bangkok 10110 Thailand

Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center)
Expert Rated & Recommended
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Oriental Spa (The)

48 Oriental Avenue
Bangkok 10500 Thailand

Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center)
Expert Rated & Recommended
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Bangkok Vacation Rentals

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Traditional Thai Houses with Natural Surroundings

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 4
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Cable/Satellite TV, Jacuzzi, Non-Smoking, Patio, Pets OK, Refrigerator
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Holiday house for rent in Bangkok region

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 4
Amenities: Cable/Satellite TV, Internet Access, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Phone, Swimming Pool, TV
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from: $73

2 Bedroom VACATION HOME in BANGKOK, THAILAND

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 4
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Alarm Clock, Cable/Satellite TV, DVD Player, Full kitchen, Garage, Jacuzzi, Laundry, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Patio, Pets OK, Refrigerator, Stereo, TV

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