The best time to visit Bangkok is between the months of December and February when the weather is relatively cooler. Temperatures in the evenings during this time sometimes fall below 20 degrees making it conducive for sightseeing, walking tours, and other activities.

You can also visit Bangkok between the months of March and May when the city celebrates the Thai New Year with great pomp and show. While these are the hottest months of the year, there are frequent bouts of rainfall.

If you want to avoid the crowds, it is best to visit during the low season between the months of May and October when the country receives maximum rainfall. You can, however, find some great deals on accommodation during this time.

• Try to take a songthaew as opposed to a taxi to go around the city
• Book your air tickets as early as six months before your departure date to save heavily on fare
• Tipping is not mandatory in Thailand, so it is alright if you leave no or a small tip
• Try to eat at local food outlets and streetside stalls rather than Western food which costs almost three times more
• Use your bargaining skills wherever possible
• Travel during the non-peak season to save a lot on accommodation, tours, and plane tickets

• By Tuk Tuk: These are among the most economical and convenient ways of traveling around the city. They are also great fun but remember to bargain the fare before you embark on your journey as you may otherwise get charged extra.

• BTS Skytrain: This is a very convenient way to travel around Bangkok as it is extremely fast and reliable. There are two BTS lines that run in the city- One is the Silom Line which runs from west to south, between the National Stadium in the Siam shopping area to Bang Wa in Thonburi, across the river. The other is the Sukhumvit Line which runs from north to east from Mo Chit to Bearing. The two lines meet at Siam Station and also join with the MRT line at Sala Daeng and Asok stations.

• Bangkok Subway: Mass Rapid Transport (MRT), this is also a very fast and efficient way to go around Bangkok with trains available every 5 to 7 minutes. It also interconnects with the BTS Skytrain at two points- the Sukhumvit and Silom stations. It is very popular among tourists as well as locals as it touches most of the points of interest in the city.

• Taxi: You can always avail a taxi from any part of the city to go around all the places of attraction, shopping malls, restaurants, etc.

• Good quality flip-flops or open slippers
• Reusable water bottle
• Sunscreen, umbrella, sunglasses
• Electrolyte powder
• Light cotton clothing
• Appropriate clothing for religious places
• Insect repellants

Do’s- Be respectful toward Thai culture and traditions- Stand up during the Royal and national anthem- Take your shoes off before entering temples and houses- Wear clothing appropriate to local and religious sentiments

Dont's- Disrespect the Royal family- Point towards anybody or anything with your feet- Touch anybody on the head

• Weather: Bangkok experiences hot and humid weather throughout the year with occasional showers every now and then. The average temperature varies between 75 degrees F and 95 degrees F. September is the wettest month of the year while April and January are the hottest and coldest months respectively.

• Language: Thai is the official language in Bangkok.

• Time Zone: Indochina time, Time zone in Bangkok, Thailand (GMT+7)

• Budget: You should be prepared to spend approximately THB 2,000 per day in Bangkok which includes accommodation, meals, and commute.

• Currency: Thai Baht is the currency in Thailand.