Golden temples in the morning, giant malls at noon, rooftop bars at night.
Last updated: 2026-07-16
Tourist traps, SIM cards, cash vs card, taxis and safety — the city's reality in five questions.
Believing the helpful stranger who says the palace is closed — it never is; the route ends at a jeweller.
AIS/True airport SIMs take minutes; 15-day tourist packs are very cheap.
Cash still leads; markets and boat tickets want baht. ATM fees are steep, withdraw larger sums.
Grab, or a taxi that says yes to 'meter please'; a tuk-tuk once for the story, never for transport.
Tourist crime ranks scams > theft > violence. Watch your drink and stay clear of hired-brawl bars.
Turn the dial to any hour and it tells you where you should be.
Pull the day dial; the estimated per-person cost is calculated instantly.
Figures are per-person daily USD estimates compiled from BudgetYourTrip, Numbeo and recent traveller reports. Flight/ferry tickets not included.
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