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Bangkok Basic
BASIC FACTS
Bangkok, the capital city of Thailand,
is also its largest urban region and primate city. During the Ayutthaya
Kingdom, it was just a small trading post, located at the mouth of the
Chao Phraya River. However, with the declaration of Bangkok as the
capital, in 1768, the city emerged as a significant destination of
Thailand. Bangkok is also known to be the political, social and
economic center of Thailand and contributes considerably to South East
Asia and Indochina as well. The city is also acclaimed to be a global
city, owing to its influence in the fields of art, politics, fashion,
education and entertainment.
CLIMATE
Bangkok has a hot, tropical climate with daytime
temperature reaching the mid-30s Celsius throughout the year. November
to February is the driest time of year and the most popular with
tourists. March, April and May are the hottest months, and the rainy
season runs from May to October. During the wet season short showers
are likely during the afternoon, though some days it will rain all day.
LANGUAGE
The Thai language, belonging to the Tai family, is the main language in
Thailand although there are several regional dialects as well. Other
languages spoken in Thailand are Chinese, Lao, Malay and Mon-Khmer,
while English usage is becoming more prevalent in government and
commerce. English is also being taught as a second language in
secondary school and universities, which enables the English-speaking
visitor in Thailand to have little trouble conversing.
Helpful
words and phrases
Yes - Chái
No - Mâi chái
Thank you - Khàp khun
No, thank you - Mâi ao khàp khun
Hello - Sawàt dii
Excuse me - Khãw thôht
Please - Karuna
I do not understand - Mâi Khâo jai
I like you! - Phom chawp koon
I cannot speak Thai - Poot passat Thai mai dai
Can speak a little Thai - Poot passat Thai nit noy
How much? - Thâo rai or Kee Baht?
Can you discount a little - Lot rakka dai mai
Too expensive - Paeng Pai.
I want it cheaper - ow thuuk
CURRENCY
The currency of Thailand is the baht which consists
of 100 stang. Copper coins are valued 25 and 50 stang. Silver coins are
in denominations of 1, 5 and 10 baht. Banknotes are valued at 10, 20,
50, 100, 500, and 1,000 baht. As the exchange rates of foreign
currencies against the baht may change daily, it is advisable to
exchange foreign currencies only at commercial banks, currency exchange
services or authorized money changers.
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