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Joy's Bangkok Travel Notes

Bangkok is one of the most popular holiday destination among my friends, and definitely one of my "to-visit" places. And why not? It's near (to SIngapore), it's cheap (with all those great Bangkok deals). But best of all, it's where you shop for bags, clothes and shoes at steal prices. And after that, indulge in a Thai massage, before you tuck into some spicy Thai food.

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Bangkok Airport Transfers

Bangkok's Social Norms

Bobe Market

Bangkok Business Travelers

Chatuckak Market

Chao Phraya River boat rides

Bangkok Chinatown

Cycling in Bangkok

Day Trips from Bangkok

Dive With Sharks in Bangkok

Durian

Events in Bangkok

Exotic Food

Family Friendly Hotels

Good Golf Sports in Bangkok

Public Transport in Bangkok

Renting a car

Safety

Sightseeing spots in Bangkok

Silom

Shopping in Pratunam

Shopping in Ratchaprasong

Spas

Suan Luang Rama IX Park

Suan Lum Night Bazaar

Traditional Dance-Drama

Useful Food Phrases

Using Mobile Phones

Work or Stay Visas

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Cycling in Bangkok

One of my online sources says that “if you plan to ride a bicycle in Bangkok, do so with care.” Bangkok’s traffic can get pretty chaotic.

However, if you still want to explore this city on wheels, there are some safe and enjoyable routes you can take.

Although this city has a “second-level” bicycle track, you may not be able to avoid the roads with the heavy traffic. But if you choose the right route, much of your journey does not need to be on the “ground level”.

Bangkok Cycling Spots ( for sports or recreation)

Across the Chao Phraya River

A short distance away from busy Sukhumvit
An undeveloped part of Bangkok that can only be reached by boat as no bridges cover this part of the river
A peaceful place with lush vegetation, small villages and tropical jungles

Bangkok Countryside

You’ll need to take a short drive east of Bangkok to this place called Minburi
One of the city’s oldest suburbs
A countryside of canals, ricefields, cottage industries
The San Saeb Canal is one of Bangkok’s most important waterways as it connects the city’s two main rivers.

Khao Ito (must-ride)

Once again, you’d need to get a ride out (about 1 and half hours) to this relatively unknown, untouched area called Khao Ito. It borders on Khao Yai national park and is a ‘Must ride” place if you are a serious mountain biker.
Undulating terrain offers adrenalin pumping challenges.
And the superb views are not to be missed.
Trails will change with seasons and rain.