A flight from Los Angeles to Bangkok is a good way to begin your Bangkok vacation. There are ample of domestic and Asian airlines offering cheap flights to Bangkok. Bangkok is the largest city in Thailand and also its capital. It can also be called as the political and economic center of Thailand. The population of Bangkok is about 9 million and most of them are Thais. Apart from Thais there are few Indians, Arabs and Europeans also live in Bangkok. The currency of Bangkok is Thai Bhat. Local spoken language is Thai. Be it the temples, the palaces, luxury items, handicrafts and other textiles, Bangkok has a lot to offer to its tourists. Your Bangkok trip would be incomplete if you do not visit the beautiful temples in Bangkok that offers a glimpse of unique Thai architecture. The historical places like Wat Phra Kaeo (a holy Buddhist spot in Thailand) and the Temple of Dawn are also visited by tourists in large numbers.

The Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaeo stands as one of top priority places to be visited by tourists coming from all parts of the world. The whole area of the palace is surrounded by the big white wall. . A lot of tourists visit Bangkok for shopping. The Bangkok markets open from 10.00 Am to 10.00 PM everyday. Another perk when visiting Bangkok is the Thai food. Thai food is unique, for its countless ingredients, spices, herbs and sauces. Bangkok is a great place for entertainment and night life. The night life in Bangkok is accompanied by great music, beautiful restaurants, clubs and bars. A Thai massage in Bangkok should be on your list of things to do during your visit to Bangkok. After a long tiring day a Thai massage is an ideal way to relax. Bangkok weather is tropical. March, April and May are the hottest months. Monsoon season runs from June to October. Weather from November to February is cooler and less humid.

Globester can help you find Airline Tickets to Bangkok from most major US and Canadian cities.. Bangkok is well served by International carriers like British Airways, Northwest Airlines, United Airlines and a number of Asian airlines e.g. Thai Airways, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific Airways offering plenty of budgeted flights to Bangkok.

Ayuthaya, former capital of Thailand is about 47 miles to the North of Bangkok, is frequently visited by people coming from all across the globe. Bang Pa-In Palace constructed during the reign of King Prasat Thong, is situated at about 37 miles from Bangkok, is another tourist spot that attracts a lot of people. About 20 miles to the West of Bangkok is a popular resort which has everything you would dream of in your Bangkok accommodation: beautiful landscapes, swimming pool, a golf course, good restaurants and cultural performance reflecting Thai culture.

Some simple tips while traveling to Bangkok:

• Climate of Bangkok is hot and humid. The best season to visit Bangkok is rainy or winter season.
• Average temperature ranges from about 23 Degrees Celsius to 30 Degrees Celsius.
• People here are very friendly and are known worldwide for their hospitality.
• Prices are very low here as compared to any other place in the world. That makes Bangkok one of the top destinations for shoppers.
• Contact the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) counters for any tourist related information.
• Drug offences are considered as severe crime in Thailand.