Visitors to Vietnam from most countries are required to have a valid Vietnamese visa in their passport before arrival. This should be arranged in advance. If you are already traveling in Southeast Asia, the Vietnamese embassies in Bangkok or Phnom Penh are the quickest and most reliable places to secure a visa.
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Spend the weekend on Koh Sichang – a guide to a budget island getaway near Bangkok
Often overlooked, Koh Sichang is one of the Gulf of Thailand’s hidden gems. This tiny island is one of the closest beaches to Bangkok. Home to temples, a historic palace, and beautiful sandy beaches, Koh Sichang is a surprisingly easy and affordable weekend getaway from Bangkok.
JidubanG Market, Bangkok – cool Korean supermarket near Thailand Cultural Center
A visit to Jidubang Market, a Korean supermarket and import shop in Bangkok, Thailand.
All About the Bangkok Skytrain (BTS) : Metro Cards, One-Day Passes, and NEW Registration Requirements
The Skytrain is fast, modern, comfortable, and air-conditioned, and is a cheap and quick way to cross the city to wherever you want to go. Here’s everything you need to know about riding the BTS Skytrain in Bangkok, including new rules about how to register a BTS Rabbit Card.
What is Songkran?
It’s the hottest part of the year, and Songkran, the Thai New Year is upon us! Find out the origins of this city-wide water gun fight, where to celebrate, and how to stay safe. Happy Songkran!
Sake Tasting Set at Isetan Central World, Bangkok
Want to try Japanese sake in Bangkok, but don’t know where to start? Head to Isetan Department Store at Central World and try a tasting set.
8 Sacred Shrines in Ratchaprasong, Bangkok: Eat, Pray, Shop
Step away from the shopping malls and into a more spiritual world on this mini pilgrimage to visit and pray at each of downtown Bangkok’s eight sacred shrines. Bangkok’s “Eat, Pray, Shop” initiative encourages a visit to the eight incredible shrines.
BKK Bagel Bakery – New York Style Bagels in Downtown Bangkok
Even the expat who loves Thai food the most will, after a certain length of time in Thailand, begin craving breakfast. Does this New York-style bagel bakery have the best breakfast in downtown Bangkok?
The Best Boat Noodle Shops in Bangkok (Victory Monument)
Updated 2019 These little bowls of noodles are 10-12 baht each, and you are meant to order round after round. Eating boat noodles is a fun experience to have with your Thai friends in Bangkok, but it’s so hard to choose which shop is the best! We visit four popular boat noodle shops around Bangkok’s Victory Monument area.
“Tokyo” – Cheap Bangkok Street Food (4-6 baht!)
Popular in the 1990’s, the street food known as “tokyo” is, despite its name, wholly Thai. Found on the streets of Bangkok for as little as 4 baht apiece, tokyo is a popular, cheap, and tasty snack.
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