Bangkok
Best time to be there
November to March. April is often the hottest month of the year, and also the month of the celebratory 'Songkran' festivals. May to October is the rainy season, with short bursts of rainstorms refreshing the green paddy fields once more.
Fly to
Bangkok (British Airways/Qantas/Eva Airways/Thai Airways)
flying time
11 hours 30 minutes non-stop
time difference
GMT +7 hours
Visas
Not required for UK passport holders
Health Requirements
Yellow Fever certificate if arriving from an endemic area
Itineraries
Eastern & Oriental Bangkok to Singapore
Travel from Bangkok across the beautiful scenery that Thailand offers, past the legendary River Kwai and onwards to Malaysia. Read more ...
Classic Thailand
Classic Thailand highlights * Colourful Bangkok * Elephants and hilltribes * Beautiful beaches of Phuket Read more ...
Eastern & Oriental Epic Thailand
This luxurious train provides you with the perfect surroundings in which to relax and become immersed in the splendour of the ever-changing scenery in South East Asia. Discover a new style... Read more ...
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Suggested Bangkok Accommodation
Banyan Tree Bangkok
Banyan Tree Bangkok was the fourth property to be established by Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts, in January 2002. Located in the central business district on South Sathon Road...
Four Seasons Bangkok
Stunning, hand painted silk panels and exquisite Thai sculptures create a mood of calm elegance while all around, the excitement of exotic Bangkok pulsates.Enjoy outstanding cuisine and resort-style
Le Bua at State Tower
Lebua at State Tower is centrally located on Silom Road, in the heart of Bangkok's tourist, business and shopping districts. All rooms are spacious (ranging from 66 -266 sqm) and designed
Metropolitan in Bangkok
The Metropolitan in Bangkok is the Thai capital's newest hotspot. A cool and contemporary east-west aesthetic with modern Oriental accents...
The Eugenia
The Eugenia is embodied in a late 19 -century colonial-style house, charmingly decorated and tastefully furnished by its owner in the heart of down town Bangkok.
The Mandarin Oriental
The Oriental hotel is a paragon of contemporary luxury and rich history. Its 393 newly renovated rooms and suites retain the colonial elegance that has been a feature of this hotel for more than 130 years.With...
The Peninsula Hotel
Commanding stunning views of the Chao Phraya River, The Peninsula Hotel combines traditional Thai service with Peninsula perfection to create a legend of stylish hospitality.
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Guest Testimonial
This is my first booking with A & K and the whole experiance was outstanding. I would say it was 110%.
- NC, Bath
World Travel Awards
World Travel Awards
World's Leading Luxury Tour Operator 2011
A&K Philanthropy
Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project (KPAP)
Improving the working conditions of the porters on Mount Kilimanjaro.
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