OK, if you just giggled when you read the title, don’t worry — you’re definitely in good company. Even though Bangkok is a pretty funny word to say, there’s something mysterious, wonderful, and downright fun about this massive city. The truth is that you can find just about anything you want in the great city of Bangkok, as long as you’re willing to look!

We got a few complaints that we don’t touch enough on the Asian countries, having had so much fun in Europe as well as the Caribbean. OK, we agree — so we started with Bangkok as a city and we’ll go out from there — okay? Good. Now let’s get into that travel guide…this might be a long one, so if you need coffee, you might want to get that now while you still can.

Bangkok is the capital of Thailand, so it’s no surprise that there’s quite a bit to see. There are over 11 million people living and working everyday in the city, which means that you’re going to have a lot to check out here. There are amazing temples and palaces, canals, huge open air markets and a nightlife that is admired all over the world.

Like Rio de Janiero and other cities, there are actually multiple districts that are ripe for the picking. There are actually 50 districts, but we’re going to cover the main ones here:

Siam Square — this is the district that definitely gets all of the attention. You’ll find plenty of activities in this packed district, because it’s considered the core of Bangkok’s commercial life.  There is also a Skytrain track involved so you can travel around quickly.

If you want to get a little fancy and wild at the same time, what better place to go than the district of Sukhumvit. The Sukhumvit Road is world famous, and many expats love this district. There are a lot of great hotels and nightclubs here, as well as world class cuisine to be found in many restaurants. The nightlife scene here is very risqué, which means that it’s quite possible to get in a lot of “trouble”, if you get what we mean.

The district of Silom is pretty wild too, and rather quiet during the day. It’s considered the financial powerhouse of Bangkok, so expect a lot of busy business owners and power types rushing around.

If you really want to sightsee, you’re going to have to check out the district of Rattanakosin, where the Grand Palace is and Wat Pho as well.

Planning a more family friendly trip? You’ll want to check out either Phahonyothin or Ramkhamhaeng. The latter is a great place to bring the kids, because there are big shopping malls that cater to just about everyone’s tastes. There is also an amusement park or two to keep the kids busy.

So what’s the weather like, you might wonder. In a nutshell? Hot, hot, and oh yeah — HOT! Bangkok is located 14 degrees north of the Equator, which means that this is not a Siberia-type place at all. You’re going to get a lot of heat, and you’re going to get a lot of humidity. However, these weather conditions mean that you can visit Bangkok virtually year-round, and isn’t that a good thing? The best time to visit Bangkok would be around November to February. You’re going to find that temperatures are still going to be hot, but not unbearable. At night you’ll get lower 70s, which means that you can’t just stay in hotels — you have to go out and experience everything that the city has to offer!

People usually avoid travel to Bangkok during the super hot season, which is March to April. The wet season is May through October, where you get a lot of rain. When we say a lot of rain, we mean it — in August there can be over 196mm of rain! These downpours have caused flooding in the recent years, and travelers generally make sure to stay inside and weather the storm, literally!

Since this is a city that experiences extreme heat, you definitely want to make sure that you stay comfortable. You want to absolutely drink plenty of fluids and also to be aware of the culture of Bangkok.

Yes, culture. We might focus on the nightlife and parties, but the truth is that there is a religious and spiritual element to the city as well. If you’re going to visit some of the palaces and temples around the city, modesty is definitely going to be key. Don’t worry; you have plenty of opportunities to go wild elsewhere.

The main airports of Bangkok are going to be Suvarnabhumi Airport and Don Muang Airport. You definitely need to allot a lot of travel time to get to and from the airport. For starters, traffic gets absolutely crazy. You might be from a major US city, but trust us — that has nothing on Bangkok traffic jams. The airports are roughly 20 miles from the city, so you are going to need transportation hire.

Taxis are going to be your best way of getting around, and they run all the time. You’re never going to have to worry about being stranded, because taxis are truly all over the place. Considering how jammed the roads are, you definitely don’t want to try to rent a car in the city — it’s just too much hassle and stress.

So, what can you do in Bangkok? Plenty! Bicycle tours are actually quite common. You can explore parks, temple complexes, markets, and even the residential areas. Bicycles are treated like pedestrians and not vehicles, so there’s nothing stopping you.

There are massage parlors, spas, and even cultural dance performances that are sure to delight you.

But let’s go ahead and talk about the food, shall we? After all, we can’t cover an Asian city without talking about the food.

It’s said that there are actually over 50,000 places to eat in Bangkok, and we definitely believe it. There’s something for every budget and every appetite, so don’t believe that you can’t get a good meal if you hunt around long enough — you can.

If you can afford it, Sukhumvit is the best district for food — of all varieties. If you are on a budget, there are plenty of street stalls around. Also, you might want to check out Khao San Road, which has all of the budget restaurants you could want.

If you’re a vegetarian, you’ll love Bangkok — you’re not forgotten about. Just ask for “jay” food, which will leave the meat out of the dish. Most restaurants will also leave meat out of just about anything that has meat in it.

Where to stay in Bangkok depends on your budget. If you have some money to spend, you’ll want to make air conditioning a priority. This means that you’ll probably want to stay in Silom or Thonburi, but if you’re trying to stay middle of the road it’s going to be Siam Square or Sukhumvit.

Overall, there is so much to do in Bangkok that we would have to put out a whole series of guides just to help you navigate. This general guide should give you enough that you can book your trip with excitement — why not plan a trip to Bangkok today?