Bangkok ðđð
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Population | 5,680,000 | 9,963,452 |
Official language(s) | Thai | Korean |
Level of English | Low | Moderate |
Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | March - May, September - November |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (āļŋ) | KRW - South Korean won (âĐ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No |
Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2184 |
Rent | $616 | $797 |
Groceries | $191 | $356 |
Dining out | $168 | $211 |
Cafe | $45 | $69 |
Coworking space | $127 | $222 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $40 |
Public transportation | $32 | $40 |
Taxis | $19 | $41 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $13 |
Sport and cultural events | $46 | $39 |
Museums and sights | $21 | $6 |
Nightlife | $50 | $93 |
Gym | $96 | $69 |
Yoga | $98 | $112 |
Massage | $11 | $75 |
SIM card options | AIS | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | Not customary or expected |
Taxi apps | Grab | Uber, Kakao |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |