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Bangkok ðđð
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Seoul ð°ð·
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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 | $1770 | $2516 |
| Rent | $699 | $918 |
| Groceries | $217 | $411 |
| Dining out | $191 | $243 |
| Cafe | $51 | $80 |
| Coworking space | $145 | $256 |
| Mobile internet | $26 | $46 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $47 |
| Taxis | $21 | $47 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $19 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $52 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $24 | $7 |
| Nightlife | $57 | $107 |
| Gym | $109 | $80 |
| Yoga | $111 | $129 |
| Massage | $12 | $86 |
| 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 |