By admin, on December 7th, 2009
Like most major cities, Bangkok has it’s dangers. That doesn’t mean you should avoid travel to Bangkok. Violent crime on tourists is very low, but scams, cons, and ripoffs are prevalent. All travelers should be alert and on the lookout when traveling no matter the place, but Bangkok has its unique dangers. Knowing the dangers and the places where it most likely will happen will keep you and your money safe. Here is a list of some of the dangers of traveling in Thailand.
The Top Ten Dangers of Bangkok
1. The 10 baht Tuk-Tuk ride 2. The Jewelry Shop Con 3. Taxi Ride Robbery 4. The Pickpockets of Pratunam Market 5. “That’s closed today” 6. The Flat Fare Taxi Ride 7. In Hotel Room Massages 8. Motorcycle Purse Snatching 9. Gem Sales/Tailoring Shops 10. Bogus Plane/Train/Bus Tickets/Visa Arrangement
WIB explains it all #1. This one is very cunning. . . . → Read More: Is Bangkok Dangerous?
By editor, on December 4th, 2009
Bangkok: aka Krung Thep, the City of Angels. Why is it called the City of Angels? Ask any native Bangkokian and surprisingly no one can answer. They can recite the full name but it comes out as song–like how we sing A B C D E F G… when reciting the alphabet. All young Thai children are taught the full name.
However, few know its meaning because it turns out that the City of Angels is a rough translation from Pali and Sansrit. Bangkok’s full name, also in the Guiness World Records as the longest name of a place, has several parts translated as “the city of angels, the great city, the eternal jewel city, the impregnable city of God Indra, the grand capital of the world endowed with nine precious gems, and the happy city.”
In Thai society the lengh of a name also indicates its status . . . → Read More: Bangkok: The City of Angels
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