Bangkok, Thailand

Your first 24 hours in Bangkok

Your first day in Bangkok sets the tone — handle logistics early and explore on foot if the center is walkable.

Key takeaways

·Buy a Rabbit card or use contactless on BTS where supported.
·Use Grab with pinned pickup at airport.
·Check Grand Palace dress code before queuing.

Arrival

Airport Rail Link to Phaya Thai or Grab from level 1 — ignore illegal taxi touts.

Step 1

Buy a Rabbit card or use contactless on BTS where supported.

Step 2

Use Grab with pinned pickup at airport.

Step 3

Check Grand Palace dress code before queuing.

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