Bangkok, Thailand
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About Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok is the capital of Thailand and one of Southeast Asia's largest cities, known for its ornate Buddhist temples (including the Grand Palace), bustling street food, river markets, and vibrant nightlife.
Time zone details
Bangkok observes ICT (Asia/Bangkok in the IANA database). The UTC offset and any daylight saving transitions are handled automatically by your browser's time zone library. If you're scheduling a meeting or call, use our time zone converter for an exact difference on a specific date.
Calling Thailand from abroad
The international dialing code for Thailand is +66. To call a phone number in Bangkok, dial your country's international access code, then +66, then the local number (drop the leading zero if there is one).
Currency in Thailand
The official currency is THB (฿). Exchange rates fluctuate daily — check a currency converter for the latest rate against your home currency before any transaction.
Languages spoken
Common languages include Thai. Many businesses and tourist areas in Bangkok will also have English speakers.
Top places to visit in Bangkok
- Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew — Former royal residence with the Emerald Buddha, Thailand's most sacred image.
- Wat Pho — Temple of the 46-meter Reclining Buddha, also a center of traditional Thai massage.
- Chatuchak Weekend Market — Sprawling outdoor market with 15,000 stalls — open Saturday and Sunday only.
Top local foods of Bangkok
- Pad thai — Stir-fried rice noodles with shrimp, tofu, egg, and tamarind — Thailand's most famous dish.
- Tom yum goong — Hot and sour shrimp soup with lemongrass, lime, and chili.
- Mango sticky rice — Sweet sticky rice with fresh mango and coconut cream, sold from street carts in season.
Working with someone in Bangkok
When scheduling a call or meeting with someone in Bangkok, the time difference from your location is shown at the top of this page. For deeper coordination tips, see our guide on working across time zones and time zone etiquette for global meetings.