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BANGKOK

famous Chatuchak weekend market, you can find There are many ways to get around Bangkok. Taxis are
everything from clothes and accessories to antiques affordable, but to avoid traffic jams the BTS Skytrain
and artworks. Shopping malls, large and small, are and the MRT Subway are easy to use and help save
where Bangkokians meet up, dine, conduct business a considerable amount of time. The Airport Rail Link
meetings, shop for groceries, browse luxury brand-name connects Suvarnabhumi Airport to major stops on
products, catch a movie, get a haircut and seek refuge the BTS Skytrain and the subway. Several hotels,
from the heat. In fact, many major shopping malls, restaurants and venues can also be easily reached by
such as CentralWorld and Siam Paragon are equipped boat, and some have their own private boat service for
with their own event spaces for MICE gatherings and their clients. The ferry crossing is another cheap and
concerts. fast way to travel from one side of Bangkok to another.

Another way to explore Bangkok is through its food. No matter how you choose to experience Bangkok,
Take advantage of the city’s culinary diversity to many adventures await.
make the best out of your events or meetings. New
restaurants regularly pop up. Some of the more recent
openings not only serve quality food but also give
great care to atmosphere, making them ideal for a
business lunch or a stylish evening event. Today, most
new hotels come with rooftop bars and/or restaurants.
They have become the hang-outs of the hip and the
well-heeled, as well as coveted venues for weddings,
networking receptions and product launches,
among others.

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