23 Things I Wish I Knew Before Visiting Bangkok 🇹🇭

Bangkok makes no sense at first - and that’s exactly why so many people get it wrong 😬

In this video, I’m sharing 23 things I wish I had known before visiting Bangkok for the first time. Not the Instagram fantasy version. Not the horror stories either. Just the honest stuff that actually makes your trip to Bangkok (and Thailand) better, calmer, and way more enjoyable ✌️

I’ve visited Bangkok five or six times over the last decade, and I won’t lie - it took time for the city to click with me. Now it’s one of my favourite cities in the world, and in this video I’ll help you get the most out of your trip. 🤝

Bangkok isn’t dangerous, but it is intense. The chaos may seem overwhelming at first, yet day-to-day life here is surprisingly safe, polite, and structured once you get to know the rhythm. From early mornings that feel almost peaceful, to nights where the city turns electric, Bangkok rewards people who slow down and play by its rules 😎

This is for anyone visiting Thailand who wants to enjoy Bangkok instead of just surviving it. Less anxiety, fewer mistakes, better food, smarter choices - and a city that suddenly starts making sense.

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Hotels in Bangkok
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Things to do in Bangkok
⛴️ Dinner Cruise on the River: https://destinationwellknown.com/link...
🥘 Guided Food Tour with over 15 Tastings https://destinationwellknown.com/link...
✈️ Guided Fast-Track Through Immigration in Bangkok Airport (this can take ages to get through in the normal queue): https://destinationwellknown.com/link...
🚲 Guided Bike Tour showing Temples, Canals & Local Life (this is such a cool Bangkok experience!): https://destinationwellknown.com/link...
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Plan your trip:
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Behind the scenes
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