Bangkok holidays

It’s also the place to go to for street food: referred to as the unofficial outdoor dining capital of the world, the city offers a dazzling array of cheap and delicious fare like nowhere else. Be warned though, it’s likely to be super spicy unless you specifically request it less so.

A holiday in Bangkok will likely see you sampling its legendary nightlife. From lively bars along the Khao San and Sukhamvit roads, and the notorious red-light districts dotted around the city, to quirky cocktail bars and glamorous rooftop bars, Bangkok has stacks of great places for drinking and dancing the night away.

Bangkok has a tropical monsoon climate, meaning that it’s hot and humid throughout the year. The best time to visit for a holiday is between November and February, when temperatures range between 27C and 30C but humidity and rainfall are at their lowest. Inevitably, this is peak tourist season too, so it’s not the cheapest time to visit, although a package deal with flights and accommodation included could save you some money.

March, April and May are the hottest months – by May, average temperatures are 35C and often go even higher. However, Songkran, the Thai New Year, takes place in April and is a really fun time to be in the country.

Events for your diary

Bangkok’s Chinese community celebrates one of the biggest annual events in the Chinese calendar, Chinese New Year, in January or February. Although the actual day is not a public holiday in Thailand, parades take place in the city’s Chinatown district, firecrackers are let off and people dress up in red.