I love the city for all those reasons. Looking for some cultural experience? Visit the Grand Palace and the Wats. Wanna try the exotic food? Great street food is everywhere, just follow the crowd and 90% of the time you won't be sorry. Or you wanna do some shopping? Jatujak Weekend Market has everything you need or go to Platinum Mall and MBK for bargains in air-conditioned room.
Despite the turn in our luck that we were in town on the onset of Shutdown Bangkok (Jan 13), we had good times there. I have to give it to the friendly Thais who are always full of smiles and willing to help despite the language barrier. In some other countries I have visited people would just be like "No English" and walked off. But none of that happened in Bangkok. In fact sometimes they're so nice, they can fool you into their scams.
Our holiday in Bangkok is full of stories, fun times, adventure, and some mishap. I miss those times already :).
