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All flights to Bangkok from the UK are out of London Heathrow. British Airways and Quantas offer Bangkok flights, as well as flights to Singapore and Hong Kong, as one of its stopping points on the “kangaroo route” to Australia. Also try Thai Airways and Taiwanese carrier, Eva Airways.Cheap flights to Bangkok are easy to find thanks to healthy competition for this route.

There are two major airports in Bangkok. THe older Don Muang Airport was one of southeast Asia’s busiest, but it has been supplanted by the new Bangkok International Suvarnabhui Airport. The new airport has the world’s largest enclosed terminal as an example of the investment that Thailand is making in its infrastructure. Both airports are within’ miles of the city of Bangkok, and buses, taxis, and hired cars will transport you to either one.

The best time to visit Bangkok is during the busy season which is during November to March, but you will have to shell out more money to enjoy the experience. Weather conditions are perfect at this time of the year and you will surely have a comfortable stay. The only rider is that you will have to spend almost double charges on flights and hotel accommodation as compared to lean season. During lean season, rates are quite less, but the weather is not conducive as it rains during that time making the weather hot and humid. There is rainfall in this area between June to October.

None of this has stopped Bangkok from luring travelers from all over the world. It offers overwhelming choices in shopping, ancient culture and legendary night life.

The busy capital of Thailand, Bangkok, has been the cultural center for more than two centuries. There is harmony between the villages that are nestled in between the city structures of glass and the stylings of the resturants. The best nighttime entertainment is just a short walk away with everything a shopper’s heart may desire.

The slowest way to get to destinations in Bangkok will be by walking. You can find tuk-tuks and cabs to be faster and inexpensive so those are good options. And like any other city there are sky trains, subways, buses or river taxi’s. It is also good to know that drivers there tend to be aggressive, so if you are thinking of driving it would be best to just spend the money and hire a car and driver to take you to the places you would like to go.

A word about tuk-tuks: all fares are negotiated, so do not get in until you have settled the fare. The drivers will try to talk you into going on special shopping trips or insist the attraction you want to see is closed. They will offer to take you for free if you will stop at their friend’s shop on the way. All these are scams in which the driver gets a cut of what you spend buying trinkets at an over-inflated price.

Some points of interest in Bangkok:The National Museum gives you a great opportunity to learn the history of Thailand. The Grand Palace, one of Bangkok’s most famous attractions, is the major architectural symbol of the Thai Royal Family and is still used for ceremonies.

Wat Pho, Temple of the Reclining Buddha is Bangkok’s oldest, largest and most famous temple. The Reclining Buddah is 157 feet long and 49 feet high, gold plated and inlaid with mother of pearl on the soles of its feet. The Joe Luis Theater holds unique nightly puppet theater performances. The puppeteers are trained dancers and are also on stage, playing an integral part of the show.

Tom Martens is the content coordinator for bestukflights.co.uk the UK’s premier flight and travel comparison portal which includes a detailed section on Travel to Thailand and Flights to Bangkok