Bangkok, Thailand — City Information
City Facts
- Location
- Central Plain, Thailand.
- Time Zone
- GMT + 7.
- Electricity
- 220 volts AC, 50Hz; two-pin plugs are standard.
- Average January Temperatures
- 26°C (79°F).
- Average July Temperatures
- 29°C (84°F).
- Average Annual Rainfall
- 1,500mm (58.5 inches).
Cost of Living
| 1.00 GBP = 48.27 THB |
| 1.00 USD = 30.04 THB |
| 1.00 EUR = 42.4 THB |
| Currency conversion rates as of 19 July 2011 |
Special Events
New Year's Day
January
Celebrations traditionally begin with merit-making in the mornings, when Buddhists take gifts of flowers, incense or donations to the temples, followed by parties and entertainment around Sanam Luang for the rest of the day.
Bangkok Fringe Festival
January
Innovative theater productions.
Patravadi Theater
Website: www.patravaditheater.com
Makha Puja
February/March
Buddhist Holy day featuring various day and night candlelit ceremonies.
Temples around the city
International Kite Festival
March/April
Kite fighting and demonstrations.
Sanam Luang
International Bangkok Motor Show
March/April
Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Center
Website: www.grandprixgroup.com
Bangkok International Book Fair
March/April
Queen Sirikit National Convention Center
Website: www.bangkokibf.com
Songkran (Thai New Year)
April
Religious ceremonies and public festivities involving lots of water.
Throughout the city
Royal Ploughing Ceremony
May
Celebration of the start of the rice-growing season.
Sanam Luang
Asarnha Puja Day/Khao Phansa Day
July
Commemorates Buddha's first sermon and the beginning of Buddhist Lent.
Temples throughout the city
Queen's Birthday Celebrations
August
Public holiday with display of lights decorating public buildings.
Throughout the city
Bangkok International Film Festival
September
Throughout the city
Website: www.bangkokfilm.org
Yaowarat Food Festival
September/October
Taste and watch the preparation of Chinese, Thai, international and vegetarian food.
Chinatown
Chulalongkorn Day
October
Public holiday in memory of Rama V, best seen at the Equestrian Statue in the Royal Plaza.
Bangkok Marathon
November
Sanam Chai
Website: www.thailandmarathon.org
King's Birthday Celebrations
December
Public holiday with display of lights decorating public buildings.
Throughout the city
