Answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything

Douglas Adams should have come here (Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy author) 

Bangkok. A haven for backpackers passing through Asia. For the tourists, the focal point is Khaosan Road, where you can get anything from street stalls selling I<3BKK t-shirts, vendors dishing out Pad Thai to well-dressed men enticing you to buy tailored clothes. Not to mention the bars that fill most of the street enticing you with cheap beer and live music, with their neon lights illuminating the scenes below.  

Khaosan by night

For historical sights, the Grand Palace is number one. Crammed with ornate porcelain traditional Thai-styled buildings, it gives little room for the hordes of tourists that squeeze between the buildings. The highlight is the emerald Buddha, but each place catches the eye. Another captivating place was Wat Arua. This temple is stands out in Bangkok because of its Cambodian structure but distinct Thai design, resulting in a pyramid of colour amidst its modest surroundings.

Thai spiritual beings holding up the temples 

The 'high way' up Wat Arua

Bangkok was a strange one for weather with intermittent showers and thunderstorms amid intense heat. This meant that we were either dashing between cafes hoping the rain would cease or huddled in the shade hiding from the sun’s intense rays.

We were only there for a few days but of all the places visited in S.E Asia thus far it was the least inspiring. Though the food was good, it’s impossible to get a good cup of coffee and you have to search for a place that does wine and at a reasonable price. Tourists are noticeably ripped off more often and we found the language barrier to be most difficult here. In summary if you want cheap beer and good Thai food, Bangkok is a winner. If you want more than that, try elsewhere.