Suvarnabhumi Airport The very quickest trip to Thailand is when you have a Bangkok layover and don't have time to leave Suvarnabhumi airport.
Still, all is not lost, you can have a traditional Thai massage at the renowned Chang Foot Massage and Spa, you can eat some great Thai food at one of the many Thai restaurants or you can pick up a very special gift at the Jim Thompson outlet.
If you have a longer layover then you can book yourself into one of the Louis' Tavern Dayrooms where you can shower or sleep in comfort.
Even if you don't have time to leave the airport you can still experience a little bit of Thailand and it's hospitality.
Sukhumvit Sukhumvit road stretches from Bangkok to Pattaya and beyond, but the main tourist areas are around the Nana, Asoke and Phrom Phong areas.
These popular tourist areas are well served with the BTS skytrain giving easy access to the city and avoiding the traffic jams on the road below.
Sukhumvit has a wealth of restaurants, tailors shops, street stalls and exciting nightlife and is one of the most popular places to stay in Bangkok.
If you like to relax outside and get away from all the traffic then you can go to either the Queen Sirikit or Benjasiri Park and take some time to feed the fish.
If you are travelling on business then night life can be found in Soi 33, Soi Cowboy and Nana Plaza alongside family restaurants and fine dining.
Street food of insects and locusts abounds for those adventurous enough to give it a try.
Pratunam The place to stay in Bangkok if you like cheap clothes shopping is Pratunam.
Here you will find wholesale clothes for sale in the tiny market stalls as well as in the air-conditioned shopping comfort in the Platinum Centre.
Check out the electronics at the world famous Pantip Plaza and get yourself a bargain.
Wander through the tiny alleyways at the base of the Baiyoke Sky Tower and take in the sights.
It is hot, crowded and loud but typical of an Asian street market.
Keep your valuables close to hand and note that traffic is very congested in this area and sometimes it is quicker to walk than to take a taxi.
Siam Brand name, upmarket shopping complexes dot the Siam area.
You won't be short of things to spend your money on here.
Located right on the BTS skytrain line and within walking distance of places like the MBK shopping centre and Siam Paragon, this area is very popular with visitors and Thais alike.
Silom/Sathorn The Silom/Sathorn districts are primarily business areas and are home to some of Bangkok's finest hotels.
Silom also has some great street food and with easy access to the BTS skytrain and to Hua Lamphong station it is a good location for those moving on by train.
A visit to Silom would not be complete without a trip to the Pat Pong night markets which open in the early evening.
These two streets come alive as night falls, with street vendors selling all sorts of counterfeit goods to the bleary eyed shoppers.
Browse through the stalls and haggle yourself a bargain.
Around the outside of the Pat Pong markets are the infamous night spots.
Touts will try and tempt you inside and part you from your money.
Some of the shows are not for the faint-hearted, so be warned.
Riverside Visiting the temples and palaces of Bangkok should be on every Bangkok tourist's agenda and staying close to the Chao Phrya River gives easy access to these places in Bangkok.
The Riverside area is exactly that.
Located on the banks of the Chaophrya River that cuts Bangkok into two, are some of Bangkok's finest hotels, most with fabulous views of the river and surroundings.
Those hotels with West facing rooms get the advantage of fabulous sunsets over the river in the evening.
Whether you want to visit Wat Pho, Wat Arun or the Grand Palace then this is the place to stay in Bangkok as a short boat ride will take you to these tourist attractions in only a few minutes.
It is a great area to be located if you interested in the historic side of Bangkok.
China Town The Chinatown area of Bangkok is largely undeveloped and it still has the history and charm of a time gone by.
Food markets, flower markets and busy laneways steeped in the historic Chinese influence make exploring Chinatown on foot an exciting experience.
There is no BTS skytrain to this part of the city but Tuk tuks and taxis are plentiful.
Expect to see dancing Chinese dragons and street parades around the Chinese New Year in February.
It is also close to the Grand Palace and other famous Bangkok sights but does not have so many large hotels available.
Summary If you plan to have five or six days in Bangkok then don't limit yourself to just one area.
Think about splitting your accommodation and spend three days in one area and then two days in a totally different area.
Choose between the different places to stay in Bangkok according to your interests and experience a wider variety of Bangkok life.
Still, all is not lost, you can have a traditional Thai massage at the renowned Chang Foot Massage and Spa, you can eat some great Thai food at one of the many Thai restaurants or you can pick up a very special gift at the Jim Thompson outlet.
If you have a longer layover then you can book yourself into one of the Louis' Tavern Dayrooms where you can shower or sleep in comfort.
Even if you don't have time to leave the airport you can still experience a little bit of Thailand and it's hospitality.
Sukhumvit Sukhumvit road stretches from Bangkok to Pattaya and beyond, but the main tourist areas are around the Nana, Asoke and Phrom Phong areas.
These popular tourist areas are well served with the BTS skytrain giving easy access to the city and avoiding the traffic jams on the road below.
Sukhumvit has a wealth of restaurants, tailors shops, street stalls and exciting nightlife and is one of the most popular places to stay in Bangkok.
If you like to relax outside and get away from all the traffic then you can go to either the Queen Sirikit or Benjasiri Park and take some time to feed the fish.
If you are travelling on business then night life can be found in Soi 33, Soi Cowboy and Nana Plaza alongside family restaurants and fine dining.
Street food of insects and locusts abounds for those adventurous enough to give it a try.
Pratunam The place to stay in Bangkok if you like cheap clothes shopping is Pratunam.
Here you will find wholesale clothes for sale in the tiny market stalls as well as in the air-conditioned shopping comfort in the Platinum Centre.
Check out the electronics at the world famous Pantip Plaza and get yourself a bargain.
Wander through the tiny alleyways at the base of the Baiyoke Sky Tower and take in the sights.
It is hot, crowded and loud but typical of an Asian street market.
Keep your valuables close to hand and note that traffic is very congested in this area and sometimes it is quicker to walk than to take a taxi.
Siam Brand name, upmarket shopping complexes dot the Siam area.
You won't be short of things to spend your money on here.
Located right on the BTS skytrain line and within walking distance of places like the MBK shopping centre and Siam Paragon, this area is very popular with visitors and Thais alike.
Silom/Sathorn The Silom/Sathorn districts are primarily business areas and are home to some of Bangkok's finest hotels.
Silom also has some great street food and with easy access to the BTS skytrain and to Hua Lamphong station it is a good location for those moving on by train.
A visit to Silom would not be complete without a trip to the Pat Pong night markets which open in the early evening.
These two streets come alive as night falls, with street vendors selling all sorts of counterfeit goods to the bleary eyed shoppers.
Browse through the stalls and haggle yourself a bargain.
Around the outside of the Pat Pong markets are the infamous night spots.
Touts will try and tempt you inside and part you from your money.
Some of the shows are not for the faint-hearted, so be warned.
Riverside Visiting the temples and palaces of Bangkok should be on every Bangkok tourist's agenda and staying close to the Chao Phrya River gives easy access to these places in Bangkok.
The Riverside area is exactly that.
Located on the banks of the Chaophrya River that cuts Bangkok into two, are some of Bangkok's finest hotels, most with fabulous views of the river and surroundings.
Those hotels with West facing rooms get the advantage of fabulous sunsets over the river in the evening.
Whether you want to visit Wat Pho, Wat Arun or the Grand Palace then this is the place to stay in Bangkok as a short boat ride will take you to these tourist attractions in only a few minutes.
It is a great area to be located if you interested in the historic side of Bangkok.
China Town The Chinatown area of Bangkok is largely undeveloped and it still has the history and charm of a time gone by.
Food markets, flower markets and busy laneways steeped in the historic Chinese influence make exploring Chinatown on foot an exciting experience.
There is no BTS skytrain to this part of the city but Tuk tuks and taxis are plentiful.
Expect to see dancing Chinese dragons and street parades around the Chinese New Year in February.
It is also close to the Grand Palace and other famous Bangkok sights but does not have so many large hotels available.
Summary If you plan to have five or six days in Bangkok then don't limit yourself to just one area.
Think about splitting your accommodation and spend three days in one area and then two days in a totally different area.
Choose between the different places to stay in Bangkok according to your interests and experience a wider variety of Bangkok life.
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