Bangkok has 9.7 million automobiles and motorbikes, a number the government says is eight times more than can be properly accommodated on existing roads. And those numbers are increasing by 700 additional cars and 400 motorbikes every day. Ticket Types

Annual Weather Averages. April is the hottest month in Bangkok with an average temperature of 87°F (31°C) and the coldest is December at 79°F (26°C) with the most daily sunshine hours at 9 in December. The wettest month is September with an average of 220mm of rain

Bangkok, Thailand’s capital, is a large city known for ornate shrines and vibrant street life. The boat-filled Chao Phraya River feeds its network of canals, flowing past the Rattanakosin royal district, home to opulent Grand Palace and its sacred Wat Phra Kaew Temple. Nearby is Wat Pho Temple with an enormous reclining Buddha and, on the opposite shore, Wat Arun Temple with its steep steps and Khmer-style spire. Area: 1,569 km² Elevation: 1.5 m Population: 8.281 million (2010) Area code: 02