Not just one of the world's best cities for tourists, Bangkok is also one of the best in which to do business. The commercial and economic heart of the country, it boasts all the corporate services, infrastructure and technology the modern business traveller needs.
Bangkok Means Business
There are a huge variety of high-end hotels and serviced apartments, all of which exemplify the hospitality and high level of service Thailand is celebrated for. Serviced offices abound, and IT and telecommunications networks rival that of any major city for levels of sophistication. Banking and financial services are exemplary, both reliable and efficient. Recent transport infrastructure projects like the BTS Skytrain and MRT Subway system, as well as a sparkling new international airport, Suvarnabhumi, mean getting around, and to, the capital is now as convenient as in any other major city.
In addition, an abundance of MICE facilities, alongside hi-tech event complexes like the Queen Sirikit Convention Centre, BITEC and Impact Arena, ensure the capital is now a popular destination for conventions, exhibitions, corporate meetings and incentive trips (see our Trade Fairs and Exhibitions page for information about venues and upcoming events).
Off-Duty Joys
Equally as impressive is Bangkok's ability to entertain, whether on-and-off duty. Bangkok's cultural and religious sites are as enchanting as ever, the shimmer of its cherished temples an absolute must-see. Sleek, stylish restaurants and bars offer the ideal setting to close a deal, enjoy a good meal or simply relax with a drink after a long day of meetings. World-class nightclubs are perfect for unwinding, sipping on trendy cocktails with the city's hip elite, while the capital's myriad shopping malls and markets mean you'll never go short for gifts for friends and family, the newest high-tech gadgets or a tailored suit.
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Myriad sports and leisure activities are also available in Bangkok. Golf in particular is big, with numerous driving ranges found around town and plenty of exotic courses in suburban areas. A business trip to Thailand is incomplete without having experienced the luxury of a traditional Thai massage or lavish spa treatment, while Bangkok's world-class hospitals today represent an inexpensive way to undergo international-standard medical checkups and procedures. All these things, and more, help ensure that the business traveller enjoys every minute in the capital.
Learn more: Types of Accommodation, Business Hotel Recommendations (Chidlom Ploenchit, Sathorn and Sukhumvit areas), Office Space, After Business, Busines Dining, Business Essentials |
