I won’t lie to you or bury the lede. September is the rainiest month of the year, when the monsoon dial is turned to 11, so to speak (Spinal Tap, anyone?). But if you don’t mind some intense and moody tropical vibes, and the joy of finding spots of sunshine and breaks in humidity between…
If you thought July was wet, well, August in Bangkok says hold my Chang. The monsoon is now officially in full swing — but the plus side of that is that the daytime temperatures are a bit lower, finally! Admittedly, the rain is more intense. Storms come heavier, which means streets flood faster, which means —…
If you thought June was rainy, welcome to July in Bangkok, where the monsoon season is really, officially on. It’s not all relentless downpours, though, so don’t go counting out a visit just yet. July is wet, yes—but with those rainy days come cooler weather (sometimes) and cloudier skies (goodbye UV hellscape, hello beautiful light for…
It’s true that June marks the official start of Bangkok’s rainy season, but don’t worry, it’s not all gloom, doom, and monsoon. June is a bit more of a transitional month, where city eases out of the sweltering hot season that reaches its peak in late April and early May. Since June is a bit of…
If you’re thinking, “Wait… there are seasons in Bangkok?”… I get it. It’s a fair question. If you haven’t spent serious time here — if you’ve never visited, or if you’ve popped in and out on quick visits here and there — it’s really hard to understand the nuances of Bangkok seasonality. At first glance, the…
When it comes to lifestyle, Bangkok offers an incredibly vivid urban experience no matter your budget — and with respect to that, the cost of living in Bangkok can vary wildly. While Bangkok is often known for being a ‘cheap’ city, it’s not so black-and-white as that. The reality is that your cost of living…