By: Dr.Adal M.Hussain,Phd (AKA) Dr. Abbey ,Editor @ Large for World Liberty TV

Me and my team went to Bangkok Thailand, in July 2024, as we celebrated 4^th July in Bangkok. I must say it was a 7-day trip. Bangkok, officially known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon and colloquially as Krung Thep, is the capital and most populous city of Thailand.

We started our trip from Logan Airport in Boston, as the prices from JFK were very expensive, so we decided to fly from Logan Airport in Boston. We flew on Qatar Airways, From Boston to Doha in Qatar and then from Doha to Bangkok, the flight was approx., 20 hours that’s not including layover in Doha which was 3 hours.

We traveled Economic, on Qatar Airlines, the service was excellent, air stewardesses were well mannered, all spoke English well, a lot of them were Asian, From India, Thailand, Philippines and many more parts of Asia.

We were fed well, many times over, I was able to eat anything on the flight, as all the meats were Halal, there were hundreds of Movies, TV Shows from all over the World you can watch, play games, listen to all kinds of music from all over the world. As you know 20 hours of flight is a long time, so all these activities are needed to keep you busy while you are traveling for 20 hours.

The Hamad International Airport, in Doha, Qatar has in Qatar named the best airport in the world in the 2024 Skytrax awards, knocking 12-time winner Singapore Changi Airport down to second place.

The Hamad International Airport, is a beautiful place to visit and see, as we had an 8 hours of layover. We were able to explore.

The innovative design takes its inspiration from the Arabian Gulf’s gentle waves, drawing up to 58 million travelers into its dramatic light-infused spaces.

Its most iconic feature is a massive tropical garden called the Orchard, covering more than 64,000 square feet with more than 300 plants and 25,000 plants.

The city is known for its modern architecture, high-rise buildings, and luxurious shopping malls.

The city has experienced rapid growth and development in recent years, largely due to Qatar’s vast reserves of oil and natural gas, which have made the country one of the wealthiest in the world.

Our layover was from 11pm till 8am, in Doha so were not able to do a tour of Doha, which unusually starts at 7am till 9pm, so our timing was off here.

Apart from that we had a great experience at the airport, we definitely will fly Qatar Airlines going forward.

On The flight from Boston we met a very nice man, named Edward Chan, born in Hong Kong, spend many years living throughout, Thailand.

Mr. Chan had been to almost every location in Thailand one can think of, so I asked him so many questions, like what was the best locations, to visit while in Bangkok, what to eat, what locations are great for shopping, what are some of the attractions one should visit while in Bangkok.

It turned out that Mr. Chan was staying at the same hotel as us, approximately 25 minutes from the airport, as we got friendly with him, he told us that his lady friend was going to pick him up at the airport, and we were welcome to ride along with him to the hotel.

I told him we don’t want to be a burden, we can take our own taxi, but Mr. Chan, convinced us to ride along with him and we just did that.

We landed at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) Thailand’s main airport. Wow, the airport was so busy with so many people coming and going from all over the World. I have to say I have never seen a busy airport then Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK).

Mr. Chan’s lady friend was there waiting for us, she was very nice and polite, spoke with minimum English, as Mr. Chan, who spoke Thai very well and introduced us to here.

Next Morning, we met Mr. Chan in the lobby of the hotel, where we enjoyed breakfast and started planning our tours of Bangkok, Mr. Chan referred us to a few people who did tours, he told us to his experience it is good to get a good taxi driver and have him take you on a tour, if you booked through hotel or private tour operators it would be very expensive, as journalist’s with not too much money in our pockets.

We took Mr. Chans advice to heart and did deals with taxi drivers, to take us around, and of course, you had to pay admission fees to different locations you attend.

We were also advised by Mr. Chan that the SUPER Rich Money Currency exchange was the best place to exchange money as they give you a better rate versus its competitors, as we stayed the exchange rate for $1 US Dollar was 36.7 Baht’s, which was the best possible rate one can get at that time.

I want to say, Mr. Chan, was the greatest person we met on the flight and in Bangkok, he was truly a wonderful man, who helped us each step of the way, with his advice and wisdom we were able to accomplish a lot of things.

We will stay in touch with Mr. Chan, who lives in New Hampshire here in the USA. Thank you Mr. Chan, we appreciate all you did for us and we are so happy to call you a Friend.

So let’s get to the tour of Bangkok, Thailand, give us 8 days and we will give you whole of Thailand. That’s exactly what we are going to do.

The people from Thailand who we met spoke English, to get by, we were able to communicate, and put deals together with us.

The Food was great, there were many varieties, of cuisines from all over the world, I was very impressed there were Halal, Restaurants, where one can eat the meats you like to eat.  The desserts were out of this world, all the cakes you enjoy, Ice cream and so much more. I would highly recommend that you drink bottled water, not the Thai water.

I believe Bangkok and whole of Thailand has close to 14 Thousand 7/11 Stores one on each corner, I asked Mr. Chan, why so many stores, he told me that the Thai, people like to go and shop there, and that’s why they are so popular.

I am going to mention some of the Iconic locations we attended in Bangkok and outside of Bangkok, so you have a better idea of the locations we attended and you have a very detailed video which you can watch and see our ventures.

Grand Palace & Buildings in Bangkok Thailand: The Supreme Grand Palace’) is a complex of buildings at the heart of Bangkok, Thailand.

The palace has been the official residence of the Kings of Siam (and later Thailand) since 1782. The king, his court, and his royal government were based on the grounds of the palace until 1925.

In the present time, The Royal Family resides at Chitralada Palace while The Grand Palace is used for ceremonial purposes. Located at the heart of Bangkok, Thailand, the Grand Palace was a former residence for King Rama I to King Rama V of the Rattanakosin Kingdom.

Rather than being a single structure, the Grand Palace is made up of numerous buildings, halls, pavilions set around open lawns, gardens and courtyards.

Its asymmetry and eclectic styles are due to its organic development, with additions and rebuilding being made by successive reigning kings over 200 years of history.

Wat Pho in Bangkok – The Temple of the Reclining Buddha: It is on Rattanakosin Island, directly south of the Grand Palace. … Known also as the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, its official name is Wat Phra Chetuphon.

Wat Pho is our absolute favorite among Bangkok’s biggest sights. In fact, the compound incorporates a host of superlatives: the city’s largest reclining Buddha, the largest collection of Buddha images in Thailand and the country’s earliest center for public education.

Wat Pho is one of the top six temples in Thailand and is famous for the huge statue of the Reclining Buddha.

By huge, we mean so big it looks like the temple was built around it because there’s really no way it could have been squeezed through the door.

Wat Pho (more fully Wat Phracheatupon Vimonmungkraram) is the “Temple of the Reclining Buddha”. It is the one of the pagodas in Thailand.

It is the largest temple in Bangkok, and home of Thailand’s largest Buddha. It is the temple where the art of Thai massage was developed.

The Golden Mount (Wat Saket) Temple Bangkok: This temple is known for the Golden Mount or Phu Khao Thong, a high hill that offers stunning views at its summit over Rattanakosin Island.

The story of the Golden Mount begins during the late 1700s and early 1800s when King Rama III decided to build a massive stupa.

Unfortunately, the king’s ambitious project collapsed shortly after its construction due to the soft soil being unable to support the weight of the structure.

Visitors are required to dress appropriately. Sandals and scarves cover the shoulders are allowed.

These following clothes are strictly not allowed as outer garments for both ladies and gentlemen: Short shorts, mini-skirts, short skirts, torn jeans, see through, vests, tight fitting trousers or leggings.

Siam Paragon Mall, Bangkok Thailand: Siam Paragon is one of the most popular shopping malls in Bangkok which houses a host of international high-end fashion brands, Southeast Asia’s largest aquarium, a 16-screen Cineplex, and a comprehensive selection of world cuisine.

Siam Paragon Bangkok is Huge, consisting of 10 Floors including the Underground floor. It also has a big Parking area that can accommodate up to 4,000 Cars.

Siam Complex is located on Rama I Road, Pathum Wan district. It includes Siam Discovery, Siam Center, Siam Square and Siam Paragon.

It is extremely convenient to walk between the 4 malls as they are located right next to each other. MBK Center is also nearby.

MBK Shopping Center Bangkok: MBK Mall in Bangkok, Is one of the most famous places for shopping for Thai People and International Tourists. With around 2,000 Shops, restaurants and Outlets, the mall receives 100,000 Visitors Daily.

The mall Opened in 1985 and was the largest mall in Asia at that time. It has been renewed in 2002.

The ground floor of MBK also has deals and promotions on brands and items throughout the year at flash sales.

While bargaining here is sometimes accepted with large purchases from a store, most of the stores have fixed prices on their items, but if they do not then bargain is acceptable.

Is a large shopping mall in Bangkok, Thailand? At eight stories  , the center contains around 2,000 shops, restaurants and service outlets.

ICONSIAM Mall Bangkok (Must See): Vast, stylish mall with hundreds of high-end shops & restaurants, plus an indoor floating market.

Icon Siam Mall is called the “Mother of All Malls”, with 500 shops and 100 restaurants from more than 30 different countries.

Developed by the same tycoons behind Siam Paragon and Em Quartier, Icon Siam offers high-end brands, an indoor floating market, an art gallery, exhibition space, and a beautiful riverside location with views of downtown Bangkok.

Jim Thompson House Museum, Bangkok Thailand: It is the Thai house of James H. W. Thompson, the American soldier who initiated Thai silk industry in Thailand. He was granted the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant from the royal which is the only exalted order granted to foreigners who made Thailand benefit.

Thompson was unlike any other figure in Southeast Asia. He was an American, an ex-architect, a retired army officer, a one-time spy, a silk merchant and a renowned collector of antiques. Most of Thompson’s treasures, if not all, were amassed after he came to Thailand.

Safari World Marine Park Bangkok Thailand: Safari World is a tourist attraction in Bangkok, Thailand that consists of two parks named Marine Park and Safari Park, operated by Safari World Public Limited.

The park was opened in 1988 with a total area of 480 acres for its open zoo and 180 acres for its bird park.

Length of the Visit: It takes around 5-6 hours to explore Safari World Bangkok, during which visitors can see all the attractions and activities that the place offers.

One can enjoy all the live shows and other activities such as river safari and feeding shows along with your loved ones.

Marine Park is a world-class destination in Thailand that offers an exciting and immersive experience for visitors of all ages.

Chang Thai Thappraya Safari in Chon Buri, Thailand: Full Day Private Tour in Thailand · Elephant Jungle Sanctuary: Half Day Afternoon Program · Pattaya 28km ATV or Buggy Adventure for Novice Riders.

Tiger Park Pattaya Thailand: Tiger Park has had a license from the “National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department” since 2016. We have also built a strong relationship with “CITES” (Convention on international Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora).

who visit us often to ensure that all of our tigers are living in clean conditions, enclosures without physical restrictions, getting appropriate veterinary care, and are living a lift without sedatives.

This was truly once in a lifetime experience of a trip, you can watch more videos about Bangkok, Thailand in our World Liberty TV, Travel & Tourism Channels, Blogs and World Liberty TV Travel and Tourism Photo-Gallery Archives by clicking here.