Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Many internet shops have Skype and headsets so that international calls can be made for
the price of surfing the web.
A convenient place to take care of your communication needs in the centre of Bangkok
speed internet computers equipped with Skype, sells phones and mobile subscriptions,
and can also provide information on city-wide wi-fi access for computers and phones.
Wi-fi, provided mostly free of charge, is becoming more and more ubiquitous around
Bangkok and is available at more businesses and public hot spots than we have space to
list here. For relatively authoritative lists of wi-fi hot spots in Bangkok, go to
www.bkkpages.com
(under 'Directory') or
www.stickmanweekly.com/WiFi/
MEDIA
Daily newspapers are available at streetside newsagents. Monthly magazines are avail-
able in most bookstores.
Bangkok 101
(
www.bangkok101.com
)
A monthly city primer with photo essays and reviews of
sights, restaurants and entertainment.
Bangkok Post
(
www.bangkokpost.com
)
The leading English-language daily with Friday and week-
end supplements covering city events.
BK
(
www.bk.asia-city.com
)
Free weekly listings mag for the young and hip.
Nation
(
www.nationmultimedia.com
)
English-language daily with a heavy focus on business.
MEDICAL SERVICES
Thanks to its high standard of hospital care, Bangkok is fast becoming a destination for
medical tourists shopping for more affordable dental check-ups, elective surgery and cos-
metic procedures. Pharmacists (chemists) throughout the city can diagnose and treat most
minor ailments (Bangkok belly, sinus and skin infections etc).
The following hospitals offer 24-hour emergency services, and the numbers below
should be contacted if you need an ambulance or immediate medical attention.
BNH
(
0 2686 2700;
www.bnhhospital.com
;
9 Th Convent;
Si Lom exit 2,
Sala Daeng exit 2)
Bumrungrad International Hospital
(
0 2667 1000;
www.bumrungrad.com
;
33 Soi 3, Th Sukhumvit;
Phloen
Chit exit 3)
Samitivej Hospital
OFFLINE MAP
0 2711 8000;
www.samitivejhospitals.com
;
133 Soi
49, Th Sukhumvit;
Phrom Phong exit 3 & taxi)
