Travel Reference
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ENGLISH IN BANGKOK
Don't know a lick of Thai? Don't worry: Bangkok is well stocked with English speakers. Street-stall vendors,
shop owners and taxi drivers generally speak enough English to conduct a basic transaction. If there is a commu-
nication problem, though, Thais will find someone to sort things out. Thais are patient with (and honoured by) at-
tempts to speak their language; with just a few phrases, you'll be rewarded with big grins and heaps of praise.
Useful Websites
»
Travelfish
(
www.travelfish.org
) Independent reviews of budget and midrange places, with lots of reader feedback.
»
Airbnb
(
www.airbnb.com
) Yep, Bangkok is covered here.
»
Lonely Planet's Hotels & Hostels
(
www.lonelyplanet.com/hotels
)
Find reviews and make bookings.
»
Trip Advisor
(
www.tripadvisor.com
) An overabundance of Bangkok listings.
See
sleeping,
for much more.
