Simply put, Bangkok has a lot going for it and continues to draw in multitudes of visitors, be it on holiday, work or even remote work for that matter. However, if you’re wondering why Bangkok can go toe to toe with other Southeast Asian cities, then here is a detailed overview of why you should consider heading over.

Though, you will not find Bangkok on the list of cities with a low cost of living, it certainly is more affordable when pitted against places in Japan, Australia and Europe. From an accommodation point of view, a fully-furnished studio apartment can be rented out for nothing more than USD 450 per month while overall, rooms in the city can be reserved for as little as USD 5 per night. Also, the avid foodie in you will be pleased to note that if you decide to stay away from fancy, upscale restaurants and zone in on a street food diet, then expect to pay USD 1 for every meal.

It is given that Bangkok cannot be compared with Singapore or Dubai but know this – the city’s inhabitants take great pride in maintaining an acceptable standard of cleanliness. This thought is made all the more evident as you walk the streets as you will find Thais sweeping the streets with only their bare hands. Further, it is the norm for street vendors and business owners to wash their portion of the sidewalk with buckets of water.

Thailand’s capital is noted for an extremely low crime rate that will certainly settle your nerves, especially if you’re planning a trip to the country for the first time. While some nooks and crannies are mutilated by graffiti, by and large, your journeys will be pleasing and fulfilling to embark on but it is important to keep your valuables in your backpack or a safe in your room. However, the city does suffer from bouts of scams and pickpockets but if you are a remote worker staying at lyf by Ascott which provides a good experience of co-living Bangkok has to offer, then you will be immune from falling prey to the aforementioned. As a keen holidayer, Bangkok serves up a plethora of adventures to be a part of and arguably, is the best destination to launch your travels in Southeast Asia.

The city’s food adventures are delightfully engaging and will have you smacking your lips in seconds. Be it your mango sticky rice, pad thai to bowls of noodle soups smeared in succulent seafood, Bangkok is a culinary journey that can either have you seated outside hawker centres or inside air-conditioned Michelin star restaurants where the world’s most sought-after dishes can be sampled to your heart’s content.

For those enthused about not just Bangkok but Thailand’s glorious past, then scheduling tours to some of the local temples which are called ‘Wats’ would be a step in the right direction. To cut a long story short, Bangkok lays claim to a staggering 40,000 temples and shrines that will surely have you immersed in eye-catching architecture and gold-covered towers. Among the notable inclusions to your itinerary would be Wat Arun with its central spire which can be caught sight of from the heart of the metropolis together with Wat Phra Kaew where you can fix your gaze on the Emerald Buddha which is a work of art and a gift to the country’s deep-rooted ties to Buddhism.

Coming into contact with travellers who share a similar passion and obsession for exploring the nuances of a city such as Bangkok can be a blessing. Especially, if you are backpacking, then do make plans to head straight for Khao San Road which is a backpacker hub and undoubtedly, the largest of its kind in the world. Littered with affordable street food stalls, accommodation and a slew of nightlife facilities, you are in for one whale of a time. In fact, before you leave this section of Bangkok, be sure to have passed through Sukhumvit Avenue where you will stumble upon a host of Irish pubs where you can spend time opening a few cold ones and catching your favourite sports teams in action.