Bangkok for First-Timers

5 Traps to Avoid

1. "Grand Palace closed today" at the gate

Tuk-tuk scam. Palace is open most days. Walk to the main gate.

2. Taxis that refuse the meter

Walk away and open Grab.

3. 2–5pm storms in rainy season (May–Oct)

Plan indoor time in that window.

4. Palace/Wat dress code

No tank tops or shorts. Light shawl + long pants.

5. Street food ice and raw veggies

Sensitive stomach: skip ice, skip raw greens, drink bottled water.

A Safe First-Day Route

Morning: Two temples

Lunch: Khao man gai

Afternoon: Chinatown or MBK

Evening: Streets + river

Packing

How many nights?

Plan a day-by-day with flights and hotels at [Ptera](https://pteranodontrip.com).