The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT; www.tourismthailand.org) offers general information regarding travel in Bangkok and upcountry, and has a useful hot line (tel. 1672) reachable from anywhere in the kingdom; it's open daily 8am to 8pm. Ironically, TAT's offices are not always conveniently located for foreigners who don't read Thai. It has a kiosk at Suvarnabhumi International Airport's arrival floor, open daily 8am to 10pm, but their main office is off the beaten track, at 1600 New Phetchaburi Rd., Makkasan, Ratchathewi (tel. 02250-5500).
Useful Publications -- TAT produces an enormous number of glossy tourist brochures on destinations, including Bangkok; but beware, many may be outdated. Instead, Bangkok’s free magazines, available in hotel lobbies, are more current. Look for BK Magazine (www.bk.asia-city.com); it’s a fun, free weekly with info on the capital’s events. English-language daily newspapers Bangkok Post (www.bangkokpost.com) and The Nation (www.nationmultimedia.com) have sections devoted to Bangkok must-sees.
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