Bangkok is the capital and largest city in Thailand. The city is located on the West bank of the Chao Phraya River, near the Gulf of Thailand. Bangkok is one of the fastest-growing cities, with a dynamic economy and progressive society in Southeast Asia. The city is developing into a regional centre that can rival Singapore and Hong Kong, but still has problems in the infrastructure and social sectors as a result of its rapid development. Bangkok has long been an entry point for foreign investors who want to find new markets in Asia. The city is also noted as one of the cities in the world with the fastest rate of additional construction of skyscrapers. Rich in cultural sites makes Bangkok one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. The province of Bangkok is bordered by six other provinces which are Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Chachoengsao, Samut Prakan, Samut Sakhon and Nakhon Pathom.

Best time to fly from Tacloban to Bangkok

The peak and busiest times of Bangkok are in July followed by June and February. Hotel prices, as well as flight tickets, will be higher than any other months. However, you can still get great deals if you book a flight or accommodation ticket earlier. The lesser month with travellers is in April. You can get cheap flight tickets and hotels if you are visiting Bangkok that month.

Main airports available in Tacloban and Bangkok

Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport – the airport is also known as Tacloban City Airport. It is an airport serving Tacloban common areas. The airport is the main entrance of Manila and Cebu to the Eastern Region of the Visayas in the Middle East of the Philippines. It is classified as a major Class 1 airport by the Philippine Civil Aviation Authority. Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport is ranked eighth as the busiest airport and the third fastest growing airport in terms of passenger numbers in the Philippines until 2017. The airport gets its name from the former head of the House of Representatives of the Philippines, Daniel Z. Romualdez. It is one of the two airports in the Philippines named after members of the Romualdez family. The other is Imelda R. Marcos Airport.

Suvarnabhumi Airport – is also known informally as Bangkok Airport. This airport is one of the airports that provide flight services in Bangkok, Thailand. Suvarnabhumi covers an area of 3,240 hectares. Suvarnabhumi Airport is one of the largest international airports in Southeast Asia and is a regional hub for flights. Suvarnabhumi Airport was officially opened on September 15, 2006, for domestic flight services. On September 28, 2006, Suvarnabhumi Airport is open for domestic and international commercial flights. The airport is the hub for Thai Airways International, Thai Smile Airways and Bangkok Airways.

Climate pattern in Tacloban and Bangkok

April, May and June are among the hottest months in Bangkok. However, April has the highest temperature where the temperature can reach as high as 36.7 °C during day time and 27.7 °C during night time.

Highlights in Bangkok

1. The Grand Palace – The Grand Palace or often known as the King's Palace is a palace complex in Bangkok. The palace which has an area of ​​24.4 hectares was used as the official residence of the kings of Thailand from the 18th century onwards.
2. Wat Phra Kaew – Wat Phra Kaew or often known as the Emerald Buddha Temple, has the full name Wat Phra Sri Rattana Satsadaram is a temple in the centre of Bangkok.
3. Wat Arun – Wat Arun is a Buddhist temple located in the Bangkok Yai District, Bangkok, which is West of the upper reaches of the Chao Phraya River.