Asia · city
Bangkok
Thailand
Street food, golden temples, and rooftop bars in Asia's most electrifying city
Bangkok has a tropical climate with three seasons: cool and dry from November through February, hot and dry from March through May, and wet from June through October. The best time to visit is November through February when temperatures are mild (75–90°F) and humidity is lower. Avoid the monsoon months of June through September when heavy rains and flooding can disrupt travel.
When to visit
Award flights from the US
Economy
Singapore KrisFlyer
via Chase UR / Amex MR / Capital One
+ $90 taxes
Transfer to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer and book Thai Airways or Singapore Airlines economy JFK–BKK. Great value with low fees.
Aeroplan
via Chase UR / Amex MR
+ $110 taxes
Air Canada Aeroplan books Thai Airways and EVA Air JFK–BKK nonstop or 1-stop economy with reasonable carrier fees.
Business / First
Singapore KrisFlyer
via Chase UR / Amex MR / Capital One
+ $120 taxes
Book Singapore Airlines Suites/Business JFK–SIN–BKK. One of the best business class products in the world at outstanding value.
ANA Mileage Club
via Amex MR
+ $130 taxes
ANA miles can book Thai Airways business class JFK–BKK via Tokyo. Excellent flat-bed seats with very low fuel surcharges.
Cash equivalent: economy ~$900 · business ~$4,200 roundtrip from NYC
Award hotels
Park Hyatt Bangkok
Hyatt
Award nights available; 5th night free on standard redemptions. Stunning rooftop pool views over the city skyline.
Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit
Hyatt
Excellent location above BTS Nana station. Easy redemption and solid Category 4 value.
W Bangkok
Marriott Bonvoy
Category 6 Bonvoy property. Points bookings available; good use of Marriott Bonvoy points when transferring from Amex MR.
What to see & do
Wat Phra Kaew & Grand Palace
Thailand's most sacred temple complex, housing the revered Emerald Buddha — a must-see masterpiece of Thai architecture.
Chatuchak Weekend Market
One of the world's largest markets with 15,000 stalls selling everything from street food to antiques and local fashion.
Yaowarat (Chinatown) Street Food
Bangkok's historic Chinatown comes alive at night with sizzling woks, fresh seafood, and legendary dim sum.
Rooftop Bars at Silom
Sky-high bars like Vertigo and Moon Bar at Banyan Tree offer panoramic Bangkok skyline views at sunset.
Ayutthaya Day Trip
Ancient capital 80km north with stunning ruined temples — easily reached by train or bus in under 2 hours.
Thai Cooking Class & Floating Market
Learn to cook pad thai and green curry, then cruise the Damnoen Saduak floating market for a quintessential Thai experience.
Monthly weather
| Month | Low | High | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68°F | 89°F | |
| Feb | 71°F | 92°F | |
| Mar | 75°F | 96°F | |
| Apr | 78°F | 99°F | |
| May | 78°F | 96°F | |
| Jun | 77°F | 93°F | |
| Jul | 77°F | 92°F | |
| Aug | 77°F | 92°F | |
| Sep | 76°F | 91°F | |
| Oct | 75°F | 91°F | |
| Nov | 71°F | 91°F | |
| Dec | 67°F | 89°F |
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