Removals to Thailand - Shipping to Asia - International Removals

Removals to Bangkok

Are you relocating to Bangkok and need removals to Thailand? Greens Removals are specialists in international removals to Asia and offer competitive, reliable household and business removals to all parts of the continent, including international shipping to Thailand.

We are a UK based international removals firm and have more than 40 years’ experience in overseas removals, including removals and shipping to Thailand, the capitol Bangkok and all other areas of the country including Nonthaburi, Pak Kret, Hat Yai, Lampang, Pattaya, Udon Thani, Phuket, Surat Thani, Khon Kaen and Nakhon Si Thammarat.

Our removals to Thailand service is tailored to your requirements and can include any or all of the following: full packing unpacking, storage, shipping and transportation of specialist items including pets and valuables. We provide shipping to Thailand in full or part load containers or air freight. For added peace of mind we offer full insurance on all international removals.

At Greens we know that moving abroad can be a daunting time, but it is also filled with many exciting opportunities. We work closely with one of biggest relocation companies in Asia to offer high-quality low cost removals to Thailand. Greens also help with all customs requirements and any other paperwork relating to moving to Asia to make your move as stress free as possible.

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For removals to Thailand and other parts of Asia, contact our friendly, reputable removals team who are always on hand to answer any queries you may have. If you need advice on any aspect of your move, call us today on 01449 613053 and we will be happy to help.

Moving to Bangkok, Thailand: Living in Bangkok

The capital of Thailand, Bangkok is a bustling, energetic city with a population that has risen in the last 30 years or so to more than 10 million people. It is an international gateway and one of the world’s premier tourist destinations.

Bangkok is named in the Guinness book of records as having the world’s longest place name as its full Thai name has 167 letters. Its simplified name in Thai, however, is Krung Thep which is translated as “City of Angels.” It is also known as “The Venice of the East” because it has so many canals, many of which are known for the city’s colourful floating markets.

It is a prominent city in south east Asia and home to the regional headquarters of many major organisations and big financial institutions including HSBC, Bank of China, Barclays, BNP Paribas, Deutsche Bank, to name a few. It is ranked among the 20 tallest cities in the world, with 1,000 sky scrapers. Top business districts are Bangrak, Silom, Phra Ram 2, Phra Ram 3, Pinklao, Sathon, Pathumwan, Phra Nakhon and Phetchaburi and Chatuchak. The stock exchange is on Ratchadaphisek Road.

If you are moving here, you will most likely want to keep up to date with the news. The Nation and The Bangkok Post are the two main English dailies and there is a free-newspaper called The Daily Xpress.

Moving to Bangkok, Thailand: Places to Visit

Thailand is a mainly Buddhist country with about 92 per cent of people declaring themselves Buddhist. As a result you can see many beautiful temples are dotted in around Bangkok (about 400 of them).

One of the most popular attractions in Bangkok is the Viamanmek Palace a former Royal Palace built in 1900 by King Rama V. This is a 72 room mansion and not a single nail was used to build it. The Grand Palace and Wat Pra Kaew is another superb attraction. The palace was built in 1782 and was home to the Thai King for 150 years. Wat Pra Kaeo is where the incredible emerald Buddha can be found, a stunning Buddha carved from a single block of emerald.

Bangkok China town is also well worth a visit and is a vibrant, colourful part of the city where they also celebrate major festivals including Chinese New Year. If you like shopping, Siam Square is the central shopping district and has three main shopping centres at the Rama 1 Road and Phyathai Road intersection. The area has many local and international stores and can be likened to London’s Oxford Street. The Sukhumvit area is also good for shopping. And if you are heading for a bargain, visit the north of the city for the Chatuchak weekend market.

Moving to Bangkok, Thailand: Climate

Bangkok has a tropical climate with temperatures averaging about 30 - 36 degrees Celsius throughout the year. The hot season is around March to Mid-June and can get very uncomfortable. The cool season occurs fromo mid November to February and is seen as the best time of year. The hottest season is March to mid-June and it gets rainy from September to the middle of November. The highest ever recorded temperature was in May 1983 when temperatures reached 40.8 degrees Celsius.

Moving to Bangkok, Thailand: Accommodation for Ex-Pats

Bangkok has a wide range of accommodation from condos, apartment blocks, townhouses and mansions. However, many westerners settle with an apartment as these are plentiful and affordable. The north and eastern areas are in general the middle class areas of Bangkok and growing areas of Bangkok are Lat Phrao, Si Nakharin and Thon Buri. Many of the expat community can be found in the Sukhumvit area, which has several shops, restaurants, bars and entertainment areas. Expats have also settled in the Sathorn and Silom areas. If you are going to be renting an apartment, usually you will have to pay a one or two month deposit up front before securing accommodation.

Moving to Bangkok, Thailand: Out and About in Bangkok

Bangkok is plagued by traffic jams and elevated highways have been built to at least try and overcome this. Buses are fairly cheap to get out and about in and there are also many taxis in Bangkok. They can be found either on the streets or booked by telephone. Tuk-tuks are motorised taxis used for short journeys. There are also motorcycle taxis which can be used for one or two passengers. Make sure you negotiate the fare before travel.

For international travel, the city has two main airports Don Mueang International and Suvarnabhumi Airport.

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