04/01/2011 Bangkok is sometimes underestimated by travellers usually because travel agents want them to proceed directly to the beaches where they (the agents) can lucrate higher commissions.
In fact Bangkok is a very nice place to visit, interesting because of its many cultural spots,fun at night and very good for shopping. I think that a visit of at least 3 days is the minimum requested to enjoy this nice town. Stay in a place by the river where the views are splendid and you'll love Thailand and the Thais