Bangkok / City Guide
City Guide
กรุงเทพมหานคร
กรุงเทพมหานคร
See you in Bangkok!
Devcon is a non-profit event about the future of technology, computing, and society, and it's coming to Bangkok, Thailand!
Southeast Asia has many strong grassroots Ethereum communities and activities around technology, crypto, and using Ethereum for social good.
Bangkok, the capital and most populous city of Thailand is a great place to welcome our global Ethereum community, with low visa restrictions and great accessibility.
Devcon SEA will take place between 12-15 November at the QSNCC.
Good to know
Timezone: UTC +7
Currency: THAI Baht (THB)
Official Language: THAI
Avg. Temp: 24 To 34 °C (75 to 93 °F)
Water: Tap water is not universally potable
Bangkok: The city of angels
We are bringing the Ethereum community to a place with striking contrasts; Ornate ancient temples like Wat Arun and Wat Phra Kaew coexist with ultramodern skyscrapers.
Locals actually don’t commonly use the name “Bangkok”; they call their city “Krung Thep,” which translates to "City of Angels".
Bangkok's cuisine is world-famous, with street food, pad Thai, mango sticky rice, spicy tom yum soup, and more. The city’s green spaces, such as Lumphini Park, Bang Krachao the “green lung” of Bangkok, and Benchakitti Park directly next to the Devcon venue, offer an escape from the urban hustle.
Bangkok lies in the heart of the Chao Phraya River delta and has an intricate canal network, often referred to as the "Venice of the East". The river serves as a vital transportation route in Bangkok, with public water buses, cross-river ferries, and tourist boats as popular modes of transport. These boats offer great views of the palaces and temples along the river.
SOUTHEAST ASIA
SOUTHEAST ASIA
Why Devcon Southeast Asia?
We call it Devcon Southeast Asia because the entire region deserves this significant Ethereum community event coming to their country. Ethereum communities in SEA are very active and many want to see Ethereum succeed. Ethereum has real use cases in SEA, with high crypto adoption in Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Thailand.
Bangkok was selected for its low visa restrictions, excellent connectivity via Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK), and abundance of hotels. The QSNCC is a huge, modern venue that has recently been renovated and is equipped to meet all of Devcon’s needs.
We can't wait for the global Ethereum community to meet Bangkok and the Ethereum communities of Southeast Asia!
Local Experiences
Explore temple tours, Thai cooking classes, traditional Muay Thai lessons, biking tours, and more!
Loy Krathong is one of Thailand's most beautiful and significant festivals, celebrated annually on the night of the full moon of the 12th lunar month, typically in November. This year, it will be celebrated on November 15th, the last day of Devcon!
The festival involves floating decorated baskets (krathongs) on water to honor the river goddess Phra Mae Khongkha, symbolizing the letting go of negativity and making wishes for the future. In Bangkok, there are several popular places close to water to participate in Loy Krathong. One notable location is Benjakiti Park, conveniently located next to QSNCC, the Devcon venue!
EXPERIENCES
EXPERIENCES
EXPERIENCES
Some community members have secured discounted hotel rooms in Bangkok close to the Devcon venue.
First come, first served. Reserve them here.
Asoke
A modern and bustling area with many hotels, restaurants, and shopping options. The BTS and MRT lines intersect at Asoke, making it one of the most convenient hubs to travel to other parts of Bangkok.
Sathorn
A business district with many office buildings and upscale hotels. It's close to Lumphini Park and offers easy access to the MRT.
Silom
Known for its vibrant nightlife and financial district, Silom offers a mix of modern and traditional Bangkok.
Phrom Phong
A trendy area with upscale shopping malls, restaurants, and nightlife.
Thonglor
A trendy neighborhood with upscale restaurants, cafes, and boutiques. Thonglor is a vibrant area that attracts a young and stylish crowd.
Ekkamai
A neighborhood with a blend of cool cafes, contemporary art galleries, and laid-back nightspots.
Old Town
The historic heart of Bangkok, with many temples and cultural attractions.
AROUND THE VENUE
AROUND THE VENUE
Getting Around
Bangkok’s traffic can get busy with many motorcycles on the roads. The public transport system of the BTS Skytrain and MRT is crucial to avoid traffic congestion and runs from early morning to midnight with high frequency. The Devcon venue is directly connected to the MRT stop “Queen Sirikit National Convention Center”.
You can conveniently use your Visa or Mastercard contactless credit card to tap in and out of MRT lines, whereas the BTS Skytrain requires cash for both single-journey tickets and refillable cards.
If you need a ride, the ride-sharing app Grab is widely used and also offers food and grocery delivery.
Getting from the Airport to the City
Bangkok is served by two major airports: Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK). Suvarnabhumi, the newer of the two, is Bangkok’s main international gateway, while Don Mueang is used primarily for domestic flights.
From Suvarnabhumi Airport, you can easily reach the city center via the Airport Rail Link (ARL), which connects to the BTS Skytrain system and MRT (Metro). Taxis and ride-sharing services like Grab are also available, with a journey to central Bangkok taking approximately 30-45 minutes, depending on traffic.
Don Mueang Airport is further from the city center but offers similar options. You can take the A1 bus to the nearest BTS station (Mo Chit) or the SRT train service (The Red line) connecting to Krungthep Apiwat station and interchange to MRT Blue line to get to the city such as QSNCC station, Silom station etc. You can also use a taxi or Grab, with travel times varying between 30 minutes to an hour, depending on your destination and traffic.