Is Bangkok really intimidating?

[anjalis]

Not, of course not. May be a little bit stressful, but wandering around the city is not as intimidating as we usually say it is. People are warm and friendly, authorities are helping and law & order is not so bad. However, don’t take the first offer of a taxi, and never opt for a cheap tuk-tuk. Keep smiling when you need to say no to the sellers, and importantly cross the road with enough care.