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Best Things to Do in Bangkok

Plan your Trip to Bangkok With Locals

When planning a trip, it is important to make informed choices to make sure you will not miss the best of Bangkok. We explored the city for many years to bring you the best of Bangkok, based on what we experienced and what travellers enjoyed the most. There is an incredibly wide range of attractions, activities and tours, from famous landmarks and cultural sites to modern shopping malls and unique experiences for you to discover, such as the Grand Palace, Wat Pho and the Chatuchak Weekend Market.

The Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew

Bangkok Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew
The Grand Palace of Bangkok, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha and Wat Phra Kaew (or Wat Pra Kaew) are, without a doubt, the most famous landmarks in Bangkok often seen in many movies ... Read More

Wat Arun, the temple of Dawn

Wat Arun, The Temple of Dawn in Bangkok
Wat Arun, also known as the temple of Dawn, is a significant landmark of Bangkok, built before 1656. It's much more modest than Wat Phra Kaew and the Grand Palace or Wat Pho and the Giant Reclining Buddha, but its iconic shape is better known in many ways ... Read More

Wat Pho – Temple of the reclining Buddha

Wat Pho Bangkok
Wat Pho, the temple of the reclining Buddha or Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram Rajwaramahawihan, is such an iconic landmark of Bangkok that it is on everyone's list of places to visit, even on a short trip ... Read More

Bangkok Chinatown

Best Hotels in Bangkok Chinatown
Bangkok Chinatown is often known for the colourful Yaowarat Signboards, but it is a lot wider and covers a vast area. It is a buzzing area famous for its street food, bustling markets, and beautifully crafted Chinese temples ... Read More

ICONSIAM

IconSiam Shopping Mall Bangkok
ICONSIAM is Bangkok's latest, largest, and most luxurious shopping mall. How many times did you read this sentence in Bangkok? When you thought there was enough mall and the latest would be the last for at least another decade, a bigger one would open ... Read More

Chatuchak Market Bangkok

Chatuchak Market Bangkok
Chatuchak Market, one of Bangkok's landmarks, is on almost every tourist list of Must-Do in Bangkok. Chatuchak is probably one of the largest markets in the world, ... Read More

Mahanakhon SkyWalk

Mahanakorn Skywalk Rooftop Bar in Bangkok
Mahanakhon SkyWalk in Silom is, without a doubt, the most thrilling experience you can get in Bangkok these days. It’s quite expensive, but the views from this 360˙open space Rooftop at the top of the tallest tower in Thailand justify the price. Built on the 78th floor of the iconic Mahanakhon pixelated building, this long-awaited rooftop bar offers an impressive view of the entire Bangkok metropolis. The SkyWalk consists of three distinct floors: two indoors and one outdoors. You will probably arrive from the BTS Station Chong Nonsi, and from there, follow the signs to the ticket counters located just ... Read More

Erawan Shrine

Erawan Shrine in Siam, Bangkok
Erawan Shrine is one of the most famous religious landmarks in Bangkok, located in the busy Siam area near shopping malls and hotels. It houses a golden statue of Phra Phrom, the Thai representation of the Hindu god Brahma, and attracts both locals and tourists who come to pray for good fortune, success, and health. The shrine is always lively, with people offering flowers, incense, and wooden elephants as a sign of gratitude for granted wishes. Traditional Thai dancers often perform as part of these offerings, adding to the atmosphere. Despite being in the middle of a crowded area, the ... Read More

Asiatique the Riverfront Bangkok

Asiatique the Riverfront Bangkok
Asiatique the Riverfront is a gigantic night market close to the centre of Bangkok. This shopping, dining & entertainment paradise is divided into four distinct zones, and the theme is Bangkok's past as a trading harbour. In the 19th century, under the reign of King Rama V, 'The Port of East Asiatic' was the first pier of Thailand where people could trade with international countries. Subscribe to our YouTube for more videos! This landmark of Bangkok, located on Chareon Krung Road, features more than two thousand retail souvenirs, home decoration, fashions and accessories shops! Even the famous but defunct Joe ... Read More

Siam Paragon Shopping Mall

Siam Paragon Shopping Mall Bangkok
Siam Paragon is the mother of all malls in Bangkok and despite the growing competition, it manages to remain one of the best malls in Bangkok ... Read More

MBK Shopping Center

MBK Shopping Mall in Bangkok
MBK Shopping Center is an iconic budget shopping mall standing in the heart of Bangkok since 1985, best known for its bazaar product and tons of knock off goods. The location at the top of the 'shopping mile' in Siam district makes it very convenient to access and with more than 2,000 shops and stalls, the size is simply enormous ... Read More

Talat Noi – A Walking Guide

Talat Noi in Bangkok
Talat Noi is a historic neighbourhood located in the heart of Bangkok, just next to Chinatown. It is worth mentioning that 'Talat Noi' means 'small market', but despite the name, there is no real market in this area. It's a maze of narrow lanes lined with old houses, fancy coffee shops, and mechanic workshops packed to the ceiling with greasy engine parts. It is situated on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, across from the famous Chinatown district. Talat Noi has a rich history that dates back to the late 19th century when it was a ... Read More

Sky Bar

Sky Bar Rooftop Bar at Lebua Bangkok
Sky Bar Bangkok at Lebua Hotel is undoubtedly the most visited rooftop bar in the city. It was already famous since its opening for a unique location near the Chao Phraya river, a staggering height of 62 floors ... Read More

Amphawa Floating Market

Amphawa Floating Market
Amphawa is one of the most popular floating markets in Thailand. This once-small village, which has been around since the mid-17th century, attracts huge crowds of tourists and Bangkokians during weekends ... Read More

Hua Lamphong Railway Station

Hua Lamphong Railway Station in Bangkok
Hua Lamphong Railway Station in Bangkok, officially known as Bangkok Railway Station, is one of the city’s iconic landmarks. Opened in 1916, this grand building is located in the heart of Bangkok and serves as a major transportation hub ... Read More

Khaosan Road

Khao San Road in Bangkok
Khaosan Road, together with Soi Rambuttri, is a vibrant street in the Banglamphu district of Bangkok, not far from the famous Wat Phra Kaew (The Grand Palace) and Wat Pho ... Read More

National Museum Bangkok

National Museum Bangkok
The National Museum of Bangkok is a captivating treasure trove of Thai art, history, and culture, located conveniently near the iconic Grand Palace and the bustling Khaosan Road ... Read More

Wat Traimit Witthayaram Worawihan

Wat Trai Mit
The striking spire of Wat Trai Mit protects a 5-metre-tall seated Buddha statue made of solid gold. Weighing in at 5.5 tonnes, the statue dates back to the 13th century and was originally covered in plaster ... Read More

Erawan Museum in Samut Prakan near Bangkok

Erawan Museum in Samut Prakan near Bangkok
Erawan Museum in Samut Prakan near Bangkok is a striking monument that is not to be confused with the famous Erawan Shrine in downtown Bangkok. This gigantic three-headed elephant, built on a pedestal, stands 44 metres above one side of the expressway ... Read More

14 Best Things to Do in the Old Town

Best Things to Do in Bangkok Old Town
The highlight of Bangkok Old Town is its cultural heritage. Bangkok Old Town, also known as Rattanakosin Island, the area was once the capital of the Kingdom of Siam ... Read More

Banthat Thong Road

Banthat Thong Road
Banthat Thong Road is the place to be if you are looking for a trendy and lively neighbourhood filled with delicious street food and restaurants ... Read More
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