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A great Mediterranean rooftop restaurant on the 22nd floor [toc] Pastel is a delightful new rooftop bar and Mediterranean restaurant on the 22nd floor of the exclusive Aira hotel, on the popular Soi 11, off Sukhumvit Road in Bangkok. Pastel is quite a recent addition to the ever-growing rooftop scene of Bangkok and is gaining popularity very fast. The size of the venue and the beautiful design is what strike
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A list of all rooftop bars in Bangkok [toc] The list of Bangkok Rooftop Bars keeps getting longer, and not many cities in the world can pretend to have more rooftops and sky bars than Bangkok. At this time, we count more than 30 'real' rooftop bars, restaurants, and a good dozen alternate ones. By 'real rooftop bar', we mean built at the top of a building with an open
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A Luxury River Cruise in Bangkok [toc] The Saffron Dinner Cruise by Banyan Tree River Cruise on the Chao Phraya is a unique and unforgettable way to experience the beauty and history of Bangkok. This trendy yet casual cruise offers a relaxed atmosphere that sets it apart from other cruises in the area. [caption id="attachment_56262" align="alignnone" width="932"] Saffron Dinner Cruise by Banyan Tree Bangkok[/caption] As you embark on your journey
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What to Do on Khao San Road and Soi Rambuttri [toc] Khao San Road, together with Saoi 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. popular with backpackers, and young and budget travellers. It's a hub of activity, offering affordable accommodation, fun cuisine, and exciting nightlife. While both streets are situated in close
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A walking guide to Talat Noi in Bangkok [toc] 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
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Dining by Ong Ang canal in Bangkok Chinatown [toc] Ong Ang Walking Street or Khlong Ong Ang Night Market is a popular shopping and dining destination located at the end of Bangkok's Chinatown. The market is situated along a canal and is known for its lively atmosphere, bustling stalls, and delicious food. In case you don't know, 'Khlong' means canal in Thai, and Bangkok has a lot of Khlongs. The
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A walking guide to Bangkok Chinatown [toc] The best things to do in Bangkok Chinatown include Yaowarat Road, eating legendary street food, shopping in local markets, and learning more about this area’s long and fascinating history. As with most Chinatowns around the world, Bangkok’s Yaowarat Road and Samphanthawong District is a riot of colour, light and sound, constantly abuzz with activity. It’s worth a visit just to soak up the
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How to get to Mahanakhon SkyWalk? [toc] 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 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
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Loha Prasat (Wat Ratchanatdaram Worawihan) [toc] Loha Prasat, or Wat Ratchanatdaram Worawihan, is a superb temple in the old city of Bangkok, easily identified by its 37 golden spires. In the recent past, Loha Prasat was known as the iron temple or the metal castle because the 37 iron spires were originally bare and black. It did have some mysterious charm and was unique in Bangkok. The golden leaves were
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Where to shop in Bangkok? [toc] The amount of shopping malls in Bangkok is staggering! Here we listed the most popular and centrally located, but there are a lot more on the outskirts of Bangkok. Most travellers visiting Bangkok wonder why there are so many of them, but you have to live in Thailand long enough to understand that a mall is not just a shopping place but a full
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Sky on 20 Bangkok [toc] Sky on 20 Rooftop Bar is on the 26th floor of the Novotel on Sukhumvit 20 in Bangkok, so you can guess that the name wasn’t chosen from the floor but from the street number. The way to access this beautiful place differs greatly from most rooftops we see. You first take the lift to the 26th floor and once there, there is no grand
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Vertigo Bangkok [toc] Vertigo Rooftop and Moon Bar are among the best rooftops in Bangkok, on the 61st floor of the famous Banyan Tree Hotel on Sathorn Road, a tall, skinny-looking building. Vertigo is a restaurant where you can have dinner with some pretty amazing views, but most people like to hang in the comfortable chairs and sofas of the bar for a sunset drink and some unforgettable photos. While
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Tichuca Rooftop Bar [toc] Tichuca rooftop bar is the latest high-rise venue in Bangkok, and despite opening during the challenging time of Covid, it is a big success among the many rooftop bars in Bangkok. The attractive and unusual design spreading over several floors is beautiful and is intensely shared on social media. Tichuca is packed daily with a young hi-so clientele who would never miss the opportunity to fulfil
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A rooftop bar near Nana Plaza [toc] RedSquare rooftop bar is a small but attractive new terrace with a view on the 25th floor of the Novotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 4. The location is convenient, with impressive views of the Bangkok skyline, but most of all, it is affordable and easy to access. As you enter a beautiful hotel lobby, you can instantly tell the hotel is new with a contemporary
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What to buy at Chatuchak Market? [toc] 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, a supposedly organised maze covering 27 acres and containing around 15,000 shops. It is simply humongous, monumental, and enormous, but it's fun. On your first visit, you probably will have no idea what you are about
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A great rooftop bar on Sukhumvit [toc] The Octave Rooftop Lounge and Bar is one of the most impressive in Bangkok by size. On three floors at the top of the Bangkok Marriott Hotel on Sukhumvit 57, Octave offers a full 360 view of the capital with a great perspective on the entire BTS track and the usual traffic jams so famous on Sukhumvit road. Fortunately, it is also very
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Wat Phra Kaew Bangkok [toc] 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. Despite being such a touristic icon, this is still the number one place to see while in Bangkok, a marvel of delicate and intricate craftwork, architecture, carving and painting. Wat Phra
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A Luxury Mall in Ploenchit [toc] Central Embassy Bangkok is an immense and beautifully designed luxury shopping mall built in the Ploenchit neighbourhood at the intersection of Ploenchit Road and Wireless Road (Witthayu Road). Central Embassy is also home to the 5-star Park Hyatt Bangkok Hotel and the last shopping mall on what is often called the 'Bangkok Shopping Mile'. The main attraction in recent years is the vast amount
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The Temple of the reclining Buddha [toc] Wat Pho, the temple of the reclining Buddha, is such an iconic landmark of Bangkok that it is on everyone's list of places to visit, even on a short trip. Also known as the Temple of the reclining Buddha, it is the sanctuary of one of the world's largest Buddha statues and more than a thousand images. It is also one of Bangkok's
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Taling Chan Floating Market Bangkok [toc] Taling Chan is a small and modest market just 14 kilometres outside Bangkok. Built on the riverside at the intersection of the river and the railway's bridge, it used to feature more than a dozen boats used as floating kitchens to cook fish, meat skewers and prawns for the guests of their restaurants. In recent years, practicality has overcome tradition, and just a few
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