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Discover Bangkok with guides to the best tours, attractions, temples, food, and markets. Explore travel tips, local culture, and must-see sights in Thailand’s capital.

Co Limited Restaurant at Velaa Bangkok

Co Limited Velaa Sindhorn Village Langsuan

    Tucked inside Velaa Sindhorn Village, just next to the Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Co Limited has become one a restaurants spots we recommend when friends ask for Thai food in the Langsuan area.

    Rongsi Potchana

    Rongsi Potchana

      Rongsi Potchana is, without a doubt, our favourite restaurant in Velaa. The food is excellent, the atmosphere lively, the service is fast, always friendly, and efficient, and the price is good considering how expensive everything is in this village

      Royal Barges Museum

      Royal Barges National Museum

        The Royal Barges National Museum in Bangkok offers a captivating glimpse into Thailand’s rich ceremonial traditions. These ornate vessels, dating back to the Ayuthaya era, are showcased when not in use for regal processions.

        The One Ratchada Night Market in Bangkok

        The One Ratchada

          The One Ratchada is a popular night market located near the Ratchada area in Bangkok. It is the revamped version of the former Ratchada Train Night Market (Talad Rot Fai Ratchada), which closed during the pandemic

          Rocco Rooftop Bar on Khaosan Road

          Rocco Club Rooftop

            Rocco Club Rooftop Bar sits right at the far end of Khao San Road in Bangkok Old Town. It’s not the highest rooftop in Bangkok, but what makes it special is the view straight down onto the colourful, noisy heart of Bangkok’s backpacker district

            The ONE at Khaosan

            The ONE at Khaosan

              The ONE at Khaosan is one of the busiest night spots on Khao San Road. The bar and restaurant spreads over several levels, with a high triangular roof and colourful lighting that stands out from the street.

              Bangkok Old Flower Market

              Bangkok Flower Market (Pak Khlong Talat)

                Bangkok Flower Market (The Pak Khlong Talat) is a picturesque sight in the old town. The marketplace hosts dozens of vendors selling just about everything, from fresh-cut flowers and potted plants to traditional garlands and flower arrangements.

                Tha Phra Chan in Bangkok Old Town

                Tha Phra Chan

                  Tha Phra Chan is a historic pier on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River. Named after a bronze bell that once hung in a nearby temple, this important transportation hub serves as a gateway to many notable attractions in Bangkok Old Town, including the Temple of the Emerald Buddha and Wat Pho.

                  Wat Suthat Bangkok

                  Wat Suthat Thepwararam (Giant Swing)

                    Wat Suthat Thepwararam (Giant Swing) is a famous Buddhist temple dating back to the late 18th century. It’s mostly known for its towering red teak swing standing at 21 m. Due to its towering height, it can be seen from other areas in Bangkok Old Town.

                    Museum Siam Bangkok

                    Museum Siam

                      Museum Siam in Bangkok Old Town offers an interactive and engaging way to learn about Thailand’s history and culture. It occupies a 19th-century building on Sanam Chai Road, which puts you within a 5-minute walk of Wat Pho.

                      Tha Maharaj Shopping Mall

                      Tha Maharaj Riverside Complex

                        Tha Maharaj is a riverside community mall in Bangkok’s Old Town, just next door to Tha Phra Chan Pier. It’s one of those places I like to stop by after wandering around the temples or the amulet markets nearby.

                        Tha Tian Market in Bangkok Old City

                        Tha Tian Market

                          Tha Tian Market is a sizable community marketplace on Rattanakosin Island, right next to Wat Pho. It offers a unique shopping experience, thanks to its largely local clientele. Most of the vendors sell dried salted seafood wholesale and retail, but you can also find fresh produce and daily necessities.

                          Bang Nam Phueng Floating Market

                          Bang Nam Phueng Floating Market

                            Bang Nam Phueng Floating Market is a great destination if you want to experience a traditional Thai floating market, located in the heart of Bang Kachao, often referred to as Bangkok’s “green lung”, the market is a peaceful retreat away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

                            Siam Commercial Bank Bangkok

                            Siam Commercial Bank Building

                              The Siam Commercial Bank Talat Noi Branch is a historic building located on the Chao Phraya riverside, not far from Bangkok Chinatown. Opened in 1908, it is Thailand’s oldest operating bank branch, it was designed by Italian architect Annibale Rigotti in the Beaux-Arts style.

                              Naam 1608 Restaurant Talad-Noi, Bangkok

                              NAAM 1608 Restaurant

                                Naam 1608 is one of those rare restaurants you don’t just stumble upon, you have to know it’s there. Hidden deep in Talad Noi, along a narrow riverside lane behind the old Portuguese Church.

                                Mother Roaster Coffee Shop

                                Mother Roaster Talat Noi

                                  Mother Roaster Talat Noi is a popular, trendy coffee shop hidden behind an unassuming facade covered with paintings and graffiti. What probably made the cafe so popular is the fact that the coffee shop is on the second floor of a mechanic junkyard.

                                  Holy Rosary Church in Bangkok

                                  The Holy Rosary Church

                                    The Holy Rosary Church, also known as Kalawar Church, is located close to River City and just next to the beautiful Siam Commercial Bank. It was built between 1891 and 1897, and its Gothic-style arched doors and Roman Catholic stained-glass windows are renowned for their beauty.

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                                    Talat Noi Street Art

                                      One of the most popular attractions in Talat Noi is the Talat Noi Street Art and Murals, a series of colourful murals and street art installations that can be found throughout the neighbourhood.

                                      Talat Noi street market in Bangkok

                                      The Street Market in Talat Noi

                                        Don’t expect a traditional market in Talat Noi. The name means ‘small market’, but it refers to the neighbourhood’s history rather than an actual market. Still, a small street market exists where locals buy vegetables, fruits and snacks each morning.

                                        Lawoi' Restaurant in Velaa, in Bangkok

                                        LAWOI’ Restaurant – ละโวยจ

                                          LAWOI’ is a new hidden gem in Bangkok, located on the lower floor of the popular Velaa Community Mall on Langsuan Road, next to Villa Market. The concept of a Modern Thai Izakaya was a pleasant surprise, as we didn’t know what to expect.

                                          Chow Sue Kong Shrine in Talad Noi, Bangkok

                                          Chow Sue Kong Shrine

                                            Chow Sue Kong temple is an elaborate structure and is believed to have been constructed in 1804. It is among the oldest temples that serve the Hokkien-Chinese community in Talat Noi

                                            So Heng Tai Mansion in Chinatown Talat Noi

                                            So Heng Tai Mansion

                                              So Heng Tai Mansion was built in the 19th century by Phra Aphaiwanit, a Hokkien Chinese bird’s nest tax farmer who later became a member of Thailand’s nobility. It still belongs to the same family, making it a likely candidate for the title of the oldest private residence in Bangkok.

                                              The Luenrit Old Town, Yaowarat

                                              Luenrit Yaowarat

                                                Luenrit Yaowarat is a newly renovated area in Bangkok’s Chinatown, just a short distance from the bustling Yaowarat Road. The project aims to preserve the original architecture of the traditional shophouses, giving visitors a glimpse of the area’s historic charm

                                                Potong Restaurant in Bangkok Chinatown

                                                Restaurant Potong

                                                  Located in the heart of Yaowarat in Bangkok Chinatown, Restaurant Potong is a fine dining establishment that has transformed an old Thai-Chinese house into a modern and stylish space.

                                                  Talad Mai Soi Yaowarat 6 in Bangkok Chinatown

                                                  Talat Mai in Bangkok Chinatown

                                                    Talat Mai is a walking Street Chinese Market located in Soi Yaowarat 6, part of the vibrant Chinatown area (Yaowarat Road), renowned for its bustling night markets, street food, and traditional Chinese goods.

                                                    Sky Bar at Grand China Bangkok

                                                    Sky Bar at Grand China Bangkok

                                                      The Sky Bar is located on the 23rd floor of the Grand China Hotel and offers a spectacular 360-degree view over the Chinatown skyline. Open from 3 pm until midnight every day, it’s especially impressive when the sun is setting over the Chao Phraya River.

                                                      Wat Chakrawat, the crocodile temple in Chinatown

                                                      Wat Chakrawat -The Crocodile Temple!

                                                        Wat Chakrawat Rachawat Woramahawihan earned its nickname from the resident population of large reptiles. The legend goes that an especially belligerent man-eating croc with a missing eye was being hunted by angry locals and took refuge beneath a monk’s house in the temple.

                                                        Klong Thom Market Bangkok

                                                        Klong Thom Market

                                                          Trading has been an integral part of Chinatown’s history since there was Chinatown, and the various budget-friendly markets are an excellent display of that. Aside from Sampeng Lane and the Klong Ong Ang Canal Walking Street, there are several others, including Klong Thom Market, Talat Kao and Itsaraphap Lane.

                                                          Kuan Yim Shrine (Thian Fa Foundation) in Bangkok Chinatown

                                                          Kuan Yim Shrine (Thian Fa Foundation)

                                                            Located at the beginning of Yaowarat Road in Bangkok Chinatown, the Kuan Yim Shrine of the Thian Fa Foundation is one of the oldest and most culturally significant shrines in Bangkok.

                                                            Wat Mangkon Kamalawat in Bangkok Chinatown

                                                            Wat Mangkon Kamalawat

                                                              Wat Mangkon Kamalawat is the best of the cultural things to do in Chinatown, Bangkok’s largest Chinese Buddhist temple. Built in 1846, the temple’s design is unmistakably Chinese.

                                                              Sampheng Market in Bangkok Chinatown

                                                              Sampeng Lane (Sampeng Market)

                                                                Sampeng Lane is one of those streets in Chinatown I always seem to end up at. It’s a narrow, hectic alley running behind Yaowarat Road, and while it’s packed and sometimes a bit overwhelming, it’s full of life and energy you don’t really find anywhere else in Bangkok.

                                                                Best Day Trips Tours nearby Bangkok

                                                                Tours to the Floating Markets near Bangkok

                                                                  Explore the vibrant floating markets near Bangkok, where colourful boats brimming with fresh produce, local snacks, and souvenirs glide along scenic canals. Discover the famous Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, often paired with the unique experience of the Maeklong Train Market.

                                                                  Wat Traimit in Bangkok Chinatown

                                                                  Wat Traimit

                                                                    The striking spire of Wat Traimit 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

                                                                    Hua Lamphong Railway Station in Bangkok

                                                                    Hua Lamphong Railway Station

                                                                      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.

                                                                      Nobu Rooftop Restaurant in Bangkok

                                                                      Nobu Bangkok

                                                                        The new Nobu Rooftop Restaurant on the 57th, 58th, and 60th floors of The Empire Tower in Bangkok is a remarkable addition to the city’s dining scene and one of the most luxurious rooftop experiences Bangkok has to offer.

                                                                        Hong Sieng Kong in Talad Noi, Bangkok

                                                                        Hong Sieng Kong

                                                                          Hong Sieng Kong (ฮงเซียงกง) is a charming riverside café nestled in Talad Noi, a neighbourhood of Bangkok popular for its historical atmosphere mixed with young modern art.

                                                                          Unity Festival Comes to Phuket!

                                                                          Unity Festival Comes to Phuket!

                                                                            For over 10 years, Unity Festival has been a leading trance festival in Israel with a clear purpose: to unite people through electronic music. Since its inception, the festival has grown into a unique gathering of music lovers from around the world, drawn to an atmosphere of unity and pure freedom.

                                                                            Central Chidlom in Bangkok

                                                                            Central Chidlom

                                                                              After being open for over four decades in the Ploenchit district, Central Chidlom, one of Bangkok’s most popular department stores, finally got a full renovation.

                                                                              Bangkok Riverside

                                                                              Bangkok Riverside

                                                                                Bangkok Riverside is the most attractive part of Bangkok and every visitor should go around there one day, or even better book a hotel on the river bank.

                                                                                Things to Do on Bangkok Riverside

                                                                                21 Best Things to Do on Bangkok Riverside

                                                                                  No visit to Bangkok is complete without exploring its sights along the Chao Phraya River, the mighty waterway that weaves through the heart of the city. Explore the city’s cultural treasures at such temples as Wat Phra Kaew and Wat Arun.

                                                                                  Khlong Bang Luang Floating Market, Bangkok

                                                                                  Khlong Bang Luang Floating Market

                                                                                    Khlong Bang Luang Floating Market is a small local gem hidden along the canals on the Thonburi side of Bangkok. The market is filled with delicious food and many handmade products that show the locals’ craftsmanship.

                                                                                    Bangkok Temples and Wats

                                                                                    15 Must See Temples in Bangkok

                                                                                      Bangkok is blessed with more than 400 temples. Locally known as ‘Wats’ many of them are immense, superbly crafted and should absolutely be part of your visit to Bangkok. With so many temples to discover, which one should be on your list?

                                                                                      Korea Town in Sukhumvit Plaza in Bangkok

                                                                                      Korean Town in Bangkok (Sukhumvit Plaza)

                                                                                        Korean Town in Sukhumvit Plaza is a little slice of Korea on Sukhumvit Road, in the heart of Bangkok. It’s an old four-story mall packed with Korean restaurants, shops, and businesses, mostly located on the ground floor and first floor.

                                                                                        Akara Sky Hanuman Bangkok Rooftop

                                                                                        Akara Sky Hanuman Rooftop in Bangkok

                                                                                          Akara Sky Hanuman Bangkok is the latest rooftop bar in Bangkok, and this one is pretty impressive! Perched on the 61st floor of One City Center in Ploenchit, opposite the Central Embassy, it offers almost a 360-degree panoramic view of Bangkok Skyline.

                                                                                          Thonburi Bangkok

                                                                                          Thonburi, Bangkok

                                                                                            Thonburi is the historic less hectic area in Bangkok, known for its cultural charm and traditional way of life. It was once the capital of Thailand and is home to many temples, including Wat Arun, famous for its stunning spires.

                                                                                            Best Things to Do in Thonburi, Bangkok

                                                                                            20 Best Things to Do in Thonburi

                                                                                              On the Thonburi side of Bangkok, most travellers will visit the iconic Wat Arun temple, known for its stunning architecture and riverside location, but to the surprise of many travellers, there are a lot of hidden gems on this understated side of Bangkok.

                                                                                              Siam Center, a Stylish Shopping Mall in Siam

                                                                                              Siam Center

                                                                                                Siam Center, despite being near one of Bangkok’s most popular shopping malls, Siam Paragon. It can compete with Siam Paragon. Siam Center is widely known for its artistic shopping. It is a place where lifestyle and art meet.

                                                                                                Guan Yu Shrine in Bangkok

                                                                                                Guan Yu Shrine (Khlong San)

                                                                                                  Guan Yu Shrine is an ancient shrine dedicated to Lord Guan, the god of loyalty and morality according to Chinese beliefs. The shrine is located on the western bank of the Chao Phraya River, in Thonburi. It is another go-to place in Thonburi and is easily accessible as it is only 1.5 km away from Iconsiam.

                                                                                                  Best Hotels in Sathorn, Bangkok

                                                                                                  8 Best Hotels in Sathorn

                                                                                                    Sathorn is the business district of Bangkok and hotels in Sathorn cater to diverse tastes, mostly upmarket and often with rooftop bars and restaurants. South Sathorn, served by BTS stations, offers convenient access.