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Che Chin Khor Temple on Bangkok Riverside

Che Chin Khor Temple

    Che Chin Khor Temple on Bangkok’s Thonburi side is a small riverside shrine known for its colourful 8-storey pagoda. A quiet stop near Wat Kalayanamit and Kudi Chin.

    Be My Guest Restaurant on Bangkok Riverside

    Be My Guest Restaurant

      Discover Be My Guest restaurant Bangkok, a small riverside hideaway tucked between IconSiam and Millennium Hilton. Enjoy authentic Thai food with beautiful river views.

      Eagle Nest at Sala Rattanakosin

      Sala Rattanakosin Bangkok

        Sala Rattanakosin is a small hotel tucked into a narrow alley along the Chao Phraya River, just a few steps from Tha Tien Pier. It’s easy to miss from the street, but once inside, the setting is striking

        Mandarin Oriental Bangkok

        Mandarin Oriental Bangkok

          Mandarin Oriental Bangkok is one of those places we keep going back to. It’s not just because it’s luxurious—it’s because everything runs so smoothly, and the staff always seem to remember your name

          Combining a Holiday and World-Class Healthcare at BNH

          BNH Hospital – Combining a Holiday and Healthcare

            Over the years, we’ve met quite a few travellers who added a medical check or even surgery to their Thailand holiday — and for good reason. Hospitals like BNH in Bangkok offer the kind of modern, top-quality care you’d expect back home and maybe even better, but at a fraction of the price.

            Tanbo Chicken Rice

            Tanbo Chicken Rice

              Tanbo Chicken Rice is a small and humble restaurant right on Yaowarat Road in Bangkok Chinatown, next to the famous Hua Seng Hong. It’s easy to miss, but locals and visitors line up for their chicken rice, especially in the evenings.

              mandarin oriental bangkok riverside

              10 Affordable Hotels on the Bangkok Riverside

                Bangkok’s riverside often feels out of reach for budget-conscious travellers, but it doesn’t have to be. Over the years, we’ve stayed in quite a few hotels along the Chao Phraya, and some of them turned out to be surprisingly affordable.

                Tonkatsu Aoki at Velaa Bangkok

                Tonkatsu Aoki

                  Tonkatsu AOKI just opened at Velaa Sindhorn Village, and it’s already drawing queues every day, especially at lunch and weekends. I dropped by recently and waited almost 40 minutes before getting a table — and even then, it was a tight squeeze inside.

                  Baannork Bangkok at Vivre Langsuan

                  Baannok Bangkok

                    Baannok Bangkok on Langsuan Road is one of those places we keep going back to. It’s tucked away on the second floor of Vivre Langsuan, right across from Portico, but it feels more like someone’s living room than a city restaurant.

                    Baan Langsuan Restaurant in Ploenchit, Bangkok

                    Baan Langsuan Restaurant

                      Baan Langsuan is one of those places that’s easy to miss, but once you’ve been, it stays with you. Set inside a restored white wooden house on Langsuan Road, just a few minutes’ walk from Chit Lom BTS, it looks more like someone’s home than a restaurant.

                      The Pickwick Chronicles on Langsuan Road, Bangkok

                      The Pickwick Chronicles

                        The Pickwicks Chronicles doesn’t look like much from the street — a dark, slightly mysterious building on Langsuan Road with a name that sounds more like a secondhand bookshop than a bar.

                        Sartoria by Chef Paulo Airaudo in Bangkok

                        Sartoria by Chef Paulo Airaudo

                          Sartoria by Paulo Airaudo is a hidden gem perched on the 56th floor of Bangkok’s Empire Tower, offering a unique Italian fine-dining experience. Despite its unassuming entrance, the restaurant reveals an elegant setting with panoramic views of the city skyline and Bang Krachao Island.

                          The Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok

                          The Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok

                            The Ritz-Carlton at One Bangkok is the latest name to watch in the capital’s growing collection of ultra-luxury stays. It opened in 2024, and the place feels more like a sleek private residence than a typical hotel.

                            Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok, Ploenchit, Bangkok

                            Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok

                              Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok is located at a prime location on Langsuan Road near Lumpini Park. Each of its 362 rooms, including 131 serviced residences, offers a stylish blend of Thai traditional motifs and modern design. The hotel boasts a luxurious spa, an infinity pool in a tropical garden setting, and a pet-friendly policy.

                              Louk In Louk Jaan at Velaa Sindhorn Village

                              Louk In Louk Jaan

                                Louk In Louk Jaan is a new restaurant on Langsuan Road, tucked inside Langsuan Road, and it’s already making an impression. This smaller, more casual branch comes from the team behind Saneh Jaan, the Michelin-listed Thai fine dining restaurant just around the corner at the Sindhorn Building.

                                The Never Ending Summer Restaurant

                                The Never Ending Summer Restaurant

                                  Never Ending Summer is one of the most stylish restaurants along the Chao Phraya River (Thonburi side), set inside a beautifully repurposed warehouse just next to Millennium Hilton, and not far from IconSiam.

                                  Pratunam Market

                                  Pratunam Market

                                    Pratunam Market is a massive shopping area located on Phetchaburi Road, Bangkok, right opposite Platinum Fashion Mall.