Bangrak is one of those areas in Bangkok that quietly holds some of the city’s richest stories. Stretching along the eastern bank of the Chao Phraya River, just south of Chinatown and north of Sathorn, Bangrak has long been a place where cultures meet.
The Old Customs House Bangkok is one of those places that used to feel like a secret. Right on the Chao Phraya River, just next to the iconic Mandarin Oriental Hotel, this beautiful European-style building sat quietly for decades, long after it had any official use.
LukKaiThong Royal Thai Cuisine at One Bangkok offers a refined Thai dining experience in a stylish setting. The restaurant features a beautifully designed interior with golden arches and a quiet atmosphere.
Right in the middle of Bangkok’s Chinatown, Krua Porn La Mai is one of those places everyone seems to know – and yeah, it’s popular for a reason
Hagow Yaowarat is a well-known restaurant right in the heart of Bangkok’s Chinatown. The bright red LED lights and the exterior which is unique to its neighbor makes it stands out along the Yaowarat road
A chaotic and popular shopping district just behind Siam Pratunam is where Bangkok gets loud, chaotic, and busy — in the best possible way. It’s… Read More »Pratunam, Bangkok
Baiyoke Sky Tower, formerly the tallest building in Thailand, offers a new perspective of the Bangkok skyline. Located in the heart of Bangkok in the Pratunam area
Platinum Fashion Mall, Right across from Pratunam Market on Phetchaburi Road – a six-floor, air-conditioned haven
Discover JTAP, Chef Tap Supasit’s new Thai restaurant at Velaa Langsuan, serving premium grilled meats and spicy salads in a refined minimalist space
Nai Ek Roll Noodle (ร้านนายเอก ก๋วยจั๊บน้ำใส) is a small but very popular restaurant on Yaowarat Road, in the heart of Bangkok’s Chinatown
The Dusit Thani Bangkok reopened on September 27, 2024, after a complete rebuild. Located across from Lumphini Park, the hotel is part of the new Dusit Central Park development. It features 257 rooms, each offering uninterrupted views of the park through large cantilevered windows.
Maison Roru is a brand new hand roll and sake bar tucked inside Velaa Sindhorn Village on Langsuan Road, just a short walk from Ploenchit. It’s the latest project by Chef Masato Shimizu and Khun Pla from the Iberry Group.
Bangkok is home to an impressive number of Michelin-rated restaurants, and over the years, we’ve had the chance to try quite a few. On this page, we share the places we personally visited and reviewed
Firefly Bar at Sindhorn Kempinski Bangkok is an elegant cocktail bar in Langsuan offering Thai-inspired drinks, live jazz, and a stylish yet cosy atmosphere.
Tucked away in the basement of Velaa Sindhorn Village on Langsuan Road, Chicha San Chen has quietly become one of Bangkok’s most talked-about tea spots.
Elements Restaurant is on the 25th floor of The Okura Prestige Bangkok. We went for dinner on a quiet weekday evening, curious to see how this Michelin-starred restaurant balances French and Japanese influences.
A Colourful Restaurant in Ploenchit Hidden Room Langsuan isn’t actually hidden—if anything, it’s right in front of you as you walk next to it. It’s… Read More »Hidden Room Langsuan
Street food in Chinatown is one of the highlights of visiting Bangkok. In the evening, Yaowarat Road turns into a busy food street, packed with small carts, local restaurants, and smoky woks.
Lek Seafood (Lek & Rut) is one of those iconic places in Bangkok’s Chinatown that many travellers remember long after their trip. It’s loud, it’s busy, and it feels slightly chaotic—but that’s what makes it special.
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.