Bangkok is a shopping paradise, from modern shopping malls like ICONSIAM and Siam Paragon offer luxury brands and air-conditioned comfort, while night markets such as Jodd Fairs and Talad Rot Fai are great for street food and local fashion.
Floating markets around Bangkok are a popular way to experience traditional Thai culture and local food. These markets are set along canals where vendors sell fresh fruits, snacks, and souvenirs directly from their boats.
This video of Char Rooftop Bar takes you to one of Bangkok’s stylish rooftop venues. Located on the 26th floor of Hotel Indigo on Wireless Road, Char Rooftop Bar offers panoramic views of the city skyline, making it a great spot for sunset drinks and evening cocktails.
This video of Loha Prasat takes you to one of Bangkok’s most unique and overlooked temples. Located within the Wat Ratchanatdaram complex, Loha Prasat, or the “Metal Castle,” is a multi-tiered structure with 37 metal spires, representing the 37 virtues of enlightenment in Buddhism.
This video of Wat Arun takes you to one of Bangkok’s most iconic and visually striking temples. Also known as the Temple of Dawn, Wat Arun stands on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River, with its towering central prang decorated in colourful porcelain and seashells.
This Wat Pho video takes you to one of Bangkok’s most famous and historic temples. Known as the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, Wat Pho is home to a massive 46-metre-long golden Buddha statue, making it one of the most visited religious sites in Thailand.
This Wat Phra Kaew Video takes you to one of Thailand’s most sacred and important temples. Also known as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Wat Phra Kaew is located within the Grand Palace complex in Bangkok and is considered the spiritual heart of Thai Buddhism.
Arunwan Restaurant in Ekkamai, Bangkok, has been serving outstanding noodle soup since 1963. Despite relocating four times within the same area, loyal customers continue to follow them for their consistently delicious dishes.
This video of Asiatique The Riverfront takes you to one of Bangkok’s most popular night shopping and entertainment destinations. Located along the Chao Phraya River, Asiatique combines a night market and many restaurants
This page is a collection of Bangkok videos we shot over the past 10 years, capturing the city’s energy, contrasts, and iconic landmarks
This video of Vertigo at Banyan Tree Bangkok takes you to one of the city’s most stunning rooftop bars. Located on the 61st floor, Vertigo offers panoramic views of Bangkok’s skyline, making it one of the best spots for sunset drinks and fine dining.
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.
Centara Grand At Central World is a high-rise luxury hotel with 505 rooms and suites, and stylish rooftop restaurants and bars with spectacular views over the Bangkok skyline
Park Hyatt Bangkok occupies a prime location in Ploenchit with direct access to the BTS Chit Lom station, just 500 metres away on foot. The luxury property sits directly above and is connected to Central Embassy, which links seamlessly to Central Chidlom Shopping Mall.
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The Princess Mother Memorial Park is a peaceful spot dedicated to the late Princess Srinagarindra, the mother of King Rama IX. Hidden on the Thonburi side of Bangkok, the park is a blend of serene gardens and small museum buildings.
Wat Prayoon, also referred to as Wat Prayurawongsawat Worawihan, is a 19th-century Buddhist temple placed near the Memorial Bridge in Bangkok’s Thonburi district
The Artist House(Baan Silapin), tucked away in the quaint neighbourhood of Khlong Bang Luang in Thonburi, offers a serene escape from the city’s hustle and bustle
Lim Lao Ngow x Cloud Dragon is a collaboration bringing together renowned fish ball noodle recipes from Lim Lao Ngow and a variety of Chinese dishes from Cloud Dragon.
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El Gaucho is well known in Bangkok as the main restaurant in Sukhumvit, next to Terminal 21 Shopping Mall. This new branch has only one vast room because of the high price.
Shabu Baru is the latest restaurant in the village. It serves the ever-popular shabu in individual pots placed around a central counter instead of the usual central cooking pot shared by up to four guests
Hoppe looks like a coffee shop but is a small restaurant serving a mix of comfort food, Western and Thai. The food is very good and well-priced, and we order takeaway several times a week. There are only a few tables inside and three outside.
Petits Plats is a trendy French restaurant serving excellent cuisine for lunch and dinner. The facade seems small, but the restaurant is larger than it appears outside
Thonburi Locomotive Garage (also known as the Thonburi Rail Yard) is a historic railway facility in Bangkok. Located near the Thonburi Train Station and next to the famous Sriraj Hospital, it has been a part of Thailand’s railway heritage for decades.
Vaso is a popular upmarket restaurant where customers sit around two central counters in two adjacent rooms to enjoy excellent tapas
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 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
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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’ 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 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 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.
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
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.
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.
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.