Dynamic, exotic and richly cosmopolitan, Bangkok is one of South East Asia’s most vibrant and cherished travel destinations. A city of contrasts, this cultural epicentre and shopping paradise entices millions of travellers each year to its bountiful markets, luxury hotels, stunning scenery and tantalizing cuisine. Where ancient and modern coincide, Bangkok’s glorious golden temples and world-class skyscrapers await. Revel in the frenetic pace as you soak up the sights, shop until you drop then tuk-tuk around town for a zesty slice of Bangkok’s indulgent and risqué nightlife.

To arrive in Bangkok is to be thrust into the pulsing heart of the Orient, a sprawling mega-city...

With a relentless array of sights, sounds, scents and tastes all immersed in a bevy of hidden...

Home to the famous Emerald Buddha, the most revered Buddha image in Thailand, the Grand Palace is a...

Directly adjacent the Grand Palace, Wat Pho is known as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha and is the...

Directly adjacent to the Grand Palace, Wat Pho is known as the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, the...

Named after the Indian God Aruna, take in the majestic white porcelain spires of the iconic 19th...

Thailand’s revered King Rama IV built this temple’s large golden chedi atop the ruins of previous...

Found in Siam Paragon Mall in the Siam shopping district, Siam Ocean Word is Bangkok’s modern,...

Expansive, lush green Lumphini Park is Bangkok’s green lung – a magnificent sprawling park with...

This pinnacle East-meets-West structure was built by King Chulalongkorn, the first Thai monarch to...

Thailand’s largest weekend market is a shopper’s dream, with locals and tourists hitting Jatujak’s...

Savour Thailand’s classical masked dance at the Sala Chalermkrung Theatre, regarded as one of the...

This floating market is truly an impressive sight as vendors on long boats brimming with fruits or...

Enter a bustling, exciting, vibrant mix of eateries, bars and lines of street stalls selling...

If nothing else, Bangkok delivers as an epicentre of South East Asian culinary sensation, with...

Also known as Bangkok’s Chinatown, this is a bustling, frenetic, neon artery featuring an...

Just a short stretch away from Yaowarat, sizzle the taste buds with the regions hallmark Indian...

For a more modern, cosmopolitan air, check out the Siam shopping district and indulge in delectable...

Variety is indeed the spice of life, a mantra that Sukhumvit Rd has taken to heart, offering a...

Bangkok’s business core is a culinary cornucopia take a long lunch at the Soi Lalais lunch market,...

As well as its pulsing, energetic nightlife, Khaosan is a hub for excellent local and multicultural...

Elegant and cool, reserved and unassuming, delight yourself with the artistic vibe of Eat Me...

Quench on icy margaritas and dine on grilled rock lobster in this gorgeous colonial style building,...

Suda Restaurant is one of the oldest traditional Thai-Chinese family run restaurants on Sukhumvit...

With its walls lined with delightful artwork and homely Thai ambience, Baan Khanitha produces...

A charming Vietnamese restaurant on bustling Soi 23, a short walk from Sukhumvit Road and Soi...

Renowned for its no-frills, fast, tasty food and comfortable, lively setting, Roti Mataba provides...

Literally translated as ‘Cheap and Good’, look no further than Took Lae Dee for excellent Thai and...

The lavish Face Bar complex is home to this wonderful Thai hub, while also housing an Indian...

When the sun comes down, Bangkok is well versed on how to have a seriously good time. A city...

Bangkok’s backpacker hub caters in spades with an excellent collection of laid-back bars,...

RCA yields an array of bars, clubs and nightspots hugely popular with Thai locals. Venues such as...

Quite simply one of the hottest and classiest spots in town catering to Bangkok’s fashionable,...

For sensational live jazz, delicate service and a sophisticated array of décor, liquors and svelte...

As the name suggests, this is the place to meet for inexpensive drinks and great conversations....

Vertigo lingers loftily above the city on the 61st floor of the lavish Banyan Tree Hotel, with a...

At Bangkok’s highest open-air bar and restaurant, take a seat amongst the A-list at classy...

You’ve arrived in Bangkok’s hottest club, where posh beauties sport the latest in clothing trends....

Hugely popular with university students and backpackers, Phra Nakorn is the perfect spot to chill...

Have we mentioned that Bangkok is a veritable shoppers’ paradise? You’ll find pretty much...

With over 10,000 stalls, you’ll find literally everything and anything at this extravagant weekend...

Infamous Patpong is home to the steamier side of Bangkok’s night scene but also caters for die hard...

Bangkok is known for its inexpensive clothing and talented tailoring industry. There are tailor...

Antique sales in Bangkok are strong, but antiques aren’t always what are sold. The word antique...

The ‘grand-daddy’ of Bangkok’s big shopping centres yields a market feel in indoor air-conditioned...

Holding centre stage in the heart of the Siam shopping district, Paragon is modern, sleek and...

The emporium is a high-class centre located on Sukhumvit Road at the Phromphong Skytrain station....

Set side-by-side and connected by a sky walk on the fourth floor, these sister malls are yet two...

In the heart of the Siam shopping district, Panthip Plaza is a mecca of all things IT. From video...

Built for tourism and travellers, Bangkok offers an incredible variety of hotels, guesthouses and...

Aesthetically stunning, the Peninsula is Bangkok’s bastion of sophisticated five-star comfort....

This hotel is hailed by many to be the best hotel in Bangkok. The Oriental Bangkok hotel has won an...

This is one of the newest 5 star hotels on the Sukhumvit strip and conveniently within walking...

One of the more impressive mid-range options in Bangkok, the Indra Regent’s chic, well appointed...

Charming, cute and delightfully comfortable, Baan Dinso provides a quaint, quiet colonial-inspired...

Not all Bangkok’s backpacker nooks lie by the Khaosan Rd. With clean, comfortable dorms and...

What this quaint guesthouse lacks in shimmer and sheen it makes up for in charm, cosiness and...

Just a hop, skip and a jump from the beat of Khaosan Road’s hustle and night time bustle, Sawasdee...

Suvarnabhumi International Airport Bangkok A major international gateway to Asia, the...Don Muang International Airport Bangkok’s first airport now serves mainly short-haul flights for...

The Skytrain (BTS) is an extensive, modern air-conditioned monorail network. It is composed of two...Tuk Tuk Bangkok’s iconic transport, the three-wheeled mini taxis known as tuk-tuks, are not as...Bus Bus lines are a very common form of transport for locals getting to work and around the...Envisioned as a key rail artery from the city districts to Bangkok’s major airline hub, commercial...MRT The underground MRT train line runs north to south and covers the eastern edge of the city...

Taxis are readily available all over the city. Be sure to make sure the driver shows a working...

Generally, post offices are open from 8.30am to 4.30pm, though some refuse international parcel...Central post office Open 24 hours. International phone calls can also be made here.Federal Express

Thailand Pharmacies are exceptional with most pharmacists speaking excellent English. In tourist...

Bangkok Smile Dental Clinic

Country code: +66 Area code: 02 (Central Bangkok)

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In restaurants (not noodle shops or local cafes) a 7% VAT is applicable. A service charge of around...

One of the first things tourists arriving in Thailand will notice is an abundance of portraits of...