City guide

Bangkok

Thailand's capital mixes gilded temples and royal palaces with chaotic markets, riverside food stalls and a skyline of rooftop bars. Most trips to Thailand start or end here.

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Top things to do in Bangkok

Chatuchak Weekend Market

One of the world's largest weekend markets, with thousands of stalls selling clothes, crafts, homeware and food.

Chinatown & Yaowarat

Bangkok's Chinatown district, its main road lined with gold shops and street-food stalls that come alive after dark.

Jim Thompson House

A traditional teak house museum built by an American silk entrepreneur, filled with his Southeast Asian art collection.

Khao San Road

A backpacker strip of cheap guesthouses, street-food carts, bars and market stalls near the Old City.

The Grand Palace

The former royal residence and one of Bangkok's most-visited sites, home to the Emerald Buddha at Wat Phra Kaew.

Wat Arun

A Buddhist temple on the Thonburi riverbank, its central spire covered in colourful porcelain and seashell mosaics.

Wat Pho

The temple next to the Grand Palace, best known for its enormous gold-leafed reclining Buddha statue.

Wat Traimit

A temple on the edge of Chinatown housing a solid gold Buddha statue weighing over five tonnes.

Plan your trip

Explore Bangkok

Things to Do in Bangkok

The temples, markets and sights worth your time, mapped out.

Where to Stay in Bangkok

The best neighbourhoods to base yourself, by budget and vibe.

Day Trips from Bangkok

Ayutthaya, the floating markets and more, all within easy reach.

3 Days in Bangkok

A day-by-day plan that covers the essentials without rushing.

Getting Around Bangkok

The BTS, river boats, taxis and Grab, decoded for visitors.

Where to Eat in Bangkok

Street food, night markets and the dishes to seek out first.

Where to stay

Neighborhoods in Bangkok

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