14 min read • Jun 9, 2022
From tantalizing street food and golden Buddhas to buzzing markets and the backpacker frenzy of Khao San Road, here are the best things to do in Bangkok.
14 min read • Jun 9, 2022
From tantalizing street food and golden Buddhas to buzzing markets and the backpacker frenzy of Khao San Road, here are the best things to do in Bangkok.
13 min read • Jun 8, 2022
From magnificent museums to thrilling theme parks via some fun-filled túk-túk rides, there are plenty of ways to enjoy Bangkok with children in tow.
5 min read • Dec 29, 2021
This guide to the best dishes in Bangkok can help you eat your way through the wonderful flavors of Thailand's diverse cuisine.
13 min read • Jun 3, 2021
Think the tiger of Thailand’s biggest city can only be tamed by taxi? Mere mortal, here’s how to get around Bangkok.
8 min read • Jun 2, 2021
From the sights of Ko Ratanakosin to the neon lights of Thanon Sukhumvit, each Bangkok neighborhood is unique. These are the best.
5 min read • Mar 12, 2021
In need of a breather from the thundering skyscrapers and neon mania? These are the best city parks in Bangkok.
5 min read • Mar 12, 2021
With three seasons – hot, rainy and (comparatively) cool – Bangkok offers very different experiences throughout the year. Here's the best time to visit.
10 min read • May 4, 2020
It’s undeniably one of travel’s greatest pleasures; wandering the streets of a whole new city, soaking up its character and exploring its hidden wonders…
7 min read • Apr 8, 2020
There’s a sacred list of top sights and activities that constitute a rite of passage for everyone passing through Bangkok.
5 min read • Feb 10, 2020
A new museum has opened in Bangkok focused on the city’s notorious Patpong red-light district. We peek behind the curtain to see what visitors can expect.
5 min read • Dec 19, 2019
With grand stations, lush tropical countryside and some great stop-offs, Singapore to Bangkok is a wonderful train ride. Here’s how to do it yourself.
5 min read • Dec 13, 2019
From a vertiginous sky bar to a back alley craft beer-seller, here are the best places for travellers to grab a drink in Bangkok.
3 min read • Dec 5, 2019
The ‘cool’ season in Bangkok is one of the best and busiest times to see the Thai sights. Make the most of your visit with these crowd-avoiding tips.
5 min read • Oct 18, 2019
There’s no better way to explore Bangkok than by boat. Here’s our guide to traversing the city’s lesser-seen canals and islands.
3 min read • Oct 14, 2019
Looking to get away from the crowds and chaos of Bangkok? Head for the peaceful canals, parkland and wildlife of Bang Krachao, Bangkok's Green Lung.
5 min read • Aug 8, 2019
Charming yet chaotic, hectic and holistic, Thailand's capital offers a clash of contrasting experiences that make it mesmerising. In a city that caters…
7 min read • Jul 11, 2019
Between the ‘left-hand, right-hand' debate, mega roundabouts seemingly sent from hell, and frustratingly incomprehensible road signs (what does that…
4 min read • Apr 12, 2019
In a city as chaotic as the Thai capital, finding areas to explore beyond traffic jams and high-rise buildings may seem impossible. However, the leafy…
5 min read • Jul 25, 2018
Lonely Planet Local Micaela Marini Higgs moved to Bangkok and quickly fell in love with the city’s diverse culinary landscape, vibrant markets and maze of…
6 min read • Jul 12, 2018
Scratch Bangkok’s surface and you’ll find a city with mega-malls minutes from 200-year-old homes, with temples sharing space with neon-lit strips of…
4 min read • Sep 15, 2016
When the last visitors leave the gilded temples and the nine-to-fivers clock out, they’re all united by a common goal: soaking up the buzzy Bangkok…
5 min read • Jan 15, 2016
So, you're taking the overnight train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai and want to visit Ayuthaya and Lopburi on the way, but your schedule is too tight to…