Bangkok Travel Stories

Oct 28, 2022 • 4 min read

Photographer Austin Bush, a Thailand local, explains why you should give Bangkok's Khao San Road a second look.

Aug 25, 2022 • 14 min read

As one of the world's favorite budget travel playgrounds, Bangkok has freebies galore. Here are the best free things to do in the fun-filled Thai capital.

Aug 25, 2022 • 8 min read

Bangkok is big, bold, brilliant and sometimes overwhelming. If you need a break from the traffic and tuk-tuks, here are the best day trips from Bangkok.

Dec 29, 2021 • 5 min read

This guide to the best dishes in Bangkok can help you eat your way through the wonderful flavors of Thailand's diverse cuisine.

Jun 3, 2021 • 13 min read

Think the tiger of Thailand’s biggest city can only be tamed by taxi? Mere mortal, here’s how to get around Bangkok.

Jun 2, 2021 • 8 min read

From the sights of Ko Ratanakosin to the neon lights of Thanon Sukhumvit, each Bangkok neighborhood is unique. These are the best.

Mar 12, 2021 • 5 min read

In need of a breather from the thundering skyscrapers and neon mania? These are the best city parks in Bangkok.

Mar 12, 2021 • 5 min read

With three seasons – hot, rainy and (comparatively) cool – Bangkok offers very different experiences throughout the year. Here's the best time to visit.

May 4, 2020 • 10 min read

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…

Apr 8, 2020 • 7 min read

There’s a sacred list of top sights and activities that constitute a rite of passage for everyone passing through Bangkok.

Feb 10, 2020 • 5 min read

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.

Dec 19, 2019 • 5 min read

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.

Dec 13, 2019 • 5 min read

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.

Dec 5, 2019 • 3 min read

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.

Oct 18, 2019 • 5 min read

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.

Oct 14, 2019 • 3 min read

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.

Aug 8, 2019 • 5 min read

Charming yet chaotic, hectic and holistic, Thailand's capital offers a clash of contrasting experiences that make it mesmerising. In a city that caters…

Jul 11, 2019 • 7 min read

Between the ‘left-hand, right-hand' debate, mega roundabouts seemingly sent from hell, and frustratingly incomprehensible road signs (what does that…

Apr 12, 2019 • 4 min read

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…

Jul 25, 2018 • 5 min read

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…

Jul 12, 2018 • 6 min read

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…

Sep 15, 2016 • 4 min read

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…