Travel Stories

• sports

• activities

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.

• family travel

• connections

12 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.

• food and drink

• food

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.

• sustainable travel

• connections

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.

• neighborhoods

• destination practicalities

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.

• wildlife and nature

• activities

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.

• festivals and events

• art and culture

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.

• history

• art and culture

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.

• nightclubs

• food and drink

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.

• train travel

• destination practicalities

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.

• cocktails

• food and drink

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.

• festivals and events

• art and culture

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.

• beaches

• activities

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.

• cycling

• activities

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.

• food

• food and drink

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…

• road trips

• destination practicalities

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…

• food

• food and drink

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…

• food

• food and drink

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…

• food

• food and drink

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…

• food

• food and drink

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…

• budget travel

• connections

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…