Little India in Bangkok, known locally as ‘Phahurat Market’, is just a short walk from the city’s famous Chinatown, not too far away from the banks of the Chao Phraya River.
The Bangkok Airport Rail Link connects downtown Bangkok with Suvarnabhumi International Airport and is a smart alternative to the airport’s express buses or taxis.
One of the most enjoyable elements of Phra Atit Road is the fact that it still feels like a genuine Thai neighbourhood, and this is best experienced at the always-busy local restaurant called Khun Deng Guay Jub Yuan – roughly translated to Mrs Red’s Flat Noodles.
As the name suggests, Veggie Veggie is the place to come when you’re in the mood for something nutritious and delicious.
One of the perceived problems about staying in Bangkok’s Old City district is the lack of a skytrain or subway, but that's forgetting the most ancient of public transportation that already winds its way through the centre of the Old City – the mighty Chao Praya River.
Hua Lamphong, or Bangkok Train Station, is the main terminal to northern, eastern, northeastern and southern Thailand.
The Bangkok street art scene occasionally invites artists from around the world to join the best Thai talent in leaving their colourful messages around town. Not everyone likes graffiti, but this is a popular art that's open to everyone and there's no doubt the artists involved are extremely tale...
Issaya is a 100-year-old house that stands proudly in the middle of a luscious green garden.
Recognised for many years as one of the best Thai restaurants in Bangkok, Bo.Lan is not your everyday local eatery.
Nahm serves Thai cuisine prepared according to ancient recipes with a focus on how the flavours and textures of premium quality ingredients interact together.
Fantastic views, delicious food, a warm atmosphere and friendly service come together at Saffron Thai restaurant, ensuring that every visitor gets an authentic taste of Thailand.
Thanying is a delightful restaurant owned by M.R. Sorut Visuddhi, son of Princess Sulabh.
Steve Café combines several successful key ingredients: a great riverside location with no tall buildings blocking the view, thousands of silvery fish swimming around as locals feed them, and a permanent ballet of old-fashioned wooden boats passing by almost silently.
Owner Eh opened Supanniga Eating Room, inspired by his grandmother’s recipes.
The House Of Smooth Curry is a Thai restaurant in Bangkok that serves traditional Thai dishes created with the finest ingredients in a warm and attractive dining room.
Don Mueang Airport (also spelt Don Muang Airport) reopened in October 2012 to take the pressure off Suvarnabhumi International Airport.
Terminal 21 brings the dream of travelling the world to downtown Bangkok, with its unique concept that places several world-famous cities under one roof.
This Bangkok BTS Route Guide helps you discover all the interesting sites and activities surrounding each station so that you can get more out of your BTS-hopping experience through Bangkok.
Bangkok's Mass Rapid Transit network (MRT) serves 18 stations and stretches for 20 km in a horseshoe shape from Hua Lamphong in the south (near Chinatown) to Bang Sue in the north. Fast and efficient trains arrive every 5-7 minutes and connect to the BTS Skytrain at Sukhumvit and Silom stations.
Street food in Bangkok provides convenient, delicious and cheap meals and it’s one of the purest ways to get in touch with the local culture.
Thai desserts simply have to be tasted when visiting Bangkok, and there are loads to choose from. Thai cuisine has a deep tradition of delectable desserts that often play on the indigenous flavours of coconut, fresh fruit, and sticky rice.
Eating fried insects in Bangkok appears on the priority list of most daring travellers, something you should try at least once and take a photo to show off back home.
Tuk tuks or sam lor (3-wheeled) used to be everyone's favourite way of getting around Bangkok before the BTS, MRT and colourful taxis took over.
So you hate Bangkok? You think it’s too hot, overcrowded – just a concrete jungle paralysed by endless traffic jams. So then, why does the Thai capital remain one of the most visited cities in the world and loved by so many?
People buy a lot of silly, strange and useless items when they come to Bangkok. You might wonder who actually buys them, although a quick survey proves that many travellers have bought some of the items in this list (even us), and you might even have the full collection.
Getting around Bangkok by taxi is the easiest and most convenient, besides taking the BTS and MRT.
Changing money in Bangkok is a fairly easy process. Choosing where to change your money can have a noticeable impact on how much baht you’ll have in your wallet.
Bank of Thailand Museum at Bangkhunphrom Palace takes you on an intriguing and interesting jaunt through monetary evolution in Thailand.
In a cosy double shophouse on a quiet road that visitors don’t really use, you'll find one of the best restaurants in Bangkok.
Most visitors to Bangkok have heard that the iconic Wat Arun on the riverside is also known as The Temple of Dawn, but the best time to capture its beauty is at sunset.
Err Restaurant Bangkok is a casual dining concept where delicious Thai food and snacks can be enjoyed with a collection of tasty cocktails.
Sheepshank is hidden down a small alleyway but arrive by riverboat and the welcome is warmer, with the restaurant lights shining onto the water (disembark at Phra Arthit Pier, N13).
This is possibly the most famous – and the best – pad Thai joint in the country. With over 50 years of experience, Thip Samai offers 7 types of delicious pad Thai ranging from 30 baht to a little over 100 baht per dish.
This list of travelling mistakes made by first-time visitors to Thailand should remind you that everyone has to start somewhere and learn the ropes of a new destination. We’ve collected all the useful bits that we wish we knew back before many of us decided to stick around.
Baccara may be the last go-go bar in the street of Soi Cowboy, but it's also one of the most popular.