Bangkok’s new train station: Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal (Bang Sue Grand Station)
Long distance trains to and from Bangkok are now using a new railway station. On 19 January 2023, services moved away from Bangkok Hua Lamphong to the …
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The Marble Temple: Wat Benchamabophit, Bangkok
Wat Benchamabophit Dusitwanaran is often referred to by Bangkok locals as ‘Wat Ben’, but overseas visitors may know it better as the …
Golden Mount and Wat Saket, Bangkok
It might lack the fame of other more celebrated sites like the Grand Palace, but the Golden Mount is one landmark that’s well worth seeking out …
Wat Arun, Temple of the Dawn, Bangkok
One of Bangkok’s most recognisable landmarks, Wat Arun (also known as the Temple of the Dawn), is an imposing sight on the banks of the Chao …
New Bangkok Metro Stations Connect Chinatown and Old City
The opening of new metro stations in Bangkok has made it easier than ever to access some of the Thai capital’s major tourist attractions. The new …
Iconsiam Shopping Mall Opens in Bangkok
12 November 2018 Iconsiam is the latest addition to Bangkok’s ever expanding list of shopping malls. The mega-mall opened last week on a site …
How to Get to Bangkok’s Old City Area
From buses to boats, there are a number of options to reach Bangkok’s Old City area. The best way to get to the Thai capital’s historic …
12 of the Best Places to Stay in Bangkok’s Old City
The historic heart of Bangkok is sometimes referred to as ‘Bangkok Old Town’ or simply, the ‘Old City’. This is where you will …
Bangkok’s Metal Castle: Loha Prasat and Wat Ratchanatdaram
With its distinctive architecture, impressive views and proximity to some of Bangkok’s major tourist attractions, you’d expect to find …
Afternoon Tea at the House on Sathorn, Bangkok
So much has changed in Bangkok since the House on Sathorn was first built more than a century ago. The historic mansion house was originally …
A Taste of the High Life at So Sofitel Rooftop Bar, Bangkok
There has been a growing trend in recent years which has seen high-rise buildings in Bangkok try to capitalise on their views over the City Of Angels. …
Bangkok’s Bridge of Tears
A century ago, Bangkok’s network of canals were the lifeblood of a city which was known as the ‘Venice of the East’. In an era when …
Bangkok National Museum
If you are visiting the Grand Palace in Bangkok, make the short walk north along Sanam Luang to the excellent Bangkok National Museum. A wonderful …
Visiting the Grand Palace and Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Bangkok
There are plenty of reasons why the Grand Palace is the number one tourist attraction in Bangkok. Historically important, architecturally beautiful …
Bangkok Night Lights Tuk-Tuk Tour
No matter how many times you visit Bangkok, the city retains the capacity to surprise. There’s always something new to see or something …
Bangkok Railway Station (Hua Lamphong)
Located on the fringe of Bangkok’s Chinatown district, Bangkok railway station is the main rail terminus for the Thai capital. Many Thai people …
Exploring Bangkok’s Sathorn District
As one of the main business districts of Bangkok, Sathorn (also written as Sathon) is dotted with high-rise offices housing international banks and …
Cloud 47 Rooftop Bar & Restaurant, Bangkok
When it comes to rooftop bars and restaurants in Bangkok, there are plenty of options. But many of those venues have dress regulations in place and …