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 …
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 …
In the mid-1970s, architect Sumet Jumsai was tasked with producing sketches for a new building in Bangkok. For years he struggled with ideas and a …
Bangkok can divide opinion. As much as I love the city, I’m well aware that not everybody shares the same enthusiasm for the Thai capital. The …
If you’re looking for free things to do in Bangkok, then a trip to Lumphini Park should be on the list. And if you can make it there on a Sunday …
If you visit Bangkok during December you may be surprised at just how many areas of the city are lit up with special decorations. The birthday of the …
At first glance, Thailand’s national sport can appear brutal. Two fighters in a flurry of punches, flying feet and crashing elbows. But Thai …
One of the largest open-air art exhibitions in the world touches down in Bangkok on December 1. A collection of 88 hand-painted elephant statues go on …
Sitting serenely atop a pedestal in Bangkok’s Wat Traimit Witthayaram is what is said to be the world’s largest solid-gold Buddha image. …
Earlier this week I met a lady called Aoy. Her colleagues describe her as ‘jai yen‘ and ‘jai dee‘; calm and kind. Aoy’s …
Visitors to Bangkok are often surprised to learn that there are two racecourses in the city. I’ve written before about the Royal Turf Club in …
Bangkok is home to a host of famous rooftop bars and restaurants. Venues like Lebua at State Tower (featured in the movie Hangover 2) and Vertigo at …
For passengers travelling to or from Bangkok’s Don Muang airport there are a number of transport options available. The most convenient choice …
Bangkok is home to some of Thailand’s most celebrated tourist attractions. The Grand Palace, Wat Arun, Wat Pho to name just three. Close to …
It might not be as big or as well-known as Lumphini Park, but Benjasiri Park in Bangkok has a quiet charm and makes for a pleasant escape from some of …
A free shuttle bus for passengers links Bangkok’s two airports, Suvarnabhumi (airport code BKK) and Don Muang (airport code DMK). It can be a …
There was a time when all of the bowls used by Thai monks on their daily alms round were hand-made. Today, most of these alms bowls are mass-produced …
With a great location, comfortable rooms and excellent service, the Hua Chang Heritage Hotel ticks most of the boxes I look for in a hotel. Located a …
A while back, I compiled a list of some of the best rooftop bars in Bangkok. With the dynamic nature of the drinking and dining scene in the Thai …