Baiyoke Tower and Sky Hotel, Bangkok
The Baiyoke Tower (Baiyoke 2) in Bangkok is a great place to go for panoramic views of the Thai capital. Thailand’s tallest building* is 85 …
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Review: Bangkok River Dinner Cruise on the Manohra Boat
In Bangkok there are numerous hotels and private operators who run dinner cruises along the Chao Phraya River. I recently took my family on the …
Hotel Review: Bossotel Hotel, Bangkok
My family visited me in Thailand last month and we spent two nights in Bangkok at the end of their trip. I decided to book a stay at the Bossotel …
How to Catch a Taxi From Bangkok Airport
Passengers arriving at Bangkok international airport (Suvarnabhumi) enter the arrivals hall on Level 2 which is where the public taxi rank was …
Wat Suthat and Sao Ching Cha (Giant Swing), Bangkok
One of Thailand’s most important temples, Wat Suthat is home to the 8-metre high meditating Buddha figure of Phra Siri Sakyamuni Buddha which …
Wat Pho, Temple of the Reclining Buddha, Bangkok
The oldest temple in Bangkok pre-dates the city itself and was originally founded in the seventh century with the name Wat Phodharam. Before there was …
Lumphini Park, Bangkok
Downtown Bangkok is synonymous with traffic congestion, modern shopping malls and skyscrapers, but the area is also home to Lumphini Park, …
Bangkok Rooftop Bars and Restaurants
Bangkok is home to some excellent rooftop bars and restaurants with great views of the city. Although drinking or dining at some of these venues can …
Hotel Review: Queen’s Garden Resort, near Bangkok Airport
Last weekend I had a late evening flight from Chiang Mai to Bangkok and an early flight out the following day, so I took the opportunity to stay at …
Bangkok Airport Stop-Over
Bangkok international airport is a key transit point for travellers en route to other destinations and some passengers find themselves stuck with …
Hotels Near Bangkok International Airport (Suvarnabhumi)
I often get asked to recommend hotels near Bangkok International Airport (Suvarnabhumi). The answer I usually give is that people shouldn’t rule …
Bangkok Transport
Getting around in Bangkok can be a bewildering experience for any visitor to the Thai capital, but there are some options such as the Skytrain …
Where to Stay in Bangkok
Best price guarantee for Bangkok hotels & guest-houses » Many people on a 2 or 3 week vacation in Thailand only spend a few days in Bangkok before …
Chatuchak Weekend Market, Bangkok
With over 9,000 booths spread over 35 acres of land, Chatuchak is believed to be the world’s largest weekend market with an average weekend …
Bangkok Airport Guide
Bangkok’s international airport (code = BKK) is known as Suvarnabhumi (pronounced Su-wan-na-poom) and is located to the east of Thailand’s …
Floating Market, Damnoen Saduak
Floating Market at Damnoen Saduak is just over 100 kilometres outside of Bangkok and is on many people’s must-do list when visiting the Thai …
Review: Cabbages and Condoms, Bangkok
It’s an unusual name for a restaurant, but don’t let that put you off going there. Cabbages and Condoms is the brainchild of Mechai …
River Cruise – Bangkok by Night
A number of competing firms provide the option of an evening dinner cruise along the Chao Phraya River. It’s a pleasant way to enjoy Bangkok and …