Apr 20, 2024 • 7 min read
Bangkok has so much to see and do that it can be easy to burn through your baht. Here's how to visit without blowing your budget.
Apr 20, 2024 • 7 min read
Bangkok has so much to see and do that it can be easy to burn through your baht. Here's how to visit without blowing your budget.
Apr 18, 2024 • 12 min read
Think the tiger of Thailand’s biggest city can only be tamed by taxi? Mere mortal, here’s how to get around Bangkok.
Apr 16, 2024 • 6 min read
Get to know Bangkok's best areas with this neighborhood guide, from sights and nightlife to places to stay.
Apr 8, 2024 • 6 min read
With three seasons – hot, rainy and (comparatively) cool – Bangkok offers very different experiences throughout the year. Here's the best time to visit.
Dec 9, 2023 • 14 min read
As one of the world's favorite budget travel playgrounds, Bangkok has freebies galore. Here are the best free things to do in the fun-filled Thai capital.
Nov 26, 2023 • 14 min read
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.
Nov 24, 2023 • 12 min read
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.
Oct 25, 2023 • 5 min read
An expert on Thai street food, Chawadee Nualkhair has a few recommendations for soaking up the flavors of Bangkok.
Oct 28, 2022 • 4 min read
Photographer Austin Bush, a Thailand local, explains why you should give Bangkok's Khao San Road a second look.
Dec 29, 2021 • 5 min read
This guide to the best dishes in Bangkok can help you eat your way through the wonderful flavors of Thailand's diverse cuisine.
Mar 12, 2021 • 5 min read
In need of a breather from the thundering skyscrapers and neon mania? These are the best city parks in Bangkok.
May 4, 2020 • 10 min read
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…
Feb 10, 2020 • 5 min read
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.
Dec 19, 2019 • 5 min read
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.
Dec 13, 2019 • 5 min read
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.
Dec 5, 2019 • 3 min read
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.
Oct 18, 2019 • 5 min read
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.
Oct 14, 2019 • 3 min read
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.
Aug 8, 2019 • 5 min read
Charming yet chaotic, hectic and holistic, Thailand's capital offers a clash of contrasting experiences that make it mesmerising. In a city that caters…
Jul 11, 2019 • 7 min read
Between the ‘left-hand, right-hand' debate, mega roundabouts seemingly sent from hell, and frustratingly incomprehensible road signs (what does that…
Apr 12, 2019 • 4 min read
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…
Jul 25, 2018 • 4 min read
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…