Woman walking on a bridge to Buddhist temple in Thailand during sunset.

Bangkok

Same same, but different. This Thailish T-shirt philosophy sums up Bangkok, a city where the familiar and the exotic collide like the flavors on a plate of pàt tai.

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Attractions

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Wat Pho
Ko Ratanakosin & Thonburi
Wat Pho is our absolute favorite among Bangkok's biggest sights. In fact, the compound incorporates a host of superlatives: the city's largest reclining…
Grand Palace
Ko Ratanakosin & Thonburi
The Grand Palace (Phra Borom Maharatchawang) is a former royal residence in Bangkok that was consecrated in 1782. Today, it’s only used on ceremonial…
Wat Arun
Ko Ratanakosin & Thonburi
Wat Arun is the missile-shaped temple that rises from the Chao Phraya River's banks. Known as Temple of Dawn, it was named after the Indian god of dawn,…
Wat Phra Kaew
Ko Ratanakosin & Thonburi
Architecturally fantastic, the Wat Phra Kaew temple complex is also the spiritual core of Thai Buddhism and the monarchy, symbolically united in what is…
Lumphini Park
Bangkok
Named after the Buddha’s birthplace in Nepal (Lumbini), Lumphini Park is central Bangkok’s largest and most popular park. Its 58 hectares are home to an…
Golden Mount
Banglamphu
Even if you're wát-ed out, you should tackle the brisk ascent to the Golden Mount. Serpentine steps wind through an artificial hill shaded by gnarled…
Jim Thompson House
Siam Square, Pratunam, Phloen Chit & Ratchathewi
This jungly compound is the former home of the eponymous American silk entrepreneur and art collector. Born in Delaware in 1906, Thompson briefly served…
Chatuchak Weekend Market
Northern Bangkok
Among the largest open-air markets in the world, Chatuchak (also referred to as 'Jatujak' or simply 'JJ Market') seems to unite everything buyable, from…

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Planning Toolkit

Expert guidance to help you plan your trip

Best Neighborhoods
From the sights of Ko Ratanakosin to the neon lights of Thanon Sukhumvit, each Bangkok neighborhood is unique. These are the best.
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Day Trips
Bangkok is big, bold, brilliant and sometimes overwhelming. If you need a break from the traffic and tuk-tuks, here are the best day trips from Bangkok.
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Transportation
Think the tiger of Thailand’s biggest city can only be tamed by taxi? Mere mortal, here’s how to get around Bangkok.
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Free Things to Do
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.
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Traveling with Kids
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.
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