Bangkok Travel Stories

Apr 25, 2024 • 6 min read

Bangkok is a sprawling, bustling city that can be a sensory overload to first-time visitors. Here's what you need to know before you go.

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 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…