Bangkok rewards every kind of traveller. Here are the things worth your time.
The big sights
- The Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew — the dazzling former royal palace and the Emerald Buddha.
- Wat Pho — the giant reclining Buddha and the home of Thai massage.
- Wat Arun — the riverside “Temple of Dawn”, stunning at sunset.
River & canals
- A longtail-boat ride through the Thonburi canals (khlongs).
- A Chao Phraya river-boat hop between temples and ICONSIAM.
Markets
- Chatuchak Weekend Market — one of the world’s biggest, for everything.
- Wang Lang / flower market (Pak Khlong Talat) — local and colourful.
Food & nightlife
- A street-food crawl in Chinatown (Yaowarat) after dark.
- A rooftop bar at sunset (Silom and riverside have the best).
Modern Bangkok
- ICONSIAM and Siam Paragon for world-class malls.
- Jim Thompson House for art and Thai-silk history.
See also: the full Bangkok travel guide.