What’s Wat on a Day Trip in Bangkok
From Wat Pho to Wat Phra Kaew Mal Tattersall discovers what’s wat on his day trip in Bangkok Thailand. “YOU going to see Wat?” the smiling woman at reception asks…
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From Wat Pho to Wat Phra Kaew Mal Tattersall discovers what’s wat on his day trip in Bangkok Thailand. “YOU going to see Wat?” the smiling woman at reception asks…
In the second of this two-part series featuring his favourite Bangkok attractions, Johan Smits leads us off the tourist trail to five nostalgic gems. Bangkok Attractions: Scala Cinema Remember the…
In the first of this two-part series on things to do in Bangkok, Johan Smits brings us to seven of his favourite creative and green spots that Bangkok is hiding…
Siam Sindhorn has announced the launch of Sindhorn Midtown, a new Thai-born hospitality brand in the heart of Bangkok’s Langsuan neighborhood set to open in March 2020…
Taking a few days in Bangkok to catch up with friends and colleagues, Mark Bibby Jackson checks into the Shama Lakeview Asoke Bangkok to discover what an expat lifestyle feels…
Measuring a lofty 314 metres the King Power MahaNakhon tower features Thailand’s highest observation deck and rooftop bar. It’s a whole five metres higher than the Baiyoke Tower that has…
Hyatt has announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit, marking the Hyatt Regency brand’s entry into the Thai capital. Located on bustling Sukhumvit Road…
Thailand’s first ever Bangkok Art Biennale 2018, the biggest contemporary art event in the country’s history, is still ongoing until 3 February next year and has so far received overwhelmingly…
One of Thailand’s most beautiful and beguiling festivals, Loy Krathong is enormously popular with Thais and visitors alike. People flock to lakes and rivers to float their krathongs on the…
Weary and experiential travellers to Asia’s City of Angels alike are in for a holistic treat of authentic local immersion and vitality with the introduction of Anantara…
Songkran, or Thailand’s water festival, is an occasion of great fun especially in the major cities such as Bangkok and Chiang Mai. The Songkran Festival 2024 plans to be even bigger than usual…
Anantara Hotels and Resorts has announced the dates for the 2018 King’s Cup Elephant Polo Tournament. The event will be held by the banks of Bangkok’s mighty Chao Phraya River…
The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok is pleased to announce the launch of the Immunetra Spa Treatments at Athénée Spa, a unique French-Siam approach that is insightfully tailored…
Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel has unveiled its new contemporary Thai inspired guestrooms, offering discerning leisure and business travellers even more luxurious style at the brand’s Thai flagship property. Designed by…
The Tourism Authority of Thailand has made the following announcement as regards the arrangements for the Royal Cremation Ceremony. Anyone planning to visit Thailand between October 25 and 29 should…
Chaotic and exciting, and bursting with both delights and challenges, the world’s most visited city in 2017, contradictory Bangkok has become a phenomenon on every traveller’s list of urban destinations.
From the kingdom’s most sacred temples and hidden heritage sites to floating markets and relentless shopping, this capital city truly caters to everyone’s taste. And when your visit takes place in April during Songkran or Thai New Year, chances are you will be caught up in the fun-filled festivities and end up soaked in water.
With any of the world’s cuisines on offer in Michelin-starred restaurants, you can dine like a king here, but it’s the local street food that keeps winning over visitors’ hearts and stomachs.
Thailand’s tropical capital has three seasons – hot, cool and rainy – so come prepared and pack both some sunscreen and an umbrella.
Let yourself be pampered in first-class yoga and spa retreats or return to your backpacking days for a spot of nostalgia in a cheap budget hostel – the City of Angels has got it all.