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The Ultimate Bangkok Travel Guide for Food Lovers

Mark Wiens’ long-form travel-food guide to Bangkok focusing on must-try street-food neighborhoods, favorite stalls and shophouse restaurants, recommended dishes, market tours, and practical tips for eating safely and like a local.

Build Your Bangkok Vacation with Klook's 2024 Bangkok Travel Guide

A comprehensive, up-to-date visitor guide covering arrival and airport transfer options, neighbourhoods and where to stay, top attractions and itineraries, transport tips, food highlights, and suggested bookings/activities to plan a Bangkok trip.

Bangkok Travel Guide 2025 – Best Things to Do, See & Know

A practical, first-timers’ playbook updated for 2025 with recommended durations, best areas to stay, sample 2–7 day itineraries, temple etiquette, transport hacks, up-to-date cost estimates, and family- and solo-traveler safety tips.

Things to do in Bangkok (Time Out) — Best attractions, markets & local tips

Time Out’s curated collection of the best things to do in Bangkok: top attractions, markets, hidden local spots, transport and getting-around advice, and recommendation-led features (rooftops, parks, food halls and events) with seasonal/contextual tips.

Bangkok Travel Guide (Nerd Nomads)

An independent blogger’s traveler-focused guide with neighbourhood breakdowns, safety advice, packing tips for Bangkok’s climate, money and scam warnings, suggested day trips, and practical logistics for a smooth visit.

The Grand Palace (Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang)

Na Phra Lan Rd, Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200

Built from 1782 as the official residence of the Kings of Siam (later Thailand), the Grand Palace complex includes royal halls, courtyards and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew), a spiritual and national symbol.

Wat Pho (Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimolmangklararm Rajwaramahawihan)

2 Sanam Chai Road, Grand Palace Subdistrict, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200

One of Bangkok’s oldest and largest temple complexes, Wat Pho is famed for its 46-metre reclining Buddha and as a historic centre for traditional Thai massage and medicine.

Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn)

158 Wang Doem Road, Wat Arun, Bangkok Yai, Bangkok 10600

Sitting on the Thonburi bank of the Chao Phraya River, Wat Arun is celebrated for its towering prang (spire) decorated with colorful porcelain. It became prominent during the early Rattanakosin era and is especially beautiful at sunrise or sunset.

Chatuchak Weekend Market (JJ Market)

Kamphaeng Phet 2 Rd, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900 (market complex spanning the Chatuchak area)

The sprawling weekend market grew into the city’s largest outdoor market, containing thousands of stalls across many sections selling everything from fashion and plants to antiques and street food.

Khao San Road (Banglamphu area)

Khao San Road, Banglamphu, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok (short street approx. 410 m long near Phra Nakhon district)

Originally associated with the rice trade (the name means 'milled rice'), Khao San Road evolved over recent decades into a globally famous backpacker hub known for budget accommodation, nightlife and street vendors.

Visit the Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew

Explore Bangkok’s most famous royal complex, with ornate architecture and the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew).

Essential for first-time visitors to understand Thailand’s royal and religious heritage; visually spectacular and centrally located so you can combine it with nearby riverside sites.

See the Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho and try a Thai massage

Walk the temple grounds that house the giant reclining Buddha and visit the traditional Thai massage school onsite.

Wat Pho is one of Thailand’s oldest temples and a centre for traditional Thai massage; visiting combines cultural sightseeing with an authentic wellness experience.

Cruise the Chao Phraya River and take a longtail boat through canals

Use river taxis or hire a longtail boat to see Bangkok from the water — temples, markets and riverside life pass by.

The river provides a fast, scenic way to move through historic Bangkok and offers a different perspective than roads clogged with traffic.

Explore Chatuchak Weekend Market

Wander one of the world’s largest weekend markets with thousands of stalls selling clothes, crafts, antiques, food and more.

Perfect for shopping, street food sampling and people-watching; a must for bargain hunters and those wanting a microcosm of Bangkok’s street culture.

Experience Khao San Road & Banglamphu

Stroll the famous backpacker street and adjacent Banglamphu area for lively bars, street food, budget shopping and a youthful atmosphere.

Iconic for nightlife and meeting travelers; close to major historic sites so it’s easy to combine day sightseeing with an evening out.