Things to Do in Bangkok

Thailand's most sacred Buddhist temple, home to the Emerald Buddha

Built in 1782, this ornate royal palace complex now houses a museum & is open to visitors.

Monumental Buddhist temple right on the river, with an iconic, ornately tiled central prang (spire).

This historic temple features a gilded exterior, exhibitions & a massive golden statue of Buddha.

Big, modern exhibition & performance venue for contemporary arts with a cafe, bookshop & library.

Chinese Buddhist temple with numerous courtyards & passageways, known for its New Year's festival.

Authentic Thai street food restaurant in Phra Nakhon serving flavoursome dishes at remarkably affordable prices.

A riverside seafood buffet in Sathorn serving fresh catches and Thai dishes daily from 2 PM.

Down-to-earth restaurant offering seafood specialties amid spacious surroundings.

Beloved food court on level 5 of Terminal 21, serving affordable Thai classics in the heart of Sukhumvit.

Beloved Thai and vegetarian restaurant-bar in Phra Nakhon, open daily from 7am to 2am.

Authentic Indian restaurant in Bangkok's Ratchathewi district, open daily with both à la carte and buffet options.

One of the world's largest weekend markets with 15,000+ stalls

Vast, stylish mall with hundreds of high-end shops & restaurants, plus an indoor floating market.

Shopping center with stores for beauty, fashion & technology, plus dining & family activities.

Expansive mall with high-end & mainstream boutiques, dining, an aquarium, bowling & a multiplex.

A Prohibition-era speakeasy bar set in an atmospheric underground mansion on Sukhumvit Soi 14.

A legendary Bangkok jazz and live music pub with a loyal following among locals and travellers alike.

Bangkok's iconic backpacker street packed with bars, street food, live music, and chaotic after-dark energy.

A multi-level nightlife complex on Sukhumvit Road packed with bars, music, and adult entertainment.

Highly regarded traditional Thai massage studio near Bangkok's old city, praised for skilled therapists and warm hospitality.

A well-regarded traditional Thai massage parlour in Khlong San, offering foot, body, and head treatments.

A well-regarded Bangkok spa on Surawong Road offering Thai massage, nail services, and beauty treatments.

A highly regarded Bangkok day spa on Surawong Road offering traditional Thai massage and hot stone treatments daily until 10pm.

A well-regarded Thai and vegetarian restaurant on Soi Samsen 4, open daily from 8am to midnight.

Authentic Thai bistro on historic Mahachai Road, open daily with standout curries, pad thai, and fresh seafood dishes.

Rooftop bar and restaurant on the 38th floor with panoramic Bangkok skyline views and a late-night schedule.

A beautifully lit royal pavilion and garden on Ratchadamnoen Klang Road, glowing after dark.

Bangkok's oldest Chinese shrine, quietly set on the Chao Phraya riverbank in the local Khlong San neighbourhood.

Marble tiles, gilded teak & vivid mosaics at a grand 19th-century temple & royal monastery complex.

An ethical elephant experience in eastern Bangkok where visitors feed, bathe, and walk alongside rescued elephants.

Guided bike and boat tours through Bangkok's backstreets, canals, and hidden neighbourhoods from a riverside base.

Tranquil city park features abundant green space, walking paths, a lake & a bird viewing platform.