Wat Arun, a Buddhist temple in Bangkok, seen from across the Chao Phraya River.Credit...Karl Hendon/ Supported by By John ...

Bangkok is one of the most visited cities in the world. Here's what I learned from my first visit to the Thai capital.

Bangkok hits first-timers with everything at once. The roads are famously busy, the heat slows you down, and temples require ...

Yesterday, Bangkok City Hall carries the sort of bittersweet mood usually reserved for school farewells and final curtain ...

Bangkok’s vastness and undeniable humidity can overwhelm the unsuspecting visitor, so take your time when exploring and allow it the opportunity to unravel for you. Four days are better than just the ...

Bangkok has been ranked second after the South African city of Cape Town in Time Out magazine's 50 Best Cities in the World 2025 list. The ranking is based on a survey of 18,500 travellers worldwide, ...

Orion Ray-Jones moved from Brooklyn to Bangkok in 2013. Over the years, Ray-Jones fell in love with Bangkok's vibrant and welcoming culture. Ray-Jones said tourists should explore more than just ...

What pictures come to mind when you think about the design of buildings and landscape in Bangkok? Are they images of pavements dotted with potholes and rows of amputated trees with spaghetti-knot ...

BANGKOK — Did you know that Bangkok holds the title for the longest city name in the world? With 168 characters in Thai, the full name of the Thai capital is a monumental mouthful. But behind its ...

Explore the dynamism and contradictions of one of Asia’s most beguiling cities through its culture, novels and cuisine The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy ...

Across Bangkok, aromas of garlic, chilli and grilled meat drift from roadside stalls and carts, but tighter controls on vendors threaten livelihoods and the street food culture that defines the Thai ...