Bangkok City Pillar Shrine Bangkok City Pillar Shrine was built at the same time as the establishment of Bangkok—the new capital city of Siam. The construction was carried out according to a Brahmin belief. A holy ritual was carried out…
Thailand National Museum The National Gallery is housed inside a one-hundred-year-old building that was the former Royal Mint. Designed by an Italian royal architect, the building’s attributes are formal and elegant. The Royal Mint later transformed into the National Gallery…
Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew) The Grand Palace, or formally Phra Borom Maha Ratcha Wang, had been the official residence of King Rama I to King Rama V. It has an area of more than 211,000 square…
Sanam Luang Sanam Luang is a 119,000-square-meter field located in front of Wat Phra Kaew. It has served many purposes, most significantly as the site for royal cremation and ceremonies. The cremation ceremony of the beloved King Bhumibol Adulyadej or…
Blue Whale Cafe This tiny blue café stands out at Tha Tien Pier due to its unique design. Ocean blue shades paint the interiors, starting with the darkest ones on the ground floor and lightening up in a gradient as…
Museum Siam The museum’s building features a classic Colonial style of architecture. It allows visitors to learn about Thailand and its peoples from various ages since the Prehistoric Age. The museum covers different topics such as settlements, trading, agriculture, religions,…
Tha Maharaj Tha Maharat is a community mall sitting on the bank of Chao Phraya River. It is a great spot to observe the local way of life, both traditional and contemporary, along this famous river. Many shops, restaurants, and…
Tha Tian Tha Tien Pier was one of the liveliest markets and piers in the past, with an origin dating back to the establishing period of Bangkok. Early settlers from China and Vietnam established their homes in this area. Today…
Wat Pho Visiting Wat Pho, or formally Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram Rajwaramahawihan, should definitely be on your bucket list. It has been inscribed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization or UNESCO as a “Memory of the…
Methavalai Sorndaeng Methavalai Sorndaeng Restaurant has been awarded a One-Star Rating from Michelin for its impeccable quality of food and royal service. It is located on Ratchadamnoen Road which is known as a landmark, witnessing many Thai historical events. On…