The Buddha image is respected by all Buddhists. In temples and ancient monuments, photos can be taken, but never step on the image. Only permitted officer is allowed to climb up the image to clean ...

Wat Kanlayanamit was established by the prominent nobleman Chaophraya Nikonbodin (also known as To, the ancestor of the Kanlayanamit Family), who served King Rama IV as the Interior Minister.  Duri...

          This was built at the behest of King Rama VIII on the occasion of the city's 150th anniversary together with the Puttayodfa Bridge (Memorail Bridge) across the Chao Phraya River.

Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan or Wat Arun (Thai pronunciation: [wát ʔarun], "Temple of Dawn") is a Buddhist temple (wat) in Bangkok Yai district of Bangkok, Thailand, on the Thonburi w...

The Grand Palace complex also houses the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Keow), the most famous Buddhist temple. At the heart of the temple, is a fabulous Buddha image, carved from one piece...

Wat Phra Si Rattana Satsadaram or Wat Phra Kaew

Right opposite the northeastern corner of the Grand Palace complex finds the sacred Bangkok City Pillar Shrine. According to the ancient Siamese (Thai) belief, a city pillar needs to be installed u...

Wat Suthat & Giant SwingWat Suthat Thepwararam , constructed in 1807, is one of the most important temples of Thailand and is regarded to have an excellent plan. The ordination hall is the longest ...

Wat Rakhang Khositaram, formerly known as Wat Bang Wa Yai, is an Ayutthaya period temple.  During the Thon Buri period, the temple was reconstructed and upgraded as a royal temple by King Taksin th...

Khlong Thom market is located at Maha Chak road between Yaowarat (China Town) and Charoen Krung road. It is where many products are sold such as electricity devices, computer appliances, stereos, g...

Khaosan Garden has been opened since the end of 2013 after the restorative of Baan Krai Jitti. A 100-year teakwood house decorated with works of famous artists. Tourists can feel the shady atmosphe...

The museum was established and opened in 1874 by King Rama V to exhibit relics from the rule of King Rama IV's rule. Today the galleries contain exhibits covering Thai History back to Neolithic tim...

The buildings along the Ratcha Damnoen Avenue are parts of Bangkok's architectural landscape and history. These blocks were built along with the construction of Ratcha Damnoen Avenue by order of K...

The temple is best known for the Loha Prasat, a multi-tiered structure 36 m high and having 37 metal spires, signifying the 37 virtues toward enlightenment. It is the third Loha Prasada (brazen pal...

Khaosan Road or Khao San Road (Thai: ถนนข้าวสาร) is a short (410 meter long) street in central Bangkok, Thailand constructed in 1892 during the reign of Rama V.[1] It is in the Bang Lamphu area of ...

The monument to commemorate the King Rama III of the current Chakri Dynasty sets by the historic Ratchadamnoen Klang Road, in front of Wat Ratchanatdaram, the temple of his reign. King Rama III or ...

Located just adjacent to Wat Ratchanatdaram Worawihan, this royal pavilion is another place apart from Sanam Luang in front of Grand Palace where royal ceremonies are held. There is a statue of Kin...

Wat Saket, popularly known as the Golden Mount or ‘Phu Khao Thong’, is a low hill crowned with a gleaming gold chedi. Within, the 58-metre chedi houses a Buddha relic and welcomes worshippers all y...

How to get there: To get to Lhong 1919, take the BTS to Saphan Taksin. In front of the station you’ll find Sathorn Pier. There are free shuttle boats to and from the pier, roughly every 30 minutes.

Yaowarat Road in Samphanthawong district is home to Bangkok's Chinatown, which is centred on Sam Pheng Lane. Chinatown's Sam Pheng Market is an old business centre noted for a post-WW II visit by t...