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...

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...

While impressive looking, at the time of writing all entrance to the fort has been blocked off making the draw to this spot another feature all together. In the shade of Phra Sumen Fort is Santicha...

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 ...

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...

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...

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 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 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...

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 ...

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...

Housed in a charming vintage mansion formerly the home of the Ministry of Commerce, Museum Siam: Discovery Museum is perhaps the first truly interactive museum in Thailand.

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...

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 ...

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...

King Prajadhipok Museum is situated in the area of the Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning Building at the Parn Fah Leelad Bridge. It was built during 1906 with the architecture ...

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...

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...

          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.