Bangkok’s Bounty: Five Different Strands to Thailand’s Charismatic Capital
A place where modern megamalls filled with fashion-fixated locals lie just minutes from gold-spired temples and bustling wet markets, Bangkok is rich in alluring contradictions.
BANGKOK’S BOUNTY:
FIVE DIFFERENT STRANDS TO THAILAND’S CHARISMATIC CAPITAL
A place where modern megamalls filled with fashion-fixated locals lie just minutes from gold-spired temples and bustling wet markets, Bangkok is rich in alluring contradictions. While you won’t find palm-fringed paradise beaches, many of Thailand’s other attributes reach their apotheosis in the capital. Food is a highlight for many with options ranging from street food and hole-in-the-wall gems to internationally-lauded venues. Other Bangkok specialties include its pulsing nightlife and vast array of shopping possibilities. It is hot, chaotic, and sometimes frustrating, but one thing the Thai capital can never pretend to be is boring.
We've selected five articles below, written by Bangkok-based writers, to inspire you for your next visit.
DINING OUT
Charmgang
Despite the pandemic, Bangkok's restaurant sector has never been stronger with recent additions that would intrigue critics in any city in the world. Indeed, with the Michelin guide now in its fifth year in the Thai capital, a new generation of chefs is taking the city by storm, utilizing historic techniques that had fallen out of favor or exploring their dual heritage to create something that is uniquely Bangkokian. Here are some of the newer tables you might want to check out on your next visit.
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Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen
Bangkok’s canals — known as khlongs — may be quieter than in the city’s heyday as the ‘Venice of the East’ but they are still ripe for exploration by boat. Khlong tours remain hugely popular with Remote Lands' clients — providing a glimpse into Bangkok's historic waterside districts, a world away from the malls and condos of downtown. Tours operate from the riverside area, close to newer hotels like the Capella and Four Seasons. Here's what to expect.
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The Dispensary
Thailand's surprising decision to legalize marijuana has led to a 'green boom' in Bangkok as the herb is utilized in everything from creative cuisine to massages. Thailand is the only country in Asia to have legalized cannabis, having long-had draconian criminal sentencing for its usage. Here, our Bangkok-based writer examines a growing industry.
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The Peninsula Spa
Time-honored wellness treatments exist all across Asia, from onsen in Japan to yoga in India, but in the Kingdom's capital, it's traditional Thai massage that reigns supreme. A good Thai massage can provide a whole range of health benefits, from reducing stress to boosting energy, whether it takes place in a humble temple or a luxurious spa. Read on for some of the best options in Bangkok. READ MORE
CHINATOWN
Yaowarat Road, Chinatown
Legendary Thai-Chinese food, atmospheric markets and shophouses, and a clutch of both hip new restaurants and hole-in-the-wall cocktail joints make one of Bangkok’s oldest enclaves a joy to discover. Here are some of our favorites, both old and new.
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