Weekend Guide · Thailand
Weekend in Bangkok
Bangkok, Thailand’s vibrant capital, dazzles with gilded temples, a thriving street food scene, world-class rooftop bars, and buzzing markets. Explore royal palaces, cruise the Chao Phraya River, and lose yourself in labyrinthine canals and neon-lit night bazaars.
Arrive & Explore Bangkok
Grand Palace
Thailand’s most dazzling royal complex, home to the sacred Emerald Buddha
Wat Pho
Home to the magnificent 46-metre Reclining Buddha covered in gold leaf
Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn)
An iconic riverside temple whose 82-metre central prang is encrusted with colourful porcelain fragments
Hidden Gems & Local Flavours
Chatuchak Weekend Market
One of the world’s largest weekend markets with over 15,000 stalls selling everything from vintage clothes and antiques to live animals, street food, and handcrafted goods
Khao San Road
Bangkok’s legendary backpacker street, alive with bars, street food vendors, live music, and the constant buzz of travellers from every corner of the globe
Chinatown (Yaowarat)
Bangkok’s oldest district, bursting with gold shops, seafood restaurants, colourful shrines, and some of the city’s best street food — especially after dark when the market stalls come alive
Local Tips
- 1Thailand is one of Southeast Asia's best-value destinations.
- 2Thailand is generally very safe for tourists.