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A majestic temple complex with the holiest figure of the Buddha in Thailand

Bangkok’s oldest temple with a stupendous reclining Buddha

A temple, founded by Rama I, with an 8m bronze Buddha

The best place to find florists in Bangkok, it boasts the appropriate alias of “The Flower Market”

Known as “Little India”, this market is a superb place to purchase local textiles

Market which feels like a little part of China in Thailand; the best place to get Chinese products

One of the oldest markets in Bangkok and much-beloved by local chefs

The historic residence of Thai kings before Rama IX which is still used for state ceremonies

Beautiful teakwood museum housing the art collection of OSS agent Jim Thompson

Vast trove of treasures from across Thailand, this wonderful museum has something for everyone

3 story teakwood palace that used to be the summer residence of royalty

Royal reception hall with some interesting murals if you step inside

Showcases Thai folk art and crafts patronised by the SUPPORT charity project of Queen Sikrit

Museum about white elephants where the royal collection of the pachyderms was kept

Housed in the old Royal Mint, this gallery is well-known for its excellent temporary shows

Ayutthaya’s holiest temple which became a model for Wat Phra Kaeo in Bangkok

These ruins used to be a stunning temple built on the cremation site of Ayutthaya’s first king

A collection of chedis and brick lions from early in Ayutthaya’s history

Small museum with a collection of artifacts which survived the Burmese sack of Ayutthaya

Hub to both Bangkok's nightlife and its financial services

The center of Bangkok's red-light district, it holds a unique and gritty charm

Public education and research center looking to reduce deaths caused by snakebites

Oldest public park in Bangkok which offers an escape from the city’s hectic atmosphere

Oldest, and most important, Muay Thai stadium

Famous floating market where locals bring their produce to sell on a 19th century canal

Unusual market which has an active railway line running through it. When the trains come, the vendors simply pack up and clear the tracks!

Temple in Chinatown holding the world's largest solid gold Buddha statue

A crucially important artery in Thai history, a cruise on it is one of the best ways to see Bangkok and the country beyond

Well-known internationally, this is best tried within its national home

One of the most famous of Thai art forms, watching it will linger long in the mind.

Huge market dedicated to fresh fruit where you will be able to see everything from durians to dragon fruit

Important bridge built by Allied POWs who suffered terribly in World War Two

Final resting place for many who died, often in utterly awful conditions, on the Thai-Burma railway

Museum telling the story of the Thai-Burma railway

Sumptuous old royal palace complex that is now open to the public

Live show, with 100 performers, 500 costumes and plenty of special effects that educates visitors about Thailand

A place showcasing rural Thai life where visitors can take part in craft workshops then see folk dances and martial arts

Temple built on an artificial hill formed by the ruins of a predecessor that sunk in the soft soil

New version of swing where young men swung over 25m in the air to bite gold from the top

Focal spot for pro-democracy protests which celebrates Thailand becoming a constitutional monarchy

Popular shrine housing Phra Phra Phrom, the Hindu god of builders

Dry dock hosting the royal barges which are still used for ceremonial processions

Old temple, also known as Temple of Dawn, with an impressive 67m prang

When evening comes, street carts step into the night to become a center for street food in central Bangkok

Large airport with an illustrious part in the story of Asian flying.

The younger of Bangkok’s two airports, it is the busiest in the country