Bangkok, a city full of lively energy. Renowned for the infinite possibilities of activities to please everyone in the family, Bangkok is the destination not to be missed. The city is dotted with exquisite temples and historically important sites. Thai tradition and culture are still deeply rooted in the daily lives of Thais which is part of the unique charms of the country. Bangkok is also world famous for its ...

Bangkok's most beloved temple (and also the top tourist site) is a fantastic, mini-city sized royal complex enclosed by quaintly crenulated white walls.

Building process began in 1782, the year Bangkok was founded, and every monarch subsequent to King Rama I has expanded or enhanced it. Today despite being able to visit many sights on its grounds, much of it remains off-limits. The highlight is the Emerald Buddha - Thailand's most sacred ...

The home of Jim Thompson, the American businessman largely credited for the global popularity of Thai silk, is a must see.

In a sun-dappled tropical garden beside a canal, six traditional teak houses brim with the art pieces and antiques he collected from around Asia, from limestone Buddha torsos to a cat-shaped porcelain bedpan. Regular group tours led by silk-clad guides introduce you to these exquisite treasures and the life ...

China town is the paradise of food lovers who crave for Chinese cuisine. Both sides of its main street are flanked with restaurants and food vendors throughout the day.

Local delicacies include Dim Sum, Teachew-style steamed Chinese mullet, noodles, casserole pork in noodles soup, rice with boiled chicken, rice with crispy pork or duck topping rice with curry, etc.

Other interesting appetizers and desserts are stuffed sheet noodles, pork satay ...

This is the world's biggest weekend market selling practically everything under the sun, from the smallest nails, food, trendy fashions, antiques intricate wooden carvings, masks from exotic far-off lands, adorable fluffy dogs, to colorful fish of every hue and singing birds.

You can find all of this at amazing Chatuchak market. There are almost 9,000 individual booths selling every imaginable type of wares your may fancy.

Once inside the ...

Thai boxing or Mauy Thai is very popular sports in Bangkok with most major bouts held at either the Lumpini (on Ram Intra Road) or Rachadamnoen stadium. This brutal but graceful martial art has been practiced in Thailand for centuries.

Past kings are said to be champion fighters and on of them, King Naresuan, introduced the sport as part of military training in the 16th century. Due to the high incidence ...

A shopping center in Petchburi area, Platinum Fashion Mall caters especially to wholesale chothing in air-conditioned comfort. The mall has six floors which are filled with small outlets - most of them specializing in women's clothing and fashion accessories.

Since it is a wholesale mall, you can get items at very reasonable prices - provided you buy larger quantities, usually starting from three items. The price is approximately 30% lower than full retail ...

Take a tour through the arrival with the style to the city's only resort-style five star hotel. Siam Kempinski, combining European heritage with traditional Thai hospitality, offers 401 spacious, elegant well-equipped rooms and suites. Most rooms include a balcony overlooking the lush green gardens and free-form swimming pools. Relax and unwind.

Where Thai hospitality merges seamlessly with European heritage. The hotel is perhaps most famous for its impressive combination of Thai hospitality and European heritage. Every guest room and suite features a contemporary interior design that simply sparkles with classic Thai elements as well as selected room with private balconies overlooking the resort-style gardens and pool.

Celebrate the 120th anniversary of Kempinski Travel in Style at Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok.

Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok celebrates its seventh anniversary of providing unrivalled comfort and luxury to guests to a traditional Thai classical masked dance based upon Ramayana (or Ramakien Epic). The performance takes place in the lavish setting of the hotel’s spacious lobby on 27 September 2017 from 17:00 hrs. This classical ‘Khon’ performance was formerly witnessed only at the royal court, performed by men in masks accompanied by narrators and a ...