(CNN) — Bursting with ornate Buddhist temples, stellar shopping and amazing eats, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, or more commonly known as Bangkok, has become a major destination for world travel.From the lavish Sukhumvit district to Khao San Road, the infamous backpacker...
(CNN) — From dive bars to swanky clubs, there’s plenty to do in Thailand’s capital come dark. Check out this insider guide to the best nightlife options in Bangkok:The Speakeasy An upmarket bar with great views, The Speakeasy at Hotel Muse is set in a...
Bangkok, Thailand (CNN) — The contrast is stark. You’re riding the sleek, elevated rail line into central Bangkok from the city’s main international Suvarnabhumi Airport. Just a few stops from the city’s center, you see old rail stock — engines...
Bangkok (CNN) — Pack your travel bags, grab your credit cards. Bangkok’s biggest new attraction, the long-awaited Iconsiam is finally open to the public. Built at a cost of US$1.65 billion, this 750,000 square meter riverside complex is made up of retail,...
(CNN) — Chef Garima Arora just became the first Indian woman to win a Michelin star.Her Bangkok restaurant Gaa, which opened in April 2017, quickly earned praise for Arora’s tasty and artful mix of Indian and Thai cuisine and has now earned one coveted Michelin...
(CNN) — Bangkok is famous for many things. Street food, temples and over-the-top shopping malls come to mind. Terrifying experiences that make your palms sweat and your knees shake? No so much, unless you count the city’s notorious traffic jams. The new...
