Bangkok Lotus

I'm refreshing my old Bangkok travel guide and found this photo from around 2011 of a pretty lotus blossom at the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. The flower is in a garden behind the temple courtyard that most people don't know is there.

Wat Ratchabophit Window

Wat Ratchabophit is one of many under-the-rader temples in Bangkok. It's very close to the Grand Palace and Wat Po but is much less visited. In addition to the uniquely styled temple compound, there's an adjoining graveyard housing the columbariums of many minor royals.

Vimanmek Mansion

Vinamek Mansion in Bangkok is a marvelous attraction that often gets only a quick visit, when it can be worth a whole day to see all the other palace buildings in the compound. One wing of Vimanmek Mansion

Bangkok

Colorful details from the Temple of the Emerald Buddha within the Grand Palace There were no doubt many people who were surprised when Bangkok came in at the top of the Condé Nast Traveler list of the top ten Asian cities in 2006, and again in 2008.

Bangkok Shopping

The World Trade Center, at the heart of Bangkok's main shopping district. We know there are many who think of Bangkok as a shopper's paradise. There are indeed some great bargains to be had, and there is certainly a lot to choose from, but we would be remiss if we didn't put in a word of caution: while there are bargains, many things, especially anything imported, is likely to be more expensive than elsewhere.

The Sights of Bangkok

Wat Benjamabophit, commonly called the Marble Temple For the first time visitor, deciding what to see and do in Bangkok can be over-whelming. There's just so many possibilities. My first bit of advice is to know yourself: what interests you the most?