Understanding Bangkok, one address at a time

Understanding Bangkok, one address at a timeThe thinking behind each category, our commitment to impartiality, and the cultural heritage that gives Thailand its soul.

A few chosen addresses — nothing more — No fees charged to establishments, no commission on bookings. An honest selection, tested in person and entirely impartial, across Bangkok.

Thai massage, temples and royal cuisine — the origins — From the origins of traditional Thai massage to the royal haute cuisine of Bangkok, an immersion in the millennia-old traditions that form the soul of the…

Luxury spa in Bangkok: our selection of the best — Why we favour the most authentic independent spas in Bangkok, far from standardised hotel chains. Thai massage, head spa and signature rituals.

Italian restaurant in Bangkok: authenticity above all — Italian cuisine faithful to the produce and the craft, a world away from tourist clichés, in Bangkok. Fresh pasta, imported produce and a real wine cellar —…

French restaurant in Bangkok: excellence the French way — Technique, produce and the art of hospitality: French gastronomy at the highest level in the Thai capital. Our top 3 of the best French tables in Bangkok.

Japanese restaurant in Bangkok: purity, precision and umami — From omakase sushi to artisanal ramen, by way of the hidden izakaya of Thonglor — the best Japanese restaurants in Bangkok according to our criteria. Our top 3.

Traditional Thai cuisine in Bangkok: heritage on the plate — Royal curries, Isan som tam, palace cuisine and authentic regional flavours in Bangkok. Far from the versions watered down for tourists — our top 3 of the…

Hidden places in Bangkok: the best-kept secrets — Confidential, unusual or unexpected addresses in Bangkok — the gems you will not find in the classic guides, in the alleys of Silom or the discreet upper…

Rooftop in Bangkok: the most beautiful sky bars in the city — The most elegant and romantic rooftops in Bangkok, selected for the view, the atmosphere and the quality of the service. Sunset over the skyline — our top 3.

The Mahanakhon Tower: Bangkok's pixelated giant — Height, year of construction, pixel architecture, the record set against the Baiyoke: everything about the King Power Mahanakhon, one of the tallest towers in…

Sathorn and Silom: the historic heart of business — The Sathorn and Silom district, between office towers, embassies and riverside: Mahanakhon, the State Tower seen in The Hangover Part II, the French embassy…

Sukhumvit: the modern Bangkok that never sleeps — Why Sukhumvit is the most modern and attractive district of Bangkok: its history along the BTS, its hundreds of hotels, its thousands of restaurants and its…

Traditional Thai dance: the Khon and the art of gesture — From the masked Khon listed by UNESCO to the graceful gestures of the fingers, an immersion in classical Thai dance: the Ramakien, the golden costumes, the…

The airports of Thailand: from Don Mueang to Suvarnabhumi — More than a century of aviation: from Don Mueang, opened in 1914, to Suvarnabhumi and its "Land of Gold" of 2006 — the history and evolution of Thailand's…

The jewellers of Thailand: precious stones and royal heritage — Rubies and sapphires from Chanthaburi, the nine gems of the Navaratna, court goldsmithing and the work of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit for the craft trades: the…

Medical excellence in Thailand: healthcare in the Land of Smiles — Accredited hospitals, world-class surgeons, hotel-standard hospitality: every year, more than a million patients from around the globe — from the Gulf to the…

EM District in Bangkok: the golden triangle of luxury shopping — Emporium, EmQuartier and EmSphere: at Phrom Phong, on Sukhumvit Soi 24, three connected malls form Bangkok's "golden triangle". Luxury shopping, chic brands…

Ekkamai, Thonglor, Phrom Phong: Bangkok's trendiest neighbourhoods — Sukhumvit's chic trio: Thonglor the hip epicentre, Ekkamai the creative neighbour and Phrom Phong residential elegance. Restaurants, cafés, rooftops and…

Seaplane from Bangkok: reaching Phuket, Samui and Hua Hin — Queues, transfers, ferries: a seaplane links Bangkok to Phuket, Koh Samui and Hua Hin, landing right by the water. Here is why it changes everything.