Lonely Planet Bangkok

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Bangkok.

Discover Bangkok's most popular experiences and best-kept secrets, neighbourhood by neighbourhood. From visiting Wat Suthat to marvel at one of Thailand's biggest Buddhas, to taking a sunset river cruise from Sathorn/Central Pier, and indulging your senses at Bang Rak's historic Spice Alley.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet Bangkok travel guide:

• Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips.
• Updated with an all-new structure and design so you can navigate Bangkok and connect experiences together with ease.
• Create your ideal trip with exciting Perfect Day itineraries, offering suggestions for unmissable attractions and activities to match your passions, plus day trips from Bangkok for exploring surrounding areas.
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights including Wat Arun Temple, the abandoned Sathorn Unique Tower, and the Golden Mount monastery.
• Special features on Bangkok's nightlife, eating like a local, and navigating the markets.
• Expert local recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, festivals, and more.
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, making the most of your time and money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility, and responsible travel.
• Connect with Bangkok culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history, and traditions.
• Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps including a pull-out map of Bangkok.
• Covers: Ko Ratanakosin & Thonburi; Banglamphu; Thewet & Dusit; Chinatown; Siam Square, Pratunam, Phloen Chi & Ratchathewi; Riverside, Silom & Lumphini; Sukhumvit; Northern Bangkok; plus day trips to Ayuthaya, Amphawa, Nakhon Pathom, Phetchaburi, Kanchanaburi, and Lop Buri.

Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary city with Lonely Planet's Bangkok.