City guide
Bangkok
A neutral, factual guide to Bangkok: arriving from abroad, the weather by season, where to stay, and how to get around the city.
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Central Thailand travel guides
Central Thailand is where most trips begin, whether or not people mean it to. Bangkok, the old capital at Ayutthaya, the bridge at Kanchanaburi, and the beaches of the eastern seaboard all sit within a few hours of each other. These are the guides for the middle of the country.
Destination guides
Historic city guide
Ayutthaya
A neutral, factual guide to Ayutthaya: getting there from Bangkok, the weather by season, where to stay, and how to see the ruins.
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Pattaya
A neutral, factual guide to Pattaya: getting there from Bangkok, the weather by season, where to stay along the two bays, and how to get around.
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31 May 2026
Ayutthaya Day Trip from Bangkok: Temples, Ruins & How to Get There
Ayutthaya is the easiest great day trip from Bangkok: a UNESCO city of brick temple ruins 80km north. Here's how to get there, what to see, and how to avoid the tourist-trap version.
Read post →29 May 2026
Bangkok Without the Tourist Traps: What Locals Actually Do
Skip the tourist traps. Here's what locals actually do in Bangkok: underrated temples, real night markets, and the places the guidebooks keep missing.
Read post →14 May 2026
Bangkok Night Markets 2026: Best Picks, Hours & Local Tips
Not all Bangkok night markets are worth your time. Here's which to go to (Srinakarin, Thu–Sun from 5pm), which to skip (Jodd Fairs, Ban Tad Thong Road), and exactly when to show up.
Read post →6 May 2026
Bangkok neighbourhoods: where to stay for your first visit
Bangkok is enormous and your neighbourhood shapes your whole experience. Here's a practical breakdown of the main areas first-time visitors actually choose between.
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