Arguably Southeast Asia's most established tourist destination, Thailand’s capital is home to a big city lifestyle that is also proving to be a big draw for younger generations.
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This vibrant hub in the Thai capital has hardly changed in several decades, making it an excellent place to catch a glimpse of what life was like in the 1960s, ‘50s and even the ‘20s.
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The city’s literary scene will take centre stage next year, following in the footsteps of Yerevan and Madrid. Find out where the locals pick up their next book.
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A host of snazzy new hotels have popped up in Thailand’s capital to cater to a growing breed of travellers, with stylish rooms, outlets for charging devices and lively social scenes.
Known as the “Venice of the East” during much of the 19th Century, the waterways that still crisscross the Thai capital serve as living cultural and historical relics.
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A short journey on the water to Ko Kret, a sleepy island in the middle of the Chao Praya River, takes you worlds away from the hustle and bustle of Thailand’s capital.
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