Grand Palace
Bangkok, Central Thailand, Thailand
A glittering complex of jaw-dropping magnificence dating back to 1782. This former seat of power of Siamese kings houses the Emerald Buddha – Thailand’s palladium.
Best for ages: Any | £11
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Bangkok, Central Thailand, Thailand
A glittering complex of jaw-dropping magnificence dating back to 1782. This former seat of power of Siamese kings houses the Emerald Buddha – Thailand’s palladium.
Best for ages: Any | £11
Central Thailand, Thailand
From dazzling temples to dizzying nightlife, Thailand’s capital is a dish of delicious contradictions, and one of the world’s most dizzying, fast-paced cities.
South-East Asia, Multiple countries
The Eastern & Oriental Express between Singapore and Bangkok and places in Malaysia, Thailand and Laos has become the most luxurious and comfortable way to be experience ever-exotic southeast Asia.
Best for ages: 13+ | £2,350 | 2-4 days
Bangkok, Central Thailand, Thailand
Thailand’s ancient capital flourished in the 14th-18th centuries. Today. it’s home to ruined palaces and crumbling Buddha statues, offering a fascinating glimpse of past glories.
Best for ages: 13+ | £3
Bangkok, Central Thailand, Thailand
Bangkok’s glittering Buddhist temples form the centrepiece of everyday spiritual life.
Best for ages: 13+ | Free
Bangkok, Central Thailand, Thailand
The former home of silk magnate Jim Thompson – who mysteriously disappeared in the jungles of Malaysia – is a must-see for its well-preserved teak buildings and art.
Best for ages: 13+ | £4
Bangkok, Central Thailand, Thailand
As the epicentre of one of the world’s most beloved cuisines, Bangkok is a superb spot to hunt down little-known dishes from all corners of the country.
Best for ages: 13+ | Free
Bangkok, Central Thailand, Thailand
A colossal gold reclining Buddha with auspicious symbols on the soles of his feet is the main attraction at Wat Pho. The temple complex is also home to Thailand’s largest collection of glittering gold Buddha images, while the temple’s monastery across the road is a known for some of the best Thai massages in town.
Best for ages: 13+ | £2
Bangkok, Central Thailand, Thailand
From fancy river cruises to public transport boats, seeing Bangkok from its many waterways gives you a whole new perspective of the city and lives of the locals.
Best for ages: 4+ | £3 | 30+ minutes
Kanchanaburi, Central Thailand, Thailand
Some two hours west of Bangkok, hard labour and human suffering turned this WWII-era railway bridge into a heart-gripping monument of war.
Best for ages: 13+ | Free