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A guide to spending the day in Bangkok's Old Town
The Rattanakosin area, commonly called the Old Town, is tucked in a bend in the Chao Phraya River and encompasses some of the city’s most revered cultural landmarks. But beyond the Grand Palace...
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The ultimate guide to eating along Bangkok's Dinsor Road
Paying your respects in the Old Town this month? Don’t miss the time-honored shop-house eats at foodie favorite Dinsor Road.
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Beautiful new hotels perfect for an Old Town staycation
Historic Rattanakosin is getting cooler by the day. Stay at one of these hotels to explore all the latest openings. 
The best new cafes, restaurants, bars, art spaces and hotels in Bangkok's Old Town
From brand new cafes on Phra Athit to the Bangkok City Library, we’ve rounded up the best new openings in Bangkok’s historic old town of Phra Nakhon-Rattanakosin.
This director is behind some of the weirdest films coming out of Bangkok
Meet Beam Wong, a rising director whose latest film debuts at this weekend's Noise Market and has been described as "a nod to weird '80s sci-fi, fantasy, comic—Cronenbergesque...
Bangkok Underground Film Festival returns for a second time in 2017
Open-air screenings of experimental cinema from home and abroad, including an encore showing of My Buddha is Punk.  
Bangkok's new 24-hour library only opens 13 hours, six days a week
You also can't borrow any books, for now at least. 
The water wars on Khao San have been canceled
Better stick to Silom this Songkran.
This ice cream shop's grand opening is also an awesome art gathering
Down in the Old Town, this parlor does boozy ice cream for grown-ups.
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Bangkok's first 24-hour library is almost ready to open
Prepare for library all-nighters in the Old Town.
Museum Siam's first new exhibition in one year looks back at the economic crisis of 1997
The interactive museum is back with Tom Yum Kung 101.
These are the best late-night eats in the Old Town
Stumbling out of a Khao San bar and need to pad your stomach? Here are the most delicious spots to get your post-party comfort food.Brought to you by  
Noise Market to return in Bangkok's Old Town this June
Save the dates for the sixth edition of the art and music fair at Museum Siam.
Bangkok’s 15 best new cafes
2016 saw a bumper crop of new spots to embrace the slow life with a slow-drip coffee or plate of fluffy pancakes. Here are our favorites.
PHOTO ESSAY: Photographer captures dramatic portraits of mourners at Sanam Luang
Christopher Wise, photographer and co-owner of WTF Bar and Gallery, recently started a photography project dubbed "The Mourners," which captures dramatic black and white portraits of ...
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Taste some of King Bhumibol’s favorite dishes this Sunday at the Old Town’s hottest bar
Rarb will serve 10 dishes loved by the late king as part of a one-day-only buffet. 
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Noise Market set to return at Museum Siam for sixth edition
Bangkok's much-loved art and music fair is back.
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The complete guide to eating and drinking on Phra Athit Road
Around the corner from backpacker central Khao San, Phra Athit Road has never been more happening. Here are all the highlights.
Where to drink Thai craft beers in Bangkok
These four hot bars are the best places to taste trending local brews on tap. 
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7 hot new restaurants to check out in Bangkok this June
Arguably the year's most important restaurant is joined by a new steak and roast specialist, a honey-themed brunch cafe, a banh mi spot and more.
5 reasons you should spend way more time exploring the Old Town
A trip to the Old Town doesn’t always have to mean the same old visits to Wat Phra Kaew and Khao San Road. Here are five different ways to make the most of your trip to Phra Nakhon-Rattanakosin...
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Green Space vs. Community: The future of Mahakan Fort
After a 24-year-long dispute between the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and the Mahakan Fort Community, this Apr 30 the BMA finally hands down its judgement on whether this two-century-old...
The ultimate guide to a cultural Songkran in Bangkok
While Silom and Khao San have become known for their all-out water wars, there is an alternative side to celebrating Songkran in Bangkok. Here’s what you need to know. 
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5 new bars in Bangkok offering unique twists on classic cocktails
Old favorites, new tweaks.  Brought to you by Chivas Regal Extra