Bangkok has once again claimed its crown as the world’s most visited city in 2025, welcoming an estimated 30.3 million international travellers, according
to Euromonitor International. This makes it the second year in a row that the Thai capital has topped the global tourism list. Even though the numbers are slightly lower than in 2024, Bangkok still stays far ahead of cities like Hong Kong, London, Macau, and Dubai. What makes this city so special is its mix of tradition and modernity. You can find colourful temples, buzzing markets, sky-high malls, and some of the world’s best street food. Its location also makes it the ideal gateway spot. You can explore nearby coastal favourites like Pattaya, Hua Hin, and Cha-Am. With its culture, convenience, and endless energy, Bangkok remains Southeast Asia’s most popular travel hub.
Where to Go When You’re in Bangkok
The Grand Palace
The Grand Palace is the heart of Bangkok. With its golden rooftops, detailed carvings and the sacred Temple of the Emerald Buddha inside, it feels like stepping into a royal storybook. It’s busy, beautiful and absolutely worth seeing at least once in your life.
Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn)
Sitting along the Chao Phraya River, Wat Arun looks magical during sunrise and even more stunning when it lights up at night. Its tall spires are covered with colourful porcelain pieces, and climbing up gives you a quiet moment with one of the best views in Bangkok.
Chatuchak Weekend Market
If you love shopping, snacking and wandering, Chatuchak is your paradise. This massive weekend market has everything — clothes, antiques, plants, home decor, tiny pets, and hundreds of food stalls selling coconut ice cream, grilled meats and Thai tea. It’s chaotic, but in the best possible way.
Chinatown (Yaowarat)
Bangkok’s Chinatown is a street-food dream. Neon signs, gold shops, dim-sum counters, seafood stalls and dessert carts line the streets every evening. Whether you’re trying grilled prawns, Thai-Chinese noodles or the famous mango sticky rice, the food here is flavourful and full of character.
Asiatique The Riverfront
This open-air night market and riverside hangout is perfect if you want something relaxed. You can shop for souvenirs, enjoy rooftop river views, hop on the big Ferris wheel or try Thai street flavours with a slightly more modern twist. It’s lively, pretty and great for an evening out.
