That's because the complex once served as the residence for multiple Thai kings ... You'll find the Grand Palace in the Old City right across the street from the Temple of the Reclining Buddha.

Thailand received 3.97 million foreign tourists at the beginning of 2025, an increase of 21% over the previous year, ...

Wat Arun, meaning "Temple of the Dawn," is named for the Hindu ... Recent visitors report crowds here aren't as bad as they are at the Grand Palace or Wat Pho but it's still best to get here ...

With cooking classes taught by local chefs, temple visits led by local historians and Muay Thai gyms staffed with local fighters, Thailand is one of the easiest countries to connect with locals ...

Don't forget to add the Chatuchak Weekend Market, largest open air market in the world, to your list of things to do.