Bangkok is served by two international airports, Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Don Mueang Airport (DMK). They are both in Greater Bangkok, they are both busy, and they are both easy to confuse, especially when booking flights across multiple airlines or platforms. One of the most common pre-departure errors we encounter among travellers to Thailand is […]
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Bangkok is a city with endless things to do, but some of the best experiences in Thailand can be found just outside of Bangkok. Whether you are looking for a half day or full day trip, you can find many different things to do and see nearby Bangkok – from ancient kingdoms to national parks
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The Bangkok Flower Market, known in Thai as Pak Khlong Talat, is Thailand’s largest flower market, and one of the biggest flower markets in the world. Most visitors we take here usually say that they have never seen this many flowers all in one place before. Operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week,
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We enjoy offering visitors a different side to Bangkok, encouraging our guests to experience the city beyond the well-known landmarks. While the Grand Palace and major temples are undeniably impressive, there is another side to the city that is easy to miss. Exploring Bangkok off the beaten path is not about chasing hidden gems, it
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In our experience at Royal Vacation, Bang Krachao is one of Bangkok’s quietest green escapes, set along a bend of the Chao Phraya River just south of the city. Often referred to as “Bangkok’s Green Lung”, Bang Krachao can make you feel like you’re suddenly in a rural Thai village. Despite being so close to
Wat Samphran, often called the Dragon Temple, is one of the most striking and unusual temples near Bangkok. Located in Nakhon Pathom province, this temple features a giant dragon wrapped tightly around a tall pink tower. Despite its dramatic appearance, Wat Samphran remains largely overlooked by most travellers, making it a fascinating trip for those
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We’ve explored countless cafes across Bangkok during our time curating tours and experiences for Royal Vacation and we can confidently say this city has become one of Asia’s most exciting destinations for cafe culture. From luxury fashion house cafes to hidden botanical retreats and tropical escapes that make you forget you’re in the middle of
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Jim Thompson House is one of the cultural landmarks in Bangkok that we regularly recommend to travelers who want to understand Thailand beyond temples and modern shopping centers. Located in the heart of the city near Siam, this historic house museum offers a rare opportunity to experience traditional Thai architecture, Southeast Asian art, and the
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At Royal Vacation, we have recently started to see a noticeable increase in interest in Talad Noi — especially from travelers coming from Singapore, Malaysia, and other Southeast Asian countries. Much of this attention has been driven by Instagram reels and stories, where Talad Noi’s colorful street art, photogenic alleyways, and creative cafés have gone
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Koh Kret is one of the destinations we personally enjoy taking travelers to when they ask us for something different from the usual Bangkok sightseeing route. The island is located in Nonthaburi Province, just north of Bangkok, along the Chao Phraya River. What makes it special for us operationally is how easy and fast it
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