BACC: A little art between the shopping malls

You can never know what you'll find at the Bangkok Art & Culture Centre (BACC) on Bangkok's busy Siam Square.

Anyone heading through Bangkok’s Siam district might expect another shopping centre at the end of the skywalk. Instead, beside National Stadium station, they find the BACC: nine floors of art, ideas and opportunities to say, “I wonder what that means?”

The Famous Ice Cream Floater in Bangkok's Canal

Many of the people who live right on klongs don’t have cars, let alone driveways and streets. They can’t afford cars but they also don’t need them. Instead, they manage perfectly well with their boats. Every house has some kind of pier or platform to which they can tie their boats, and the boats of visitors, and anything that will fit in a boat can be delivered in a boat. In fact, the owner of this business does a roaring trade partly because his customers can get to him so easily.

On Nut: Bangkok's Local Side Without the Tourist Crowds

Normally, when on assignment, I would stay closer to the centre of the action in Bangkok, likely at a branded property within walking distance of one of the central BTS stations. But on this occasion, I was here for a boring dental appointment and didn't need to be in the thick of it.

Thailand's "Pay Like a Local" Campaign Hits a Digital Speed Bump

 

Thailand has invested heavily in positioning itself as one of Asia's most digitally advanced tourism destinations. The Tourism Authority of Thailand's (TAT) "Pay Like a Local" campaign encourages international visitors to use QR code payments in much the same way as Thai residents, reducing reliance on cash while making spending easier for travellers and merchants alike.

Thailand on Screen: Where Paradise Meets the Movies

Thailand has always looked ready for its close-up. With jungle-clad mountains, gleaming temples, tropical islands and Bangkok streets buzzing with neon, tuk-tuks and organised chaos, the country has become one of the world’s favourite filming locations.

Thailand Pride Month 2026: Celebrate Diversity Across the Land of Smiles

Thailand is turning up the rainbow colours for Pride Month 2026, with celebrations taking place across Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya, Ko Samui and Chiang Mai. For LGBTQIA+ travellers, it is an opportunity to experience one of Asia's most welcoming and inclusive destinations while enjoying the country's renowned hospitality, culture and nightlife.

Koh Chang’s Best Kept Secret? A Stylish Little Hideaway Called The Retreat

Thailand has no shortage of beach resorts. Some come with giant pools, booming beach clubs and enough buffet trays to feed a small nation. But every now and then you stumble across a place that does things differently. That’s exactly the feeling at The Retreat Koh Chang, a boutique hideaway tucked away on Thailand’s gloriously green island of Koh Chang.

Where to Stay in Sathorn: A Practical Bangkok Hotel That Delivers Value

Hotel Review: Best Western Click Sathorn 11 Bangkok

There’s a certain honesty to Best Western Click Sathorn 11 Bangkok that becomes clear within minutes of arrival. It doesn’t try to pass itself off as a lifestyle statement or boutique showpiece. Instead, it leans into what many travellers actually need in Bangkok: a clean, modern, well-located base that works without fuss.