Lonely Planet Bangkok, Pocket

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Bangkok — and discover twice the city in half the time!

Discover Bangkok with Lonely Planet's Pocket Travel Guide

Explore Bangkok's most popular experiences, must-see attractions, and unexpected surprises — neighbourhood by neighbourhood — with this handy-sized guide.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Culinary Adventures: Devour delicious dishes at one of Bangkok's best under-the-radar street food destinations: Th Convent.
• Cultural Marvels: Marvel at one of Thailand's largest Buddhas in Wat Suthat.
• Unique Experiences: Book a fun, free tour at the Museum of Counterfeit Goods.

Build a Trip to Remember

With Lonely Planet's Pocket Bangkok travel guide, you'll enjoy:

• Insider Knowledge and Local Expertise: Perfect for planning trips between 1–7 days.
• Streamlined Navigation: An all-new structure and design to help you find what you're looking for fast and navigate Bangkok with ease.
• Fresh Takes on Must-Visit Sights: Including Wat Pho, Thanon Khao San, and Kamthieng House.
• Exciting Itineraries: Three Perfect Days itineraries offer suggestions for unmissable attractions and activities tailored to your passions.
• Walking Tours: Explore neighbourhoods on foot and uncover their unique personalities and 'don't miss' sights.
• Hidden Gems: A new feature, A Few Surprises, showcases Bangkok's best-kept secrets and rising trends.

Practical Travel Tools

• Public Transport Tips: Navigate confidently with clear instructions in the Getting Around section.
• Quick Decision-Making: Use Trip Planning pages for top picks and tips on what to book in advance.
• Eat, Drink, and Shop Like a Local: Extensive listings of the top restaurants, bars, markets, and street vendors.
• Essential Toolkit: Includes tips on arriving, transport, budgeting, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility, and responsible travel.

Inspiring Visuals and Maps

Enjoy full-colour travel photography and maps, including a pull-out map of Bangkok, to help you hit the ground running.

Coverage Includes:

• Ko Ratanakosin & Thonburi
• Banglamphu
• Chinatown
• Siam Square, Pratunam, Phloen Chit & Ratchathewil
• Riverside, Silom & Lumphini
• Thanon Sukhumvit

Get straight to the heart of this extraordinary city — neighbourhood by neighbourhood — with Lonely Planet's Pocket Bangkok!