From riverside grande dames to sky-high suites and indie hideaways, these are the Bangkok hotels we actually book ourselves.
My personal shortlist of 13 Italian restaurants in Bangkok – from fine dining villas to noisy trattorias – for real pasta, pizza and wine nights.
My guide to 11 of the best shopping malls in Bangkok – places locals rely on for fashion, food, cinemas and quick errands.
Bangkok’s best rooftops for golden hour, skyline views and late-night cocktails in one guide.
High terraces, hidden counters and music-soaked backstreets – these are the Bangkok bars we keep going back to.
Temple views at sunset, grills by the water and wooden houses strung with fairy lights – all waiting along Bangkok’s Chao Phraya.
Discover Bangkok’s best spas – from iconic hotel wellness temples to intimate villa retreats made for unhurried pampering.
Loft-style, relaxed, and genuinely useful: specialty coffee, long tables, plenty of sockets—and a smooth switch into cocktails once the sun goes down.
Hand-drip coffee in the middle of BACC: small, unhurried, and beautifully placed for a “coffee between galleries” kind of day.
One of the calmest cafés in town: small, peaceful, ceramics to browse, and a “no distractions” atmosphere that writers love.
An airy, minimalist sourdough café with strong coffee, cold-pressed juices, and a no-rush vibe—easy to work from, easy to stay.
Minimal-meets-cozy design, generous brunch portions, and a central Phloen Chit location—easy to settle in for a long breakfast block.
Global comfort food, great coffee, and a calm “stay longer” vibe—one of Sukhumvit 31’s best places to work through a morning.
Between EmQuartier and Benjasiri Park, this is one of the calmest “get-things-done” cafés around Phrom Phong—great Wi-Fi, soft light, zero rush.
A rooftop “holiday mode” workspace with breeze, loungers, and strong espresso—then it flips into DJ-led beach-club nights.
More community space than café: open seating, plug sockets, a steady flow of vendors, and the kind of energy that keeps you there.
A stylish café–bar hybrid with views, long tables, and a calm work vibe—free entry, BTS Thonglor, and late hours when you want to stay.
Central Embassy’s Level 6 creative hub: communal tables, bookshop calm, food counters nearby, and an effortless “stay longer” rhythm.
A calm, design-forward hotel café with a lush terrace—ideal for coffee, light meals, and a focused work session.
AVPN-certified Neapolitan pizzeria on Sukhumvit 33, with fluffy, blistered crusts, strong antipasti and a fun, buzzy dining room.
Classic Italian favourite in Sathorn: wood-fired pizza, handmade pasta and generous mains served in a cosy red house that feels like a friend’s home.
Neighbourhood Italian gem in Bang Chak: handmade pasta, wood-fired pizza and comforting classics cooked by three former luxury-hotel chefs.
Bustling Roman pizza spot beneath BTS Asok, serving pizza al taglio by the slice, proper pasta, Italian deli goods and easy everyday drinks.
Relaxed Italian “grandma kitchen” at All Seasons Place: gourmet pizza, rotisserie meats, fresh pasta and a grocery corner with products from Lenzi’s farm.
Elegant-but-easy Italian on Soi 49 with a lovely terrace, handmade pasta, seafood and grilled meats – plus a wine list worth exploring.
Rustic Italian “our house” on Soi Goethe: honest cooking, a serious walk-in wine cellar and a courtyard that feels made for slow evenings.
Rustic Roman comfort food in a cosy Sukhumvit 31 dining room – porchetta, pastas, lamb ribs and tiramisu made for long, noisy dinners.
Bangkok institution since the 1990s: polished Italian fine dining at Athenee Tower with seasonal truffles, handmade pasta and old-school hospitality.
Quiet, grown-up Italian hideaway in a Sukhumvit 27 alley, with garden views, modern tasting menus and one of Bangkok’s best wine lists.
Authentic Tuscan restaurant on Wireless Road, with produce from the chef’s family farm, an open kitchen and long, wine-soaked dinners.
Modern Italian fine dining in a striking Sathorn villa: seasonal tasting menus, serious wine and warm, genuinely personal hospitality.
Brand-new Central Park shopping centre at Sala Daeng: rooftop Dusit Arun Sky Park, 550+ Thai and global brands and serious food zones with BTS Sala Daeng / MRT Silom access.
Busy Rama 9 neighbourhood mall for office workers and locals, with Central Department Store, Tops Food Hall, B2S, PowerBuy, cinema and kids’ play zones.
Travel-themes, long escalators, 600+ shops, Pier 21 food court and easy access from BTS Asok and MRT Sukhumvit in one compact mall.
Legendary bargain mall near Siam with 2,000+ stores for phones, fashion, souvenirs and simple food courts, linked directly to National Stadium BTS.
Fresh, entertainment-led Sukhumvit mall with Thailand’s first downtown IKEA, UOB Live concert arena, busy food zones and direct links to Phrom Phong.
Design-led Sukhumvit mall opposite Emporium: luxury and mid-range fashion, Helix Dining, sky garden, cinema and Benchasiri Park just next door.
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