Wat Mahatat takes its name from the relic housed in the main chedi here. Founded during the reign of Rama I in the 18C, the “temple of the Great Relic” is the site of the largest Buddhist university in Thailand. Visitors are often surprised by the ..

Don’t miss this amulet market, where you’ll find a whole street of traders sitting on the pavement wedged between sweet stalls and cheap restaurants, with their collections of amulets displayed on the floor – it’s also fascinating to observe the cust..

The Royal Field (Sanam Luang) is popular with locals who come here to relax at the end of the day in the shade of the tamarind trees. As the temperature cools, the area becomes busy with groups playing football, or flying kites which dip and dance in..

Wat Mangkon Kamalawat is worth a visit for its unusual atmosphere, which is probably the result of its triple use as a Taoist, Confucian and Buddhist temple. Once you’ve passed the jasmine flower sellers at the entrance, you’ll come into the inner co..