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Uncovering Bangkok: A city of extremes
The red shirts are out en masse but that hasn't stopped us from digging deep to reveal all the great stuff that makes Bangkok worth shouting about
With Thailand celebrating Chakri Day this week to honor the founding of the Chakri dynasty, a historical event that led to the birth of Bangkok as the country's new capital, CNNGo decided to showcase the best this globally adored city has to offer.
We’re ‘uncovering’ it all, offering an insider’s look at the best hotels, nightlife, food and neighborhoods, as well as some of the city’s interesting people and places. And not just in Bangkok. CNNGo is also exploring the best of Thai/Bangkok food and culture in the other five cities we cover.
Below are some of the highlights:
Streets of your City: The ultimate guide to Sukhumvit Soi 49
Often overshadowed by Ekkamai and Thonglor, this refined Bangkok neighborhood is a quiet but classy alternative to its popular neighbors.
Often overshadowed by Ekkamai and Thonglor, this refined Bangkok neighborhood is a quiet but classy alternative to its popular neighbors.
World's Greatest City: 50 reasons why Bangkok is No. 1
This sinking city is buoyed by a populace and a culture that are as diverse as its full name is interminably long.
This sinking city is buoyed by a populace and a culture that are as diverse as its full name is interminably long.
50 เหตุผลที่ทำให้กรุงเทพฯ เป็นเมืองอันดับ 1
เมืองที่กำลังจะจมนี้ลอยอยู่ได้ด้วยผู้คนและวัฒนธรรมที่หลากหลายพอๆ กับชื่อเต็มที่ยาวเป็นหางว่าว
เมืองที่กำลังจะจมนี้ลอยอยู่ได้ด้วยผู้คนและวัฒนธรรมที่หลากหลายพอๆ กับชื่อเต็มที่ยาวเป็นหางว่าว
5 defining moments of Thailand’s Chakri Dynasty
As the nation celebrates its nine-king dynasty we look back at some of its most historic moments -- including the founding of Bangkok.
As the nation celebrates its nine-king dynasty we look back at some of its most historic moments -- including the founding of Bangkok.
30 reasons Bangkok has the best nightlife in the world
Whether you want crazy, alcohol fueled hedonism or classy evenings sipping top wines, we think Bangkok's nightlife is hands down the best in the world. We dare you to disagree.
Whether you want crazy, alcohol fueled hedonism or classy evenings sipping top wines, we think Bangkok's nightlife is hands down the best in the world. We dare you to disagree.
Bangkok in 1948: Old travel video reveals city's fascinating past
An old American travel video showcases the city’s cultures and traditions, and shows that thankfully, some things haven’t changed.
An old American travel video showcases the city’s cultures and traditions, and shows that thankfully, some things haven’t changed.
Gallery: Sukhumvit’s day/night transformations
The streets of Bangkok's most famous thoroughfare are certainly multi-purpose. Where else would you find a Thai restaurant that turns into a transsexual beauty parlor at night?
The streets of Bangkok's most famous thoroughfare are certainly multi-purpose. Where else would you find a Thai restaurant that turns into a transsexual beauty parlor at night?
Bangkok hotels: 20 of the city's sweetest sleeping options
From budget digs to the super swanky, we've picked out 20 of our favorite accommodation options in Bangkok.
From budget digs to the super swanky, we've picked out 20 of our favorite accommodation options in Bangkok.
5 movies that offer eye-opening views of Bangkok
City-destroying monsters, gay puppy love and a streaker near Victory Monument are just some of the scenes that showcase our great city.
City-destroying monsters, gay puppy love and a streaker near Victory Monument are just some of the scenes that showcase our great city.
Slideshow: Bangkok from above
A travel photographer captures the beauty of Bangkok from the Moon. Banyan Tree's Moon Bar, that is.
A travel photographer captures the beauty of Bangkok from the Moon. Banyan Tree's Moon Bar, that is.
5 forgotten classic Thai dishes and where to rediscover them
Who needs pad Thai when these traditional but neglected Thai dishes are still going strong in some restaurants?
Who needs pad Thai when these traditional but neglected Thai dishes are still going strong in some restaurants?
What’s so great about Bangkok, anyway?
From a former governor to a singing superstar, some of Bangkok's high profile residents tell us why they love their city.
From a former governor to a singing superstar, some of Bangkok's high profile residents tell us why they love their city.
Right, and here are some of our favorite stories from the last few months about Bangkok:
On the job with Bangkok’s Erawan Shrine dancers
There's no doubt these women, famed for their graceful moves, love to dance. But behind the dazzle are tired feet, weight concerns and too much smoke.
Bangkok’s real-life body snatchers
We go along for the ride with Bangkok's competitive merchants of death.
We go along for the ride with Bangkok's competitive merchants of death.
Art in Bangkok: Ganesh comes alive, cultural disparities exposed
Bangkok Art Map, the city's essential guide for art lovers, shares its top picks for the coming weeks.
Bangkok Art Map, the city's essential guide for art lovers, shares its top picks for the coming weeks.
After the fights: Two retired Muay Thai champs beat the odds
The crowds stopped cheering years ago, but these former boxers haven't given up the fight.
The crowds stopped cheering years ago, but these former boxers haven't given up the fight.
Don’t call me a lesbian: Tom-dee culture in Thailand
Decoding Bangkok’s multi-moniker girl-girl pair-ups.
Decoding Bangkok’s multi-moniker girl-girl pair-ups.
The once gritty Khaosan Road now home to boutique hotels
Once legendary for its flophouses, Banglamphu now offers sophisticated accomodations for the world-weary traveller.
Once legendary for its flophouses, Banglamphu now offers sophisticated accomodations for the world-weary traveller.
Is it vintage, antique or just plain junk? Find it all at Bangkok's 3 top retro markets
Forget the Weekend Market. Bangkok's lovers of the old, torn and pre-worn prefer these superbly aged vintage excavation grounds.
Forget the Weekend Market. Bangkok's lovers of the old, torn and pre-worn prefer these superbly aged vintage excavation grounds.
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