Clara Stones
A Dubrovnik jeweller crafting ethical, sustainable pieces from certified Adriatic coral, each handmade by master artisans with a certificate of origin.
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Lumphini Park
Bangkok’s central green lung, with lakes, shaded paths, outdoor aerobics and resident monitor lizards, a favourite escape for locals at dawn and dusk. Free to enter.
Talat Noi
A characterful riverside old quarter of narrow lanes, vintage shops, street art and hip cafes, one of the most atmospheric neighbourhoods to wander on foot.
Jay Fai
Bangkok’s most famous street-food kitchen, run by a goggle-wearing chef awarded a Michelin star, celebrated for her crab omelette and wok-fried seafood. Expect a wait.
Charoen Saeng Silom
A Michelin-listed street stall near Silom famous for slow-braised pork leg over rice (khao ka mu), open mornings only until it sells out.
Thipsamai Pad Thai
A Bangkok institution near the Golden Mount, serving its celebrated egg-wrapped pad thai since 1966, with queues most evenings.
Chatuchak Weekend Market
One of the world’s largest markets, with some 8,000 stalls across 14 hectares selling everything from clothing and crafts to plants, art and street food. Weekends only.
Wang Lang Market
A bustling riverside local market near Siriraj Hospital, easy to explore on foot and packed with made-to-order Thai dishes, snacks and desserts at local prices.
Nang Loeng Market
One of Bangkok’s oldest fresh markets, near the government district, beloved for old-school Thai food including famous slow-cooked beef noodles.
Cabbages & Condoms
A restaurant and social enterprise whose profits fund sexual-health and community education across Thailand, serving solid Thai food in a quirky, memorable setting.