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Thailand’s busy capital is the country’s largest city, and if you walk through the city, you’ll see a combination of modern innovation and more ancient landmarks like temples and palaces. The city has made Matador’s list for best airports, best late-night food, and best rooftop bars, among others.

Matador contributors have spun through Bangkok’s hostels as well as stayed at its fancy, luxury hotels. Check out the articles below for the perspective of backpackers on a night out and expats who call Bangkok home.

We’ve also got the insight into Bangkok’s nightlife, its insect delicacies, how to stay “green,” getting a traditional tattoo at Wat Bang Phra temple, and its Chatuchak weekend market.

Trip Planning →

The beverage should not even be called coffee.

Nightlife Guides →

Jessica Festa searches for 10 nightlife spots for a Bangkok ladies night.

 

A people-watcher's vision of Thailand's active capital.

Nightlife Guides →

Andy Dickson finds nightlife spots in Bangkok beyond just Khao San Road.

Hostels →

A girl staying here told me that she let out a moan when she saw the bathrooms for the...

Nightlife Guides →

With 12 million crowding the streets and thousands of tourists coming in daily, Bangkok...

 

The city is already swirling with fevered activity down on its pockmarked sidewalks.

Cycling →

Alan Bate is circumnavigating the globe on his bike, in just under 100 days.

Culture + Religion →

Dane Phillips saw the recent protests firsthand - and wonders how he could still be so...

Food →

Opening the torso, I used my teeth to draw out what was inside, doing my best not to...

Interviews →

The frustrating thing with reviews is that unsatisfied people will be very negative...

Narrative →

I said, “Well, goodnight.” In my room I thought about how I wouldn’t normally hang...

Photo Essay →

The Sirocco sits out like a bird nest 64 floors above the hectic streets of Bangkok.

Hostels →

Would Lonely Planet list The Overstay if they sent someone to see it?

Food →

"Other guys may be headed for hand jobs around the corner, but me, I’m drooling at the...

Food →

One man's quest to eat as much shopping center food as possible (in one day).

Green Guides →

In a city known for its chaotic veneer, follow this guide to the green and serene.

Culture Guides →

This video focuses on the people that populate the Chatuchak weekend market, which is...

Tattoo →

Once a year thousands of men gather at Wat Bang Phra temple outside of Bangkok to be...

Book Reviews →

Matador Network editor Julie Schwietert reviews the latest book to touch on sex tourism...