Lonely Planet: Bangkok

Few cities reward exploration like Bangkok...
The familiar and the exotic constantly collide in Bangkok: megamalls sit side-by-side 200-year-old village homes; gold-spired Buddhist temples share space with neon-lit strips of sleaze; slow-moving traffic is passed by long-tail river boats; and streets lined with food carts are overlooked by glitzy rooftop restaurants. 

Lonely Planet will get you to the heart of Bangkok, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice.