Sights and monuments

Grand Palace – the official residence of Thai kings since the late 18th century. Today it is one of the most popular tourist attractions. Several times a year, official royal events are held here. The entire complex was built from 1782 on the orders of King Rama I and includes over 100 buildings, including the sacred temple of Wat Phra Kaew with the Emerald Buddha - a 66 cm tall statue carved from a single piece of jade.
Address: Na Phra Lan Rd, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok.

Wat Arun (Temple of the Dawn) - This magnificent temple is located on the west bank of the Chaophraya River and is immediately striking with its tall, pointed towers and rich decoration. Wat Arun is particularly beautiful at sunset. The central tower (prang), 70 meters high, features intricate mosaics made from 572,000 pieces of colored porcelain and glass.
Address: 158 Thanon Wang Doem, Wat Arun, Bangkok Yai, Bangkok.

Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha) – Wat Pho is home to a huge statue of the Reclining Buddha. It is one of the largest Buddhist statues in the world (46 meters). The Reclining Buddha statue has 108 mother-of-pearl inlaid symbols on its feet, representing the Buddha's perfect qualities. The temple also functions as the first center for traditional Thai massage.
Address: 2 Sanam Chai Rd, Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok.

Chatuchak Market - one of the largest markets in the world, it covers an area of ​​35 acres and accommodates 15,000 stalls. You can buy almost anything at Chatuchak Market, from clothes to souvenirs and food. It is open only on weekends. It is visited by both tourists and locals. In 1982, the iconic clock tower was built here to honor the 60th birthday of King Rama IX.
Address: 587/10 Kamphaeng Phet 2 Rd, Chatuchak, Bangkok.

Wat Saket (Golden Mount) - this temple is located on a hill and offers a stunning view of the city. Its main attraction, a golden bell-shaped stupa, is considered a sacred site by local Buddhists. During the Loy Krathong festival (November), the stupa is draped in red cloth.
Address: 344 Chakkraphatdi Phong Road, Ban Bat, Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Bangkok.

Jim Thompson House - this museum houses a rich collection of Thai arts and crafts. American architect Jim Thompson used six traditional 19th-century Thai buildings from Ayutthaya for the house and added some Western elements. He mysteriously disappeared while walking in Malaysia in 1967.
Address: 6 Soi Kasemsan 2, Rama 1 Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok.

Wat Paknam – temple where you can admire the tallest Buddha statue in Bangkok and one of the tallest in the world. The statue is 69 meters tall! The temple is located on the very western edge of Bangkok, away from the main tourist crowds. The golden Maharatchamongkhon Stupa (80 m) houses an 8-meter glass relic with Buddha's remains.
Address: 300/1 Ratchadaphisek Rd, Bang Phai, Phasi Charoen, Bangkok.