This state zoological park in Rama V's former botanical garden is one of Asia's best, but but it does keep rare fauna in rather grim enclosures. Elephant...

Devotees of King Chulalongkorn the Great (Rama V) gather on the anniversary of his death for rites at the six-metre (20-foot) equestrian statue he had cast...

Built in 1899, this food market was renovated in 2006 for safety and sanitation, but much charm remains. In the trading hall stands a Chinese shrine, around...

This art deco stadium stages muay Thai boxing, with stirring live music. Each bill progresses from juniors to prizefights. Ringside seats are best; the...

Grandstands view biweekly horse races and four annual derbies. Founded by King Rama VI after his father introduced horse racing after his 1897 European...

Clad in Italian Carrara marble, the 'marble temple' is a well-proportioned meld of East and West by Italian Hercules Manfredi. It was commissioned in 1899...