Rattanakosin
The royal heart of Thailand and home of the Emerald Buddha.
✅ Cover shoulders and knees or rent a wrap
🚫 Do not point your feet toward any Buddha image
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Rattanakosin
The reclining Buddha, and the birthplace of Thai massage.
✅ Drop coins in the 108 bowls for luck
🚫 Do not touch the Buddha's feet
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Thonburi
The temple of dawn, covered in broken Chinese porcelain.
✅ Cross by the small ferry from Tha Tien
🚫 Do not climb the steep upper stairs in flip-flops
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Rattanakosin
Sunset over the river is the city's oldest free show.
✅ Take the public express boat, not a tourist one
🚫 Do not accept a private long-tail at a tourist price
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Sawasdee khrap / kha
Hello — men say khrap, women say kha