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I've lived in Bangkok, Thailand, off and on for over a decade as a journalist, TV host, and DJ.
Here's my comprehensive travel guide for everything you should do and see while visiting Bangkok.
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Bangkok delivers an incredibly unique mix of relentless bustle, intensity, and excitement. That's why I lived and worked here for over a decade since 2010 as everything from a local journalist and guidebook author to a TV host and DJ.

What has kept me gripped after all these years is Bangkok's 24/7 state of flux. Living here, you learn the local Buddhist principle of impermanence quickly — bars, restaurants, and skyscrapers open and shut in a heartbeat, ex-pats come and leave with the seasons, and street vendors bounce around the city at a baffling pace.

With so much activity, navigating Bangkok as a first-timer can be daunting, so I put together the following guide on the best things to see and do in Bangkok from a local's perspective to help you out.

Explore Insider's guide to visiting Bangkok.

→ I've lived in Bangkok for years and think it's a challenging city to navigate. Here's what any visitor should know about its airports, boats, and trains.

→ I've deeply researched Bangkok's best hotels as a travel guidebook author. Here are my 10 top places to stay, from magical tree houses to no-frills hostels.

I've been a travel writer, TV host, and DJ in Bangkok, Thailand. Here's my ultimate guide to visiting the city.

→ I've lived in Bangkok for years and think it's a challenging city to navigate. Here's what any visitor should know about its airports, boats, and trains.

→ I've deeply researched Bangkok's best hotels as a travel guidebook author. Here are my 10 top places to stay, from magical tree houses to no-frills hostels.

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