Asia things to do

address: Chethuphon Rd., Bangkok, Thailand

The largest market in Thailand...most stalls are open on the weekends, hence the name. Our friend René, a Mexican animator and long-term Bangkok dilettante, compares the city’s Chatuchak Market to the ...

The king’s official residency from the 1782s through the mid-20th century. One of the most exciting destinations for visitors to Bangkok is the Grand Palace, which includes the highly important shrine ...

You either hate or love this world-renowned backpacker haven. Thai noodle and pancake vendors compete for precious space with gourmet coffee outlets and Western fast food chains; two-dollar-a-night gues...

The grand tomb of the empress Mumtaz-i-Mahal in Agra. Even if you have seen many illustrations, there is nothing like a visit to the Taj Mahal. Magical, like in a dream, the Taj Mahal appears when you a...

A luxury shopping paradise. If you want to go slightly higher-class than MBK, check out Siam Paragon - it is probably the most exclusive shopping mall in Bangkok, featuring every luxury brand you've eve...

The first choice for computer geeks. Bangkok's largest supermarket for computer geeks and the camera with 320 stores. Software is very affordable. The Pantip is in fact also a center of software pirates...

Culinary highlight. If you already have in their lifetimes in the sky to come, this is the correct address. At 220 m altitude, you have even the agony of choice: The air-conditioned Mezzaluna serves fin...

Thousands of shops and stalls. Huge flea market east of Lumphini Park, 3000 shops and stalls. Clothing, souvenirs, handicrafts in overwhelming abundance. And of course lots of treats. Rama IV Rd, Subway...