The Eiffel Tower in Bangkok is Wat Arun. Often referred to as the Temple of Dawn (a great name), Wat Arun is situated on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River, on the Thonburi side.

This is not the Bangkok of glass towers – although you have very easy access to them. This is the Bangkok of teakwood pavilions, with a view of riverboats slicing through water thick with history, and ...

Wat Arun, meaning "Temple of the Dawn," is named for the Hindu god Aruna, God of Dawn. And fittingly, this 270-foot temple is glorious to behold at dawn or sunset. The temple is covered from top ...

Arun Residence is a historic riverside Sino-Portuguese house that has been transformed into a fabulous six-room inn. Along the banks of the Chao Phraya River, this 17th century 'Bangkok Period ...

Global Travel Mate | Exploring Southeast Asia from the Heart of Bangkok Hi, I’m Jeroen — originally from the Netherlands, now living in Bangkok for over 14 years. Through my lens, I share the ...

Bangkok offers the ideal backdrop for a memorable Loy Krathong celebration. Whether you're looking for an evening of cultural immersion or a modern riverside feast, here’s where you can soak up ...

As Bangkok residents scramble to prepare for long-awaited flooding, communities in low-lying areas are bracing for the worst. Preparations in the impoverished riverside slum of Klong Toey, are ...