Did you know that Bangkok holds the title for the longest city name in the world? With 168 characters in Thai, the full name ...

Just a short ride from Bangkok, Ayutthaya offers a stunning glimpse into Thailand’s royal past. With towering temple ruins, ...

The megacity of Bangkok in Thailand, home to 10 million people, is thought to be pretty safe from typhoons. None has struck there during recorded history. The trouble is, recorded history in that ...

Thailand has been known to reinvent itself, and the history of its canals is an excellent example of that. Bangkok’s first boundary was described in water. When King Rama I established the ...

The Bowring Treaty of 1855 is a landmark of Thailand's modern history. The treaty opened the door for the colonial invasion of Siam's economy, and helped drag Siam into the modern world. It's a ...

History of Bangkok’s Chinatown from Teochew enclave to red light district and business hub. Thailand’s capital boasts what is one of the largest Chinatowns in the world.

For people who travel to Bangkok this weekend, it’s a rare chance to witness a landmark moment in Thai history. Vajiralongkorn, 66, inherited the crown following the death of his father, King ...