BANGKOK IS THE BEST

Bangkok may be hot and sticky, with chaotic traffic and pollution, but it also has some of the best street food – all spicy, salty, sour and sweet – in the world, a river plied by traditional long-tailed fishing boats and tranquil Buddhist temples and royal palaces.

Discover old Siam in the winding lanes and alleys of Chinatown, explore the nightlife and buzz of Khao San Road, cool off in the air-conditioned megamalls and haggle at hidden markets.