Santiphap Park, Bangkok

Wat Ga Buang Kim

Definitely off the tourist trail, this more or less deserted temple shows how local residents practise their religion

Victory Monument (Bangkok)

The Victory Monument was constructed in 1941 by military dictator Plaek Pibulsongkhram to commemorate the 59 Thais who lost their lives in the short and inconclusive Franco-Thai War

Baiyoke Tower II Observatory and Revolving Roofdeck

The Baiyoke Tower II is the tallest tower in Bangkok, soaring 304-metres into the sky

Holy Rosary Church

Portuguese descendants of the early traders in Ayutthaya first settled at the other bank of the river in Thonburi (at the site of the Santa Cruz Church), but gradually moved towards the other bank of the river

Bangkok Dolls Museum

The Bangkok Dolls Museum displays a collection of about 400 dolls from around the world

Suan Pakkad Palace

The Suan Pakkad Palace is a complex of five Thai-style houses which were once the residence of one of Thailand's leading art collectors, Prince Chumbhot of Nagara Svarga

Pratunam Market

Pratunam is a major market area for good bargains on clothes and accessories

East Asiatic Company Building

Right at the banks of the Chao Phraya River is this classical Venetian-style building from the Danish East Asiatic Company

Peninsula Plaza

Yep, another exclusive shopping centre that caters for moneyed Thais, rich expats and business travellers

Platinum Fashion Mall