A FIRST TIMER'S GUIDE TO BANGKOK

Surprisingly, I have just gotten to explore Bangkok at its finest not long ago (and not just its airports departure lounges). It is now one of my favorite Asian city and it is no surprise why. The Thai capital is known for its shopping, delicious street food, speakeasies and all kinds of markets making it every girl's dream destination. Many of the country's defining events have unfolded here, and today the language, culture and food of the city have come to represent those of the entire country. From Buddhist temples sharing space with malls that showcase architectural greatness, to streets lines with food vendors overlooked by Michelin-chef restaurants on top of skyscrapers. These contradictions have unexpectedly made me learn to love this city and I am certain that's why you love it too. 

Boutiques:

Ricochet, Terminal 21
Liberty Area One, Ekkamai 10
Statement, Thonglor Soi 11

Restaurants/Cafes:

Victory Monument Boat Noodle, Century Mall
Soul Food, Soi thonglor
Simply W by Whittard of Chelsea, Central World
Kay's Boutique Cafe, Rangnam Road
Kalpapruek, Siam Paragon
Roast, EmQuartier
Dean & Deluca, EmQuartier
Rocket, Soi Sathon 12