Located in central Thailand, Bangkok has been the nations political, economic, and cultural epicenter since it was designated capital by King Rama I in 1782. Bangkok is a transformative city that has retained its Buddhist-centered royal culture while also embracing the Chinese, Vietnamese, and Malaysian immigrant cultures with extraordinary openness. Long known as the number one tour destination, Bangkok boasts expertise in the hospitality industry cultivated by leading global hotel brands that settled in the city, diverse food culture, and easy access to resort cities such as Hua Hin and Phuket. Recently, with its design industry gaining state support as the nations growth engine, communities and commercial spaces run by young creators with overseas experiences are accumulating around the city, hinting at Bangkoks potential growth into the next-generation creative hub.

CONTENTS:

INTRO

EDITORS LETTER

AT THE AIRPORT
Travelers encountered at the Suvarnabhumi Airport

GREETING
Unique Bangkok hotels with unwavering tastes and distinctive colors

REPORT
The aggressive growth and expansion of Bangkoks hotel industry

DOWN TO EARTH
Commercial spaces in Bangkok that propose healthy lifestyle solutions

INTERVIEW
Ou Baholyodhin, chief creative officer at Sansiri Public Company Limited, and Tyler Brl, editor-in-chief of Monocle, discuss future cities and new forms of residential environment

HUB
TCDC, the hub of designers and creative minds in Thailand

BANGKOKIAN
Bangkok creators who express their identities with Thailand as their base

SPACE
Galleries and community spaces nested in Bangkok and its Old City area

CITY NAVIGATION
Sociocultural characteristics and figures that shed light on Bangkok

SKYLINE
The historical, architectural, and economic significance of Bangkoks skyscrapers

DISTRICTS
Walking routes in each Bangkok district that showcase the citys various charms

ON THE STREET
Daytime and nighttime food chats with people on the streets

DINE AND BAR
Bangkoks dining scene and nightlife attractions reflecting Thai tradition and culture

COFFEE BREAK
A wide spectrum of coffee and dessert shops found in Bangkok

MADE IN THAILAND
Thai brands that emanate authentic style and attitude

COMMUNICATION
Thailands commercial design scene seen through Bangkoks prominent agencies and their work

OBJECTS
Bangkok lovers share the citys aesthetics and their treasured collectibles from Bangkok

DISCOVER
Places worth visiting in Bangkok categorized by interest

OUTRO