Thailand’s capital city is also home to its most stunning hotels, spas, shopping malls and attractions. Among the must-sees are the Grand Palace, home to the Emerald Buddha, Siam Paragon – the country’s premiere shopping mall, and the Mandarin Oriental and The Peninsula are regarded as two of the finest hotels in the world.

Take a sunset cruise on the dinner along the Chao Phraya River, sip a cocktail atop one of the city’s vertigo-inducing sky bars and then round the night off to the ultra-cool Bed Supperclub. To truly mix with Bangkok’s elite, experience the horse-racing at the Royal Bangkok Sports Club or take Sunday tea at the Oriental Hotel.

Guided tours make it easy to ensure you see all of Bangkok’s finest places during your stay. Trips to a floating market and a tour of its historic temples are high on most people’s lists, while a few hours relaxing in a spa is also essential.