Bangkok's claim to fame is undoubtedly its cultural heritage. Magnificent sites like the Grand Palace, Temple of Dawn and Temple of the Golden Mount delight visitors and make Thais proud.
But these monuments are just part of it. More and more these days, we value the uniqueness and diversity of Bangkok's everyday heritage: its vibrant neighbourhoods of shophouses, fresh markets and street vending. As crass modernisation makes the world more and more homogenous and bland, this local culture is where to find the spirit and history of Bangkok's people.
