5 Bangkok facts you probably didn’t know
Published on: Dec. 28, 2025, 11:25 p.m. | Source: Times of India
Bangkok is often introduced to the world through a familiar set of images: glowing temples, buzzing street markets, traffic-choked roads, and nights that stretch into dawn. Well, all true. But there’s a lot more too that you probably didn’t know. The city keeps reinventing itself, experimenting with urban design, culinary innovation, nightlife, and infrastructure in ways few capitals manage at such scale. For every well-known landmark, there are dozens of lesser-known stories hiding in canals, neighbourhoods, and everyday routines. Here are five things about Bangkok you probably didn’t know, each offering a deeper insight into one of Southeast Asia’s most endlessly fascinating cities.
