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Regions at a Glance
Bangkok
Classic Siam
Once a show of strength after the devastating war with Burma, Bangkok's royal Buddhist
temples are now both national pilgrimage sites and fabulous displays of classical art and
architecture.
More is Better
This multiwatt megacity peddles excess, from skyscrapers and luxe malls to the never-
ending traffic jams and after-hours clubs. Food is everywhere, and shopping flourishes in
crisp modern centres and humble streetside markets.
Toast the Stars
The quintessential night out in Bangkok is still a plastic table and plenty of sweating Beer
Chang, but this aspirational city capitalises on its skyscraper towers with half a dozen
rooftop bars. Music clubs and entertainment zones lure the young and hip.
