Bangkok travel guide

Best Selfie & Photo Spots in Bangkok

The best photo spots in Bangkok are Wat Arun at sunset (shot from west-bank rooftop bars), the Mahanakhon SkyWalk glass floor 310 metres up, the Grand Palace at opening time, and Chinatown’s neon-lit Yaowarat Road after dark. Rooftop bars offer skyline shots for the price of a drink.

Best selfie spots in Bangkok — Wat Arun temple spires against a purple dusk sky, Thailand
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Photographing Bangkok

Bangkok’s skyline-and-spire contrasts are pure camera candy. The classic shots pair golden temples with river light, or cocktails with a 60-storey drop.

The best photo & selfie spots in Bangkok

  1. Wat Arun at sunset from across the river

    Porcelain-encrusted spire glowing at golden hour.

    Best time to shoot: 5:30–6:30pm from Eagle Nest Bar or Sala Rattanakosin

    Pro tip: Order a drink at a west-bank rooftop rather than shooting from the crowded pier

    Coordinates: 13.7437, 100.4889

  2. Mahanakhon SkyWalk

    Glass-tray floor 310m over the city.

    Best time to shoot: Sunset, book the last golden-hour slot

    Pro tip: Phones must go in lockers on the tray — bring a strap-equipped camera or shoot through glass

    Coordinates: 13.7234, 100.5284

  3. Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew

    Thailand’s holiest temple, gold on gold.

    Best time to shoot: 8:30am opening to beat heat and groups

    Pro tip: Shoulders and knees must be covered — the rental queue wastes golden light

    Coordinates: 13.7500, 100.4925

  4. Chinatown (Yaowarat) neon

    Blade Runner streets over steaming woks.

    Best time to shoot: After dark, 7–10pm

    Pro tip: Shoot down Soi Texas for layered neon depth

    Coordinates: 13.7398, 100.5093

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best selfie spots in Bangkok — FAQs

Where is the best place for photos in Bangkok?

The best photo spots in Bangkok are Wat Arun at sunset (shot from west-bank rooftop bars), the Mahanakhon SkyWalk glass floor 310 metres up, the Grand Palace at opening time, and Chinatown’s neon-lit Yaowarat Road after dark. Rooftop bars offer skyline shots for the price of a drink.

Is there a dress code for Bangkok temples?

Yes — Bangkok temples require covered shoulders and knees for all visitors. The Grand Palace enforces this strictly with no sleeveless tops, shorts or leggings; sarongs are sold or rented at entrances. Shoes must be removed before entering temple buildings.

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