Are you travelling to Bangkok?
NO MORE GUESSING WHERE TO GO!
The Ultimate Insider’s Guide to Exploring Bangkok
This isn’t another copy-paste travel guide. It’s a blueprint created by a foreigner who actually lives in Bangkok, for young travelers who want the real Bangkok experience without hours of doing research. Skip the tourist traps, eat, explore, and vibe through the city like you live here.
I guess you’re still planning your Bangkok trip like this
You’ve got 27 tabs open, saved Instagram Reels and Tiktok videos, watched 5 hours of YouTube vlogs queued up… and you’re still thinking:
Where do I even start?
Am I just doing what every other tourist does?
Is this stuff even legit or just influencer hype?
If that’s you...keep reading. You just found what you didn’t even know you needed.
Hey, I’m Mike! A Foreigner Living in Bangkok
I was born and raised in the UK. Spent a year working as a producer and video editor for Uncle Roger (yep, the guy with 10M+ subs).
From 2017 to 2022, I backpacked through nearly 40 countries, looking for a place that felt right.
I thought it was going to be the Philippines…
But a three-day layover in Bangkok changed everything.
I filmed my first video here, and it hit 300k+ views.
So I made another. Then another.
And well... the rest is history.
Three years later, I’m still here, creating videos and content to show the real side of Thailand.
And every single day, my DMs blow up with the same questions like:
So... I did!
INTRODUCING MY EBOOK
The Bangkok Book
A no-BS, local-level ebook that shows you how to actually explore Bangkok
Not outdated blogs. Not a brochure. Not a bunch of recycled TikTok recs.
This is a curated, street-level guide written by a foreigner who lives in Bangkok, for travelers who want real culture, food, and adventure. This is the guide I wish I had when I landed here and the one thousands of my followers have been asking for.
What's Inside
This isn’t some generic PDF with “Top 10 Things To Do In Bangkok.”
This is deep, curated, and built to make you feel like you already live here.
Here’s everything you will get inside:
Section 1:
Hello Bangkok
Mike’s Story
Brief history of Bangkok
Reasons to Love Bangkok
Everything You Need to Know Before Travelling to Bangkok
Greetings
Travel information
Airports Getting
Around Bangkok
Must-try Thai Dishes
Thai Culture
Thai People
Weather
Practical Information
Thai Phrases
Section 2:
Neighborhoods of Bangkok
Neighborhoods: What to See, What to Do, What to Eat, Where to Stay, Hidden Gems
Pathum Wan
Phra Nakhon
Samphanthawong
Sukhumvit
Bang Rak & Sathorn
Huai Khwang & Ratchada
Dusit
West of the Chao Phraya River
Ari & Saphan Khwai
Chatuchak
Suburbs west of Bangkok
Souvenirs you shouldn’t miss
Section 3:
How to do more of what
you love in Bangkok
Nature and outdoors (Parks, Bang Kachao, Cycling)
Arts (Museums, Galleries, Street Arts)
Crafts (Arts & Crafts Spots, Workshops)
Bangkok After Dark (Party Spots, Bars, Photo Spot)
Self-care (Spa, Massage, Yoga, Wellness Studios)
Sports (Muay Thai, Golf, Indoor Games, Wakesurfing)
Music & Entertainment (Celebrities, T-Pop, Live Music Venues)
Section 4:
Itineraries, Beyond
Bangkok & Calendar
Full-Day Itineraries
Half-Day Itineraries
Adventure beyond Bangkok
Ayutthaya
Pattaya
Chiang Mai
Koh Chang
Calendar of Events in Bangkok
PLUS: Get Access to This Exclusive Bonus!
The Hidden Bangkok Food Gems Map
Since moving here, I’ve basically been eating my way through the city non-stop. And trust me, I’m not about to gatekeep the good stuff.
As part of this guide, you’ll get full access to my personal Google Map collection featuring 160+ food spots across the city.
Local joints, food halls locals line up for, legendary resto, late-night eats, underrated cafés, and more...
Updated regularly as I discover new favorites.
Works directly in Google Maps. Just tap and go.
You won't find this list on any guides, blogs, or Tiktok scrolls.
Why This Guide Works
Curated, not crowdsourced
I’ve actually been to these places. I live here. I don’t recommend anything I wouldn’t take my friends to.
Mobile-first, travel-friendly
Download the ebook and keep it with you. Offline, no app needed. Use it on your flight in.
Cultural tips & etiquette
From greetings to phrases, food customs to street smarts, you’ll blend in faster and avoid awkward tourist slip-ups.
Behind-the-scenes access
The stuff I don’t post on social? The lowkey gems? Yeah, they’re here. This is where they live. No filters, no filler.
What makes this different?
I've personally:
Eaten at over 300 local restaurants
Explored every neighborhood in Bangkok
Built friendships with locals who've shown me their favorite spots
Learned enough Thai to navigate the city like a resident
Helped hundreds of followers plan their perfect Bangkok trip
Now I've compiled everything into one definitive guide.
What Travelers Are Saying
“This is perfect for my solo trip! I was nervous about doing Bangkok alone, but this made it feel easy. The tips on Thai culture and etiquette helped me not feel like a clueless tourist."
Liam
United Kingdom
"I’ve bought other ebooks and they’re just lists of places. This feels like a full-on guidebook for people who want more than just IG photo spots. Honestly... this should cost more.”
Dani
Canada
"Mike explains stuff no ebook guide ever does, like how to get around, where locals actually go, and what to avoid. It's not flashy, it's just real."
Aira
Australia
“I wish I had this BEFORE! I wasted so much time trying to figure out what to do in Bangkok from random Tiktoks and YouTube. This guide would've saved me hours. Everything’s in one place and it actually feels made for young people like me.
Tommy
United States
"I didn’t just want to go to temples and malls, I wanted to feel the city. This guide gave my trip purpose. Mike’s guide helped me explore the specific neighborhoods and places that actually matched my vibe."
Keenan
Singapore
I’m not a seasoned traveler, and Bangkok felt intimidating at first. But this broke everything down in a chill, easy way. I felt way more prepared and excited. Zero regrets buying this!"
Sophia
Germany
Get ALL of this...
Everything you need to explore, understand, and experience Bangkok like a local, from hidden gems and cultural tips to food, neighborhoods, and ready-to-go itineraries.
ebook with 171+ pages of everything to know about Bangkok
Neighborhood guides with food, drinks, vibes & stays
Itineraries (full-day, half-day, canal tours, side trips)
Cultural & language tips to blend in like a local
Rooftop bars, markets, parks, nightlife, Muay Thai
Offline PDF — use it anywhere, no apps needed
Curated by a foreigner who actually lives here
BONUS: Hidden Bangkok Food Gems
Total Value: $75
Only $33.95 today!
This guide is for you if...
You want real food, real culture, and real fun
You hate wasting time on tourist traps
You like to explore Bangkok like a local, not just snap pics
You want to know the hidden gems and recommendations
You want more out of Bangkok than Pad Thai & temples
You love discovering something new
Why Trust Mike and this book?
Mike’s a foreigner who moved to Bangkok, built a life here, and now shares his insider knowledge with over 800,000 followers. People don’t just watch him, they ask him where to go, what to eat, and how to live.
Featured and Trusted By:
BBC Three: Documentary feature on expat life in Thailand
Workpoint TV: One of Thailand’s biggest national TV channels
The Standard: Appeared on their YouTube channel (4M+ subscribers)
BKK Magazine: Highlighted for cultural insight and city lifestyle
AdPeople Awards & Symposium 2024: Speaker at Thailand’s biggest advertising & creative industry conference
The Thaiger: Named one of the “Top 10 Expat Influencers in Thailand”
Agoda: Invited speaker on travel and digital nomad life
WOW Talk Speaker: Panelist alongside Bangkok’s Governor
FAQs
Nope. This is the opposite. It's built for travelers who want real Bangkok — food, culture, nightlife, and local vibes.
It’s a digital PDF. Mobile-friendly, works offline, no logins or apps needed.
I live here. This is based on my actual life in Bangkok and I’ll update it if something major changes.
If it saves you from one overhyped meal, one wasted day, or one boring experience… it's already paid for itself.
Perfect! Just know this book is for short-term travel in Bangkok. If you want long-term advice (visas, renting, living), check out my other ebook: Living in Thailand.
Ready to Explore the Real Bangkok?
No more tourist traps. No more 20-tab research spirals. Just real, curated Bangkok in your pocket.
