Bangkok Rewards Those Who Know Where to Look
Welcome to Southeast Asia's most alive city.
Chaotic, deep and endlessly rewarding.
Discovery is easier than ever. Then why does it still feel so hard?
Bangkok was the world's most visited city in 2024 and 2025 for countless reasons — iconic places to eat, go out, wander, recover — so many, in fact, that figuring out where to go can feel overwhelming.
You get tons of recs from too many sources
Carousels, reels, TikToks, subreddits, group chats. You bookmark everything and still struggle to find whatever you were looking for.
Your "saved places" become a junk drawer
Cafés mixed with dinner spots mixed with temples and markets. When you finally want to go somewhere you scroll indefinitely and still can't find the right vibe.
Decision fatigue
is real
You don't want to spend 30 minutes picking a restaurant before every meal. So you end up going back to the same spots. Every. Time.
I've felt this myself.
After years of exploring and eventually moving here full-time, I realized that my problem wasn't about finding new places, but knowing which ones are worth picking and worth remembering. I wanted a system that could centralize everything while making my decision process easier.
So I built one.
Right in Google Maps.
I've Spent 4+ Years Curating the Good Stuff So You Don't Have To
Built over years of traveling and exploring. I've personally used all these lists and continuously refined them to make my own decision-making process faster.
They're now available to you, too.
Pick a vibe with curated filters
Every place saved in these Bangkok guides is tagged across categories. Whatever you're in the mood for, tap a tag and see what's already been curated.
More context with personal notes
All places saved include notes about either my experience or why I chose to save it if I haven't yet visited it.
Updated regularly by a Bangkok resident
I live in Bangkok and personally use these lists on a regular basis based on my own discovery or through recommendations from people whose tastes I trust. And now they can be yours too.
Get the Ultimate Bangkok list →
Don't just take my words for it
Hands down an amazing list full of gems! I have been living in BKK for a while and love to go out but this list has so many gems that I was clueless about 😅. Went to a bunch of places on the list already and not a single one disappointed (well maybe the crispy pork place that ran out of crispy pork but I guess thats out of Ed's control 😄)
Yes love these lists. Especially the eats under 100, gonna have to try them all!
Thanks for making life easier. Can't wait for my next BKK getaway!
It just about covers everything. Even though I live in Bangkok for more than 2 years already, I can't live without it anymore. I'm saving a lot of time on discovery and updating my lists.
Yours in 3 steps
Pick a list
Choose a list and proceed with the simple checkout process.
Get your link
After checkout you'll see the link to access it directly on Google Maps.
Explore like a local
After saving it you'll see it under "Lists that you saved" on your Google Maps app.
Save Yourself Some Headaches
Explore the city with already curated and living Google Maps lists.
Ed's Ultimate Bangkok Guide
The complete Bangkok list. Over 480+ places across major categories — cafés, restaurants, bars, rooftops, markets, temples, work spots. Built from 5 years of actually living here.
If you know the vibe you want but not sure where to find it, these specialized lists are made for you. Built for intent-first explorers - most of the places here are also in the Ultimate Bangkok list, just categorized one layer further.
Bangkok Coffee & Matcha Map
100+ of the best cafés and matcha bars in Bangkok. Tagged for specialty roasters, work-friendly spots, outdoor seating, bagel pairings, and more.
Bangkok Nightlife Map
100+ bars, rooftops, clubs, and late-night spots. Categorised by vibe — craft cocktails, speakeasies, open past 2am, live music, karaoke, and Bangkok's best dancefloors.
Get 3 living Bangkok lists all in one package.
Bangkok Complete Bundle
All three Bangkok maps in one. 600+ curated places across every category — the complete picture of Bangkok for the price of two.
Stop scrolling.
Start exploring.
The best curated places in your own Google Maps app.
GET THE ULTIMATE LIST →Other curated gems
Ed's Curated Chiang Mai Map
200+ places across cafés, Thai food, Asian eats, markets, temples, bars, hikes, wellness, and more. The definitive insider map for Chiang Mai.
