Filter Bangkok's Chaos with One List
One curated Google Maps to help you navigate the city. Get it once, access it forever.
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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.
Hi, I'm Ed. After living overseas for 10+ years, mostly in Asia, 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.
What this Google Maps list includes
Thai Restaurants
Proper Thai food across every style, from street-side classics to sit-down spots doing regional dishes worth seeking out.
Under 100 Baht
Street local food and other mom-and-pop shops that keep you on a budget with delicious and authentic Thai classics.
Global Plates
Non-Asian food done well: French, Italian, juicy burgers, and more.
Asian Eats
Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and more. Bangkok's non-Thai Asian food scene is among the best of the rest.
Bars
Cocktail lounges, rooftops, wine spots, and other bars worth a proper evening. Bangkok's bar scene is genuinely one of the best in Southeast Asia.
Rooftops
Bangkok's skyline is genuinely stunning. These are the rooftop spots that deliver on the view and experience.
Cafés
Bangkok takes cafés seriously: specialty roasters, hole-in-the-wall gems, neighborhood spots worth a slow morning, and beautiful spaces worth lingering in.
Where to Work
Co-working spaces and cafés I've enjoyed working out of to clock in a few hours of deep work (or consciously distracted work from people-watching).
Markets
Night markets, weekend markets, floating markets, wet markets. Bangkok has a bunch, and this tag covers the full range.
Escapes
Neighborhoods worth wandering and green spaces worth knowing, from riverfront stretches to the quieter corners of the city.
Cultural Wanders
The spiritual spaces, museums, and cultural landmarks worth your time. Bangkok has more depth here than most people give it credit for.
Fitness & Wellness
Hyrox, CrossFit, yoga studios, spas, spaces to run, massages and more. A full spectrum from hard sweats to proper recovery.
I've Spent 4+ Years Curating the Good Stuff So You Don't Have To
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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.
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Don't just take my words for it
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.
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!
Frequently asked questions
What exactly do I get?
After purchase you'll receive the direct link to this Ultimate Google Maps list, which you can save directly in your own Google Maps app so you can easily come back to it anytime.
How is it different from other guides or lists?
Think of it like a living ecosystem of saved places, native to Google Maps. I personally use this list myself almost daily. It includes 12 tags so you can easily filter places I've saved, read notes whenever available.
Can I save places on top of yours?
Sadly not, it's not a feature of Google Maps right now. You can layer this list on top of your own on the map, but you can't edit another list directly.
Do I really just pay once?
Yes. Buy once, keep forever, including future updates to the list. No subscription.
Who's it for?
People visiting, moving to, or already living in Bangkok who want to be more intentional about where to go without the endless scrolling and overhype from social media. Whether it's your first week or your fifth year, it's built to save you the discovery work.
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 500 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.
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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.
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