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Best of Bangkok Part of the Places of a Lifetime series from Traveler magazine

Local experts answer trip-planning questions about where to stay, where to eat, and what to see and do. Recommendations include price ranges, thumbnail descriptions, and insider tips—plus addresses, telephone numbers, and Web links.

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An unforgettable view of Bangkok greets diners at open-air Sirocco Restaurant, atop the 64th floor of the State Tower.
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