Bangkok Calling

Discover these new openings near the majestic Chao Praya River for inspired ways to see Thailand’s capital

CAPELLA BANGKOK

The highly anticipated Capella Bangkok sits at the centre of the historic Charoenkrung district—a riverside enclave that is currently undergoing a creative rebirth. Once the hotel opens in October, guests can check into villas with expansive views of the river as well as dine at Côte by celebrity chef Mauro Colagreco, whose restaurant Mirazur in France topped The World’s 50 Best Restaurants list in 2019. capellahotels. com/bangkok

RAKXA BANGKOK

Thailand is one of Asia’s best wellness destinations, and you don’t need to leave the city to enjoy a full-fledged retreat. Come December, Rakxa, an integrated wellness and medical retreat, will open its doors in Bangkok. Nestled in the city’s preserved ‘Green Lung’ along the Chao Phraya River, the wellness destination will offer programmes conceived by world-class medical doctors and traditional healing experts. rakxawellness.com