The Princess Mother Memorial Park is a peaceful spot dedicated to the late Princess Srinagarindra, the mother of King Rama IX. Hidden on the Thonburi side of Bangkok, the park is a blend of serene gardens and small museum buildings.
The Artist House(Baan Silapin), tucked away in the quaint neighbourhood of Khlong Bang Luang in Thonburi, offers a serene escape from the city’s hustle and bustle
Lim Lao Ngow x Cloud Dragon is a collaboration bringing together renowned fish ball noodle recipes from Lim Lao Ngow and a variety of Chinese dishes from Cloud Dragon.
Vietnamese Restaurant in Velaa Maison Saigon at Velaa Sindhorn Village has quietly become one of our favourite Vietnamese restaurants on Langsuan Road. It’s in a… Read More »Maison Saigon
El Gaucho is well known in Bangkok as the main restaurant in Sukhumvit, next to Terminal 21 Shopping Mall. This new branch has only one vast room because of the high price. The choice of cuts is immense and maybe a bit intimidating at first, so if you are unfamiliar, don’t start with the most expensive meats; it can build up very fast. Side dishes are also surprisingly expensive.
Shabu Baru is the latest restaurant in the village. It serves the ever-popular shabu in individual pots placed around a central counter instead of the usual central cooking pot shared by up to four guests
Hoppe looks like a coffee shop but is a small restaurant serving a mix of comfort food, Western and Thai. The food is very good and well-priced, and we order takeaway several times a week. There are only a few tables inside and three outside.
Petits Plats is a trendy French restaurant serving excellent cuisine for lunch and dinner. The facade seems small, but the restaurant is larger than it appears outside
Thonburi Locomotive Garage (also known as the Thonburi Rail Yard) is a historic railway facility in Bangkok. Located near the Thonburi Train Station and next to the famous Sriraj Hospital, it has been a part of Thailand’s railway heritage for decades.
Vaso is a popular upmarket restaurant where customers sit around two central counters in two adjacent rooms to enjoy excellent tapas
Tucked inside Velaa Sindhorn Village, just next to the Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Co Limited has become one a restaurants spots we recommend when friends ask for Thai food in the Langsuan area.
Rongsi Potchana is, without a doubt, our favourite restaurant in Velaa. The food is excellent, the atmosphere lively, the service is fast, always friendly, and efficient, and the price is good considering how expensive everything is in this village
The Royal Barges National Museum in Bangkok offers a captivating glimpse into Thailand’s rich ceremonial traditions. These ornate vessels, dating back to the Ayuthaya era, are showcased when not in use for regal processions.
The One Ratchada is a popular night market located near the Ratchada area in Bangkok. It is the revamped version of the former Ratchada Train Night Market (Talad Rot Fai Ratchada), which closed during the pandemic
Rocco Club Rooftop Bar sits right at the far end of Khao San Road in Bangkok Old Town. It’s not the highest rooftop in Bangkok, but what makes it special is the view straight down onto the colourful, noisy heart of Bangkok’s backpacker district
The ONE at Khaosan is without a doubt the most popular bar and restaurant in the Khaosan area. The multi-level layout set with colourful; lighting under a triangular roof creates a perspective visitors cannot resist. In the evening, the place is packed to enjoy excellent DJs.
Bangkok Flower Market (The Pak Khlong Talat) is a picturesque sight in the old town. The marketplace hosts dozens of vendors selling just about everything, from fresh-cut flowers and potted plants to traditional garlands and flower arrangements.
Tha Phra Chan is a historic pier on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River. Named after a bronze bell that once hung in a nearby temple, this important transportation hub serves as a gateway to many notable attractions in Bangkok Old Town, including the Temple of the Emerald Buddha and Wat Pho.
Wat Suthat Thepwararam (Giant Swing) is a famous Buddhist temple dating back to the late 18th century. It’s mostly known for its towering red teak swing standing at 21 m. Due to its towering height, it can be seen from other areas in Bangkok Old Town. Originally used in a Brahminic ritual to celebrate the rice harvest, the swing was later incorporated into Buddhist ceremonies.
Museum Siam in Bangkok Old Town offers an interactive and engaging way to learn about Thailand’s history and culture. It occupies a 19th-century building on Sanam Chai Road, which puts you within a 5-minute walk of Wat Pho.