Bangkok – staying in Phra Nakhon
In September 2017 I was very excited to be invited to work in Thailand for a week. I’ve been twice before but that was back in the 90s when I did the full moon party thing as a young teacher. This time...
View ArticleBangkok – a walk in the old town
Regular readers will know that I’m a bit of an architecture buff, not least because it’s a good excuse for a long walk. Below I describe one that could easily take a whole day, or two if you break it...
View ArticleBangkok – Phra Nakhon – the wonders of Wat Pho
Wat Pho is the second most important temple in Thailand, after. It’s thought to be the oldest in Bangkok, predating the city’s status as the capital, but the date and founder are unknown. The complex...
View ArticleBangkok – mid-range eating and drinking in Phra Nakhon
As you’d expect there are heaps of good places to eat in the old town. I’ve put all the places mentioned below and more on this map. Thipsamai Pad Thai aka Pad Thai Pratu Pi (Intermediate A), 313-315...
View ArticleBangkok – a couple of museums
In September 2017 I visited a couple of museums in Ratchathewi and Pathum Wan neighbourhoods that had a focus on traditional architecture, arts and antiques. My map is here. Suan Pakkard Palace, 352...
View ArticleBangkok – boat noodles in Ratchathewi
After visiting the Suan Pakkard Palace (see previous post) I headed a few blocks north to the Victory Monument (a big roundabout to the north-east of the old town) for something to eat. The street...
View ArticleBangkok – a couple of high end restaurants
In a culinary capital like Bangkok I was eager to try lots of different kinds of restaurants. Here are two high-end ones I went to. They’re both on my restaurant map. Gaggan (Advanced A), 68/1 Phloen...
View ArticleBangkok – staying in Thonglor
After working in north-east Thailand and a short holiday in Laos, I came back to Bangkok for a few days before flying home. This time I wanted a contrast from the wooden villa in the old town where I’d...
View ArticleBangkok – hipster eating and drinking in Thonglor
Trendy Thonglor has heaps of good restaurants and bars. The places below are all on the modern Thai tip, see the next post for Japanese food in Thonglor.. You’ll find all the places below and more on...
View ArticleBangkok – Japanese food in Thonglor
Another reason I chose to stay in Thonglor is that it’s a hub for Bangkok’s Japanese community. Japanese food is my go-to when I want a change, and this was certainly the case after a couple of weeks...
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