Step away from the shopping malls and into a more spiritual world on this mini pilgrimage to visit and pray at each of downtown Bangkok’s eight sacred shrines. Bangkok’s “Eat, Pray, Shop” initiative encourages a visit to the eight incredible shrines.
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BKK Bagel Bakery – New York Style Bagels in Downtown Bangkok
Even the expat who loves Thai food the most will, after a certain length of time in Thailand, begin craving breakfast. Does this New York-style bagel bakery have the best breakfast in downtown Bangkok?
The Best Boat Noodle Shops in Bangkok (Victory Monument)
Updated 2019 These little bowls of noodles are 10-12 baht each, and you are meant to order round after round. Eating boat noodles is a fun experience to have with your Thai friends in Bangkok, but it’s so hard to choose which shop is the best! We visit four popular boat noodle shops around Bangkok’s Victory Monument area.
“Tokyo” – Cheap Bangkok Street Food (4-6 baht!)
Popular in the 1990’s, the street food known as “tokyo” is, despite its name, wholly Thai. Found on the streets of Bangkok for as little as 4 baht apiece, tokyo is a popular, cheap, and tasty snack.
3 Cool Bars Near Victory Monument – Bangkok, Thailand
An urban rooftop speakeasy, a street market in a former minibus terminal, and a Bangkok live music icon. These three bars are some of the coolest places in Bangkok’s Victory Monument area, all close to the Skytrain station. Ready for good drinks, great views, live music, and lively atmosphere?
Koh Larn (Coral Island) Thailand – Tropical Island Near Pattaya and Bangkok
It may not be Thailand’s most famous island, nor the most beautiful, but at just a few hours away from Bangkok, Koh Larn (Coral Island), is popular with Bangkok locals and expats alike as the closest and easiest tropical paradise for weekend and day trips.
Suan Pakkad Palace – Small Wooden Palace in Bangkok near the Airport Rail Link
There’s a small wooden palace quite near the ARL train from Bangkok Airport. Even if you only have a few hours in Bangkok, it’s possible to visit this small, historic, and often unfairly overlooked wooden palace in Bangkok’s Phayathai area. Once the home of a Siamese prince, Suan Pakkad is a beautiful and peaceful royal palace and oasis in the chaos of Bangkok.
Giving Alms to Monks in Thailand
If you wake up before dawn you can take part in the important daily ritual of giving food to Buddhist monks on their daily alms rounds. Here’s everything you need to know.
Pu Chi Fa – Hiking to the Sea of Fog in Chiang Rai Province, Thailand
Take a trek to Pu Chi Fah, a mountain on Thailand’s far northern border. It’s not easy to get there, but the views are worth the effort. Watch the sunrise over the legendary scenic mountain in Thailand’s remote far northern Chiang Rai Province on the Lao border.
Roti at Teh O on Petchburi Road: BKK Street Food
Bangkok is world-renowned for its delicious street food, and some of the city’s best can be found along Petchburi Road, not far from downtown.
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