Riding the Train of Wonders

[webfact]

A map shows the “Happy Journey with BEM” travel route, which connects Bangkok’s historical and heritage districts. (Photos by Chusri Ngamprasert and Wararat Tumtuti)

 

Bangkok’s Chinatown, or Yaowarat as it is more properly known, along with Rattanakosin island and Thonburi are well-known for their historical sites and delectable cuisine. Excursions to these famous areas have now been made easier than ever and free of charge thanks to “Happy Journey with BEM,” a collection of historical trips organized by the Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA), the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), and Bangkok Expressway and Metro (BEM).

 

The tourism initiative offers five free trips with insightful talks and workshops throughout the year. Each cultural trip will leave from one of five different subway stations in the old town area to promote the attractions near the MRT Blue Line stations of Wat Mangkon, Sanam Chai, Sam Yan, Hua Lamphong, and Itsaraphap.

 

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The first trip, “Explore Thai Chinatown: A Trip Around the Dragon Street,” will depart from Wat Mangkon station on March 23. Participants will visit two sacred temples and one shrine: Wat Mangkon Kamalawat or Wat Leng Noei Yi, Wat Kanmatuyaram, and Leng Buai Ia or Leng Buai Eie Shrine. A special talk by local and community historian Somchai Kwangthongpanich and blogger Pachara Kriengkred from Baagklong Tiew will add color to the trip. Jok’s kitchen or Jok Toh Diew, a legendary Thai-Chinese restaurant in Yaowarat and a Michelin Plate winner for two years in a row, serves delicious food at the end of the trip.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/riding-the-train-of-wonders/

 

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[khunjeff]

This is a nice idea, but the reporting on the program seems to imply that the tours will be conducted in Thai. That's completely understandable, but would seem to be worth mentioning in an article aimed at English speakers.

[Burma Bill]

11 hours ago, webfact said:

Happy Journey with BEM,

Richard Barrow is a tour guide????